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
Winter and pandemic stressors could be 'double whammy' for mental health
So far during the pandemic, Minnesotans have been able to get out and enjoy the weather to take a break from the day-to-day stresses. Now, experts are worried about the added impacts winter will have on mental health.
From humble start to working with the Timberwolves, Mounds View barber plans expansion
While many business owners are struggling to make ends meet, a barber in Mounds View, Minnesota who came from humble beginnings has turned his shop into a booming business, even in the face of a pandemic.
It's officially fall, but summer weather is sticking around in Minnesota
Leaves changing, pumpkin picking and corn mazing: fall is officially here, but summer weather is sticking around for Minnesotans.
Spyhouse Coffee workers hold 1-day strike over COVID-19 working conditions
Spyhouse Coffee employees were shutting doors around the metro on Saturday, as part of a strike for protections on the job during the pandemic.
Smoke from west coast wildfires arrives in Minnesota
If you’ve thought our sunshine seemed filtered, and our Minnesota sky hazy, you wouldn’t be wrong. Wildfires on the west coast are producing incredible amounts of smoke that has traveled all the way to our upper atmosphere.
Family of George Floyd calls for justice following pre-trial hearing for fired officers
Family members of George Floyd called for justice following Friday’s pre-trial motion hearing for the four fired Minneapolis police officers charged in connection to Floyd’s death.
Fishing for fun? Wayzata-based company mails live goldfish
Entrepreneur by trade, new ideas aren’t unusual for Mike Reger, but his latest venture is unlike any he or anyone else for that matter has ever had before.
St. Paul mourns the loss of 3 firefighters in 1 week
The St. Paul Fire Department is mourning the loss of three of its firefighters who all passed in a matter of one week.
Groups rally to save the postal service as House passes funding for USPS
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a legislative package on Saturday that would provide $25 billion in funding for the U.S. Postal Service while banning any changes within the postal service before the election.
Rallies at the capitol recognize frontline workers, urge black voters to make voices heard
It was a busy afternoon at the Minnesota State Capitol on Saturday as the steps became host to a number of different rallies, each focused on pandemic heroes to urging people to vote.