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
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
Editor's Pick
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
What to know about Kaohly Her, the next leader of St. Paul
Here are five things to know about the state lawmaker who pulled off a historic victory in St. Paul.
November 5, 2025
Editor's Pick
With Northstar rail on fast track to closure, one city tries to pull the brakes
Anoka is worried about losing the train station as the northern suburb works to redevelop the area around it.
October 27, 2025
Robbinsdale settles lawsuit over police shooting for $3.2 million
A Crystal police officer shot and seriously injured a 29-year-old man in a mental health crisis at a Robbinsdale home.
October 8, 2025
Anoka County sues MnDOT in dispute over ‘dubious boondoggle’ of a project
The money slated for county projects was diverted to pay for a pedestrian bridge over the Rum River in Anoka, which is part of a plan to add surfing to the dam.
October 8, 2025
Debates over development, taxes drive suburban Twin Cities election contests
Voters will cast ballots Nov. 4 for city leadership in several cities, including Bloomington, Lino Lakes, Minnetonka and White Bear Lake.
October 7, 2025
