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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(MARK ONE)

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [FEE REQUIRED]
For the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996
OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the Transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File Number 1-6049

DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Minnesota 41-0215170
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)

777 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-2055
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 612/370-6948

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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:


NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE
TITLE OF EACH CLASS ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock, par value $1 per share New York Stock Exchange
Pacific Stock Exchange

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [X]

Aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant on March 29, 1996 was $6,515,440,677, based on the closing price of
$84.875 per share of Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange--
Composite Index and $1,040.00 per share of Series B ESOP Convertible Preferred
Stock as determined by Duff & Phelps. (Excluded from this figure is the voting
stock held by Registrant's Directors and Executive Officers.)

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of Registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date. March 29, 1996: 72,019,463
shares of common stock, par value $1.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1. Portions of Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders are
incorporated into Parts I and II.

2. Portions of Registrant's Proxy Statement dated April 18, 1996 are
incorporated into Part III.
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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS.

The first paragraph of Fourth Quarter Results, Page 19; Analysis of Financial
Condition, Page 20; Performance Objectives, Page 21; Internal Credit, Page 22;
Business Segment Comparisons, excluding years 1990-1992, Page 23; first textual
paragraph of Summary of Accounting Policies -- Organization, page 25; Quarterly
Results, Page 33 and the non-textual information relating to stores on Pages 14
and 15 of Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated
herein by reference. Registrant was incorporated in Minnesota in 1902.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.

Leases, Page 27 and the list of store locations on Pages 14 and 15 of
Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by
reference.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

Commitments and Contingencies, Page 27 of Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to
Shareholders is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS.

Not Applicable.

ITEM X. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

The executive officers of the Registrant as of April 1, 1996 and their
positions and ages, are as follows:

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NAME TITLE AGE
<S> <C> <C>

Robert J. Ulrich Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the 52
Executive Committee and Director of Registrant;
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Target (a
division of Registrant)

Kenneth B. Woodrow President of Target 51

Larry V. Gilpin Executive Vice President, Team, Guest and Community 52
Relations of Target

Robert G. McMahon Senior Vice President, Property Development of Target 47

John E. Pellegrene Executive Vice President, Marketing of Target 59

Gregg W. Steinhafel Executive Vice President, Merchandising of Target 41

Paul W. Sauser President and Chief Operating Officer of Mervyn's 48
(a subsidiary of Registrant)

Raj Joneja Executive Vice President, Merchandising of Mervyn's 48

Linda L. Ahlers President of the Department Store Division (a 45
division of Registrant)

Vivian M. Stephenson Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer 58
of Registrant

James T. Hale Senior Vice President, General Counsel and 55
Secretary of Registrant

Douglas A. Scovanner Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 40
of Registrant

Gerald L. Storch Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning 39
of Registrant

Edwin H. Wingate Senior Vice President, Personnel of Registrant 63

JoAnn Bogdan Controller and Chief Accounting Officer 43
of Registrant

</TABLE>
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Each officer is elected by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
There is no family relationship between any of the officers named nor is there
any arrangement or understanding pursuant to which any person was selected as an
officer. The period of service of each officer in the positions listed and other
business experience as of April 1, 1996 is set forth below.

ROBERT J. ULRICH Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and Chairman
of the Executive Committee of Registrant since 1994. Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Target since 1987.

KENNETH B. WOODROW President of Target since 1994, Vice Chairman of Target from
1993 to 1994 and Executive Vice President of Target from 1989 to 1993.

LARRY V. GILPIN Executive Vice President of Target since 1995 and Senior Vice
President of Target from 1981 to 1995.

ROBERT G. MCMAHON Senior Vice President of Target since 1991 and Vice
President of Target from 1990 to 1991.

JOHN E. PELLEGRENE Executive Vice President of Target since 1995 and Senior
Vice President of Target from 1988 to 1995.

GREGG W. STEINHAFEL Executive Vice President of Target since 1994 and Senior
Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Target from 1987 to 1994.

PAUL W. SAUSER President and Chief Operating Officer of Mervyn's since 1993
and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Target from 1989
to 1993.

RAJ JONEJA Executive Vice President of Mervyn's since 1994. Vice President of
Amcena Corporation (a retail company) from 1989 to 1994.

