Media & Film
Lorenz Bus Service is regularly featured in industry and business publications, and our buses have appeared in film and media productions. Read the latest coverage below or contact us at [email protected] for inquiries.
Lorenz Bus Service Honored for Three Decades of Family Legacy and Community Impact
The American Bus Association profiles Lorenz Bus Service, tracing how Jim Canine and his business partner unexpectedly purchased the company in 1994 after a brokered sale fell through, launching what became a Minnesota institution. More than three decades later, the company was recognized as a 2025 Minnesota Family Business Award honoree by Twin Cities Business. Today, Jim's sons Michael and Benjamin lead the business, with Michael driving sales and relationships while Benjamin architects the systems, processes, and telematics that keep operations running smoothly. The piece highlights a culture rooted in community connection, with generations of local families on staff and nearly everyone in the area having ridden a Lorenz bus at some point.
Lorenz Bus Service drivers train, compete for UMA Motorcoach EXPO
Lorenz Bus Service's safety training program, launched in 2021 to sharpen driver skills and reduce accidents, has grown into an annual driver skills competition that sends top performers to the UMA Motorcoach EXPO's International Driver Competition.
2025 Minnesota Family Business Awards: Lorenz Bus Service
Lorenz Bus Service earned a 2025 Minnesota Family Business Award from Twin Cities Business, which profiled how the family-run charter operator diversified across sports, school, and State Fair transportation to scale into the top 10% of its field by revenue.
Brothers dedicate 2023 UMA Vision Award to their dad
Lorenz Bus Service owners Michael and Ben Canine dedicated their 2023 UMA Vision Award to their dad, Jim Canine, who died in late 2021 and grew the family business over three decades after buying it with partner Alan Gingold in 1994.
Service Diversification Critical
Busline Magazine profiles Lorenz Bus Service, tracing the company's roots from Rice-Edgerton Lines to a diversified Minneapolis operator whose blend of charter, school bus, and Minnesota State Fair work, along with a strong ABC Companies fleet partnership, kept it resilient through COVID-19.
Fleet diversity, inclusive culture and tech-savvy leadership keep Lorenz Bus Service at the head of the pack
A BUSRide profile of family-owned Lorenz Bus Service, detailing how a highly-diversified fleet, including one of the largest transit bus fleets available for charter services, combined with data-driven operations and a driver-development culture, keeps the Twin Cities operator ahead of competitors.
From the Road to the Silver Screen
From Minnesota-made classics to national streaming releases, Lorenz has occasionally made its way onto the screen. It’s a fun part of our story, and a reflection of our deep roots in the communities, events, and productions that shape the region.
Credit: Peacock
2026
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Peacock
Threshold: The Untold Story of Jessie Diggins
This documentary follows Olympic champion Jessie Diggins and her journey at the highest level of cross-country skiing. Filmed in part in Minneapoils, Minnesota, Lorenz supported transportation tied to the 2024 Cross Country World Cup and is seen in the background of this historic event.
Fun fact: Jessie Diggins is a Minnesota native and one of the most decorated U.S. cross-country skiers in history.
Credit: Netflix
2023
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Netflix
Quarterback Season 1
This behind-the-scenes Netflix series follows NFL quarterbacks through a full season, including Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins. Lorenz is a proud transportation partner of the Minnesota Vikings and can be seen during one of the team’s airport transfers.
Credit: Netflix
2023
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Netflix
The Saint of Second Chances
A documentary telling the story of Bill Veeck and the legacy of the St. Paul Saints, blending baseball, entertainment, and innovation. Lorenz Bus Service was the transportation partner of the St. Paul Saints during Darryl Strawberry’s historic career comeback in 1996 and makes an appearance during the film.
Credit: New Line Cinema
1999
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New Line Cinema
Drop Dead Gorgeous
A documentary telling the story of Bill Veeck and the legacy of the St. Paul Saints, blending baseball, entertainment, and innovation. Lorenz Bus Service was the transportation partner of the St. Paul Saints during Darryl Strawberry’s historic career comeback in 1996 and makes an appearance during the film.
Credit: Walt Disney Pictures
1999
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Walt Disney Pictures
D3: The Mighty Ducks
One of the most iconic sports films of its era, D3: The Mighty Ducks was filmed in Minnesota and helped define youth hockey culture for a generation. A Lorenz Bus Service vehicle is featured in scenes with Eden Hall Academy’s varsity Warriors team.
Credit: Universal Pictures
1995
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Universal Pictures
The Cure
The Cure follows two young boys in Stillwater, Minnesota who form an unlikely friendship and set out on a journey in search of a cure for illness. A Lorenz bus appears in a pivotal scene as Dexter falls ill and Erik helps him return to the bus station, marking a turning point in their journey.