Emily Pofahl
A Fresno, California native, Emily fell in love with the Midwest while studying journalism at the University of Minnesota (go Gophers!). Itching to get out in the field, Emily worked at the student newspaper, The Minnesota Daily, covering protests in the wake of George Floyd's death. She also freelanced for the Sahan Journal, writing in-depth obituaries for immigrants who died in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emily started her TV career in Rochester, Minnesota and most recently reported in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Memorable stories include traveling to Uvalde, Texas in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting, covering elections in battleground Wisconsin, and navigating floodwaters during historic Milwaukee storms.
Emily Pofahl joined Fox 9 in July 2026.
Covering courts, crime, tech, health and community—Emily likes to do it all. Reach out with a story idea, news tip, or restaurant recommendation.
The latest from Emily Pofahl
Medicaid fraud investigation: What we know about the 2 autism centers involved
Two metro autism care centers are closed after state and federal agents searched them in a Medicaid fraud investigation.
MN fraud: Feeding Our Future scheme 'architect' Salim Said sentenced
Salim Said, the man authorities said was the architect of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme next to mastermind Aimee Bock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday.
More MN farmers on verge of foreclosure this year than last 3 years combined
Minnesota farmers are getting squeezed by higher costs and a trade fight with Canada, and some are turning to a state mediation program to keep their farms.
Brooklyn Center City Council unanimously revokes licenses for hotels subject of sex trafficking raid
Two Brooklyn Center hotels lost their hospitality licenses after police laid out what they said investigators found inside during a massive sex trafficking raid.
MN law enforcement will model gang collaboration off New Jersey strategy
Minnesota leaders say a New Jersey-style information-sharing strategy could help slow gang-related shootings spreading across Twin Cities communities.
Metro Surge shootings: Feds stop sharing evidence with Minnesota investigators
A new pause in federal cooperation is again slowing Minnesota's review of the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, and the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis.
Minneapolis City Council votes on MPD overtime, driverless cars, mayor subpoena power
Three major Minneapolis City Council votes put oversight, police spending and robotaxis at the center of a growing clash with Mayor Jacob Frey.
St. Paul council authorizes driverless vehicle study, Minneapolis tries to override veto
Two Twin Cities councils are taking different steps responding to autonomous vehicle technology.
Families vacation for MEA break, but conference attendance numbers are low
For many Minnesota families, MEA week now feels as much like a fall getaway as a teachers' conference.
Search warrant reveals new details in Brooklyn Center sex trafficking raid
A newly filed warrant gives a closer look at what police say was inside the Super 8 hotel during Brooklyn Center Police's Sept. 9 hotel raid.