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.
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Worry over ICE builds in Twin Cities suburbs as confrontations go viral
City Council meetings are drawing crowds of residents airing their views on ICE operations. City leaders say they’re limited in what they can do.
January 17, 2026
Twin Cities suburb fights over personal freedom — to choose a trash hauler
Voters in Anoka rejected moving to organized garbage collection. But now the city could recycle the issue that has stirred debate across the region.
January 11, 2026
It’s not just property taxes. Twin Cities residents balk at higher water bills.
Drinking water has become a costly issue across the Twin Cities suburbs dealing with maintenance and pollutants.
December 29, 2025
Despite community outrage, Brooklyn Center council fires city manager
Residents packed the council chambers, chanted and held up signs in support of City Manager Reggie Edwards.
December 23, 2025
As Twin Cities suburb rapidly develops, officials clash over fire department spending
More than a dozen Dayton firefighters signed a letter to the council saying they feel disrespected.
December 15, 2025
Large mobile home park on edge of Twin Cities at center of affordability dispute
A legal dispute raises allegations of a misinformation campaign and a conflict over the majority of the affordable housing in Corcoran.
December 1, 2025
Sidewalk chalk is legal once again in the city of Anoka
A 2021 ban on chalk art, among other displays on public property, drew national attention and protests over free speech.
November 25, 2025
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Property taxes are rising across Minnesota. See where homeowners could feel it most.
Homeowners will see higher than usual tax levy increases, which local officials blame on rising expenses and cost shifts from the state and federal government.
November 17, 2025
Judge dismisses Brooklyn Park council member’s lawsuit over call for mental health evaluation
The judge decided the mayor and council did not defame the council member after they censured her and publicly questioned her wellbeing.
November 14, 2025
Anoka County fight over new jail devolves into legal dispute over parking ramps vs. garages
Anoka County is suing the city of Anoka in a dispute over a parking structure, the latest example of deteriorating relations between county and city officials who disagree about the future of the downtown jail.
November 13, 2025
Cities launch independent probe of police response to lawmaker shootings
Brooklyn Park and Champlin approved a $429,500 agreement Monday evening that will review how Minnesota law enforcement reacted to the attacks on state lawmakers.
November 11, 2025
Omar Fateh concedes in Minneapolis mayoral race
Fateh, a 35-year-old democratic socialist and state senator, fell short of a mayoral win despite energizing many young, progressive voters.
November 5, 2025
