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.
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Ramstad: Solving the Minnesota Paradox will take a whole different discussion on race
Minnesota's schools will need to desegregate, more housing will need to be built and even basic assumptions about one another have to change.
September 28, 2024
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Ramstad: Delta's business travel at MSP is back after climbing out of pandemic, CEO Bastian says
Overall traffic at MSP is about 6% below its pre-pandemic level.
September 27, 2024
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Ramstad: Some 50-year-old economic theories born in Minnesota just proved out
Economists here came up with the concept of "rational expectations" that appear to have helped the U.S. cut inflation without a surge in unemployment.
September 21, 2024
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Ramstad: Get ready seniors, Medicare enrollment may be wild this fall
Choosing a Medicare plan is a big moment every year for seniors. This year holds special challenges.
September 18, 2024
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Ramstad: ‘X-factor’ in unraveling Minnesota Paradox is building friendships across racial lines
Economists call it “social capital” and it plays a big role in overall well-being.
September 14, 2024
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Ramstad: Financial aid crisis ends, but shrinking market looms for Minnesota colleges
Carleton economist says colleges can insulate themselves from demographic cliff by retaining more students.
September 11, 2024
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Ramstad: 9 questions about Minnesota's economy for Harris, Trump
They may be running to lead the nation, but imagine if they only talked about Minnesota.
September 7, 2024
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Ramstad: Trump, Harris miss the main point on the economy
Trump’s promise to deport workers would spark a recession and likely reignite inflation.
September 4, 2024
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Ramstad: ‘X-factor’ in unraveling Minnesota Paradox is building friendships across racial lines
Economists call it “social capital” and it plays a big role in overall well-being.
September 14, 2024
Business
Ramstad: Financial aid crisis ends, but shrinking market looms for Minnesota colleges
Carleton economist says colleges can insulate themselves from demographic cliff by retaining more students.
September 11, 2024
Business
Ramstad: 9 questions about Minnesota's economy for Harris, Trump
They may be running to lead the nation, but imagine if they only talked about Minnesota.
September 7, 2024
Business
Ramstad: Trump, Harris miss the main point on the economy
Trump’s promise to deport workers would spark a recession and likely reignite inflation.
September 4, 2024