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.
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Curious Minnesota
How was the giant Canada goose rediscovered in Rochester after being declared extinct?
A Mayo brother’s private flock led to a rediscovery of these big birds. Decades later, the geese nearly took over town.
November 16, 2024
Midwest Travel
New in Kansas City: An immersive children’s lit museum, a women’s soccer stadium and Thai barbecue
The Rabbit Hole and CPKC Stadium are just two reasons why K.C. should be on family travelers’ radar right now.
November 1, 2024
Curious Minnesota![A major threat to the goblin fern is the invasive earthworms destroying the forest floor that are being spread by anglers improperly dumping bait and movement from ATV tires. ] Brian Peterson ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IOZS3EQGUTRADS3QMGWYSQOWXU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
How did earthworms invade Minnesota?
They aren’t native to the state. And the toothless, wriggly creatures are destroying our forest floors.
October 18, 2024
Curious Minnesota
Why are Minnesota’s roadside rest areas so nice?
The state was ‘ahead of the curve’ installing these facilities, which serve an important safety function.
October 4, 2024
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
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