Emily Pofahl
A Fresno, California native, Emily fell in love with the Midwest while studying journalism at the University of Minnesota (go Gophers!). Itching to get out in the field, Emily worked at the student newspaper, The Minnesota Daily, covering protests in the wake of George Floyd's death. She also freelanced for the Sahan Journal, writing in-depth obituaries for immigrants who died in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emily started her TV career in Rochester, Minnesota and most recently reported in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Memorable stories include traveling to Uvalde, Texas in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting, covering elections in battleground Wisconsin, and navigating floodwaters during historic Milwaukee storms.
Emily Pofahl joined Fox 9 in July 2026.
Covering courts, crime, tech, health and community—Emily likes to do it all. Reach out with a story idea, news tip, or restaurant recommendation.
The latest from Emily Pofahl
Family member of Minneapolis downtown apartment mass shooting victim speaks out
A downtown Minneapolis apartment complex became the scene of a mass shooting Wednesday, leaving two residents dead, three officers wounded and a community grieving.
Eden Prairie an outlier in property tax levy proposal as cities face funding pressure
Eden Prairie is proposing a 2.9% property tax increase for next year, well below the double-digit hikes seen in other metro cities and counties.
Metro property tax hikes loom as cities and counties face funding pressure
Property owners across the Twin Cities metro could soon be paying significantly more in property taxes, and even then, some services may still get cut.
St. Paul homeless encampment by apartment grows after Pig’s Eye closure
After closing St. Paul's largest homeless encampment, city leaders say they may now be facing an even more dangerous situation.
Officials sued to keep gangs from State Fair: What happens if they show up anyway?
Posts on social media tipped Ramsey County Sheriff's deputies off about a planned violent confrontation at the Minnesota State Fair, and officials moved quickly to shut it down in court. But what happens if they show up anyway?
Minnesota farmers caught in US–Canada trade war
Canada's finance minister announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods Tuesday, escalating the trade war between the two countries after President Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian imports took effect Saturday.
St. Paul Flock cam debate: How does the technology work?
The debate surrounding Flock cameras and other Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) is reaching a fever pitch in St. Paul.
Minneapolis church accuses feds of violating court order with undercover agents
A Minneapolis church says the federal government violated a court order — sending undercover Department of Homeland Security agents to surveil the church campus during and after Operation Metro Surge.
Ramsey County sheriff defends Flock cameras as St. Paul council moves to cut contract
A push to pull Flock cameras from St. Paul is running into a wall at the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office.
Burnsville Braves hockey legend Scott Bloom dies at 58
Scott Bloom, the Burnsville High and Golden Gopher hockey standout and who scored the winning goal at the 1985 state championship against Hill-Murray, has died. He was 58.