Mitti Hicks
Mitti Hicks joined the FOX 9 team in November 2020.
And while she’s not from Minnesota, she’s a Midwestern-native who grew up in Ohio.
Mitti is not new to the FOX family. Before joining FOX 9, she was a multimedia reporter for Fox News Channel based in Des Moines, Iowa. While there, her focus was covering the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates. She chased them across the country even after the Iowa Caucus. Some of her most memorable moments on the campaign trail were covering the First in the South Primary in South Carolina, traveling to Arkansas for Super Tuesday, and more. Prior to Fox News, Mitti was a community engagement reporter at Montgomery Community Television in Rockville, Maryland. Her first job in reporting was WDVM-TV in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Mitti has a Master of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. She has a Bachelor of Science from Ohio University in Athens. Go Bobcats!
Mitti is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She’s also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
When Mitti is not at work, she’s spending time with her plants. She’s a devoted plant mom of 15.
If you see Mitti out and about, say hi! She’s always looking for a story idea.
The latest from Mitti Hicks
Twin Cities couple crossing continental United States on foot
A couple from the Twin Cities is approaching the end of an incredible trek taking them across the continental United States.
Twin Cities anti-violence art group melt down guns to make shovels and plant trees
Local art organizations are teaming up for a unique project to help families impacted by gun violence. Artists are transforming the weapons into tools that will eventually plant seeds of hope.
Shortage on ICU beds in Twin Cities has ripple effect on rural Minnesota
As more hospital ICU beds fill up in the metro, it’s having a ripple effect on patient care in rural hospitals.
Minnesota volunteers head south to help Hurricane Ida victims
Volunteers with the Salvation Army are headed to Louisiana to join the recovery effort following Hurricane Ida.
Gov. Walz, Senators Klobuchar and Smith tour damage of Greenwood wildfire
It’s been a month since the Greenwood wildfire was started by a lightning strike, and it’s the first time Governor Tim Walz and Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith have been able to look at the damage up-close.
'The pain has not gone away': On Aniya Allen's birthday, family continues plea for justice
As Aniya Allen’s family released balloons to celebrate what would’ve been her seventh birthday, frustration remains as those responsible for her death are still at large.
Minneapolis event brings people together for a day of healing
Saturday was a day for healing on Minneapolis' southside for the annual back in the day community festival at Phelps Field Park.
As data shows many Black-owned businesses struggled during pandemic, CHX in Minneapolis is thriving
A restaurant in Minneapolis defied the odds this year, starting up and thriving during the pandemic while so many others, particularly Black-owned businesses have struggled.
Experts: Back-to-school photo trend could reveal too much info
As students head back for their first day of school, cyber security experts are urging parents to be mindful of what they post on social media especially when sharing those popular photos with back-to-school signs.
Minnesota man who lived through Hurricane Katrina recalls nightmares from storm as Ida hits land
As Michael Porter watches Hurricane Ida video on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall, it brings up some of his worst memories.