Associate Editor

Erik Tormoen

Erik Tormoen is an associate editor for Twin Cities Business.

Erik Tormoen joined TCB in March 2025. He previously served as a managing editor and feature writer for Minnesota Monthly. A graduate of Northwestern University, he also has written and edited for Tiger Oak Media and Outside magazine.

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Guarding Against the Next Cyberattack

Guarding Against the Next Cyberattack

Last week, a breach of St. Paul’s internal systems prompted Gov. Tim Walz to call in the National Guard’s cyber protection team. The cyberattack precipitated a full network shutdown and
Coworking Is Back to Growth Mode

Coworking Is Back to Growth Mode

Coworking was a 2010s trend: Untethered freelancers, “solopreneurs,” and startups could enjoy water-cooler vibes and amenities. But nowadays, such spaces feel inseparable from the pandemic. “Even as late as 2019
Downtown St. Paul Counts on the Lunch Rush

Downtown St. Paul Counts on the Lunch Rush

It was the familiar under-construction desert: chewed pavement, a sleeping Caterpillar, dusty orange signs. “Whoa, how are you not a mannequin?” a lone skateboarder blurted, rolling past and breaking the
Dorsey Taps Peter Nelson as Managing Partner

Dorsey Taps Peter Nelson as Managing Partner

Dorsey & Whitney, one of the largest law firms in Minnesota, on Thursday announced Peter Nelson as its new managing partner. The international firm’s policy committee elected Nelson on Wednesday,