Business Blogs + Columns

Business Blogs + Columns

3D Economics

3D Economics

By Adam Belz

What are the forces moving the Minnesota economy? Adam Belz tries to identify the trends and show the connections between Minnesota and the larger U.S. and global economies. You can connect with him on Twitter: @adambelz

Lee Schafer

Lee Schafer

By Lee Schafer
Columnist Lee Schafer provides short takes on economic incentives and choices, business strategy and performance, market moves, what business leaders are saying and doing and other topics that pique his interest.
Point of Sale

Point of Sale

From merchandising and advertising to real estate and technology, retail reporter Thomas Lee offers insight into the latest trends and people that define today’s top retailers, including Target and Best Buy.
Just Listed

Just Listed

By Jim Buchta and Janet Moore
Just Listed brings you the latest news and information from the Twin Cities-area commercial and residential real estate market and beyond from veteran reporters Jim Buchta and Janet Moore.
Whistleblower

Whistleblower

The Whistleblower blog was started in 2008. Look for posts by these contributors: James Eli Shiffer, Jane Friedmann, and Kelly Smith. | Check out the Whistleblower archive.

Find us on Facebook and Twitter. Find our watchdog and investigative work at The Investigators.

The Star Tribune's journalists need your help blowing the whistle in Minnesota. Contact us here.

Patent Pending

Patent Pending

Who will be the next Medtronic? What will be Minnesota's next breakthrough industry? James Walsh will provide the latest information and commentary on the people, companies and trends driving innovation in Minnesota. From visionary entrepreneurs to game changing technologies, this blog offers a window into the future of Minnesota's economy.

Lee Schafer

Columnist   |   Business
Lee Schafer came to the Star Tribune after 15 years as a corporate officer, consultant and investment banker in the Twin Cities. He has been a columnist for Twin Cities Business magazine and was senior editor for Corporate Report Minnesota.

Ross Levin

Columnist   |   Your Money
Ross Levin is founding principal and president of Accredited Investors Inc., Edina, a fee-only wealth management firm. His Gains and Losses column runs on the fourth Sunday of the month. A compilation of these columns can be found in his book, "Spend Your Life Wisely." Send emails to Ross@accredited.com

Steve Alexander

Columnist/Reporter   |   Technology
Steve Alexander follows consumer and business technology trends, and writes a weekly question and answer column for consumers. He also is a general-assignment reporter for business news.

Stephen Wilbers

Columnist   |   Effective Writing
Stephen Wilbers teaches seminars in effective business writing. His column appears online every other Monday.

Liz Reyer

Columnist   |   Coach's Corner
Liz Reyer's Corner column, which advises executives, managers and workers on making positive changes, appears Mondays in the Star Tribune's Business Insider section.

Chris Farrell

Columnist   |   Your Money
Chris Farrell is economics editor for American Public Media's weekly "Marketplace Money" show and author of "The New Frugality." He answers reader questions on most Sundays. Send questions to cfarrell@mpr.org and put "Your Money" in the subject line.

Harvey Mackay

Columnist   |   Outswimming the Sharks

Paul Brand

Columnist   |   Cars
Paul Brand writes about autos for the Star Tribune.

Neal St. Anthony

Columnist, reporter   |   Business
Neal St. Anthony has been a business columnist and reporter for the Star Tribune for more than 25 years. He also has worked in financial communications for two publicly held companies.

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