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Erica Pearson is a reporter and editor at the Star Tribune.

Pearson grew up in rural Cozy Corner, Wisconsin and spent more than a decade reporting in New York City before joining the Star Tribune. She has covered an earthquake in Haiti, a hurricane in Brooklyn and beats like immigration, faith and lifestyle news.


Minnesotans are using the moon as a guide

Wellness rituals and classes align with lunar phases.


Why Wisconsin claims — incorrectly — to have more lakes than the Land of 10,000 Lakes

America's "water states" don't quite agree on the definition of a lake.


Visiting our national parks inspired a rural Minnesota woman to re-create them in miniature

With clay, she sculpts striking vistas on pendants the size of a penny.


'A total unicorn': How Pine City, Minn., became a pioneer in rural Pride

The nearly 20-year-old East Central Minnesota Pride has grown from a small picnic to a major event.


C-H-E-E-R on these 9 Minnesota kids at the Scripps National Spelling Bee

Young super spellers from across the state love words, relish competition and don't mind being in the limelight.


T-Wolves tips: How to ride the Minnesota sports roller coaster

This team has us going up and down and spinning around. How should we handle this week? Here are some tips.


We took in Utah's 'Mighty 5' national parks in one epic campervan trip

The seven-day itinerary stopped at Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands.


Can you spot the pop culture references in these Adam Turman paintings?

The prolific artist has a new exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Yes, Paul Bunyan and Babe make an appearance.


Nadia Cakes baker writes 'Minnesota spicy' romance novels with 'cinnamon roll' heroes

Nadia Cakes' Abby Jimenez has become a rom-com powerhouse and a booster for the state, setting modern tales in Lake Minnetonka, Ely and along the Root River.


Six changes to make your backyard greener life while reducing your carbon footprint

Plant a tree. Or four. And ornamental grasses can absorb three times as much CO2 as a typical lawn.