Victor Stefanescu
Reporter
Stefanescu previously covered the business of food, aviation and real estate for news outlets in the Northeast and St. Louis, his hometown. He is a graduate of Boston College, where he studied communication and led the independent student newspaper, The Heights.
Latest from Victor Stefanescu
Solventum, facing tariffs of up to $100 million, raises sales guidance
The 3M spinoff based in Maplewood reported profit and sales above Wall Street expectations.
May 8, 2025
Medtech firms accused of changing spine devices, causing added pain and electric shocks
Medtronic and Boston Scientific are facing product liability lawsuits that will face a significant legal hurdle in federal courts.
May 8, 2025
Minneapolis-based Lemonada Media behind Markle podcast bought by Swedish company
Since creating its first podcast in 2019, Lemonada has gone on to launch more than 50 original shows.
May 6, 2025
Minnesota’s medtech workforce has grown older. A Medtronic program may unleash Gen Z.
The Medtronic Spark program seeks to pull 1 million low-income students into health tech careers.
May 5, 2025
Want Johnny Cash’s ring? A Minnesota company is auctioning off some of his prized possessions.
Edina-based Karats by Auction House is auctioning off possessions such as photos, belt buckles and furniture belonging to the late singer.
May 2, 2025
100 days in 10 charts: Minnesota’s economy so far under Trump
From stock prices to home sales, the first months of President Donald Trump’s return to office have brought economic ups and downs.
April 29, 2025
How a small Minnesota medtech company found itself in the FTC’s crosshairs
The closely watched case comes after private equity-related corporate actions fell under the FTC’s microscope during former President Biden’s administration.
April 28, 2025
FDA warning hits Minnesota-made infusion pumps for missing regulatory checks
California-based ICU Medical failed to submit proper documents for significant changes to two devices made in the Twin Cities, FDA says, but company is working to fix the problem.
April 23, 2025
Want Johnny Cash’s ring? A Minnesota company is auctioning off some of his prized possessions.
Edina-based Karats by Auction House is auctioning off possessions such as photos, belt buckles and furniture belonging to the late singer.
May 2, 2025
100 days in 10 charts: Minnesota’s economy so far under Trump
From stock prices to home sales, the first months of President Donald Trump’s return to office have brought economic ups and downs.
April 29, 2025
How a small Minnesota medtech company found itself in the FTC’s crosshairs
The closely watched case comes after private equity-related corporate actions fell under the FTC’s microscope during former President Biden’s administration.
April 28, 2025
FDA warning hits Minnesota-made infusion pumps for missing regulatory checks
California-based ICU Medical failed to submit proper documents for significant changes to two devices made in the Twin Cities, FDA says, but company is working to fix the problem.
April 23, 2025