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is reporting that the Target in Austin will be closing on January 31, 2015. The newspaper says "Target Corp. spokesman Evan Lapiska confirmed the closure this morning and said it was due to financial performance and long-term profitability, adding that the company closes stores that show several years of declining earnings."

The stores 83 employees were notified on Monday. A Facebook page has been set up trying to save the store from closing.

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