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.

Recent content from David Phelps

At Carlson, the 3rd generation joins the board

The family-owned hospitality giant adds board members as Marilyn Carlson Nelson nears retirement.

Updated: June 02, 2012, - 01:37 PM

Petters law firm pays $13.5M

The big law firm, which did legal work for Petters, denies any wrongdoing as it agrees to settle bankruptcy trustee's claim.

Updated: May 31, 2012, - 09:58 PM

GE to pay $19M for Petters' victims

Deal is largest "clawback" so far in Ponzi scheme.

Updated: May 30, 2012, - 09:45 PM

Cadillac turns to Minn. ad agency Fallon to update luxury image

General Motors needs to shed Cadillac's old-man, car-as-big-as-a-boat image if it wants to challenge the likes of BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi.

Updated: May 27, 2012, - 11:12 PM

Hubert Joly: U.S. can do better on tourism

The sector represents 8 million jobs and is a big export driver, the CEO of Carlson says, but it needs improved marketing and support.

Updated: May 26, 2012, - 04:55 PM

Hecker gets dose of 'diesel therapy'

He's been moved again and again as prison system drives home a point.

Updated: May 22, 2012, - 11:08 PM

Fooled by pal Petters, restaurateur now bankrupt

Minneapolis restaurateur Dean Vlahos filed for Chapter 7 as a result of his association with Ponzi schemer Tom Petters.

Updated: May 21, 2012, - 08:32 AM

Supreme Court won't pick up Petters' appeal

Convicted Ponzi schemer still could file a writ of habeas corpus, but its chances would be slim.

Updated: May 15, 2012, - 09:18 PM

Best Buy’s new chairman has a big challenge

Best Buy's new board chairman thrives on challenges - and has taken on a big one at age 67.

Updated: May 15, 2012, - 06:54 AM

Select Comfort attracts big investor

Steven Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors now has 5 percent of Plymouth mattress maker.

Updated: May 07, 2012, - 09:06 PM

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