Bill Lukitsch
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Bill Lukitsch is a business reporter for the Star Tribune.
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Ameriprise snags $28B ‘relationship’ with Huntington Bank
The Minneapolis-based firm will support Huntington’s retail brokerage, investment advisory and insurance services.
February 6, 2026
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Backlash from Minnesota immigration actions sets back federal fraud cases
A mass resignation by federal prosecutors who quit over the investigation of Renee Good’s killing is now leaving the fraud investigation short-staffed.
January 28, 2026
Ex-FBI turned Wings Credit Union sleuth on fraud: ‘It boils my potatoes’
Brad Lynch oversees a team of analyst investigators who protect accountholders from scams and other fraud.
January 27, 2026
Investigation of Alex Pretti shooting would rely on evidence beyond videos, experts say
Video footage offers a limited view and a conclusion will require a thorough, credible investigation, use-of-force experts said.
January 26, 2026
‘Not a cheap piece of crap’: Gun reportedly carried by Alex Pretti is widely popular among enthusiasts
The customized firearm appeared to be a version of the Sig Sauer P320, a 9mm pistol carried by law enforcement and U.S. military members.
January 24, 2026
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Twin Cities small business owners say Amazon’s AI lists their products without consent
Minnesota jewelry designer Emily Johnson is among those upset with Amazon over its new AI feature, which uses product images and descriptions from their websites.
January 18, 2026
U.S. Bank buys investment firm BTIG in deal worth up to $1B
The Minneapolis-based bank is buying the global investment firm to extend services for its business clients.
January 13, 2026
Experts see risks for Minnesota consumers in Allegiant’s purchase of Sun Country
From airfares to routes, MSP’s future with Allegiant is uncertain.
January 13, 2026
Minnesota’s Sun Country Airlines to be acquired by Allegiant in $1.5B deal
The companies say deal will combine route networks to offer Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to more mid-sized markets and vacation destinations.
January 12, 2026
Minnesota’s new auto market rich with luxury models, expensive trucks
A national analysis in December showed declines in new car purchases among households earning less than $150,000 annually.
January 10, 2026
235K members of Minnesota-based credit union notified of data breach after cyberattack
Blaze Credit Union is Minnesota’s fourth-largest by assets. First notices of the Aug. 14 cybersecurity incident went out in early December.
December 31, 2025
Post-holidays return season in Minnesota, U.S. might not be so easy this year
About 72% of retailers now charge a processing fee, according to the National Retail Federation, while others are shortening return windows or imposing stricter policies to help reduce costs and fraud.
December 27, 2025
