Sean Baker
Reporter
Baker joined the Star Tribune in June 2024. He previously spent eight years covering Rochester for Med City Beat, an independent news website he founded at the age of 25. Prior to moving to Southeast Minnesota, Baker worked as a news producer for WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wis. Baker also served as news editor for the Fourth Estate, the student paper of UW-Green Bay, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Baker lives in Rochester with his wife, Sarah, and their two boys.
Latest from Sean Baker
Greater Minnesota
Former pastor in Winona-Rochester diocese accused of swindling parishioners out of $72,000
The diocese says the Rev. Prince Raja was asked to resign after it was discovered that he was soliciting personal loans and gifts from parishioners.
September 25, 2024
Environment
Root River’s most significant restoration project takes shape in the Driftless
After years of erosion caused by a defunct dam, engineers are working to move the Root River back to its original bed.
September 20, 2024
Rochester
Lights, camera, worship: Church buys shuttered Rochester movie theater for $5 million
Echo Church marked its fifth anniversary by purchasing the former Cinemagic movie theater. It plans to begin holding services there Oct. 13.
September 19, 2024
Rochester
Minnesota school district’s finances under scrutiny ahead of referendum
Byron Public Schools faces uphill climb as it looks to convince voters its finances are in order following a $1.5 million budget miscalculation.
September 13, 2024
Rochester
State Patrol: ‘No justification’ for fired trooper’s reckless driving that killed Owatonna teenager
Former trooper Shane Roper was fired last week for his role in a crash that killed Olivia Flores.
September 11, 2024
Rochester
Rochester voters to decide on $20 million school referendum
After failing to win approval for additional funding in 2023, Rochester Public Schools hopes bigger turnout this November will help the district avoid major spending cuts.
September 10, 2024
Rochester
Trooper pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of Owatonna teen
Minnesota state trooper Shane Roper was traveling 83 mph when he drove his squad car into a busy Rochester intersection, killing 18-year-old Olivia Flores.
August 29, 2024
Rochester
Owatonna couple's daughter killed in crash with trooper: ‘She was supposed to come back’
Shane Roper's charges include second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide in the crash that left five others seriously injured.
August 28, 2024
Rochester
State Patrol: ‘No justification’ for fired trooper’s reckless driving that killed Owatonna teenager
Former trooper Shane Roper was fired last week for his role in a crash that killed Olivia Flores.
September 11, 2024
Rochester
Rochester voters to decide on $20 million school referendum
After failing to win approval for additional funding in 2023, Rochester Public Schools hopes bigger turnout this November will help the district avoid major spending cuts.
September 10, 2024
Rochester
Trooper pleads not guilty to manslaughter in death of Owatonna teen
Minnesota state trooper Shane Roper was traveling 83 mph when he drove his squad car into a busy Rochester intersection, killing 18-year-old Olivia Flores.
August 29, 2024
Rochester
Owatonna couple's daughter killed in crash with trooper: ‘She was supposed to come back’
Shane Roper's charges include second-degree manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide in the crash that left five others seriously injured.
August 28, 2024