Sarah Ritter
Reporter
North MetroSarah Ritter is the north metro reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune. An Illinois native, she previously covered local government and education for The Kansas City Star.
Latest from Sarah Ritter
Owners weigh future of Champlin’s oldest business, the landmark Sinclair with costumed dinosaur
Following the owner’s death, the city is considering buying the old-school Sinclair station that’s become a roadside attraction.
May 14, 2025
Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities, central and western Minnesota on Monday
Ground-level ozone is expected to be high during Monday afternoon and evening.
May 11, 2025
Residents evacuated, structures damaged as wildfire rapidly spreads in St. Louis County
As of 3 p.m., officials estimated the fire had covered about 160 acres.
May 11, 2025
22-year-old man fatally shot in Burnsville, medical examiner says
Police were investigating the fatal shooting early Sunday morning at the Chancellor Manor housing complex in Burnsville.
May 11, 2025
After signaling council would repeal police advisory board, Brooklyn Center OKs scaled-back version
The creation of the advisory commission was a goal laid out amid calls for reform following the police killing of Daunte Wright.
May 6, 2025
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Longtime Eden Prairie educator named 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
The state’s 61st Teacher of the Year is the first from the Eden Prairie school district to win the award, organizers said.
May 4, 2025
Anoka’s open carry alcohol district ‘created a buzz.’ Now the idea is spreading across Minnesota.
Downtown Anoka’s social district season, allowing people to walk around and shop with drinks in hand, starts May 1. Other cities plan to join the party.
April 30, 2025
Twin Cities at risk of severe weather with possible hail and tornadoes Monday
The National Weather Service and several cities are asking residents to have a plan for taking shelter.
April 28, 2025
After signaling council would repeal police advisory board, Brooklyn Center OKs scaled-back version
The creation of the advisory commission was a goal laid out amid calls for reform following the police killing of Daunte Wright.
May 6, 2025
Longtime Eden Prairie educator named 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
The state’s 61st Teacher of the Year is the first from the Eden Prairie school district to win the award, organizers said.
May 4, 2025
Anoka’s open carry alcohol district ‘created a buzz.’ Now the idea is spreading across Minnesota.
Downtown Anoka’s social district season, allowing people to walk around and shop with drinks in hand, starts May 1. Other cities plan to join the party.
April 30, 2025
Twin Cities at risk of severe weather with possible hail and tornadoes Monday
The National Weather Service and several cities are asking residents to have a plan for taking shelter.
April 28, 2025