Erin Adler
Reporter
Higher educationErin Adler is a news reporter covering higher education in Minnesota. She previously covered south metro suburban news, K-12 education and Carver County for the Minnesota Star Tribune. An Anoka native, Adler lives in south Minneapolis with her two dogs. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict with an English and secondary education degree. She taught seventh grade English and religion at a Catholic school in Edina for two years and later taught adult ESL/ELL for Minneapolis Public Schools. She has a Master's degree in English/Literacy education from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing and attempting to complete home improvement projects.
Latest from Erin Adler
Shooting closes Maplewood Mall
A non-fatal shooting was reported at the mall Sunday. The mall plans to reopen Monday.
February 23, 2026
Jambu the orangutan euthanized at Como Zoo after cancer discovery
The 40-year-old primate was known for “long calls” that announced his presence and strength.
February 22, 2026
Minnesota bars opening extra early Sunday for Team USA’s gold medal hockey game
The U.S. men’s hockey team will face Canada with a gold medal on the line at 7:10 a.m. Sunday.
February 21, 2026
Minneapolis weighs two options, both heavy on affordable housing, for old Kmart site
Two developers have put forth plans for housing, nonprofit services and retail at Nicollet Avenue and Lake Street; residents are asked to weigh in.
February 21, 2026
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Twin Cities tops Winter Olympics ratings on NBC
Through Monday, the Minneapolis-St. Paul media market is tied with Milwaukee for the highest local ratings for afternoon and primetime Olympics coverage.
February 20, 2026
After chancellor was abruptly let go, new leader takes the helm at University of Minnesota Morris
Michael Rodriguez, previously a dean at the U’s Twin Cities campus, aims to build on a recent reversal of declining enrollment.
February 17, 2026
Deputies identified in Duluth fatal shooting
Donald Felver III was killed after exchanging gunfire with deputies, according to authorities.
February 16, 2026
After 70 days of ICE surge actions, Minnesotans grapple with the impact
The weight of the federal government has borne down on Minnesota in innumerable ways.
February 15, 2026
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Valentine’s Day heat breaks record in Twin Cities
It hasn’t been this warm on Feb. 14 since Minneapolis’ flour mill heyday.
February 15, 2026
Feds want to seize Feeding Our Future defendant's Fendi shoes, Burberry coat and other luxury goods
Salim Said owned clothing, watches and purses from luxury brands; prosecutors filed to take the property to pay toward a proposed $7.8M judgment.
February 14, 2026
Faculty, students push U of M to denounce ICE and killing of alumnus Alex Pretti
It illustrates the complex balancing act for colleges and universities in responding to ICE actions.
February 5, 2026
Walz demands DHS stop detaining Minnesota children
In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Walz demanded details about how many Minnesota kids are in detention facilities.
February 3, 2026
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