Victor Stefanescu

covering the business of food @startribune - [email protected] - signal vic_stef.79

[Walker Orenstein @walkerorenstein]

I think it's bad that my coworkers are losing their jobs.

We need everyone, including a huge chunk of our editors, to make a good, trustworthy product in a world that is increasingly slop content.

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

@lizcollin “Glen Taylor has never been interested in selling the Minnesota Star Tribune to Alpha News and is committed to keeping the Strib strong and independent long into the future,” said a spokesperson for Taylor on Monday.
https://t.co/A3ib57udx7

[Kyle Stokes @kystokes]

Statement from Strib owner Glen Taylor's spokesperson:

"Glen Taylor has never been interested in selling the Minnesota Star Tribune to Alpha News and is committed to keeping the Strib strong and independent long into the future…"

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

@emiliemunson @StarTribune Welcome Emilie!!!!

[Ryan Faircloth @RyanFaircloth]

"The Minnesota Star Tribune will cut its workforce by 15% through buyouts and layoffs, executives said Tuesday evening, just a month after the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for its coverage of the Annunciation school and church shooting." https://t.co/ODg9kORZVX

[Walker Orenstein @walkerorenstein]

Brian Nicholson, the running mate of a top Republican gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls in Minnesota, is facing allegations of financial misconduct, including that Nicholson used company funds for personal expenses:

https://t.co/02nn1CYhMF

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

@shelbymswanson @StribSports @newsobserver tears of joy

[Shelby Swanson @shelbymswanson]

This has been a very tough decision. But this summer, I’m going to take my talents to Minneapolis and join @StribSports as a sports business writer!

Grateful for every moment and lesson learned at @newsobserver. On to the next chapter!

https://t.co/cYSnWlqp1l

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

For decades, Bushel Boy grew a special kind of tomato. They were sold in stores and restaurants across Minnesota — and people loved them. But then the tomatoes disappeared. And nobody seemed to know why.

Listen to the full episode of the Essential Minnesota podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://t.co/y9cRC8Rlom

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

For decades, Bushel Boy grew a special kind of tomato. They were sold in stores and restaurants across Minnesota — and people loved them.

But then the tomatoes disappeared. And nobody seemed to know why.

🎧️ https://t.co/7z9dMXzS7F

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

As a result, officials expect farmers to grow fewer acres of crops across the state this year compared to last year.

"We do have hope that at some point in time, things will get better. But right now, this is a tough spot for most of our producers to be in,” a corn farmer said

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

Crop farmers – feeling the squeeze of war and low commodity prices – aren’t expecting profits this year after a tough 2025. Here's a rundown on the bleak outlook for a big chunk of our rural economy w/ photos by Richard Tsong-Taatarii and charts by Jim Foster @StarTribune

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

Financial results for farmers growing wheat and sugar beets, Minnesota’s next most common crops after corn and soy, were even less profitable in 2025. These markets are not expecting a comeback this year.

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison to sell private stakes after scrutiny over investments https://t.co/JADMjZ93u7

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

Rudy Gobert liked a Minneapolis restaurant so much he invested in it https://t.co/fc9WuSlmNt

[Victor Stefanescu @vic_stef]

WHAT HAPPENED TO BUSHEL BOY???????
https://t.co/BQ07j41var

[Javier Blas @JavierBlas]

President Trump's other inflation headache: beef.

While everyone is rightly focused on gasoline and oil amid US-Iran war, the meat market isn't giving a respite.

Live cattle wholesale prices in Chicago have reached a new all-time high, surpassing last October's peak.

[Dan Lamothe @DanLamothe]

Media outlets Hegseth called on in the Pentagon briefing today include:

OANN
Just The News
Daily Wire
Daily Caller
Real America's Voice
ABC News
Kurdistan 24

ABC News's @LMartinezABC, one of the nicer people you'll ever meet, was criticized by Hegseth after politely asking whether the risks of closure to the Strait of Hormuz were mitigated early enough.

"I try to be nice up here, but you did listen to what I said, right?" Hegseth responded. He added, "Of course, it's ABC," and said Luis's inquiry was an "indictment framed as a question."

Hegseth also scolded @ckubeNBC for yelling a question from the back of the room, where much of the traditional press corps has assigned seats.

"Excuse me, why are you so rude? Just wait, I'm calling on people."