Mike Hughlett
Reporter
EnergyHughlett has primarily covered economics, business and workplace issues for 32 years at five newspapers. He grew up in Brooklyn Center.
Latest from Mike Hughlett
UnitedHealth Group lost half its value in 6 months. What the CEO shakeup may mean for its future
Stephen Hemsley is again leading Minnesota’s largest company as it grapples with financial uncertainties and increasing regulatory scrutiny
May 14, 2025
Karmel Mall owner faces foreclosure suit against his Minneapolis apartments over maintenance issues
Basim Sabri contests many of the allegations in the suit made by Fannie Mae, mortgage holder on two apartment buildings he developed.
May 9, 2025
St. Cloud space shuttle project goes on, despite financial woes of its guiding force
Felicity-John Pederson brought a full-size shuttle replica to St. Cloud in June, but he and his tech company have both since filed bankruptcy.
May 9, 2025
Future of $330M Hopkins housing development uncertain amid developer’s financial woes
Developer Alatus missed deadlines after it was unable to raise money needed to finish project and is suing to stop Minnehaha Creek Watershed District from terminating it from the project.
May 2, 2025
Target gave $1M to Trump inauguration fund, a first for the company
President Donald Trump raised a record amount of cash for his inauguration, including donations from several companies with operations in Minnesota.
April 29, 2025
Minneapolis craft cocktail maker Dashfire files for bankruptcy
Rising costs and a slumping spirits market put the bitters and ready-to-drink cocktail maker into Chapter 11.
April 25, 2025
With inquiry of former CEO, Minneapolis chamber of commerce looks to merge with St. Paul counterpart
The St. Paul and Minneapolis chambers are exploring a merger after the latter’s CEO left in June amid financial questions.
April 22, 2025
Brainerd contractor to pay $1.3M for allegedly falsifying quality tests
Anderson Brothers Construction settles whistleblower suit about asphalt quality reports for state and federal road contracts.
April 8, 2025
Target gave $1M to Trump inauguration fund, a first for the company
President Donald Trump raised a record amount of cash for his inauguration, including donations from several companies with operations in Minnesota.
April 29, 2025
Minneapolis craft cocktail maker Dashfire files for bankruptcy
Rising costs and a slumping spirits market put the bitters and ready-to-drink cocktail maker into Chapter 11.
April 25, 2025
With inquiry of former CEO, Minneapolis chamber of commerce looks to merge with St. Paul counterpart
The St. Paul and Minneapolis chambers are exploring a merger after the latter’s CEO left in June amid financial questions.
April 22, 2025
Brainerd contractor to pay $1.3M for allegedly falsifying quality tests
Anderson Brothers Construction settles whistleblower suit about asphalt quality reports for state and federal road contracts.
April 8, 2025