Catherine Roberts
Senior business editor
BusinessA proud University of Illinois alumnus, after jobs in Illinois and upstate New York in business and metro news as well as features, Roberts moved to Apple Valley at the end of 2014 with her journalist husband and their two sons and has enjoyed exploring Minnesota, from the giant ball of twine to Lake Pepin, Twin Cities landmarks, town baseball and the Twins.
Latest from Catherine Roberts
Agriculture
Western Minnesota ag co-op OKs $225M deal to merge with CHS
CHS, a Fortune 500 company, upped its bid after a competing offer from North Dakota-based Arthur Cos.
November 29, 2024
Business
Change is hard. 15-year Top Workplaces winners talk about how they managed through tough years
Stalwarts share what strategies they still employ to move their companies forward.
June 20, 2024
Business
Curiosity-fueled leadership a key component in Top Workplaces
KPMG Chief Operating Officer Laura Newinski says AI is her current learning focus, and she is asking every employee to do the same.
June 20, 2024
Business
Top Workplaces special award winners say employee empowerment is key to strong leadership
A clear mission and objectives also contribute to buy-in, which in turn builds teamwork, they say.
June 20, 2024
Business
Officials hope Facebook parent Meta’s data center spurs more Rosemount projects
Site work on the $800 million project will begin this month.
March 14, 2024
Business
Top Workplaces deadline extended until March
Nominations for the annual Star Tribune program are still being taken.
February 7, 2024
Migration Catchall
Nominations open for the 2024 Top Workplaces program
Any organization that employs 50 or more workers in Minnesota is eligible for the Star Tribune program.
January 4, 2024
Business
Facebook parent Meta plans $700M data center for Rosemount
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will vote next week whether to approve a 208-acre land sale to the tech giant.
September 1, 2023
Business
Officials hope Facebook parent Meta’s data center spurs more Rosemount projects
Site work on the $800 million project will begin this month.
March 14, 2024
Business
Top Workplaces deadline extended until March
Nominations for the annual Star Tribune program are still being taken.
February 7, 2024
Migration Catchall
Nominations open for the 2024 Top Workplaces program
Any organization that employs 50 or more workers in Minnesota is eligible for the Star Tribune program.
January 4, 2024
Business
Facebook parent Meta plans $700M data center for Rosemount
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will vote next week whether to approve a 208-acre land sale to the tech giant.
September 1, 2023