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
Authorities have identified man found dead near Target Field
Officials had shared a sketch and asked for the public’s help identifying the man.
June 29, 2025
Wakesurfers make waves with lakefront owners over boating rules in Twin Cities suburb
As wakesurfing has become a popular pastime on Minnesota lakes, the sport has sparked complaints over erosion and water quality.
June 29, 2025
Life of Metro Transit’s Beverly Rodriguez to be celebrated after posthumous promotion to lieutenant
Celebration of life is scheduled for Friday at Stillwater Area High School.
June 26, 2025
After one of the darkest days in state history, Minnesotans wonder: Is this who we are now?
The shock and sorrow of Saturday’s killings have given way to questions about Minnesota’s political culture.
June 16, 2025
Pickleball noise serves up drama, police calls in Twin Cities suburbs
As pickleball has exploded in popularity, it has sparked noise complaints, petitions and neighborhood feuds.
June 14, 2025
Judge rules Blaine can cut neighboring city from its water system amid contamination concerns
The ruling follows a decades-long saga about control over the water supply for thousands of north metro residents.
June 10, 2025
Animal rights activists, Blaine pet store owner clash as more suburbs ban shops from selling cats or dogs
The activists are pushing for a statewide law to crack down on puppy mills.
June 9, 2025
St. Paul fire inspector charged with kidnapping, solicitation
James Allen Thomas faces felony charges alleging he tried to sexually assault a 13-year-old middle schooler.
June 9, 2025
Pickleball noise serves up drama, police calls in Twin Cities suburbs
As pickleball has exploded in popularity, it has sparked noise complaints, petitions and neighborhood feuds.
June 14, 2025
Judge rules Blaine can cut neighboring city from its water system amid contamination concerns
The ruling follows a decades-long saga about control over the water supply for thousands of north metro residents.
June 10, 2025
Animal rights activists, Blaine pet store owner clash as more suburbs ban shops from selling cats or dogs
The activists are pushing for a statewide law to crack down on puppy mills.
June 9, 2025
St. Paul fire inspector charged with kidnapping, solicitation
James Allen Thomas faces felony charges alleging he tried to sexually assault a 13-year-old middle schooler.
June 9, 2025