Evan Ramstad
Columnist
BusinessHe moved to the Twin Cities and joined the Star Tribune in 2013. Ramstad previously worked for The Wall Street Journal in Seoul, Hong Kong and Dallas, and the Associated Press in New York, Washington and Dallas and briefly at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He grew up in Grinnell, Iowa, where he got a start in journalism at radio station KGRN.
Latest from Evan Ramstad
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Ramstad: Investors focused on AI and flashy tech may overlook important innovation
Two of Minnesota’s oldest industrial companies — Graco and Tennant — show innovation is everywhere.
November 23, 2024
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Ramstad: Bonding in retirement, Mill City Commons members help revitalize downtown Minneapolis
Downtown Minneapolis’ residential revival was driven in part by retirees. Hundreds joined Mill City Commons to support each other.
November 16, 2024
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Ramstad: Minnesota will be a swing state in the 2028 election
A key influence will be whether Minnesotans like paid family medical leave when it starts in 2026.
November 13, 2024
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Ramstad: How a British education expert showed governments can be run better
The spotlight shines on how policies are made, but implementation is the harder job.
November 9, 2024
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Ramstad: Trump’s plans may slow an already sluggish Minnesota economy
His vow to deport illegal immigrants will hurt a workforce that is smaller than it was when he was last president. And his tariffs could hurt farmers, retailers and consumers.
November 6, 2024
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Ramstad: The Minnesota doctor’s offices where you don’t need insurance
A dozen or so physicians in the Twin Cities now offer direct primary care, paid in cash without insurance involved.
November 6, 2024
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Ramstad: On election’s eve, inflation pinches Minnesota’s fastest-shrinking county hard
On the state's western border, Traverse County has lost more than 6% of its people since 2020. Those who remain share the burden of inflation on schools and other civic needs.
November 2, 2024
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Ramstad: On election’s eve, housing is the big issue in fast-growing Rochester
With Mayo Clinic expanding greatly, leaders in Rochester and Olmsted County try to balance speed and costs.
October 30, 2024
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Ramstad: Trump’s plans may slow an already sluggish Minnesota economy
His vow to deport illegal immigrants will hurt a workforce that is smaller than it was when he was last president. And his tariffs could hurt farmers, retailers and consumers.
November 6, 2024
Business
Ramstad: The Minnesota doctor’s offices where you don’t need insurance
A dozen or so physicians in the Twin Cities now offer direct primary care, paid in cash without insurance involved.
November 6, 2024
Business
Ramstad: On election’s eve, inflation pinches Minnesota’s fastest-shrinking county hard
On the state's western border, Traverse County has lost more than 6% of its people since 2020. Those who remain share the burden of inflation on schools and other civic needs.
November 2, 2024
Business
Ramstad: On election’s eve, housing is the big issue in fast-growing Rochester
With Mayo Clinic expanding greatly, leaders in Rochester and Olmsted County try to balance speed and costs.
October 30, 2024