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
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
Children playing with matches start Shoreview blaze, burning 20 acres
The Lake Johanna fire chief says firefighters from 11 agencies were needed to extinguish the brush fire.
March 23, 2025
Police arrest 29 in crackdown on growing problem of organized Twin Cities retail thefts
One 21-year-old is accused of stealing $50,000 in merchandise from Best Buy stores over eight months.
March 23, 2025
St. Cloud man fatally stabbed; suspect arrested
The 36-year-old man died at the hospital after being stabbed during a fight, police said.
March 16, 2025
St. Patrick's Day parade returns to downtown Minneapolis tonight
The parade, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, finally will be back on Nicollet Mall.
March 16, 2025
Blaine wants to be a ‘destination city.’ It’s building a new $750M downtown to solidify its identity
The north metro suburb has grown in recent years. Now it wants the restaurants, entertainment, hotels and amenities to match.
March 15, 2025
With Northstar Commuter Rail likely to reach its end, cities on the train line want concessions
Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley say they’ve made costly investments due to the rail line and worry about future expenses if the train shuts down.
March 15, 2025
St. Cloud man fatally stabbed; suspect arrested
The 36-year-old man died at the hospital after being stabbed during a fight, police said.
March 16, 2025
St. Patrick's Day parade returns to downtown Minneapolis tonight
The parade, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, finally will be back on Nicollet Mall.
March 16, 2025
Blaine wants to be a ‘destination city.’ It’s building a new $750M downtown to solidify its identity
The north metro suburb has grown in recent years. Now it wants the restaurants, entertainment, hotels and amenities to match.
March 15, 2025
With Northstar Commuter Rail likely to reach its end, cities on the train line want concessions
Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley say they’ve made costly investments due to the rail line and worry about future expenses if the train shuts down.
March 15, 2025