Reporter | General Assignment

Eder Campuzano is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune and lead writer of the Essential Minnesota newsletter.

Before coming to the Star Tribune, Eder covered education for The Oregonian for three years with a particular focus on marginalized students and systemic inequities. He attended the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. He was born in Mexico and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 2.


Longtime broadcast meteorologist Paul Douglas is retiring from WCCO radio

Douglas, who arrived in the Twin Cities in 1983, will continue to run his weather company and prognosticate for the Star Tribune.


'These are weird people': Walz goes viral as he stumps for Kamala Harris

The second-term Democrat even took aim at Sen. JD Vance's previous comments about 'childless cat ladies.'


Rep. Betty McCollum calls on Biden to withdraw from presidential race

McCollum joins Rep. Angie Craig as other Democrats call on the president to step down.


Should President Joe Biden drop his re-election bid? Here's where Minnesota Democrats stand

So far, three U.S. Senate Democrats and more than 20 in the House, including two members of the Minnesota delegation, have called on the president to withdraw from the race since the debate.


Sea Salt Eatery returns to full menu after storm closure, fire

The Minnehaha Park institution temporarily pulled several of its seafood offerings as it worked to fix damage.


Was Ingrid Andress's rendition of the national anthem that bad? Here are 5 more standout flops

The country star was criticized for her take on the "Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.


How to stay safe as Minnesota braces for a weekend heat wave

The Weather Service says to brace for temperatures in the mid-90s paired with lots of humidity.


Amid hostility to LGBTQ rights in some schools, youth say Pride is essential in 2024

Loring Park was packed with families Friday for Twin Cities Pride's inaugural Youth Night.


What we know about the Rapidan Dam on the Blue Earth River

Heavy rain has sent debris flowing into the 114-year-old structure, which state officials earlier feared was in danger of collapsing.


Readers suggest 10 more names for Minnesota's championship-winning hockey team

PWHL officials say an official moniker will likely come later this summer.