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Sean Baker

Sean Baker

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Reporter, The Minnesota Star Tribune

Rochester

Final Covers

Music , Entertainment

Doesn’t Cover

gaming, politics

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Content

Total articles 598

  • Snapchat use played a role in fatal Winona County crash, charges say

    By Sean Baker| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified Eric Wittlief, 22, was charged on April 11 for his role in a 2021 wreck that killed a Stockton man. The Minnesota Star Tribune A Rochester-area man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal 2021 collision attributed to distracted driving. Investigators say Eric Wittlief, 22, of Oronoco, had been sending and receiving messages on Snapchat on the afternoon of Aug. 5, 2021, when his truck crossed the centerline of Hwy.

    By Sean Baker · The Minnesota Star Tribune

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Rochester aims to rein in e-scooter clutter downtown

    By Sean Baker| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified ROCHESTER - With Lime scooters returning to city streets this week, local officials are rolling out new infrastructure designed to limit the scattering of scooters and e-bikes downtown. As part of a pilot program, the city plans to place 10 to 15 designated parking corrals throughout the central business district this season. Riders will be directed through the Lime app to park their scooters in the corrals, which will cover about the same amount of space as a car parking spot.

    By Sean Baker · The Minnesota Star Tribune

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • Snapchat use played a role in fatal Winona County crash, charges say

    By Sean Baker| The Minnesota Star Tribune Verified Eric Wittlief, 22, was charged on April 11 for his role in a 2021 wreck that killed a Stockton man. The Minnesota Star Tribune A Rochester-area man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal 2021 collision attributed to distracted driving. Investigators say Eric Wittlief, 22, of Oronoco, had been sending and receiving messages on Snapchat on the afternoon of Aug. 5, 2021, when his truck crossed the centerline of Hwy.

    By Sean Baker · The Minnesota Star Tribune

    Apr. 15, 2025

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The Minnesota Star Tribune

The Minnesota Star Tribune, officially known as the Star Tribune Company, is a major media organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Established in 1867 as the Minneapolis Tribune, it has grown to become one of the largest newspapers in the state. The company has a rich history marked by several mergers, including the significant merger in 1941 that formed the modern Star Tribune. The Star Tribune is primarily recognized for its daily newspaper, which covers a wide range of topics including local, national, and international news, sports, business, and entertainment. In addition to its print publication, the company offers a robust digital platform that includes online news content, mobile applications, and e-editions. The Star Tribune also provides advertising services, offering print and digital advertising solutions to a diverse clientele, from local businesses to national brands.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Founded: 1867