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
