Alicia Eler
Critic / Reporter
Visual ArtAlicia Eler is the Minnesota Star Tribune's visual art reporter and critic, and author of the book “The Selfie Generation. | Pronouns: she/they ”
Latest from Alicia Eler
How outdoor public memorials change the landscape of everyday life
Hundreds pay their respects at Alex Pretti and Renee Good memorial sites, remembering them and asking for change.
February 4, 2026
What’s it like to live in Minnesota right now? Life in the shadow of ICE.
We asked people how their lives have changed, or not changed.
February 3, 2026
Modern, light-filled Minneapolis house on Lake Harriet lists for $5M
Renowned Wayzata and Deephaven-based architect Charles Stinson designed the 6,893-square-foot property in 2003.
January 23, 2026
People find ways to help as ICE surge continues in Twin Cities
From food shelves to community days and comedy shows, Minnesotans organize care during chaos.
January 22, 2026
Visitors marvel at ‘Vatican Unveiled’ at Mall of America
The Rev. Richard Kunst of the Diocese of Duluth started collecting papal objects in the mid-1990s.
January 22, 2026
At popular Art Shanty Projects, artists and visitors reflect on ICE surge in Minneapolis
The 22nd annual event continues weekends through Feb. 8 at Lake Harriet in Minneapolis.
January 19, 2026
3 fun outdoor winter events in the Twin Cities and Stillwater
Art Shanty Projects, the Great Northern and the World Snow Celebration celebrate the coldest months of January and February.
January 14, 2026
Minnesota faith leaders offer comfort after Renee Good’s death
Sermons at 15 sanctuaries revealed a community seeking meaning during unrest in Minneapolis.
January 12, 2026
Who is the anonymous Minnesota tagger Ratboy?
His signature stickers and written tags have popped up in the Twin Cities and beyond and created a cult following online. A few compare him to Banksy.
January 11, 2026
Minnesota's literary community mourns Minneapolis mother and poet killed by ICE
The mother of three won a literary award in 2020 and lived her values of kindness and care for community.
January 10, 2026
More than 250 papal artifacts come to Minnesota’s Mall of America
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis celebrates its 175th anniversary with this unique exhibition. Even Pope Leo has heard about it.
January 6, 2026
The State Fair is months away, but crop artists are getting ready
The new monthly meetup, Crop Art Wednesdays in St. Paul, encourages people to meet, mingle and start making art.
December 20, 2025
