Mike Manzoni
Emmy award-winning journalist Mike Manzoni joined the FOX 9 team in August 2024.
Prior to arriving in the Twin Cities, he spent several years as a freelance reporter at NBC10 Boston and NECN. His many high-profile assignments there included covering the aftermath of the deadly Merrimack Valley gas explosions that made national headlines, reporting live outside the Bush family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine, after the death of former President George H.W. Bush and delivering live reports during the George Floyd protests and related clashes with law enforcement across Boston.
He also uncovered suspected price gouging on a major online retailer's website, triggering an investigation by the state attorney general's office and prompting a corporate review of questionable sales transactions. In addition, he exposed serious community health concerns at an asbestos-laden, abandoned warehouse, which prompted the property owner to make changes to protect public health.
Prior to returning home to the Bay State, he was a reporter at ABC affiliate WFTV, the top-rated station in Orlando, Florida. During the two years he spent reporting in Central Florida, he covered several national stories, including the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, the deadly alligator attack at Disney World, President Obama's visit to Orlando, Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Matthew.
Before his time in the Sunshine State, he spent two years at WSPA, the CBS affiliate in Spartanburg, South Carolina. While in the Palmetto State, he spent a week in Columbia covering the Confederate flag controversy at the South Carolina State House. He also covered the devastating flooding in Richland County.
In 2015, he traveled to North Charleston to lead the station's coverage of the Walter Scott police shooting that made national headlines. He also exposed a legal loophole in South Carolina's concealed weapons permit law that forced officials to allow legally blind applicants to carry handguns. He also unearthed oversight problems at elder care facilities that cost taxpayers and put a strain on public safety resources.
Before heading to the Palmetto State, he spent two years at KRIS and KZTV, the NBC and CBS duopoly in Corpus Christi, Texas. During his time in the Lone Star State, he uncovered dozens of sex offenders living near elementary schools, investigated food stamp fraud and exposed a tanning salon that broke the law.
He also traveled to West, where he filed reports on the aftermath of the fertilizer plant explosion that garnered national attention.
In 2015, he was part of a team honored with a Southeast Emmy Award for best newscast.
In 2013, the Lone Star chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recognized him with an honorable mention in the reporter craft achievement competition.
Manzoni earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and political science from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
The latest from Mike Manzoni
Convicted sex offender, who served no prison time, charged in Bloomington rape
A two-time convicted sex offender on probation for previous offenses kidnapped and raped a woman at a hotel in Bloomington in September.
Abuse and neglect reports at Minnesota daycares trending upward, records reveal
Records detail child abuse and neglect at day cares throughout the state. Although most cases involved neglect, such as staffers looking away for brief periods, about a couple of dozen involved verbal, physical or sexual abuse. And more than a half-dozen involved broken bones.
Trump administration to cancel deportation protection for some Myanmar refugees
The federal government on Monday announced plans to terminate deportation protection for some Myanmar refugees.
As Minnesota housing program faces scrutiny, tenants face uncertainty
A man who lives at a St. Paul apartment complex said he was given 60 days to leave after the state stopped paying his housing provider.
Minnesota’s economy falling behind, report finds
Minnesota is lagging several other states in key economic indicators, according to a report by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. The report painted a grim economic picture, with declining labor force and job growth and shrinking income growth.
Mounds View High School teacher charged with sex crimes resigns
The Mounds View High School teacher who was charged with sex crimes against his student has resigned from his position.
Flight disruptions likely to linger through Thanksgiving, experts say
Even if the shutdown were to end before the busy Thanksgiving travel period, experts said flight disruptions would likely continue for days or weeks as the government continues to grapple with a shortage of air traffic controllers.
Wayzata Public Schools moves to advance proposal for new schools, tax hike
Facing climbing enrollment and limited space for students, the Wayzata Public Schools board on Monday night voted to move forward with plans to build two new schools and expand others.
State blames reporting errors for outsized SNAP payout figures
The state on Friday said reporting errors led to what appeared to be dramatic spikes in federal food benefit payouts in recent years. The agency that administers the program in Minnesota issued the explanation after a Republican state lawmaker and others on social media questioned the numbers.
Progressives hold majority on Minneapolis City Council, lose power to override vetoes
The progressive wing of the Minneapolis City Council will keep its majority but lose its ability to override the mayor’s vetoes in its next term.