LINDA L. AHLERS President of the Department Store Division since February
1996 and Executive Vice President, Merchandising of the Department Store
Division from August 1995 to February 1996. Senior Vice President of Target
from 1989 to 1995.

VIVIAN STEPHENSON Senior Vice President of Registrant since 1995. Senior Vice
President, MIS of Mervyn's from 1994 to 1995 and Vice President, MIS of Mervyn's
from 1990 to 1994.

JAMES T. HALE Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of
Registrant since 1981.

DOUGLAS A. SCOVANNER Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Registrant since 1994. Treasurer of Registrant in 1994. Senior Vice
President, Finance of Fleming Companies, Inc. (a food wholesaler) from 1992
to 1994. Vice President and Treasurer of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (a soft
drink bottler) from 1986 to 1992.

GERALD L. STORCH Senior Vice President of Registrant since 1993. Principal
with McKinsey & Company (a consulting firm) from 1982 to 1993.

EDWIN H. WINGATE Senior Vice President of Registrant since 1980.

JOANN BOGDAN Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Registrant since 1993.
Assistant Controller of Registrant from 1988 to 1993.

PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS.

Dividends Declared Per Share and Common Stock Price, Page 33 of Registrant's
1995 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.

The data on years 1991-1995 in the Summary Financial and Operating Data
(excluding Other Data), Page 35; Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements,
Pages 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31-33 (excluding years 1990-1992 on page 23) and the
Report of Independent Auditors, Page 34 of Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to
Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.

Management's Discussion and Analysis, Pages 16-22 and the second
textual paragraph of Postretirement Health Care Benefits, Page 32 of
Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by
reference.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

Pages 23-33 and 35 (excluding years 1990-1992 on Page 23 and years
1985-1990 and Other Data in the Summary Financial and Operating Data on Page 35)
and the Report of Independent Auditors, Page 34 of Registrant's 1995 Annual
Report to Shareholders are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

Not Applicable.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.

Election of Directors, Pages 1-7 of Registrant's Proxy Statement dated
April 18, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference. See also Item X of Part I
hereof.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

Executive Compensation, Pages 7-13 and Director Compensation, Pages 19-20 of
Registrant's Proxy Statement dated April 18, 1996, are incorporated herein by
reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

Outstanding Shares and Voting Rights, Pages 22-23 of Registrant's Proxy
Statement dated April 18, 1996, is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

Not Applicable.

PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

Consolidated Results of Operations for the Years Ended February 3, 1996,
January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994.

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at February 3, 1996 and
January 28, 1995.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended February 3, 1996,
January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Investment for the Years Ended
February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994.

Information which is an integral part of the financial statements: Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements on Pages 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31-33
(excluding years 1990-1992 on Page 23) and the Report of Independent
Auditors on Page 34 in Registrant's 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE:

For the Years Ended February 3, 1996, January 28, 1995 and January 29, 1994

II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

Form 8-K dated February 8, 1996.

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c)   EXHIBITS

(2) Not Applicable

(3)A. Articles of Incorporation Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
(3)A. to Registrant's Form 10-K Report for the year ended January 30,
1993 ("1992 10-K").

B. By-Laws, as amended through September 13, 1995.

(4) Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
indentures. Registrant agrees to furnish the Commission on request
copies of instruments with respect to long-term debt.

(9) Not Applicable

(10)A. Executive Incentive Plan (PTOC&EVA(R)) (a)

B. Director Stock Option Plan of 1995 (b)

C. Executive Incentive Plan (Personal Score) (c)

D. Excess Benefit Plan (d)

E. Supplemental Pension Plan I (e)

F. Executive Long-Term Incentive Plan of 1981, as amended and restated.
(f)

G. Supplemental Pension Plan II (g)

H. Supplemental Pension Plan III (h)

I. Deferred Compensation Plan (i)

J. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (j)

K. Income Continuance Policy (k)

L. SMG Income Continuance Policy (l)

M. SMG Executive Deferred Compension Plan (m)

N. Director Deferred Compensation Plan (n)

(11) Statements re Computations of Per Share Earnings

(12) Statements re Computations of Ratios

(13) 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders (only those portions specifically
incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed filed with the
Commission)

