Alex Lehnert
This Colorado girl made her way to the land of 10,000 lakes from the Central Valley of California.
From the time she was a little girl, Alex knew she wanted to be a meteorologist. After graduating from the University of Colorado, she started walking down that path toward her dream. Alex kicked off her career in Casper, Wyoming where she worked as a reporter, anchor, producer, editor, weather-forecaster, you name it. From there it was off to Fresno, California to report, and forecast the weather.
Alex has won awards for her work on stories, and even was named Employee of the Year while working in Fresno.
When she’s not talking news, or temps, Alex likes to spend as much time outside as the weather allows. She and her pup Fin enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, camping, and cross-country skiing. During the winter Alex volunteers with the Courage Kenny Ski program at Hyland. She also spends a good amount of time painting, and experimenting in the kitchen.
The latest from Alex Lehnert
A weekend of winter weather
After Friday's flurries, we head into a weekend with several other chances of snow possible through Monday.
Artic air settles in across Minnesota, Wind Chill Advisory in effect
Temperatures have continued to fall Wednesday as another shot of arctic air settles in.
Minnetonka mayor wants increased prosecution for property crimes
As west Twin Cities metros continue to deal with an increase in crime, the mayor of Minnetonka is calling for better prosecution of non-violent property crimes.
2021 Weather in Review: Minnesota sees a year of extremes
From wildfires and drought to extreme cold and even the first December tornado for the state, Minnesota saw a wide range of extreme weather in 2021.
Snow falls in Twin Cities, metro expected to catch a few inches overnight
After a quiet Christmas, a developing system is bringing snow and a wintery mix to parts of Minnesota Sunday.
Prepare to pay more for real Christmas trees this year
If you're looking to pick out a real Christmas tree this holiday season, prepare to pay a little more than in years past.
What’s in your tap water? Search ZIP code to see contaminants
The latest edition of the tap water database is now officially online. The free resource gives the public insight into exactly what is in their drinking water.
Winona man, family help business through viral 'Littel Johnny Jokes'
Through his daily jokes a Winona, Minnesota man became an Internet sensation, and helped the family business too.
Rain, more seasonable temperatures moving in Wednesday
After a stretch of beautiful, above average weather, rain and more seasonable temperatures are moving in.
Saturday storms drop hail, take down trees across southern Minnesota
As the second round of storms pushes through Saturday evening, there have been multiple reports of trees down in southwestern Minnesota.