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
St. Cloud man fatally stabbed; suspect arrested
The 36-year-old man died at the hospital after being stabbed during a fight, police said.
March 16, 2025
St. Patrick's Day parade returns to downtown Minneapolis tonight
The parade, scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, finally will be back on Nicollet Mall.
March 16, 2025
Blaine wants to be a ‘destination city.’ It’s building a new $750M downtown to solidify its identity
The north metro suburb has grown in recent years. Now it wants the restaurants, entertainment, hotels and amenities to match.
March 15, 2025
With Northstar Commuter Rail likely to reach its end, cities on the train line want concessions
Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley say they’ve made costly investments due to the rail line and worry about future expenses if the train shuts down.
March 15, 2025
Four years after Daunte Wright’s death, tensions flare over Brooklyn Center police reform
After council turnover, activists worry police reform they pushed for following the police killings of Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler will stall.
March 11, 2025
Blaine will pay $400,000 to settle developer’s lawsuit after council rejects apartments
The owner of the property near Northtown Mall argued the City Council’s denial of the apartment project “was a naked byproduct of neighborhood opposition.”
March 5, 2025
Retired St. Paul police officer dies 15 years after she was assaulted and seriously injured
Felicia Reilly is reportedly the first woman officer in St. Paul to die as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty.
March 3, 2025
This suburb wanted a marquee water tower. It got one that could ‘signal a space station.’
Robbinsdale added lights to its new water tower. But they are so bright that neighbors say they even shine through blackout curtains.
February 26, 2025
Four years after Daunte Wright’s death, tensions flare over Brooklyn Center police reform
After council turnover, activists worry police reform they pushed for following the police killings of Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler will stall.
March 11, 2025
Blaine will pay $400,000 to settle developer’s lawsuit after council rejects apartments
The owner of the property near Northtown Mall argued the City Council’s denial of the apartment project “was a naked byproduct of neighborhood opposition.”
March 5, 2025
Retired St. Paul police officer dies 15 years after she was assaulted and seriously injured
Felicia Reilly is reportedly the first woman officer in St. Paul to die as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty.
March 3, 2025
This suburb wanted a marquee water tower. It got one that could ‘signal a space station.’
Robbinsdale added lights to its new water tower. But they are so bright that neighbors say they even shine through blackout curtains.
February 26, 2025