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
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
Juvenile girl dies after crashing during police chase in Itasca County
A deputy initiated a pursuit after trying to pull over a car without headlights on early Sunday morning.
April 21, 2025
Easter morning crash on I-35W leads to freeway fight with 3 arrested and trooper assaulted
Three men were arrested and another was injured and sent to the hospital.
April 20, 2025
More sex offenders reside in Brooklyn Park than other suburbs. The city may limit where they live.
Officials question whether residency restrictions in other cities are pushing more registered offenders to Brooklyn Park.
April 20, 2025
Minnesotans worried that a huge Japanese book collection would be lost. Now two new libraries will save it.
Volunteers are carrying on the mission of a Minneapolis real estate agent who started a Japanese library and beloved community center in a duplex.
April 14, 2025
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Ice rink vs. gym space debate 'got ugly.' So Brooklyn Park found a way to have both.
A debate over expanding Brooklyn Park’s community center “got ugly.” Leaders say a new vision brings folks back together.
April 8, 2025
CEO steps down from Second Harvest Heartland food bank
The leadership change comes a month after Minnesota GOP lawmakers called attention to the six-digit salary of CEO Allison O’Toole, who has led the nonprofit since 2019.
April 6, 2025
THC sales boost city-owned liquor stores across Minnesota. How’s your muni performing?
Explore a searchable chart with data from 2014 to 2023 that shows muni sales in the metro averaged $3.8M compared to $1.7M in greater Minnesota.
April 2, 2025
Surfing in downtown Anoka? $55M project could turn Rum River Dam into a whitewater attraction
Grab a wetsuit and surfboard. Residents could catch a wave on the river in Anoka if the city wins approvals and funding to rebuild the dam.
March 31, 2025
Brooklyn Park forgives $3.8M, allowing for giant affordable housing complex to be sold
City leaders said it was the best choice out of a “slurry of terrible options” for Huntington Place.
March 25, 2025
Historic farm is a top draw for Brooklyn Center, but it’s been losing money for years. Now, the city questions its future.
Council members question whether the city should continue operating the Heritage Center, at the farm once owned by Earle Brown.
March 24, 2025
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