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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Minneapolis
Minneapolis police investigate homicide after family tracks phone of missing woman
The victim, 25, was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound, police said.
December 2, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota ranks No. 3 in volunteerism nationwide as nonprofits see rebound
The number of Minnesotans who volunteer rose to the highest level seen in several years. But donations haven’t had the same recovery.
November 29, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Fleet Farm employee may have been attacked with ‘edged weapon,’ Carver County Sheriff’s Office says
The worker was sent to the hospital with a neck injury.
November 25, 2024
Minneapolis
Two Minneapolis officers injured after squad car crashed into another vehicle
The officers were sent to the hospital, while the driver of the other vehicle was uninjured, according to police.
November 25, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota gas prices fall to lowest for Thanksgiving travel since 2020
The average gas price statewide leading up to Thanksgiving week is the lowest seen in the past four Novembers, according to GasBuddy.com.
November 24, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Minneapolis
Three injured at Minneapolis nightclub shooting, the second at a downtown club this month
Police said three people went to the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds.
November 17, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Across the north metro area, several elected officials have been censured. Here’s what that means.
From Blaine to Robbinsdale to Brooklyn Park, some city councils and school boards hadn’t voted to censure a member in decades — or ever — until this year.
November 12, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota gas prices fall to lowest for Thanksgiving travel since 2020
The average gas price statewide leading up to Thanksgiving week is the lowest seen in the past four Novembers, according to GasBuddy.com.
November 24, 2024
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Minneapolis
Three injured at Minneapolis nightclub shooting, the second at a downtown club this month
Police said three people went to the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds.
November 17, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Across the north metro area, several elected officials have been censured. Here’s what that means.
From Blaine to Robbinsdale to Brooklyn Park, some city councils and school boards hadn’t voted to censure a member in decades — or ever — until this year.
November 12, 2024