Allison Kaplan

Allison Kaplan is Director of Innovation and Engagement for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Latest from Allison Kaplan

The strategy behind Dorsey & Whitney’s ambitious growth plans

In today’s newsletter: Peter Nelson, John Bergstrom, Scott Burns, Jim Sullivan, Tom Palladino and Jeff Ettinger
December 8, 2025

An Aspen Ideas Fest in Minnesota?

In today’s newsletter: Aspen Institute’s Greg Gershuny, Dan King, Ben Gerber, chefs Mateo and Erin Mackbee, Tracy Call, Gayle Smaller, Jamie Millard, Erik Hamline, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Bezos
December 4, 2025

Will the Dayton’s Project ever be fully leased?

In today’s newsletter: Larissa Bodine, Scott Litman, Dan Mallin, Houston White, Greg Cunningham, Michael Fiddelke. Plus, Sunny Bowman, Steve Bouley and Kurt Bouley make a deal.
December 1, 2025

Southdale, AI gift assistants get big tests and other Black Friday trends

In today’s newsletter: Retail leaders Corie Barry, Jill Renslow, Michelle LeBlanc, Wendy Eisenberg, Jennifer Smith, Marlys Badzin, plus Tom Brady and Labubus.
November 26, 2025

The price of Minneapolis architectural marvel brings hope in tough market

In today’s newsletter: Developer Chad Tepley, investors Pamela York and Kathy Tune, bioscience innovator Stephanie Culler and four entrepreneurs making Minnesota look good.
November 24, 2025

What the Twin Cities can learn from Denver and Detroit

In today’s newsletter: B. Kyle, Mike Logan, Dario Anselmo, Deanne Erpelding, Jess Olstad, Erika Nelson, Kurt Zellers, Jenna Ray, Lisa Lavin and more Cheesy Gorditas from Aaron Engler.
November 20, 2025

Meet the Minnesotan making peanuts safe

In this newsletter: CoreWellness founder Bryant Williams, Neighborhood Development Center’s Renay Dossman, Medtronic’s Geoff Martha and Patti and Robbie Soskin mark a milestone.
November 17, 2025

Thrivent's take on stockpiling cash

In today’s newsletter: Thrivent CEO Terry Rasmussen and CFO David Royal, Studio BV CEO Betsy Vohs, Xcel Energy President Bria Shea. Plus, Neil White eats peanut butter out of the jar.
November 13, 2025

Marketing Minneapolis in winter is tricky business

In today’s newsletter: Urban winter champions take on downtown, Beth Kieffer Leonard passes the baton and it’s Joe Mauer vs. the Timberwolves.
November 10, 2025