Emma Ritter

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Emma Ritter is an intern for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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After decades in St. Paul, trailblazing lawmakers reflect on what’s changed for women in politics

Sens. Sandy Pappas and Ann Rest watched as women went from being relegated to the sidelines to leading caucuses and top committees at the Capitol.
December 24, 2025
CORRECTS SOURCE AFSCME and SEIU members cheered Senator Sandy Pappas and Rep. Michael Nelson, co authors of the daycare unionization bill after passage of the bill 68-66, Monday, May 20, 2013.

With federal food aid about to dry up, counties scramble to help those who rely on it

The pending loss of food aid amid the federal government shutdown could hit rural Minnesota hardest, but is also certain to be felt across the state.
October 29, 2025