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Mary Ellen Ritter

Student reporter | Student reporter

Mary Ellen Ritter is a University of Minnesota student reporter on assignment for Star Tribune.

Recent content from Mary Ellen Ritter
A load of recycling materials is seen coming out of a truck inside the single stream recycling facility at Dem-Con Companies Environmental Campus on W

Do you have the personality to be sustainable? Yes!

Overachievers, families, even young professionals can be greener. Here's how.

From platform shoes to film cameras, what's in again as Gen Zers make vintage mainstream

The Twin Cities is home to a youthful community and many affordable thrift shops.

Sunrise alarm clocks are having their moment in the sun. But do they really help you sleep better?

The alarms, which use light, can help the sleep-deprived in northern climates like ours.
Marlais Brand's pre-school class went for a nature walk looking for owls and playing on kick-sleds on Wednesday February 15, 2012 at the Dodge Nature

Twin Cities day camps offer organized fun for kids' spring break staycations

From nature to sewing, there is a variety of supervised activities for kids (and relief for parents).
Many Minnesota camps ban or limit devices. So how can mom and dad keep in touch?

Many Minnesota camps ban or limit devices. So how can mom and dad keep in touch?

Punch Bowl Social ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Friday February 17, 2017 Punch Bowl Social, a new Denver-based eatertainery chain, has

It's game (and beer) on at these 9 Twin Cities area bar Super Bowl watch parties

These breweries and bars will offer Super Bowl celebrations.