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
Twin Cities Suburbs
Brooklyn Park developing massive vacant site near planned Blue Line stop with biotech hub, housing
Brooklyn Park leaders are exploring how to build out the northwestern part of city, where farmland and empty fields surround the site of the future light-rail station.
December 15, 2024
Health Care
Minnesota reports highest level of whooping cough cases in more than a decade
Whooping cough cases are on the rise across the country.
December 8, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Brooklyn Park council member sues mayor, council after censure and call for mental health evaluation
In the lawsuit, City Council Member Maria Tran accuses elected officials of falsely implying that she has mental health issues and poses a danger to others.
December 4, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Divided Anoka County Board approves nearly 17% tax levy hike in sometimes tense meeting
The board’s discussion became heated at times, with some commissioners calling for civility and an end to dysfunction, as they addressed a projected budget deficit.
December 3, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police investigate homicide after family tracks phone of missing woman
The victim, 25, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound, police said.
December 2, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota ranks No. 3 in volunteerism nationwide as nonprofits see rebound
The number of Minnesotans who volunteer rose to the highest level seen in several years. But donations haven’t had the same recovery.
November 29, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Fleet Farm employee may have been attacked with ‘edged weapon,’ Carver County Sheriff’s Office says
The worker was sent to the hospital with a neck injury.
November 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Two Minneapolis officers injured after squad car crashed into another vehicle
The officers were sent to the hospital, while the driver of the other vehicle was uninjured, according to police.
November 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Minneapolis police investigate homicide after family tracks phone of missing woman
The victim, 25, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound, police said.
December 2, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota ranks No. 3 in volunteerism nationwide as nonprofits see rebound
The number of Minnesotans who volunteer rose to the highest level seen in several years. But donations haven’t had the same recovery.
November 29, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Fleet Farm employee may have been attacked with ‘edged weapon,’ Carver County Sheriff’s Office says
The worker was sent to the hospital with a neck injury.
November 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Two Minneapolis officers injured after squad car crashed into another vehicle
The officers were sent to the hospital, while the driver of the other vehicle was uninjured, according to police.
November 25, 2024