Bill Lukitsch
Reporter
Bill Lukitsch is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.
Latest from Bill Lukitsch
Ex-wealth managers took rich clients worth $700 million, U.S. Bank alleges in lawsuit
In all, the trio serviced client relationships worth $4 billion in managed assets before their abrupt resignations last month.
May 1, 2025
Minnesota’s largest credit union to combine with Colorado’s as industry consolidation continues
Under the new structure, the Wings name will stay and the combined credit union will be headquartered in Colorado.
April 23, 2025
LIVE Q&A: Our reporter answered questions about airline safety
Reporter Bill Lukitsch answered reader questions about aircraft maintenance, turbulence, crash data and more.
April 22, 2025
For some Minnesotans, air disasters trigger increased fear of flying and less travel
Federal statistics show flying remains safer than other forms of travel, yet consumer anxiety is affecting airline profit projections.
April 19, 2025
U.S. Bancorp executive stopped responding to control tower minutes before Brooklyn Park crash
Investigators discovered no immediate mechanical issues when evaluating the wreckage.
April 18, 2025
Bremer Bank CEO Jeanne Crain to step down in May as sale to Old National nears close
After a five-year legal battle, the St. Paul bank sold for $1.4 billion, well below earlier value estimates.
April 17, 2025
Sun Country loses two high-ranking execs, including one to become CEO of Spirit
Dave Davis, the Minneapolis-based airline’s president and chief financial officer, was named as Spirit’s chief executive Thursday morning.
April 17, 2025
As profits rise, U.S. Bancorp remains vigilant for looming economic uncertainty
Bank executives said Wednesday consumer spending trends are stable in the first quarter, though they are watching out for effects from tariffs.
April 17, 2025
At Twin Cities Auto Show, shoppers eye car purchases ahead of looming tariffs
Minnesota car dealers witnessed a March surge in showroom traffic right after the White House announced the hefty import taxes.
April 11, 2025
Despite dour outlook on consumer travel, Delta stock soars on tariff pause
Delta’s stock price climbed 23% Wednesday after company leaders pointed to softer domestic demand among consumers.
April 9, 2025
Minnesota stocks plummet as tariffs’ impact spooks consumers and companies
Economists are warning of a recession as tariffs prompt higher prices, unemployment.
April 4, 2025
Minnesota HOA board members, property managers rally to kill reform bill
Proposed bipartisan legislation would tighten the rules on homeowners associations, which have authority over a majority of new housing built in the state.
April 2, 2025
