North Star Insider: So Good, So You - Eric Hall, Rita Katona, Bansk Group, David Simon

Source: startribune.com

Eric Hall and Rita Katona, through their Bansk Group, have acquired the North Star Grand Prix, one of the Midwest's biggest cycling events. Founder David Simon is handing it off after building it into a five-day pro race that pulls in crowds and elite riders. This shift secures the race's spot on the calendar amid growing interest in Minnesota cycling. Readers in the Twin Cities should care because it means more high-level sports action, community boosts, and economic perks stay local.