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
State Fair
Minnesota State Fair tickets and parking to increase as part of plans for $20M in improvements
Fair leaders plan a significant upgrade to one historic building for the first time in its 75-year history.
January 19, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
New Brighton considers funding cleanup, development of contaminated dump site
After years of adding corporate headquarters and housing to the area near Interstates 694 and 35W, one piece of land remains empty due to environmental issues.
January 14, 2025
Health Care
Minnesota home care workers reach tentative deal with state with improved wages, benefits
The agreement includes a plan for the potential creation of a retirement option for Minnesota’s most in-demand profession.
January 13, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Anoka axes rental rules that prompted evictions over 911 calls. Will other cities follow?
The U.S. Department of Justice alleged the crime-free housing program prevented tenants with mental illness from seeking emergency services for fear of eviction.
January 8, 2025
St. Paul
Siblings charged in fatal St. Paul drive-by shooting
Four people face second-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old Andre Lorenzo Mitchell of Minneapolis.
January 6, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Anoka County, city deadlocked over plans for bigger jail downtown. Will they finally compromise?
The county is seeking approvals for the expanded facility from the Anoka City Council, which has refused to sign off on the plans.
January 4, 2025
Politics
Jimmy Carter earned ‘a special place in the hearts of Minnesotans,’ politicians and advocates say
With the selection of Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate and the signing of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act, Minnesota was part of Carter’s life legacy, politicians and local advocacy groups say.
December 30, 2024
Minneapolis
Teen seriously injured in shooting outside of Fourth Precinct building in Minneapolis
A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
December 29, 2024
St. Paul
Siblings charged in fatal St. Paul drive-by shooting
Four people face second-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting death of 26-year-old Andre Lorenzo Mitchell of Minneapolis.
January 6, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs
Anoka County, city deadlocked over plans for bigger jail downtown. Will they finally compromise?
The county is seeking approvals for the expanded facility from the Anoka City Council, which has refused to sign off on the plans.
January 4, 2025
Politics
Jimmy Carter earned ‘a special place in the hearts of Minnesotans,’ politicians and advocates say
With the selection of Walter Mondale as his vice presidential running mate and the signing of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act, Minnesota was part of Carter’s life legacy, politicians and local advocacy groups say.
December 30, 2024
Minneapolis
Teen seriously injured in shooting outside of Fourth Precinct building in Minneapolis
A 17-year-old was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.
December 29, 2024