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
104-year-old WWII veteran recalls combat, Winston Churchill, and life surprises
A birthday party for a 104-year-old St. Paul native with a Hawaiian theme is perfectly appropriate the more you get to know him. Don Kostohr is witty, loving, and his memory almost seems too good to be true.
Meet the women behind some of the biggest events in the Twin Cities
From musicians taking the stage to puck drop at Minnesota Wild games, behind the scenes, helping draw crowds to the Xcel Energy Center for the past 25 years is Kelly McGrath, who became general manager of the Xcel Energy Center about a year and a half ago.
Gopher hockey cheer team is drawing skaters from out of state
The Gopher Hockey Cheer Team prides themselves on being figure skaters first, who are taught to cheer. Out of the 12 Gopher team members this season, all but four are from out of state.
Volunteer reflects on 54 years of dedication at Armed Forces Service Center in MSP Airport
Jeanna Morford looks back on the decades she has dedicated to a volunteer-run lounge for military members at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Chopper Class: FOX 9 Top Teacher getting national attention from motorcycle enthusiasts
Almost immediately after stepping into this wing of Lakeville North High school, it’s clear this is not your average shop class.
Minnesota hockey team aiming to break another fundraising record
A Minnesota hockey team is raising money for local pediatric hospitals through nonprofit Hockey Kids 4 Kids.
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.