Tom Lyden
Tom Lyden has covered, and uncovered, some of the biggest stories in the Twin Cities in the last 26 years. His reports have led to new laws, put criminals behind bars, led to a politician's resignation, and a governor's open hostility.
In the last few years, Tom has focused on in-depth reporting as part of the FOX 9 Investigators. He uncovered a religious cult operating in Minnesota who’s leader, Victor Barnard, sexually assaulted his underage followers. His reporting lead to an international manhunt for Barnard, resulting in his capture, conviction, and incarceration.
His reporting on the mysterious death of conspiracy filmmaker David Crowley was also featured in a full length documentary.
Tom is part of FOX 9’s "jump team" to cover news far from home. He’s brought home stories to Minnesota viewers from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, the massacre at Virginia Tech, and the hunt for serial killer Andrew Cunanan in Miami.
Tom has won more than 20 Regional Emmy Awards, and five Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for his reporting.
Tom graduated from Lewis and Clark College (B.A. International Affairs) in Portland, OR., and he has a masters degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
He started his journalism career in newspapers at the Daily Star Progress in La Habra, CA.
Tom is an obsessive tennis fan and a moderately good player (3.8 USTA rating). He lives in Minneapolis with his husband, Fred.
The latest from Tom Lyden
When trail goes cold, she turns up the heat: Cold Case Consultant solves crimes, comforts families
One Cold Case Consultant solves crimes, comforts families in the the wake of tragedies.
Body exhumed in Robbie Anderson cold case
The body of 19-year-old Robbie Anderson was exhumed Friday morning from Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka, as his family and friends attempt to have his ‘unexplained death’ 13 years ago reclassified as a homicide.
Police investigating sexual assault involving multiple Providence Academy students
Wayzata Police are investigating a sexual assault involving several students from the prestigious Providence Academy, a Catholic college-prep school in Plymouth.
Owner of medical tourism company indicted over PPP fraud
Kim Singh was the subject of a FOX 9 Investigation for a company that didn’t exist, but got PPP loans anyways.
Minnesota Untold: The Unwanted – Lessons from the Gateway
Panic over downtown crime. Demolition of homeless encampments. Civic leaders worried about businesses fleeing the city. Welcome to the City of Minneapolis in 2022. But it also feels a lot like 1958.
Sheriff Hutchinson will go without pay for 30 days
On a unanimous vote, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners voted "to take any necessary action" to not pay Sheriff David Hutchinson’s salary during his 30-day license suspension.
'Why only six months?' Lawyers’ board questions attorney discipline
The lawyers who blew the whistle on prominent Twin Cities civil attorney Clayton Halunen are now asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to reject a negotiated six-month suspended license, saying there is evidence that was never considered.
Hennepin Sheriff David Hutchinson takes on critics, media and DFL
Previously unreported Facebook posts show that before Hutchinson was a DFL-endorsed candidate, he compared Hillary Clinton to Hitler and called President Obama a “criminal.”
Minneapolis clears Near North homeless encampment
A city spokesperson said the site has “long posed public safety and public health challenges and been used as a storage area for stolen goods.”
Former Hennepin County commissioner arrested for DWI
Dayton Police arrested former Hennepin County Commissioner Mike Opat Wednesday night for DWI refusal.