Babs Santos
Babs Santos joined FOX 9 as a reporter in 2021.
In the years since, he’s made an impact with stories that often air on FOX affiliates around the country.
Born and raised in the south-metro, Babs holds a degree from the University of Minnesota. In 2024, he returned to the Hubbard School of Journalism, where he now teaches journalism courses as a curricular fellow.
Off the air and outside the classroom, you’ll most likely find Babs on the lake or traveling overseas. He’s also a regular volunteer at his church and in the community. In 2023, Babs delivered Normandale Community College’s commencement ceremony address and adopted a highway in his hometown.
The latest from Babs Santos
MN Gun Owners Caucus rally at State Capitol, disagree with new state gun law
Gun owners gathered in the State Capitol Rotunda on Saturday, for the annual rally of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus.
North Minneapolis students win prestigious academic scholarship
North Community High School in Minneapolis is known for its great athletes, but now campus leaders hope recognition from a highly selective national scholarship can help their school become just as well known for its academics.
Ring camera captures Dinkytown assault of female student
A Ring security camera captured a violent encounter on Sunday afternoon, when two armed robbers pounced on a University of Minnesota student.
Prince fans mark 8 years since his passing at Paisley Park
Traveling from states across the country, Prince fans gathered in Chanhassen on Sunday to mark eight years since the death of a world icon.
Timberwolves fans pack Target Center for Game 1 of NBA playoffs
The Target Center came alive on Saturday afternoon, as hyped Timberwolves fans used their team’s home court advantage to intimidate the Phoenix Suns.
Car community, friends mourn car collector killed in Chanhassen
Friends say Erik Berger was a fixture on Minnesota’s car scene, because he was always ready to fix your problems or lighten the mood at Chanhassen’s Autoplex vehicle storage facility. But this weekend, many in the local auto community are heartbroken, after learning of Berger’s death.
Over 100 cats rescued from central Minnesota home amid reports of animal cruelty
Thursday was an exhausting, emotional day for state and local investigators in central Minnesota as they moved in, search warrant in hand, after receiving reports of animal cruelty, animal neglect, and animal hoarding at a small home in Crosby, Minnesota.
Minnesota's Tessa Johnson inspires following championship win
History was made when the South Carolina Gamecocks finished their undefeated season by winning Sunday’s national championship game.
Another child shot in St. Paul, second time in 2 weekends
In a matter of minutes, Connor Ketteman says his St. Paul neighborhood was swarmed by police cars, after he heard an unfortunately all too familiar sound.
Genealogist on TikTok ban bill: 'This is the bulk of my client base'
After a confidential intelligence briefing earlier this year, a bill to ban TikTok, citing national security concerns, received bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. But now, as similar legislation is being considered by the U.S. Senate, some Minnesotans are saying not so fast.