Meet Peter Cox
Peter Cox is a general assignment reporter for MPR News. He is currently covering politics at the Minnesota Capitol and has worked at MPR News since 2014.
Peter started his career at local newspapers in Minnesota, including The Pilot-Independent in Walker, the Albert Lea Tribune, the West Central Tribune in Willmar and the St. Cloud Times.
He later worked as a general assignment reporter for the New York Post, a sports reporter at the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and a freelance journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, for 2 ½ years.
Peter has a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield and a master’s degree from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Peter is a native of St. Paul. His favorite Minnesota vacation spot is Leech Lake, favorite Minnesota season is winter, and favorite dog is Copper the beagle.
Recent Contributions
- What we know about Minnesota's government employee return to office plan
- In tight budget year, Minnesota program to help homeless seniors faces stiff competition
- St. Paul, Minnesota Wild look for state help in Xcel Energy Center renovation
- GOP leaders call on Sen. Eichorn to resign after arrest for allegedly soliciting a minor
- GOP bill labeling Trump opposition a ‘derangement syndrome’ causes Minnesota Capitol stir
- Proposals to cut down on bad driving cross political lanes in Minnesota session
- No action taken after ethics panel deadlocks on complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell
- Minnesota House seat gets filled as Legislature begins confronting new budget reality
- Minnesota House rejects banning transgender athletes from girls sports
- In window before special election, House Republicans push for votes on their agenda
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