Erin Adler
Reporter
South MetroAn Anoka native, Adler lives in south Minneapolis with her two dogs. She graduated from the College of St. Benedict with an English and secondary education degree (and a concentration in studio art). She taught seventh grade English and religion at a Catholic school in Edina for two years and later taught adult ESL/ELL for Minneapolis Public Schools. She has a Master's degree in English/Literacy education from the University of Minnesota. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing and attempting to complete home improvement projects.
Latest from Erin Adler
News & Politics
Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters blocking University of Minnesota administrative offices
Pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded Morrill Hall to push the U to divest from companies with ties to Israel.
October 21, 2024
Twin Cities
University of Minnesota confronts growing backlog of building repairs
The U is asking the Legislature for $200 million for repairs as the number of crumbling, outdated buildings reaches a crisis point.
October 19, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
St. Olaf debuts on-campus barbershop to provide haircuts, sense of community
The Shop 1500 offers haircuts and braiding services to all students but specializes in Black and textured hair.
October 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
‘Life-changing’ college financial aid program North Star Promise helps boost student enrollment
The program provides free tuition and fees at public colleges in Minnesota for residents from families making less than $80,000.
October 6, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota colleges weigh effects of affirmative action ruling on enrollment
This is the first admissions cycle after the Supreme Court’s mid-2023 ruling that limited colleges’ ability to consider race in admissions. But some say it’s too soon to tell the effects.
September 28, 2024
News & Politics![The Midway YMCA was one of two of the first YMCAs to reopen June 10 at 25% capacity. Here, COVID-19 rules are posted outside of the Midway YMCA for all entering Friday at the YMCA in St. Paul.] DAVID JOLES • david.joles@startribune.com The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has taken a big hit financially during COVID-19 as programs -- from fitness centers to childcare -- remain closed. The nonprofit furloughed 90% of its staff and is looking for new partnerships to boost revenue. Moody's downgrade](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/QRZAIQCQ5VWQHXAZ45ZMUV3SVQ.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Twin Cities YMCA lays off 69 employees amid tightening finances
The YMCA of the North has reported deficits every year since 2020. Leaders say the nonprofit is facing rising expenses and changing consumer behaviors.
September 20, 2024
News & Politics
St. Thomas receives largest scholarship gift to a university in state history
The Schoeneckers Foundation isn’t sharing how much it is giving, but it’s larger than $50 million.
September 19, 2024
Twin Cities
University of Minnesota inaugurates new President Rebecca Cunningham with ceremony, protest
Cunningham, formerly a vice president at the University of Michigan, said she will make college affordability a priority.
September 19, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota colleges weigh effects of affirmative action ruling on enrollment
This is the first admissions cycle after the Supreme Court’s mid-2023 ruling that limited colleges’ ability to consider race in admissions. But some say it’s too soon to tell the effects.
September 28, 2024
News & Politics
Twin Cities YMCA lays off 69 employees amid tightening finances
The YMCA of the North has reported deficits every year since 2020. Leaders say the nonprofit is facing rising expenses and changing consumer behaviors.
September 20, 2024
News & Politics
St. Thomas receives largest scholarship gift to a university in state history
The Schoeneckers Foundation isn’t sharing how much it is giving, but it’s larger than $50 million.
September 19, 2024
Twin Cities
University of Minnesota inaugurates new President Rebecca Cunningham with ceremony, protest
Cunningham, formerly a vice president at the University of Michigan, said she will make college affordability a priority.
September 19, 2024