Eder Campuzano
Reporter
General AssignmentEder is a general assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune and lead writer of the Essential Minnesota newsletter. He previously covered education for The Oregonian, where his work focused on marginalized students and systemic inequities. He attended the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication.
Latest from Eder Campuzano
Twin Cities
MEA weekend: Why Minnesota students have days off in the middle of October
It’s a teachers union tradition dating back to the late 1800s and one of the busiest travel times for families.
September 12, 2024
News & Politics
Trump said Minneapolis burned down, so Minnesotans sarcastically posted about the ‘ash and destruction’
Several people shared picturesque photos and videos on social media after the former president’s comments.
September 11, 2024
News & Politics
Gov. Tim Walz reacts to ‘fellow cat owner’ Taylor Swift’s endorsement
Swift endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket shortly after the vice president’s debate with former President Donald Trump.
September 11, 2024
TV and Media
Minnesota’s free school meals program featured on ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’
Sunday’s episode of the HBO show featured the legislation that created the program and its journey through the statehouse.
September 9, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
What we know about the victims of the Park Tavern crash
Kristina Folkerts and Gabriel Harvey, both 30, died of their injuries.
September 5, 2024
Local
Another record-breaking crowd at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday, including Gov. Tim Walz
A total of 256,015 people attended the Great Minnesota Get-Together on its penultimate day.
September 2, 2024
Minneapolis
Man dead after early-morning shooting in Minneapolis
Authorities said they encountered an “uncooperative and hostile crowd” at the scene.
September 2, 2024
Elections
Gus Walz went viral for cheering for his dad at the DNC. Here’s what to know about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
August 22, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
What we know about the victims of the Park Tavern crash
Kristina Folkerts and Gabriel Harvey, both 30, died of their injuries.
September 5, 2024
Local
Another record-breaking crowd at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday, including Gov. Tim Walz
A total of 256,015 people attended the Great Minnesota Get-Together on its penultimate day.
September 2, 2024
Minneapolis
Man dead after early-morning shooting in Minneapolis
Authorities said they encountered an “uncooperative and hostile crowd” at the scene.
September 2, 2024
Elections
Gus Walz went viral for cheering for his dad at the DNC. Here’s what to know about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the Democratic vice presidential nomination.
August 22, 2024