Mary Ellen Ritter

Student reporter
Student reporter
Mary Ellen Ritter is a University of Minnesota student reporter on assignment for Star Tribune.

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Variety

Do you have the personality to be sustainable? Yes!

Overachievers, families, even young professionals can be greener. Here's how.
May 15, 2023
A load of recycling materials is seen coming out of a truck inside the single stream recycling facility at Dem-Con Companies Environmental Campus on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Shakopee, Minn. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
Variety

From platform shoes to film cameras, what's in again as Gen Zers make vintage mainstream

The Twin Cities is home to a youthful community and many affordable thrift shops.
March 27, 2023
Ruby Stinson at her vintage clothing store Legacy in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, March 20, 2023. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com
Variety

Sunrise alarm clocks are having their moment in the sun. But do they really help you sleep better?

The alarms, which use light, can help the sleep-deprived in northern climates like ours.
March 20, 2023
When it comes to sleep, it turns out quantity is just as important as quality. (Dreamstime/TNS) ORG XMIT: 72284193W
Variety

Twin Cities day camps offer organized fun for kids' spring break staycations

From nature to sewing, there is a variety of supervised activities for kids (and relief for parents).
March 6, 2023
Marlais Brand's pre-school class went for a nature walk looking for owls and playing on kick-sleds on Wednesday February 15, 2012 at the Dodge Nature Center. ] MARISA WOJCIK marisa.wojcik@startribune.com Dodge Nature Center has proposed to expand their preschool program by offering a half-day kindergarten. The school is a stand-alone program that would not continue onto elementary school. The curriculum would be be based on hands-on learning activities and include outdoor activities every day, no matter the weather. The Nature Center staff hopes to fuel a movement towards more "play" in learning, believing that increased play is more appropriate than many schools current curriculum.
Variety

Many Minnesota camps ban or limit devices. So how can mom and dad keep in touch?

February 13, 2023
Variety

It's game (and beer) on at these 9 Twin Cities area bar Super Bowl watch parties

These breweries and bars will offer Super Bowl celebrations.
February 10, 2023
Punch Bowl Social ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Friday February 17, 2017 Punch Bowl Social, a new Denver-based eatertainery chain, has landed at the Shops at West End in St. Louis park, with a Southern diner-inspired menu. Restaurant review. Please arrive before the lunch rush and shoot food: Pimiento cheese, black eyed pea hummus, knockoff burger, bologna sandwich, chicken and waffles, chips and dip. From bar: shrub and punch.
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