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
'Don't let your guard down': Tips on preventing drownings this summer
Minnesota has already seen 25 water-related deaths so far this summer, five of them being children.
Twin Cities set another record high temp on Saturday as heat wave continues
For the second day straight, the Twin Cities is feeling record-high temperatures.
Concern grows for the future of commercial real estate in downtown Minneapolis
Experts in the commercial real estate market are concerned over what the future may hold for offices and businesses in downtown Minneapolis.
Polar Vortex: What is it, and how does it affect our weather?
You may have heard the term "Polar Vortex" during the cold weather we've been having lately? But, what is the Polar Vortex?
Minnesota man supplies firewood to restaurants, homeless encampments
Using some of his own equipment and a lot of his time, a Mendota Heights man has been supplying firewood to several Twin Cities area restaurants and homeless camps this winter.
Rural Minnesota counties work to vaccinate with fewer resources and staff
As the vaccination rollout continues around the state of Minnesota, health officials in the more rural areas are struggling with fewer resources and staff, making the process more straining and time-consuming.
Warm January creates weak ice conditions in Minnesota
Tuesday was the sixth day of the month where the high temperature in the Twin Cities metro was warmer than the freezing level and we are heading for more warm days, leading experts to urge caution as Minnesotans head out onto the ice.
Minnesota restaurants welcome back diners with open arms
After a nearly two months, indoor dining resumed Monday at bars and restaurants in Minnesota.
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Wednesday's storm could bring some snow
Dreaming of a white Christmas? We may be in luck! While our upcoming system is set to bring some snow, it will also come with strong winds.
Postal Service warning: 'Send now' for Christmas deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service takes on the phrase “Send early” when it comes to the holiday every year around this time, but this year its slogan is “Send now.”