Iris Perez
Iris Perez serves as a multifaceted reporter/fill-in anchor at FOX 9 in the Twin Cities. Her live reports often lead the station’s primetime 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts.
Iris has extensively covered the officer-involved shooting death of Philando Castile, Justine Damond, the decades-old Amy Sue Pagnac case, and was the first reporter on the scene when the body of missing fourth grader Barway Collins was discovered. Tips regularly make their way to Iris’ phone and inboxes, as she’s known for her keen, compassionate, yet no-nonsense ability to tug at the heart of any story, from crime to community interest.
Outside of the newsroom, Iris enjoys a healthy podcast regimen, reading, yoga, biking with friends, and discovering new R&B/Soul music.
A southwest Detroit native, Iris is also a proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where she earned her Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies & Spanish. Go Blue!
The latest from Iris Perez
'Irv Boys' connected to 140 burglaries in 36 Minnesota cities
A member of a group of serial burglars, believed to be involved in more than 140 incidents in 36 cities, is behind bars Tuesday night.
DVS opens Sundays to reduce wait for Minnesota driving test
With driver’s tests scheduled sometimes several months in advance, soon-to-be drivers in Minnesota are sometimes stuck waiting to get licensed. The Department of Public Safety is trying to speed up that process by opening more than 3,000 weekend appointments next month.
Catholic Bishops calling on the Pope to allow married deacons to become priests
Catholic Bishops are considering a proposal that would allow some married men to become priests.
Hennepin County Drug Take Back now accepting vape devices
For the first time in the 18-year history of the Drug Take Back Day program, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office will accept vaping devices in addition to old prescription medication.
Hampered by wet weather, Minnesota farmers deal with late harvest
As Minnesota farmers cope with cold, wet weather they plan to reap a late harvest.
Minnesota girl bags 12-point buck first time hunting
Deer hunting trends in Minnesota may be on the decline, but one Chisago City girl is keeping the tradition alive with a remarkable first hunt.
Hennepin County to accept vaping devices during Drug Take Back Day
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office announced they will accept vaping devices for the first time during next weekend's Drug Take Back Day.
Woodbury bridal consignment shop's abrupt closure leaves brides empty-handed
When a bridal consignment shop in Woodbury shut down, customers were left empty-handed, including some brides not far from their wedding days.
St. Paul Mayor threatens steep property tax increase ahead of trash collection referendum vote
Trash collection has been a hot topic in the city of St. Paul and now the Minnesota Supreme Court has spoken.
St. Paul launches new task force to combat domestic violence
The St. Paul City Attorney’s office joined a new task force to improve the fight against domestic violence. The initiative aims to keep guns out of the wrong hands.