Reid Forgrave

State/Regional Reporter

Minnesota/Upper Midwest

A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Forgrave's career has spanned the gamut, from a national sportswriter and national magazine writer to chronicler of small-town stories in Iowa and the Mississippi Delta. Prior to the Star Tribune, Forgrave worked at CBSSports.com and CBS Sports HQ and FOXSports.com and Fox Sports 1. He's worked for several newspapers around the country, most recently The Des Moines Register, and has written long-form stories for The New York Times Magazine, GQ and Sports Illustrated, among others. His first book, based on a piece he wrote for GQ, was published in 2020. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two children.

A graduate of the University of Missouri's School of Journalism, Forgrave's career has spanned the gamut, from a national sportswriter and national magazine writer to chronicler of small-town stories in Iowa and the Mississippi Delta. Prior to the Star Tribune, Forgrave worked at CBSSports.com and CBS Sports HQ and FOXSports.com and Fox Sports 1. He's worked for several newspapers around the country, most recently The Des Moines Register, and has written long-form stories for The New York Times Magazine, GQ and Sports Illustrated, among others. His first book, based on a piece he wrote for GQ, was published in 2020. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two children.

Contact

reid.forgrave@startribune.com

612-673-4647

Latest from Reid Forgrave

Bemidji

Family of man who died in Bemidji jail got some justice and wants more

Del Shea Perry is hoping charges filed against a former nurse implicated in her son’s death send a message against medical neglect.

March 11, 2025

Politics

Minnesota veteran fired as part of DOGE cuts to be Rep. Omar’s guest at Trump’s address to Congress

Air Force vet Chris Wicker was recently fired as deputy director of Minnesota’s Small Business Administration office.

March 3, 2025

St. Cloud

Parole board denies release for Rocori school shooter, accomplice in vicious Minneapolis murder

Jason McLaughlin and Brian Flowers were juveniles when they were sentenced to life in prison for murder. Under a new Minnesota law, they had their cases considered by a newly established parole eligibility board.

February 28, 2025

Greater Minnesota

When a farm accident stole the legs of a Minnesota pro snowmobiler, he had to relearn everything. Even his sport.

The Cottonwood County farmer had daredevil hobbies. He was determined that wouldn’t stop.

February 28, 2025