Sean Baker

Reporter

Baker joined the Star Tribune in June 2024. He previously spent eight years covering Rochester for Med City Beat, an independent news website he founded at the age of 25. Prior to moving to Southeast Minnesota, Baker worked as a news producer for WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wis. Baker also served as news editor for the Fourth Estate, the student paper of UW-Green Bay, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Baker lives in Rochester with his wife, Sarah, and their two boys.

Baker joined the Star Tribune in June 2024. He previously spent eight years covering Rochester for Med City Beat, an independent news website he founded at the age of 25. Prior to moving to Southeast Minnesota, Baker worked as a news producer for WBAY-TV in Green Bay, Wis. Baker also served as news editor for the Fourth Estate, the student paper of UW-Green Bay, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Baker lives in Rochester with his wife, Sarah, and their two boys.

Contact

Sean.Baker@startribune.com

Latest from Sean Baker

Greater Minnesota

Kenyon-Wanamingo will close its elementary school, citing declining enrollment

The elementary program will be consolidated into the district’s middle and high school building.

January 29, 2025

High Schools

How a Rochester gymnast became one of the nation's best

A national champion in high school, Rochester's Abbi Ryssman has accepted a full scholarship to compete for 10-time NCAA champion Utah.

January 25, 2025

Rochester

Rochester law enforcement switching to encrypted radio channels, preventing public from listening in

Police say the move will protect victim privacy and prevent investigations from being compromised. Press freedom groups worry it will make it harder to hold police accountable.

January 22, 2025

Rochester

An oyster bar in landlocked Rochester? A chance encounter made it happen

Bleu Duck Kitchen is bringing Maine to Rochester for Restaurant Week.

January 21, 2025