Meyers, longtime Star Tribune economics reporter, dies at 75
Mike Meyers, who was an economics reporter and columnist at the Minneapolis Star Tribune for more than two decades, has died at the age of 75. Randy Furst of the Star Tribune, “Meyers had a talent for distilling complicated economic issues, often with humorous but riveting opening paragraphs. ‘He had an unusual combination of talents both […]
Galioto to cover the future of cities for Star Tribune
Minneapolis Star Tribune reporter Katie Galioto is moving to the business desk to cover the future of the Twin Cities’ downtowns. It’s a new role created on the premise that the fates of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul are of interest to — and have implications for — the entire region. Her beat includes topics ranging […]
Star Tribune seeks a consumer issues reporter
The Minnesota Star Tribune is an innovative modern media organization building on an extraordinary 157-year legacy. With seven Pulitzer Prizes and numerous other accolades, we stand as a beacon of journalistic excellence in Minnesota. Together, we are the heart and voice of the north. Our mission is to build a better Minnesota by connecting us […]
Star Tribune hires Carlson as team leader in business
Joe Carlson has returned to the Minneapolis Star Tribune as a team leader in the business news department. He is managing a team of reporters and columnist Evan Ramstad. Carlson worked as a senior researcher with Blue Heron Research Partners, doing qualitative due diligence work on companies in health care and other fields. He previously covered Minnesota’s […]
Star Tribune hires Stefanescu to cover med tech
The Minneapolis Star Tribune has hired Viktor Stefanescu to cover medical technology. For the past year, he has interned at The Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe covering business topics. He also interned at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Stefanescu is a graduate of Boston College.
Star Tribune seeks a med tech reporter
The Star Tribune is seeking a curious and aggressive Business reporter to provide high-impact news and enterprise coverage of Minnesota’s vibrant and world-class medical technology sector. Minnesota is home to one of the largest life-science clusters in the country. More than 500 medical device companies operate here, employing about 35,000 people. This ecosystem includes vibrant […]
Painter named biz editor at Star Tribune
Kristen Painter has been named the business editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Painter has worked as a reporter and editor for the Star Tribune’s business team for a decade and most recently was deputy business editor, responsible for coverage of food, agriculture, health care, medical technology and business news analysis. She previously worked for the […]
Kim, AME for business at Star Tribune, is departing
Courtnay Kim, the assistant managing editor for business news at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, is leaving the organization after 25 years. Her last day is July 1. She was the first woman of color with that role at the role. With 17 reporters and editors, the department is one of the largest business-news operations at a […]
Star Tribune seeks a business editor
The Star Tribune is seeking an accomplished, motivated and versatile journalist and leader to shape and drive audience-centered journalism produced by our talented Business team, and to work with others across the organization and in the community to create the leading model for local news in America. This is an opportunity for someone to boldly […]
StarTribune hires one, promotes two
The StarTribune in Minneapolis has appointed Maria Reeve managing editor, daily news. As per reports: “In her leadership role, Reeve will be responsible for overseeing the Star Tribune’s daily news operations, including the new Today Desk effort focused on breaking and trending news. Her work will spearhead a renewed focus for the company to provide […]
