Allison Kaplan
Allison Kaplan is Director of Innovation and Engagement for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Latest from Allison Kaplan
Hennepin Arts invests in future of Minnesota’s creative economy
The theater organization acquires InspireMSP. Plus: Odele’s expansion and Land O’Lakes pitches Hollywood.
January 22, 2026
A CEO speaks out about Minnesota’s ICE surge
What executives are saying now, plus new resources and advice for businesses.
January 19, 2026
‘Give grace, extend deadlines’ while our cities are in crisis
How leaders are meeting the moment. Plus: Nanodropper forms a new company focused on the future of eyecare, King Brothers Clothiers opens at 50th & France.
January 15, 2026
More sleep, better AI habits: How to set realistic 2026 goals
In today’s newsletter: Sarah Moe, Joe Meier, MJ Johnson, Tyler Lorenzen, Margaret Murphy, Rocky Novak, Tiffani Daniels, Aaron Keller, Michele Henry, Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, Kymm Martinez, Christine Fruechte, Scott Burns, Zoë Levin, Jon West, Brian Kocher
January 12, 2026
Tech CEO launches ‘future-of-work practice’ with a wake-up call for managers
In today’s newsletter: Nancy Lyons, Angie Tebbe, Tyrre Burks, Terry Rasmussen, David Royal, Mike Kremenak and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent
January 8, 2026
Behind the scenes at the Investors Roundtable
In today’s newsletter: Elizabeth McGeveran, Roger Sit, Ben Marks, Bill Merz, Dr. Sally Saba, Travis Talmadge, Nell Rueckl, Nicole Sever, David Faust, Christopher Wong Michaelson, Jennifer Tosti-Kharas, and Carla Vernon on CEO friendships
January 5, 2026
Inside Target’s toy workshop and strategy to grow its house brands
In today’s newsletter: Target design SVP Jenny Breeden, Jeff Carter, Ellen Rizzardi, Michael Fiddelke, Joe Keeley, Casey Kipfer, Justin Kaufenberg, Brett MacKinnon, Rashmi Kandwal, Paul Marvin, David Billion, Scott Kennedy and Wendy Blackshaw.
December 22, 2025
Bonuses are shrinking, for those who still get them
In today’s newsletter: Justin Terch, Chris Galvin, Laura Watterson, John Ghingo, Catherine Hall, Melissa Kjolsing, George Hicks, Craig Leipold and a shakeup between Pohlad brothers.
December 18, 2025
How to reconcile holiday’s ‘K-shaped’ shopping trends
In today’s newsletter: Dana Swindler, Beth Perro-Jarvis, Mary Van Note, Dave Higgins, Heather Kliebenstein, Kyle Potter and Kelly McQueen on the price of a partridge in a pear tree.
December 15, 2025
Still reeling from tariff punch, Busy Baby looks to international growth
In today’s newsletter: Beth Fynbo Benike, Michael Fiddelke, Beth Ford, Richard Olson and Michele Vig on the connection between an organized office and productivity.
December 11, 2025
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
