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

Greater Minnesota

Future of rural Minnesota gravel road is battled out in court hearing

Family living at end of Hornet Street asking for summary judgment in advance of trial.

February 6, 2025

Greater Minnesota

In Kanabec County, years-long legal battle over disputed gravel road nears a final judgment

The case that pits Twin Cities transplants vs. a longtime property owner has divided Hillman Township.

February 5, 2025

High Schools

Iron Range hockey legends Ikola, Sertich to be honored at Rock Ridge game

The two players whose schools were onetime rivals are now one, and the school will celebrate their late legends.

January 23, 2025

News & Politics

Jews and Muslims in Minnesota greet ceasefire in Gaza with tempered optimism

Both sides express hope the 42-day ceasefire leads to a lasting peace.

January 16, 2025