Brian Peterson
Photographer
Peterson was born in Duluth, Minnesota, and has enjoyed a career that allows him to pursue stories he cares most about in his home state and around the world. He's best known for his work since 1987 for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, but his photographs have also been seen in National Geographic and Sports Illustrated magazines and the New York Times. He has been recognized nationally and internationally for his documentary photojournalism, and has been honored nine times as Minnesota Press Photographer of the Year. His sports photography has been honored by the national baseball and football Halls of Fame and the National Press Photographers Association. Peterson has published two books — "Voices for the Land" and "Minnesota - State of Wonders" — and has won three Minnesota Book Awards.
Latest from Brian Peterson
A Star Tribune photographer captures stunning views of Minnesota from above
When a photographer sets his sights high (and has a drone camera), we are rewarded with views that take our state to new heights. These images show the variety of topography the Land of 10,000 Lakes has to offer.
November 28, 2023
TwinsFest Signature Saturday
The TwinsFest Signature Saturday event was held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Target Field.
January 28, 2023
Photos: Flying Colors Trapeze school
The Flying Colors Trapeze school is located in Marine on St. Croix, Minn.
August 28, 2022
How the University of Minnesota is helping injured raptors fly again
A technique called imping uses cadaver feathers to replace broken feathers, allowing the birds to take flight sooner.
June 28, 2022
Photos: Shooting outside Richfield School kills one student, injures another.
One student was shot and killed, and another severely wounded outside a school Tuesday afternoon February 1, 2022, in Richfield.
February 2, 2022
![One student was shot and killed, and another severely wounded on the sidewalk outside the South Education Center, an alternative school in the Intermediate District 287 that serves students from pre-K to age 21. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 in Richfield, Minn. ] Brian Peterson ¥ brian.peterson@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/2S3K47V773ZVPVIY5N5HMPLHDY.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
An early look at St. Paul's newly refurbished Turf Club
Heavily damaged in last summer's riots, St. Paul's favorite music venue reopens with a familiar look.
June 30, 2021
A mood-lifting look at the signs of spring in Minnesota
Melting ice and flower buds: Star Tribune staff photographer Brian Peterson captures the changing seasons.
April 25, 2020
A floating classroom introduces Twin Cities kids to the Mighty Mississippi
Take a trip down the river with Canoemobile, a program created by Minneapolis-based Wilderness Inquiry.
June 30, 2018
Photos: Shooting outside Richfield School kills one student, injures another.
One student was shot and killed, and another severely wounded outside a school Tuesday afternoon February 1, 2022, in Richfield.
February 2, 2022
An early look at St. Paul's newly refurbished Turf Club
Heavily damaged in last summer's riots, St. Paul's favorite music venue reopens with a familiar look.
June 30, 2021
A mood-lifting look at the signs of spring in Minnesota
Melting ice and flower buds: Star Tribune staff photographer Brian Peterson captures the changing seasons.
April 25, 2020
A floating classroom introduces Twin Cities kids to the Mighty Mississippi
Take a trip down the river with Canoemobile, a program created by Minneapolis-based Wilderness Inquiry.
June 30, 2018