Nicole Norfleet
Retail Reporter
RetailNorfleet joined the Star Tribune's business team in the winter of 2015 after working as the St. Paul public safety reporter and holding various other metro assignments. She is originally from the East Coast, but now calls the East Side of St. Paul home. Norfleet and her partner Liz have one tabby son named Max and enjoy craft beer, Korean dramas and camping with family. She is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Latest from Nicole Norfleet
Twin Cities Suburbs
Water reservoir temporarily shut off after vandals tamper with West St. Paul holding tank
St. Paul Regional Water Services is testing water from the reservoir to make sure it is safe.
November 20, 2024
Outdoors
Prolific record-breaking angler, guided by Minnesotan, caught 54-inch muskie on Mille Lacs
The International Game Fish Association is still reviewing information to confirm if the massive muskie caught by Art Weston, assisted by Plymouth's Nolan Sprengeler, broke the all-tackle length world record.
November 8, 2024
Real Estate
You don’t need to be a real estate mogul to start a property investment portfolio
Nonaccredited, everyday investors have options like real estate funds, crowdfunding websites and partnerships.
October 7, 2024
Retail
Are Twin Cities area malls having yet another resurgence?
Several area malls saw a big bump in traffic over the summer months, but still face many obstacles as they navigate the ever-changing retail landscape.
September 25, 2024
Retail
Target names PepsiCo exec as new chief financial officer
Target taps Jim Lee who will replace Michael Fiddelke and head finances at the Minneapolis retailer.
September 19, 2024
Retail![People line up outside the north entrance before the mall opens for Black Friday shopping Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn... ] AARON LAVINSKY • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/FBVGBFA7PWCDSPDWB73EK44T2Q.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Pocketbook issues front of mind as Target, Best Buy launch holiday retail season
Target will have 50% more items than last year in its holiday assortment.
September 16, 2024
Business
St. Paul could limit new fast food drive-thrus as planners discuss zoning changes
On Friday, the St. Paul Planning Commission will discuss draft zoning code changes that would ban new fast food drive-thrus.
September 11, 2024
Business
Where did all these Target workers come from? Annual meeting brings influx to downtown Minneapolis
Target employees have flooded Minneapolis, bringing traffic for downtown businesses.
September 10, 2024
Retail
Target names PepsiCo exec as new chief financial officer
Target taps Jim Lee who will replace Michael Fiddelke and head finances at the Minneapolis retailer.
September 19, 2024
Retail
Pocketbook issues front of mind as Target, Best Buy launch holiday retail season
Target will have 50% more items than last year in its holiday assortment.
September 16, 2024
Business
St. Paul could limit new fast food drive-thrus as planners discuss zoning changes
On Friday, the St. Paul Planning Commission will discuss draft zoning code changes that would ban new fast food drive-thrus.
September 11, 2024
Business
Where did all these Target workers come from? Annual meeting brings influx to downtown Minneapolis
Target employees have flooded Minneapolis, bringing traffic for downtown businesses.
September 10, 2024