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David Phelps

Reporter | Professional services

Phone: 612-673-7269

David Phelps covers the business of law, advertising and financial services. He previously led coverage of the Tom Petters fraud investigation and continues to cover its afternmath. Phelps is a former member of the Star Tribune Washington Bureau who has also covered state and local government and politics.

Judge says D.C. law firm can't represent state in 3M case

The state of Minnesota's private counsel in a longstanding ground water contamination dispute with 3M Co. was disqualified from the case Thursday.

Updated: October 11, 2012, - 09:24 PM

Listening between the lines

Husband-and-wife branding experts combine a bit of science, a bit of art and a bit of strategy to create award-winning work.

Updated: October 06, 2012, - 05:14 PM

Ex-Digi CFO charged with securities fraud

SEC alleges unauthorized and questionable expenses.

Updated: September 28, 2012, - 08:22 PM

U.S. grants give state exporters a boost

The SBA's export promotion program aims to help small businesses develop markets abroad through federal grants.

Updated: September 24, 2012, - 09:53 PM

Star Tribune's new digital unit targets small businesses

Radius will help firms better manage their presence on the Web.

Updated: September 23, 2012, - 05:52 PM

Sun Country pilots to picket Wednesday

They seek "fair contract'' from now-profitable airline.

Updated: September 18, 2012, - 09:34 PM

Drama over company secrets ends secretly

The case of three former Woodbury Financial execs went into mediation.

Updated: September 16, 2012, - 04:19 PM

Obituary: Bob Ruekert was a fixture at U who 'liked all things Gophers'

Bob Ruekert was a Golden Gopher to the core. From an ever-present University of Minnesota baseball cap to a Carlson School of Management polo shirt, Ruekert left no doubt about his loyalties.

Updated: September 13, 2012, - 11:20 PM

Ritz Camera and Proex stores to shut down

The chain couldn't compete with digital technology; four remaining Minnesota stores will close.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 09:44 PM

Dairy Queen parts ways with New York ad firm

Minneapolis-based Dairy Queen has parted ways with its advertising agency of the past 15 years and is looking for a new creative outlet, the trade journal Advertising Age reports.

Updated: September 11, 2012, - 07:11 PM