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
Fallen Minneapolis PD Officer Jamal Mitchell honored Sunday
A procession held Sunday honored the life of the Minneapolis police officer killed in a mass shooting last week when a gunman ambushed him as the officer tried to help victims.
Community gather to remember, raise money for fallen MPD Officer Jamal Mitchell
Thirty-six-year-old Jamal Mitchell wore many hats as a father of three, twin brother, fiancé, and Minneapolis police officer. Officer Mitchell was killed in the line of duty on Thursday, while responding to a mass shooting in south Minneapolis.
Crystal man recounts black widow spider bite after grocery store purchase
In his decade living in Crystal, Zach Bouma has planted a garden in his backyard each spring. But this May, he’s glad he didn’t ask any of his children for help.
Lino Lakes mosque proposal faces scrutiny, gets support during meeting
Residents have been showing up at meetings in the hundreds this spring, and more than 2,000 people have signed a petition expressing their opposition to large-scale densely populated developments, like the currently proposed Madinah Lakes project.
Minneapolis community remembers George Floyd 4 years after death
Four years ago, the world watched as then Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck.
Roof Depot proposal in limbo after legislative session ends
A community’s dream to revitalize south Minneapolis’ vacant Roof Depot warehouse is currently in limbo.
MN officials identify missing canoeists in BWCA as search continues
Despite tough conditions, authorities in St. Louis County say search efforts are continuing on Monday for two missing canoeists in northern Minnesota.
Minnesota officials expect summer air quality to be again impacted by wildfires
Gloomy skies, coupled with an air quality alert across parts of the state last weekend, have some people this weekend wondering if Mother Nature was giving a warning about the summer ahead.
Men’s gymnastics team concerned over U of M practice space
University of Minnesota administrators are looking to remove the men's gymnastics team from their practice facility at Cooke Hall to make room for its diving program.