Leah Beno
Leah Beno anchors FOX 9's Saturday and Sunday morning shows and field reports during the week. She started with FOX 9 in February of 2009 and joined the weekend team five years later. During her time Leah has been part of the weekend mornings expanding to include a third hour of news on Sunday mornings.
Prior to joining FOX 9, Leah worked at WGHP in North Carolina, and WWTV in Northern Michigan. Leah is a Michigan native and grew up in a suburb of the Detroit area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism at Michigan State University.
Through Leah's career she's reported on a wide range of topics and events. She's sat one-on-one with Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain, she's covered Super Bowl LII, and more blizzards then she can count. Most memorable days in Leah's career include the day Prince passed away, and the day Jacob Wetterling’s remains were found.
Answer to the most common question: Alarm goes off at 2:30 a.m.
Leah is married and recently expanded her family to include a second son. Just like Beno, her boys are endlessly curious and constantly on the move.
The latest from Leah Beno
Last-minute shoppers in Minnesota trudge through snowstorm
If you were among the people who waited until Wednesday to do holiday shopping, you probably regretted it.
Minnesota churches adjust services for Christmas during a pandemic
Christmas is now exactly one week away and countless people are deciding what their plans will be during a pandemic.
Minnesota students, schools navigate test-optional college applications
A trend more than a decade in the making has gained a lot of speed in recent years, leading colleges and universities to abandon requirements for ACT and SAT scores.
Parent of student with special needs disappointed in Minnesota education announcement
While many parents are thankful for changes Gov. Tim Walz outlined for Minnesota students Wednesday, others don’t think he’s gone far enough.
How gift cards can help small businesses amid the pandemic
This holiday season, all restaurant owners want for Christmas is to stay in business.
Edina Public Schools letter warns of disenrollment for distance learning out of district
A letter from the Edina Public Schools superintendent has struck a nerve with parents.
Lab techs grapple with supply, staffing shortages amid increased COVID-19 testing
At the HealthPartners central lab in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, staff are working like never before to overcome supply and ongoing staffing shortages.
Visiting Santa gets COVID-19 safety update at Twin Cities metro stores
Just two weeks away from Black Friday, many are trying to figure out how some favorite traditions will play out. For the kids, there are alternatives to sitting on Santa’s lap and they're popping up all over the Twin Cities metro.
Girl, 5, injured in hit-and-run crash while crossing Minneapolis street
A kindergartener in Minneapolis didn't make to the park to play on Sunday because of a hit-and-run driver. The girl instead is spending this week in the hospital.
Burnsville football player reflects on her trailblazing journey to varsity
As the Burnsville High School football team takes the field for its last regular season game Wednesday night, one of the players will be reflecting on her unique journey in the sport.