Soyoung Kim
Soyoung Kim is excited to tell your stories and explore the Twin Cities!
She grew up in Southern California and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC). Fight On!
Soyoung’s journey as a TV News Anchor/Reporter started in Duluth, Minnesota, and has taken her to Texas, New Mexico, and Oregon. Her favorite part of being a journalist is meeting people from all walks of life and telling stories that further understanding and connection within the community.
Please reach out if you want to tell your story!
The latest from Soyoung Kim
Community reacts to growing Blue Line extension budget and timeline
Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County officials held the first community meeting since the higher budget for the Blue Line Light Rail Extension project was announced.
Family of Burnsville man missing for weeks search for clues and answers
Loved ones are looking for any clues and answers in the search for a Burnsville man who was last seen on May 26. Search efforts have focused on several parks throughout Burnsville since John Kapaun's disappearance.
Pine Island City Council adopts new public input policy amid data center debate
In one community near Rochester, the debate over construction data center got so heated at a recent city council meeting, new decorum rules for public comment had to be adopted. Plus, the mayor of Pine Island also abruptly resigned this week.
Federal case dismissed against St. Paul woman detained by ICE
Federal charges against a U.S. citizen detained by ICE have been dismissed. Nasra Ahmed, 24, was charged with assaulting federal agents in St. Paul in January during the height of Operation Metro Surge.
New era of AI in political ads raises concerns over deepfakes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a tool used in many functions as part of everyday life and is also becoming a tool used in politics. One campaign ad stirring up controversy is what some view as an AI-generated deepfake attack ad against Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for U.S. Senate.
Special Olympics USA Games leaving legacy in Minnesota beyond summer
Excitement is heating up as the Twin Cities prepare to host the Special Olympics USA Games in just a couple of weeks.
Operation Metro Surge: New sales data shows metro economic impact
The City of Minneapolis released a report in February estimating losses experienced by restaurants and small businesses during Operation Metro Surge could be up to $81 million.
Annunciation community celebrates Fletcher Merkel by fishing together
The community gathered Saturday to remember 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel by doing one of his favorite activities — fishing.
Community gathers on 6th anniversary of George Floyd’s death
Three days of activities were held across Minneapolis remembering the legacy of George Floyd during the annual Rise and Remember festival to mark six years since he was killed.
Minnesota Medicaid funds won’t be released until spending is justified
The federal government says there are no plans yet to release the hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid funds to Minnesota it had previously paused over fraud concerns.