(16) Not Applicable

(18) Not Applicable

(19) Not Applicable

(21) List of Subsidiaries

(22) Not Applicable

(23) Consent of Independent Auditors

(24) Powers of Attorney

(27) Financial Data Schedule

(28) Not Applicable

(99)(I) Registrant's Form 11-K Report

(II) Registrant's Proxy Statement dated April 18, 1996 (only those portions
specifically incorporated by reference shall be deemed filed with the
Commission) (o)

Copies of Exhibits (10)A.-(10)N., (21) and (99)(I) will be furnished upon
written request and payment of Registrant's reasonable expenses in furnishing
the exhibits.

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(a)  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Registrant's Proxy Statement
dated April 19, 1995.

(b) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B to Registrant's Proxy Statement
dated April 19, 1995.

(c) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit C to Registrant's Form 10-K Report for
the year ended January 29, 1994.

(d) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)D. to Registrant's 1992 10-K.

(e) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)E. to Registrant's Form 10-K
Report for the year ended January 28, 1995 ("1994 10-K").

(f) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)B. to Registrant's Form 10-Q
Report for the quarter ended October 29, 1994.

(g) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)G. to Registrant's 1994 10-K.

(h) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)H. to Registrant's 1994 10-K.

(i) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)I. to Registrant's 1992 10-K.

(j) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)J. to Registrant's 1992 10-K.

(k) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)A. to Registrant's 1992 10-K.

(l) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)B. to Registrant's 1992 10-K.

(m) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)M. to Registrant's 1994 10-K.

(n) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10)N. to Registrant's 1994 10-K.

(o) Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Proxy Statement dated April 18,
1996 (only those portions specifically incorporated by reference shall be
deemed filed with the Commission).
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/(R)/ EVA is a registered trademark.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION

By /S/ DOUGLAS A. SCOVANNER
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Douglas A. Scovanner
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dated: April 10, 1996

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/S/ BOB ULRICH
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Robert J. Ulrich
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Dated: April 10, 1996
/S/ DOUGLAS A. SCOVANNER
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Douglas A. Scovanner
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dated: April 10, 1996

/S/ J.A. BOGDAN
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JoAnn Bogdan
CONTROLLER AND
CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER

Dated: April 10, 1996

RAND V. ARASKOG MICHELE J. HOOPER
LIVIO D. DESIMONE JAMES A. JOHNSON
ROGER A. ENRICO MARY PATTERSON MCPHERSON
WILLIAM W. GEORGE SOLOMON J. TRUJILLO
ROGER L. HALE ROBERT J. ULRICH
BETTY RUTH HOLLANDER JOHN R. WALTER Directors



Douglas A. Scovanner, by signing his name hereto, does hereby sign this
document pursuant to powers of attorney duly executed by the Directors named,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on behalf of such Directors,
all in the capacities and on the date stated, such persons being a majority of
the Directors of the Registrant.

By /S/ DOUGLAS A. SCOVANNER
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Douglas A. Scovanner
ATTORNEY-IN-FACT

Dated: April 10, 1996

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DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FISCAL YEARS 1995, 1994 AND 1993
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

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COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C COLUMN D COLUMN E
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ADDITIONS
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND (1) END OF
DESCRIPTIONS OF PERIOD EXPENSES DEDUCTIONS PERIOD
- ------------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
1995............................ $46 $93 $70 $69
1994............................ 35 66 55 46
1993............................ 37 53 55 35

</TABLE>
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(1) Accounts determined to be uncollectible are charged against reserve, net of
collections on accounts previously charged against reserve.

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EXHIBITS
FILED WITH
DAYTON HUDSON CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
FOR YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 1996

(3)B. By-Laws, as amended through September 13, 1995

(11) Statements re Computations of Per Share Earnings

(12) Statements re Computations of Ratios

(13) 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders (only those portions specifically
incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed filed with the
Commission)

(21) List of Subsidiaries

(23) Consent of Independent Auditors

(24) Powers of Attorney

(27) Financial Data Schedule

(99)(I) Registrant's Form 11-K Report

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