Bill Lukitsch
Reporter
Bill Lukitsch is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Bill Lukitsch
Chase’s new Minnesota HQ in North Loop includes private bank for wealthy clients
The New York-based bank has dramatically upped its Twin Cities presence, adding 39 branches since 2019.
May 22, 2025
St. Paul affordable housing nonprofit to lay off property management team, outsource jobs
CommonBond Communities will lay off 117 employees beginning in July as management of its portfolio changes hands.
May 19, 2025
Market volatility leaves some Minnesotans uneasy about 401(k) retirement investments
Financial advisors fielded nervous calls, telling clients to avoid hasty decisions. Other investors took the swings in stride.
May 16, 2025
Sun Country profits despite industry challenges, slight dip in passengers
CEO Jude Bricker highlighted strengths in the airline’s leisure markets even as competitors have cut forecasts.
May 2, 2025
Ex-wealth managers took rich clients worth $700 million, U.S. Bank alleges in lawsuit
In all, the trio serviced client relationships worth $4 billion in managed assets before their abrupt resignations last month.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota’s largest credit union to combine with Colorado’s as industry consolidation continues
Under the new structure, the Wings name will stay and the combined credit union will be headquartered in Colorado.
April 23, 2025
LIVE Q&A: Our reporter answered questions about airline safety
Reporter Bill Lukitsch answered reader questions about aircraft maintenance, turbulence, crash data and more.
April 22, 2025
For some Minnesotans, air disasters trigger increased fear of flying and less travel
Federal statistics show flying remains safer than other forms of travel, yet consumer anxiety is affecting airline profit projections.
April 19, 2025
Ex-wealth managers took rich clients worth $700 million, U.S. Bank alleges in lawsuit
In all, the trio serviced client relationships worth $4 billion in managed assets before their abrupt resignations last month.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota’s largest credit union to combine with Colorado’s as industry consolidation continues
Under the new structure, the Wings name will stay and the combined credit union will be headquartered in Colorado.
April 23, 2025
LIVE Q&A: Our reporter answered questions about airline safety
Reporter Bill Lukitsch answered reader questions about aircraft maintenance, turbulence, crash data and more.
April 22, 2025
For some Minnesotans, air disasters trigger increased fear of flying and less travel
Federal statistics show flying remains safer than other forms of travel, yet consumer anxiety is affecting airline profit projections.
April 19, 2025