Erica Pearson

Reporter

Features

Pearson grew up in rural Cozy Corner, Wisconsin and spent more than a decade reporting in New York City before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune. She has covered an earthquake in Haiti, a hurricane in Brooklyn and beats like immigration, faith and lifestyle news.

Pearson grew up in rural Cozy Corner, Wisconsin and spent more than a decade reporting in New York City before joining the Minnesota Star Tribune. She has covered an earthquake in Haiti, a hurricane in Brooklyn and beats like immigration, faith and lifestyle news.

Contact

erica.pearson@startribune.com

612-673-4726

@ericalpearson

Latest from Erica Pearson

Curious Minnesota

The stranger-than-fiction tale of how a real Minnesota island became ‘Moosylvania’

Rocky and Bullwinkle creator Jay Ward leased a tiny isle on Lake of the Woods as a publicity stunt and took a silly bid for statehood all the way to the White House.

December 20, 2024

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

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