Joe Augustine

Joe Augustine joined FOX 9 as the Executive Producer of Investigations and Documentaries in 2024.

He has worked in the Twin Cities as a general assignment reporter and investigative journalist since 2014.

Prior to coming to Minnesota, Joe worked as a reporter in Des Moines, Iowa, and south Texas. In the Rio Grande Valley, Joe covered the immigration crisis, local corruption, and the impact of human smuggling.

Joe grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin –home of the best polka band in the Midwest. He graduated from the University of Iowa and enjoys hearing the "Who hates Iowa?" chant any time he attends a Gophers game.

Joe and his wife live in the west metro where their three children will likely inspire numerous noise ordinances.