Author: Erik Ruthruff

Erik Ruthruff

Pronouns: he/him

Erik is the content manager at Streets.mn and serves on the board and on the executive board. He has worked as an editor in IT for more than 30 years and brings that experience to the projects he helps initiate to Streets.mn. In his work life, Erik is a project manager for a software company and previously worked as an editor for several companies. In his spare time, he cycles and does non-profit work and plays D&D. Erik was a volunteer transportation commissioner on the Edina Transportation Commission from 2017-2020. He learned that everyone has an opinion about roads.

The Banners Are Coming!

Erik Ruthruff • November 29, 2024

In an intentional and widely discussed move, Streets.mn will start running banner ads to further our growth and our mission. Tell us what you think!

The iconic Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, now saved for cyclists and pedestrians. Photo: Good Free Photos

Help Us Shape Minnesota’s Future: Support Streets.mn’s Donation Drive!

Erik Ruthruff • August 30, 2024

Streets.mn is launching a multi-week donation drive to support our mission of creating more livable, sustainable and vibrant communities across Minnesota. Join the campaign!

Photo by Alexandra Petrova, used with permission of Bharath Wootla at Discover Rochester.

Streets.mn to Co-Host Contributors’ Workshop in Rochester

Erik Ruthruff • April 26, 2024

Streets.mn and We Bike Rochester are collaborating on a contributors’ workshop, May 11. Learn to advocate for and write about transportation, housing and land use policies!

Help be an extra set of eyes. Volunteer to help us edit the great articles that appear on Streets.mn.

Create Change for a Better World; Be a Volunteer Editor for streets.mn

Erik Ruthruff • September 14, 2020

Do you want to make a positive volunteer contribution while still maintaining safe social distancing? Or do you know someone who does? Please help us pass the word. We need volunteer editors to join our Editorial Board and help proof articles before they get posted on streets.mn. It’s the perfect volunteer job because you only […]