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.
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Minneapolis
Three injured at Minneapolis nightclub shooting, the second at a downtown club this month
Police said three people went to the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds.
November 17, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Across the north metro area, several elected officials have been censured. Here’s what that means.
From Blaine to Robbinsdale to Brooklyn Park, some city councils and school boards hadn’t voted to censure a member in decades — or ever — until this year.
November 12, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Report: Two more arrested in killing of Detroit Lakes missionary in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Detroit Lakes woman was also previously arrested in connection with the death of her husband.
November 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Maple Grove to take over Life Time building, buy land for fitness chain’s new location
The city has reached an agreement to take over the Life Time attached to the Maple Grove Community Center, which is undergoing a $104 million expansion.
November 7, 2024
Elections
North metro: Voters replace one Blaine council member, retain other local leaders
Elsewhere, Anoka voters weighed in on a trash question, a council member was ousted in Brooklyn Park, and one school board seat remained close.
November 6, 2024
Elections
Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money
Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
November 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
As more cities offer curbside composting, residents in one suburb don’t want to take the trash
Neighbors of a waste facility looking to expand in Anoka County are putting up a fierce fight. Recycling advocates worry about the program stalling.
November 4, 2024
News & Politics
Police: Moorhead man arrested after fleeing officers, ramming squad cars
Police arrested a 19-year-old on charges of assault of an officer and fleeing police in a motor vehicle.
November 4, 2024
Elections
North metro: Voters replace one Blaine council member, retain other local leaders
Elsewhere, Anoka voters weighed in on a trash question, a council member was ousted in Brooklyn Park, and one school board seat remained close.
November 6, 2024
Elections
Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money
Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
November 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
As more cities offer curbside composting, residents in one suburb don’t want to take the trash
Neighbors of a waste facility looking to expand in Anoka County are putting up a fierce fight. Recycling advocates worry about the program stalling.
November 4, 2024
News & Politics
Police: Moorhead man arrested after fleeing officers, ramming squad cars
Police arrested a 19-year-old on charges of assault of an officer and fleeing police in a motor vehicle.
November 4, 2024