How Sun Country Airlines survived Tom Petters’ Ponzi scheme
Sun Country just unveiled plans to go public. But in 2008, after its owner was charged with running a multibillion-dollar fraud, it was on the verge of extinction.
Liz Fedor
Liz Fedor is an editor at Twin Cities Business magazine. She reported on the airline industry and manufacturing sector for the Star Tribune.
Baseball acts as a balm for a summer of contention
In a summer of unceasing political divisions, baseball is serving as a welcome respite from the latest ugly salvos in news reports and on social media.
Do we reward Minnesota politicians who make deals?
Real leaders possess the mental toughness to withstand attacks and focus on getting results.
At St. John’s/St. Ben’s, a politically diverse group will watch State of the Union together
Members of United Politics “took it upon ourselves to, as our slogan says, ‘burst our bubbles’ and ‘end the echo,’ says co-founder Brendan Klein.
What is journalism’s role in the age of social media?
We need to understand each other and have common facts before we can tackle community problems. Social media is not a substitute for real journalism in a functioning democracy.
Will the Trump tide spur Klobuchar to enter the governor’s race?
With the GOP in charge in Washington, the governorship may be a better political platform from which to govern, and it would position Klobuchar for a national ticket in the coming years.
Without preaching, nun and priest show us how to live purposeful lives
How they conduct their lives demonstrates the power of positive attitudes, living in supportive communities, practicing a religious faith, sharing wisdom and challenging your brain with new ideas.
Minnesota’s new profile requires changes in strategy
Minnesota’s future economic health is closely linked with doing a much better job of educating and employing communities of color.
Delta-Northwest merger becomes financial juggernaut
If you examine the Delta-Northwest merger through a Minnesota lens, it’s apparent that key fears of consolidation critics haven’t been realized.
‘Button-down maverick’ owner leads St. Paul Saints to new stadium, playoffs
Marv Goldklang says of the Saints’ three owners: “I call myself chairman, I call Mike president. Bill is director of fun.”
Why Hubbard Radio just bought a stake in the country’s biggest podcasting network
The three-year-old PodcastOne offers more than 200 podcasts, by everyone from sportscaster Dan Patrick to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of “Jersey Shore” fame.
Will complex social problems force Minnesota nonprofits to change?
Key strategies could change the dynamic of the funder-grantee relationship and allow nonprofit organizations to be more effective in carrying out their missions.
Will the Saints get a windfall from CHS Field?
The new ballpark by the numbers.
Ginny Morris is building Hubbard Radio company into a national powerhouse
Morris has calmly spent nearly $600 million since 2011 to acquire stations around the United States, and she’s leading for the long haul.
Inside the MSP airport’s new Minnesota Wild-themed restaurant
The restaurant, which had its grand opening in December, serves passengers waiting to board flights on Sun Country and Southwest Airlines.
Q&A: What Tom Emmer wants for Minnesota businesses
From Dodd-Frank to the Affordable Care Act to tax policy, Minnesota’s newest representative on business issues.
Why some politicians extend public service to the nonprofit arena
The nonprofit sector offers many opportunities to advance the public good without having to cope with the downsides of partisan leadership positions.
How did Peterson sidestep the GOP bull’s-eye in the 7th District?
For Republicans, the district seemed an apt target for dislodging a veteran Democrat, but their efforts didn’t work.
Minnesota malaise afflicts 2014 voters
Many Minnesotans view voting as a civic responsibility, so a respectable chunk of the population will show up at the polls. But in our crisp fall air, there appears to be an electoral excitement deficit.
Oberstar understood media’s — and the public’s — role in a strong democracy
Rep. Jim Oberstar wanted citizens to have a voice in the Northwest-Delta merger proposal. That’s why he placed a memorable phone call.
