Erica Pearson
Reporter
FeaturesPearson grew up in rural Cozy Corner, Wisconsin and spent more than a decade reporting in New York City before joining the Star Tribune. She has covered an earthquake in Haiti, a hurricane in Brooklyn and beats like immigration, faith and lifestyle news.
Latest from Erica Pearson
Curious Minnesota
Why is Minnesota the top state for pulltab gambling?
Most states allow pulltabs. But the game has become a unique part of our bar culture.
September 27, 2024
Curious Minnesota
A 1940 inferno remains the deadliest fire in Minneapolis history. Why was it so lethal?
The Marlborough Hotel blaze on a freezing morning in 1940 left 19 people dead.
September 20, 2024
Books
Talking Volumes guest Edwidge Danticat on the ‘literary loves’ of her life
The beloved author will kick off the Talking Volumes series in St. Paul, reading from her new book “We’re Alone.”
September 17, 2024
News & Politics
Kim Potter was set to help lead use-of-force training in Washington state. Then it was canceled.
A board changed its mind after learning the training would have been co-led by Potter, the former police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright in 2021.
September 15, 2024
Midwest Travel
How my two daughters, 7 and 10, achieved ‘fossil finder’ status in Badlands National Park
A family explores otherworldly landscapes and gets a glimpse of the ancient past in this South Dakota gem.
August 24, 2024
Curious Minnesota
How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start?
The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.
August 23, 2024
Home & Garden
St. Paul ‘slow stylist’ takes a sustainable approach to decorating
Katie Howie’s clients include Mayor Melvin Carter and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
August 17, 2024
Curious Minnesota
How did Minneapolis get its name?
The debate over a name for the baby burg was once so fierce that citizens had to “agree to disagree.”
August 2, 2024
Midwest Travel
How my two daughters, 7 and 10, achieved ‘fossil finder’ status in Badlands National Park
A family explores otherworldly landscapes and gets a glimpse of the ancient past in this South Dakota gem.
August 24, 2024
Curious Minnesota
How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start?
The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.
August 23, 2024
Home & Garden
St. Paul ‘slow stylist’ takes a sustainable approach to decorating
Katie Howie’s clients include Mayor Melvin Carter and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
August 17, 2024
Curious Minnesota
How did Minneapolis get its name?
The debate over a name for the baby burg was once so fierce that citizens had to “agree to disagree.”
August 2, 2024