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
Proposed Farmington data center has current residents on edge
The aging owners of the Fountain Valley Golf Course are looking to sell their 160-acre property and retire. But, the potential buyer has applied to rezone the residential land as mixed use commercial and industrial, in order to build a data center.
Neighbor recounts officer-involved shooting in Chanhassen
Neighbors in the 7800 block of Harvest Lane say they heard at least six gun shots fired in an officer-involved shooting in Chanhassen on Saturday afternoon after 2 p.m.
Minnesota braces for mosquito season amidst rainy spring
This time of year in the land of 10,000 lakes, fishing season and boating season also means mosquito season.
Pro-Palestinian protest at Univ. of Minnesota: Dispersal order given
Tensions at a pro-Palestine encampment set up at the University of Minnesota rose Monday night as university officials ordered protesters to leave.
Brooklyn Park church pays off $6M mortgage early
The congregation at Grace Fellowship Church is celebrating a major milestone this weekend. They’ve just paid off their church’s Brookyln Park mortgage.
Gun Owners Caucus rally at State Capitol, disagreeing with recent court ruling
Gun owners gathered in the State Capitol Rotunda on Saturday, for the annual rally of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.
North Minneapolis students win prestigious academic scholarship
North Community High School in Minneapolis is known for its great athletes, but now campus leaders hope recognition from a highly selective national scholarship can help their school become just as well known for its academics.
Ring camera captures Dinkytown assault of female student
A Ring security camera captured a violent encounter on Sunday afternoon, when two armed robbers pounced on a University of Minnesota student.
Prince fans mark 8 years since his passing at Paisley Park
Traveling from states across the country, Prince fans gathered in Chanhassen on Sunday to mark eight years since the death of a world icon.