Leah Beno
Leah Beno anchors the FOX 9's Morning News on Saturday and Sunday and puts together special project stories for Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. Leah started with FOX 9 in February 2009 and joined the weekend team five years later. During her time at FOX 9, Leah has been part of the weekend mornings expanding to include a third hour of news on Sunday mornings. Leah has long known journalism is for those of us who are endlessly curious, and her favorite part of this career continues to be the unexpected people she meets and the unknown places she ends up. From learning to drive a Zamboni, to stepping into an operation room to witness a cutting-edge procedure, Leah’s Sunday night stories often shine a light on the people, places and events worth celebrating in and around the metro area.
Prior to joining FOX 9, Leah worked at WGHP in North Carolina, and WWTV in Northern Michigan. Leah is a Michigan native and grew up in a suburb of the Detroit area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism at Michigan State University.
Throughout Leah's career she's reported on a wide range of topics and events. She earned an Emmy for her interview with the first jury member to speak after the Derek Chauvin trial, and the murder of George Floyd. She's sat down one-on-one with countless politicians, and covered more blizzards than she can count. Some of the most memorable days in Leah’s career include Super Bowl LII, the day Prince passed away, the day Jacob Wetterling’s remains were found — her list goes on and on.
Answer to her most common question: Alarm goes off at 2:30 a.m.
Leah is married with two sons. Just like Leah, her boys are endlessly curious and constantly on the move.
The latest from Leah Beno
Remains of MIA Korean War veteran return to MN after 74 years
The remains of Korean War veteran Cpl. William E. Colby were returned home to Minnesota 74 years after he was declared missing in action.
Judy Garland's ruby slippers being auctioned for over $1 million
There's no place like home, and that is exactly what the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota is focusing on. An online auction is underway for the so-called "holy grail of Hollywood memorabilia," the iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.
‘Zamboni Zeus’ Travis Larson Celebrates 1,000 games as Minnesota Wild’s ice master
He’s been called the Wild's Zamboni Zeus, Rink Rat, but Travis Laron’s official title is Senior Manager of Ice Operations. He’s been laying down layers of ice at the Xcel Energy Center since the building opened in 2000.
Allergic to working out: Living with exercise-induced anaphylaxis
A Plymouth, Minnesota, woman faces an unusual and life-threatening condition that makes exercising a potentially deadly activity for her.
Lake Pepin island project: Inside the fight to save the lake
Lake Pepin used to extend all the way up to St. Paul 12,000 years ago, but with about a million tons of sediment settling at the lake's mouth annually, Pepin is on pace to fill in within just over 300 years.
Grieving parents create free haven for families facing infant loss
Grieving families and advocates are seeking to break the silence around infant support, offering support and connection to those affected.
Homeless to employed: Minnesota org helping people get back on their feet
Hard at work in his fifth year at the Hi Ten Auto Service in Coon Rapids, 27-year-old Nevin Walker is considered a Hope 4 Youth success story. At 18 years old, he was couchsurfing and homeless for several years.
Bill Murray honors MN artists with disabilities at The Show’s fundraiser
Actor Bill Murray selected paintings by Minnesota artists Marrie Bottelson and Candice Simpson as the winners of his Choice Award.
Young Minnetonka swimmer raises $5K for Israel nonprofit
A 13-year-old Minnetonka swimmer is working to help those in Israel.
Meet the women surgeons leading HCMC’s Orthopedic Department
On an average day for orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gudrun Mirick Mueller, preparations are underway to repair a patient's broken femur.