Erica Pearson
Reporter
FeaturesPearson 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.
Latest from Erica Pearson
How the ‘world’s largest marching band’ once charmed Minnesota
Composer of “The Music Man” flew in to participate in the event. There were way more than 76 trombones.
December 19, 2025
What route did the Lake Harriet ‘Holly Trolley’ travel in the streetcar era?
The historic car runs on a restored segment of the once-bustling Como-Harriet line.
December 12, 2025
![Bill Arends, playing the part of Ebenezer Scrooge stopped traffic at the Linden Hills Station so the Holly Trolly could pull safely into the station. Sunday, November 25, 2012. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/TTLK6NUKIIAPQK37HP4WIQS6UU.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
How did the University of Minnesota first get its maroon and gold colors?
The hues have been associated with the school for about 150 years.
December 5, 2025
How did Minnesota become home to the world’s first shopping mall?
Southdale’s architect had a vision to thwart the cold and create an indoor town square in Edina where it was always 75 degrees.
November 28, 2025
How often do earthquakes happen in Minnesota?
They are rare, but do take place. The largest recorded was in 1975.
November 21, 2025
Kate Baer, coming to St. Paul, wrote her poems ‘with you in mind’
Catharine Richert will interview her at the Fitzgerald Theater Nov. 17 for Talking Volumes.
November 14, 2025
What’s ‘The Birds’ star Tippi Hedren’s Minnesota connection?
The Alfred Hitchcock thriller’s leading lady was born and raised in the state.
October 31, 2025
Bloomington’s Queen Anne Kiddieland was once a birthday destination
The little amusement park delighted suburban Minnesota kids.
October 17, 2025
Minneapolis’ Witch’s Hat has a fascinating history. Will it ever reopen to the public?
The Prospect Park tower is one of three historic structures that haven’t held water for years, but are now city landmarks.
October 3, 2025
Raspberry Island was once home to curling rinks, a Navy training center, even an R.E.M. concert
The tiny Mississippi River isle under the Wabasha Street Bridge in St. Paul has a surprising history.
September 26, 2025
Where were Minnesota’s fur trading posts located long ago?
Waterways were key to trade routes hundreds of years ago. Historic sites include the Snake River Fur Post and Grand Portage National Monument.
September 12, 2025
What’s the oldest small-town festival in Minnesota?
Some of the state’s quirky traditions date back to the 1800s.
September 5, 2025
