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.
Latest from Sean Baker
Greater Minnesota
A four-day school week? More Minnesota school districts are giving it a look.
Proponents say the shortened week can lead to cost savings and make it easier to recruit teachers. But for some communities, concerns about childcare remain a barrier.
November 30, 2024
Rochester
After COVID grounded flights, Rochester’s airport has faced a slow recovery
Passenger volume at Rochester International Airport is down nearly 50% since the start of the pandemic as travelers migrate to MSP for cheaper flights without layovers.
November 23, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Two horses, cat die in fire at an equestrian complex near Winona
Officials estimate about a quarter of the Minnesota Equestrian Center was destroyed in the dramatic fire that filled the sky with thick, black smoke.
November 22, 2024
Elections
Rochester City Council incumbent challenges winning opponent’s residency
Ward 4 incumbent Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick has filed a complaint alleging Andy Friederichs misled voters about his residency. Friederichs denies the charge.
November 15, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Loon Liquor Co. looks to scale up production with expanded distillery in Northfield
The Minnesota microdistillery has seen sales spike since the introduction of its premixed bottled cocktails.
November 13, 2024
Elections
Rochester voters approve $194M in new funding for public schools
The district says the funding will support services for struggling students, while also boosting programs for technical and career education.
November 6, 2024
Elections
Rochester man could face felony charge over threats made at polling location
Police say the 46-year-old man was intoxicated when he made threats to shoot people at the polling site.
November 4, 2024
Rochester
Shawn Fagan tapped to lead Rochester Downtown Alliance
The organization is responsible for putting on popular events like Thursdays Downtown and Social-ICE.
October 30, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Loon Liquor Co. looks to scale up production with expanded distillery in Northfield
The Minnesota microdistillery has seen sales spike since the introduction of its premixed bottled cocktails.
November 13, 2024
Elections
Rochester voters approve $194M in new funding for public schools
The district says the funding will support services for struggling students, while also boosting programs for technical and career education.
November 6, 2024
Elections
Rochester man could face felony charge over threats made at polling location
Police say the 46-year-old man was intoxicated when he made threats to shoot people at the polling site.
November 4, 2024
Rochester
Shawn Fagan tapped to lead Rochester Downtown Alliance
The organization is responsible for putting on popular events like Thursdays Downtown and Social-ICE.
October 30, 2024