Bill Lukitsch

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Bill Lukitsch is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.

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Business

Thrivent rolls out national ad campaign targeting younger, more diverse consumers

The financial services company increased its marketing budget to $50 million with new ads to appear on TV, social media and podcasts.
March 17, 2025
Business

Mayo Clinic settles with Minnesota AG over charity care, medical debt limits

The nonprofit is now prohibited from suing to collect medical debts except in “extraordinary circumstances.”
March 14, 2025
Business

Sun Country flight attendants ratify new union contract after five years of negotiation

Benefits in the new contract include higher wages and enhanced retirement contributions.
March 13, 2025
Sun Country flight attendants, who are in negotiations for a new contract, braved the cold weather and impending snowstorm for an informational picket Feb. 22 at MSP Terminal 2.
Business

What two top lawyers with Minnesota roots learned about making a merger successful

The national firm recently expanded with a merger of its own, combining with one out west.
March 12, 2025
Business

Sun Country follows other airlines in lowering forecast as consumer budgets tighten

The budget carrier adjusted expected revenue for the first leg of 2025 amid broader concern about consumer confidence and the appetite for discretionary spending.
March 11, 2025
Image of Sun Country jets on the tarmac at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport at the airline's maintenance facility.
Business

Minnesota restaurant and hotel owners brace for tough 2025 as spending drops, costs rise

A trade group representing the industry is lobbying the state for relaxed regulations and expanded workforce training.
March 10, 2025
Business

As IRS staff cuts hit during tax season, experts say file on time and correctly

The impact of potentially deeper cuts at the IRS is yet to be determined, including who would be affected.
March 7, 2025
Business

How to save money on gas in the Twin Cities

Getting a gas credit card and stacking deals can alleviate pain at the pump.
February 24, 2025
Gas was $2.39 at the BP gas station ay 46th Street at Lyndale in South Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday September 4, 2015 Pre-Labor Day gas prices in the U.S. are the lowest in 11 years, and under $2 per gallon in many states, though Minnesota's average is nearly 40 cents higher. Just one station, in Brainerd, was selling at $1.99. Checking on whether that is a promotion. Costco and Sams Clubs, usually the low price leaders, were 15 cents more. With some motorists' tho
Business

Sun Country follows other airlines in lowering forecast as consumer budgets tighten

The budget carrier adjusted expected revenue for the first leg of 2025 amid broader concern about consumer confidence and the appetite for discretionary spending.
March 11, 2025
Image of Sun Country jets on the tarmac at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport at the airline's maintenance facility.
Business

Minnesota restaurant and hotel owners brace for tough 2025 as spending drops, costs rise

A trade group representing the industry is lobbying the state for relaxed regulations and expanded workforce training.
March 10, 2025
Business

As IRS staff cuts hit during tax season, experts say file on time and correctly

The impact of potentially deeper cuts at the IRS is yet to be determined, including who would be affected.
March 7, 2025
Business

How to save money on gas in the Twin Cities

Getting a gas credit card and stacking deals can alleviate pain at the pump.
February 24, 2025
Gas was $2.39 at the BP gas station ay 46th Street at Lyndale in South Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Friday September 4, 2015 Pre-Labor Day gas prices in the U.S. are the lowest in 11 years, and under $2 per gallon in many states, though Minnesota's average is nearly 40 cents higher. Just one station, in Brainerd, was selling at $1.99. Checking on whether that is a promotion. Costco and Sams Clubs, usually the low price leaders, were 15 cents more. With some motorists' tho
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