Babs Santos
Babs Santos joined FOX 9 as a reporter in 2021.
In the years since, he’s made an impact with stories that often air on FOX affiliates around the country.
Born and raised in the south-metro, Babs holds a degree from the University of Minnesota. In 2024, he returned to the Hubbard School of Journalism, where he now teaches journalism courses as a curricular fellow.
Off the air and outside the classroom, you’ll most likely find Babs on the lake or traveling overseas. He’s also a regular volunteer at his church and in the community. In 2023, Babs delivered Normandale Community College’s commencement ceremony address and adopted a highway in his hometown.
The latest from Babs Santos
MSP Airport preps for spring break rush
MSP Airport is getting busier as airport leaders brace for this year’s spring break rush.
Air enthusiasts in Eden Prairie introduce young women to aviation careers
Mar. 8 marked the 114th anniversary of Raymonde de Laroche becoming the first woman in the world to receive a government issued pilot’s license. At the Wings of the North air museum in Eden Prairie, air enthusiasts used that as an opportunity to inspire the next generation of women aviators.
Minnesota township fights annexation attempt by City of Princeton
Two neighboring communities are at odds about an hour north of the Twin Cities. Baldwin Township and the City of Princeton are locked in a fight over boundary lines, and homeowners are concerned it could change their lives forever.
Early ice out on White Bear Lake boosts local businesses
In yet another record for Minnesota, this year's ice out was declared on White Bear Lake on Friday, March 8, the earliest date since 1928.
Big Ten Women's Basketball, Boys State High School Hockey tournaments in Twin Cities this weekend
With the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament and Minnesota Boys State High School Hockey Tournament going on at the same time, this week is a great week for Minnesota sports fans.
Shakopee wrestling family outraged after state tournament match
A Shakopee family is upset after their wrestler son was put in a chokehold and lost consciousness twice during a match.
Jack’s Basket nonprofit celebrates 10 years supporting children with Down syndrome
One basket at a time, Twin Cities non-profit Jack’s Basket is destroying the narrative around Down syndrome.
Small plane crash kills 2 men near Afton, Minnesota
Two men were killed after a small plane crashed near a house in Afton on Saturday, according to officials.