Neal St. Anthony
Columnist, reporter
BusinessSt. Anthony's work has spanned corporate takeovers to financial markets, small businesses, and the emergence of women, immigrants and minorities in business. A native of Minneapolis who first joined the Star Tribune in 1981, St. Anthony holds undergraduate degrees in journalism and business, and an MBA. He also has worked for two publicly held companies, including former regional securities firm Dain Rauscher (1997-98). St. Anthony, who is married and the father of two children, has been a volunteer with the Minneapolis parks, several schools and nonprofit organizations.
Latest from Neal St. Anthony
Inspire
Groundbreaking Minnesota Native American justice is focused on the next generation
Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Anne McKeig spoke at a Minnesota Peace Initiative forum at Norway House.
December 29, 2023
Inspire
With input from Minnesotans, African native invigorates his homeland
Humble beginnings led to international influence.
June 9, 2023
Inspire
Minneapolis couple survived a deadly earthquake — now they're helping Turkish victims
They've seen — and felt — the damage firsthand.
May 5, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: As I retire, I'm excited about Minnesota's future, its entrepreneurs and cleaner energy
Minnesota's future lies in its innovative workers and entrepreneurs and an energy industry that's increasingly local, Neal St. Anthony writes as he retires after 40 years at the Star Tribune.
April 20, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Immigrant entrepreneur creates the PottyPillow
Rena Heegaard, who found safe haven in the bathroom as a girl during the Liberian civil war, has invested $160,000 in a product that increases comfort and utility.
April 17, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Itasca Project report lays blueprint for more Twin Cities area housing
The plan by business, government and developers of market-rate and subsidized housing is rooted in the aggressive recommendations of recent Itasca Group commission. This solution also inspires workforce and economic growth.
April 14, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Why Edina entrepreneur Stacey Stratton never takes success for granted
The Clear Lake, Wis., native, whose father deserted her working-class family, babysat a little sister while she worked through high school to help her late mother.
April 10, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Construction on $28M Coliseum redo now underway on Lake Street
Developer Redesign will announce Tuesday the largest riot-reconstruction project on E. Lake Street, led by a Black developer and three Black owners, has closed and is under construction.
April 4, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Immigrant entrepreneur creates the PottyPillow
Rena Heegaard, who found safe haven in the bathroom as a girl during the Liberian civil war, has invested $160,000 in a product that increases comfort and utility.
April 17, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Itasca Project report lays blueprint for more Twin Cities area housing
The plan by business, government and developers of market-rate and subsidized housing is rooted in the aggressive recommendations of recent Itasca Group commission. This solution also inspires workforce and economic growth.
April 14, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Why Edina entrepreneur Stacey Stratton never takes success for granted
The Clear Lake, Wis., native, whose father deserted her working-class family, babysat a little sister while she worked through high school to help her late mother.
April 10, 2023
Business
St. Anthony: Construction on $28M Coliseum redo now underway on Lake Street
Developer Redesign will announce Tuesday the largest riot-reconstruction project on E. Lake Street, led by a Black developer and three Black owners, has closed and is under construction.
April 4, 2023