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Erica Pearson

@ericalpearson

Reporter @StarTribune and curious Minnesotan. Journo journey incl: @wirecutter @amNewYork @NYDailyNews @GothamGazette Reach out: [email protected]

 Minneapolis, MN
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What remains of Jesse James’ bloody Northfield raid? A coat, a saddle — and an outlaw’s ear startribune.com/what-remains…
What remains of Jesse James’ bloody Northfield raid? A coat, a saddle — and an outlaw’s ear

What remains of Jesse James’ bloody Northfield raid? A coat, a saddle — and an outlaw’s ear

The Minnesota town that famously stood up to the James-Younger Gang is marking 150 years since that September day.

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Audrey Kennedy@_AudreyKennedyMay 5
Met Gala #LocalAngle: Per the AP, Heidi Klum’s outfit is inspired by the Veiled Lady statue at Minneapolis Institute of Art?!
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In our new podcast “Ghost of a Chance,” reporter Eric Roper traces the lives of a Black couple who owned his house in 1917, revealing a history of race in Minneapolis. Episodes 1 and 2 are available Jan. 13. Learn more at startribune.com/ghostofachan…
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I really thought everyone knew about pull-tabs. @ericalpearson gets curious on the bar time past time @stribgoingout startribune.com/minnesota-sp…
Why is Minnesota the top state for pulltab gambling?

Why is Minnesota the top state for pulltab gambling?

Most states allow pulltabs. But the game has become a unique part of our bar culture.

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How did pulltabs become so popular in Minnesota? #CuriousMN answers this great reader question. startribune.com/minnesota-sp…

Why is Minnesota the top state for pulltab gambling?

Most states allow pulltabs. But the game has become a unique part of our bar culture.

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Her family fled Laos carrying seeds and plants. A new Hmong garden at the arboretum features these healing herbs. startribune.com/her-family-f…

Her family fled Laos carrying seeds and plants. A new Hmong garden at the arboretum features these...

Hmong medicinal plants are being scientifically classified for the first time.

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Lovely interview of Edwidge Danticat by @ericalpearson in advance of the essayist's Talking Volumes appearance: startribune.com/edwidge-dant…
Talking Volumes guest Edwidge Danticat on the ‘literary loves’ of her life

Talking Volumes guest Edwidge Danticat on the ‘literary loves’ of her life

The beloved author will kick off the Talking Volumes series in St. Paul, reading from her new book “We’re Alone.”

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My journo friends will probably enjoy this one... How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start? startribune.com/minnesota-st…
How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start?

How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start?

The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.

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The rarely seen Lake Superior cloud snake.
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How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start? #CuriousMN answers this great reader question. startribune.com/minnesota-st…
How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start?

How did the Minnesota Star Tribune get its start?

The Strib is as old as the city of Minneapolis. It grew out of several strikingly different papers.

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Heading to @mnstatefair for opening day - I'll be talking politics with @bbierschbach and @SydneyKashiwagi at the @StarTribune booth at 10:30. Stop by with your election Qs!
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The Tim Walz related crop art at the Minnesota State Fair
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Going to the Minnesota State Fair Friday? Stop by the @StarTribune stage at 2 p.m. I'll be interviewing two people from Change The Outcome, a Minnesota organization combatting opioid and fentanyl abuse among youth. Powerful stories, useful for parents.
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Ashley Miller@am_reports20 Aug 2024
“In our objective opinion, nothing represents Minnesota better than the State Fair. Fried food, joy, a righteous sense of superiority over Iowa. It’s all just so Minnesota.” Essential State Fair newsletter, out now: t.e2ma.net/webview/zq1te4c/a…
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If the Harris-Walz ticket is elected in November, here's what would happen in Minnesota: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would become Minnesota’s first female and Native American governor. Senate President Bobby Joe Champion would be state’s first Black Lt. Gov. startribune.com/heres-what-w…
Here’s what would happen in Minnesota if Gov. Tim Walz is elected vice president on Tuesday

Here’s what would happen in Minnesota if Gov. Tim Walz is elected vice president on Tuesday

If Walz is elected to the White House, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan would succeed him and become Minnesota’s first female and first Native American governor.

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Want to learn more about Kamala Harris' vice presidential choice, Gov. Tim Walz? Here's some of our reporting leading up to the decision that covers his record in office, his life and even his hot dish recipe: startribune.com/what-you-sho…
What you should know about Gov. Tim Walz’s record in office, as he joins presidential ticket

What you should know about Gov. Tim Walz’s record in office, as he joins presidential ticket

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about Walz’s time in office.

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What a treat to meet the VHS queen who taught millions how to country line dance from their living rooms the 1990s. Diane Horner is now 78 and is still stomping, still teaching, and inspiring a younger generation. strib.gift/3fdksctl4
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First day of work at the @StarTribune. Wild to have a childhood dream come true. I’m covering southwest Minnesota, so contact me for political, business and slice of life stories. DMs are open.
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I think @laura_yuen needs a warning label on her columns that she'll make you cry. Here's the latest, and I'm giving you the cry warning now. startribune.com/life-is-a-la…
‘Life is a labyrinth’: Fighting stage 4 breast cancer, a Minnesota woman gets her wedding wish

‘Life is a labyrinth’: Fighting stage 4 breast cancer, a Minnesota woman gets her wedding wish

A village of helpers manifested Maria Carmen Morra’s late-in-life dream: to marry the love of her life, in the eyes of her God.

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If you’re not subscribed to our new Essential Minnesota newsletter yet from @edercampuzano, let me tell you — you are missing out on all the fun. Subscribe: newsletters.startribune.com/…
A screengrab of the topper of the Essential Minnesota newsletter, which says: Good morning, Minnesota! Like Eowyn slaying the Witch King of Angmar, Minnesota's women sail past curses meant for men 🏒 On to the news 📢

ALT A screengrab of the topper of the Essential Minnesota newsletter, which says: Good morning, Minnesota! Like Eowyn slaying the Witch King of Angmar, Minnesota's women sail past curses meant for men 🏒 On to the news 📢

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