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
Rochester man charged with brutal killing of woman at rural Minnesota boat launch
Craig Hameister faces two counts of murder in the death of his former romantic partner, Melissa Hunt.
June 23, 2025
What the first day of summer looked like across Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune reporters took in the sunshine and a bit of nature on the longest day of the year.
June 20, 2025
Rochester bets big in hopes of becoming a magnet for biotech startups
Destination Medical Center is putting $8 million into building out a shared lab space downtown.
June 20, 2025
Rochester police report five overdose deaths in as many days
Investigators believe a string of overdose deaths was likely the result of drugs laced with fentanyl.
June 17, 2025
What to know about Rochester’s future rapid transit system as construction begins
The $175.5 million transit line is expected to be up and running by 2027, and free to riders.
June 17, 2025
Ellison reaches settlement with mobile home park operator over false pandemic-era claims
Sun Communities misused funds from a state program intended to curb evictions at a Rochester-area site, the lawsuit alleges.
June 13, 2025
How did hundreds of ‘Old Order’ Amish wind up in Minnesota’s Driftless Area?
With more than 100 families, the Harmony area is now home to the state’s largest Amish settlement.
June 13, 2025
Softball state tournament, live from North Mankato: Bloomington Jefferson, Champlin Park reach 4A final
In 3A, Rocori knocked off Becker in 14 innings and then sunk defending champ Mankato East to move on to Friday’s championship game at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
June 5, 2025
What to know about Rochester’s future rapid transit system as construction begins
The $175.5 million transit line is expected to be up and running by 2027, and free to riders.
June 17, 2025
Ellison reaches settlement with mobile home park operator over false pandemic-era claims
Sun Communities misused funds from a state program intended to curb evictions at a Rochester-area site, the lawsuit alleges.
June 13, 2025
How did hundreds of ‘Old Order’ Amish wind up in Minnesota’s Driftless Area?
With more than 100 families, the Harmony area is now home to the state’s largest Amish settlement.
June 13, 2025
Softball state tournament, live from North Mankato: Bloomington Jefferson, Champlin Park reach 4A final
In 3A, Rocori knocked off Becker in 14 innings and then sunk defending champ Mankato East to move on to Friday’s championship game at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium.
June 5, 2025