Bill Lukitsch
Reporter
Bill Lukitsch is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Preliminary report offers moment-to-moment account of February’s Delta crash in Toronto
Cause of crash remains under investigation as Canadian authorities work to determine exact sequence of events.
March 20, 2025
Thrivent rolls out national ad campaign targeting younger, more diverse consumers
The financial services company increased its marketing budget to $50 million with new ads to appear on TV, social media and podcasts.
March 17, 2025
Mayo Clinic settles with Minnesota AG over charity care, medical debt limits
The nonprofit is now prohibited from suing to collect medical debts except in “extraordinary circumstances.”
March 14, 2025
Sun Country flight attendants ratify new union contract after five years of negotiation
Benefits in the new contract include higher wages and enhanced retirement contributions.
March 13, 2025
What two top lawyers with Minnesota roots learned about making a merger successful
The national firm recently expanded with a merger of its own, combining with one out west.
March 12, 2025
Sun Country follows other airlines in lowering forecast as consumer budgets tighten
The budget carrier adjusted expected revenue for the first leg of 2025 amid broader concern about consumer confidence and the appetite for discretionary spending.
March 11, 2025
Minnesota restaurant and hotel owners brace for tough 2025 as spending drops, costs rise
A trade group representing the industry is lobbying the state for relaxed regulations and expanded workforce training.
March 10, 2025
As IRS staff cuts hit during tax season, experts say file on time and correctly
The impact of potentially deeper cuts at the IRS is yet to be determined, including who would be affected.
March 7, 2025
What two top lawyers with Minnesota roots learned about making a merger successful
The national firm recently expanded with a merger of its own, combining with one out west.
March 12, 2025
Sun Country follows other airlines in lowering forecast as consumer budgets tighten
The budget carrier adjusted expected revenue for the first leg of 2025 amid broader concern about consumer confidence and the appetite for discretionary spending.
March 11, 2025
Minnesota restaurant and hotel owners brace for tough 2025 as spending drops, costs rise
A trade group representing the industry is lobbying the state for relaxed regulations and expanded workforce training.
March 10, 2025
As IRS staff cuts hit during tax season, experts say file on time and correctly
The impact of potentially deeper cuts at the IRS is yet to be determined, including who would be affected.
March 7, 2025