Dee DePass
Reporter
Small BusinessOriginally from the East Coast, Dee earned her undergraduate degree at Vassar College and a master's degree in journalism at the University of Maryland. She has been a journalism fellow at several institutions including the Wharton School of Business, East West Center, Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, and the Sidney Hillman Foundation. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, reading, fitness, and gardening.
Latest from Dee DePass
Business
Dozens of Minnesota federal workers fired in latest cuts, with no severance
The Minnesota Star Tribune talked to roughly two dozen workers who all said they were not the only ones in their departments to be cut.
February 20, 2025
Business
Supervisor for subcontractor on Viking Lakes project pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct
The man said in court he attacked worker in restroom on site.
February 14, 2025
Politics
University of Minnesota researchers, lawmakers decry Trump’s proposed cuts to medical research grants
The U could lose up to $150 million in funding, which would jeopardize many researchers’ work.
February 13, 2025
Small Business![Field service technician Donovan Kobs readied a friction stir welding system used in manufacturing for the aerospace industry to demo a weld. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Business profile on PaR Systems photographed Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at their headquarters in Shoreview, Minn. The engineering firm specializes in automated manufacturing and material handling equipment including cranes and robots for Chernobyl, Fukushima, NASA and med tech firms.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/XBNOCPVPFF7APVL4YGN2RPGVVU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Costs for many Minnesota factories just jumped as Trump places new tariffs on steel, aluminum
While U.S. steel and iron companies will likely benefit, the manufacturers did not plan for the costs, so many will take financial hit.
February 11, 2025
Small Business
Lake Street businesses see steep sales drops as immigrants stay home amid deportation threat
Some regular Latino customers are increasingly fearful and avoiding public life as rumors about ICE raids and general harassment swirl.
February 8, 2025
Retail
Suppliers, partners rethink relationship with Target after diversity pullback
Partners also worry about what support Target and others will give in the future.
January 27, 2025
Business
Minnesota’s more than 20,000 federal workers fear for their jobs after Trump’s first week
Workers are worrying about hiring freezes on border patrol operations, waiting for agency directives and seeing how layoffs will affect them.
January 25, 2025
Retail
Trend toward casual office wear nearly claims another Minneapolis business
Top Shelf is closing its Lyn-Lake shop and downsizing after decades making suits for Fortune 500 professionals.
January 23, 2025
Small Business
Lake Street businesses see steep sales drops as immigrants stay home amid deportation threat
Some regular Latino customers are increasingly fearful and avoiding public life as rumors about ICE raids and general harassment swirl.
February 8, 2025
Retail
Suppliers, partners rethink relationship with Target after diversity pullback
Partners also worry about what support Target and others will give in the future.
January 27, 2025
Business
Minnesota’s more than 20,000 federal workers fear for their jobs after Trump’s first week
Workers are worrying about hiring freezes on border patrol operations, waiting for agency directives and seeing how layoffs will affect them.
January 25, 2025
Retail
Trend toward casual office wear nearly claims another Minneapolis business
Top Shelf is closing its Lyn-Lake shop and downsizing after decades making suits for Fortune 500 professionals.
January 23, 2025