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
St. Paul council authorizes driverless vehicle study, Minneapolis tries to override veto
Two Twin Cities councils are taking different steps responding to autonomous vehicle technology.
Families vacation for MEA break, but conference attendance numbers are low
For many Minnesota families, MEA week now feels as much like a fall getaway as a teachers' conference.
Search warrant reveals new details in Brooklyn Center sex trafficking raid
A newly filed warrant gives a closer look at what police say was inside the Super 8 hotel during Brooklyn Center Police's Sept. 9 hotel raid.
Jordan Collins gives opening statement, presents case in his own murder trial
Jordan Collins' murder trial moved quickly through the defense phase and toward closing arguments.
Minnesota health officials says hospital mergers often lead to higher patient costs
Lawmakers and state regulators are considering how health system mergers could cost Minnesotans.
HealthPartners, Essentia Health announce plans to merge, effective Jan. 2027
Minnesota-based healthcare providers HealthPartners and Essentia Health announced Tuesday they are planning to merge, which would create one of the largest nonprofit healthcare systems in the upper Midwest.
Investigators detail ‘grueling’ search of landfill in Jordan Collins murder trial
Week three of the Jordan Collins murder trial is underway in Anoka County, and state prosecutors are building a case that shows investigators methodically tracking down the remains of 16-year-old Manny Collins.
Minneapolis Public Schools staff answer questions on school closure plan
Minneapolis Public Schools leaders said Friday their district transformation plan that includes closing schools will not significantly cut costs, but will instead allow the district to operate more efficiently.
Latest office-to-residential redevelopment opens in downtown St. Paul
Thursday marked three openings in downtown St. Paul - an Aldi grocery store, 176-unit Stella Residences and Wabasha Park.
18th victim in alleged Brooklyn Center hotel sex trafficking ring comes forward, no charges yet
Two weeks after SWAT teams raided multiple Brooklyn Center hotels as part of a year-long sex trafficking investigation, none of the 28 people arrested have been charged, and an 18th victim has come forward to police.