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
Minneapolis teacher survival hit-and-run faces long recovery, grateful for second chance
Two surgeries down, with another one scheduled for Monday, Julia Klatt Singer is grateful for a second chance at life, after a Minneapolis hit-and-run crash.
Community gathers at MN State Capitol to remember victims of road traffic crashes
Lighting candles and standing together in solidarity on Saturday at the Minnesota State Capitol, impacted families and stakeholders gathered to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Parents lament lack of grandchildren as newer generations wait longer
A tough situation is occurring for some families, when parents have one plan in mind for the family tree, and their children have different ideas about that family legacy.
Minneapolis barber’s unsolved murder: Mother seeks justice, one year later
One year after Malik Payne's death, his family is seeking justice in the unsolved murder.
Family of fatal Owatonna hit-and-run victim seeks justice
Taylor Ades’ family is taking things day-by-day, after receiving gut-wrenching news in late October. Taylor was killed in a hit-and-run crash alongside County Road 45 on Oct. 30 in Owatonna.
Insider thinks MN sports betting bill could get passed before Super Bowl
Legal sports betting in Minnesota could be gaining momentum as Running Aces Casino recently sent a letter backing a deal.
Tenants of Columbia Heights apartment voice concern over auto-pay rent requirement
Tenants say a change in ownership at Columbia Heights’ Parkview Apartments has brought with it financial uncertainty, after they were informed the building now requires all tenants to pay rent through an auto-pay arrangement.
Eden Prairie lock giveaway event aims to protect children with special needs
In Eden Prairie on Saturday, local philanthropist Sheletta Brundidge gave away door locks to families of children with special needs.
Minneapolis residents say they haven't seen mail delivered to new apartment building
In the three to four months that Minneapolis residents have called the Pearl Apartments their home on Chicago Avenue, many have told FOX 9 that as of Monday they have yet to receive any mail.
Hwy 7 crash: Driver set to face trial in crash that seriously injured Hopkins student
On Monday in Hennepin County, the trial of Minnesota versus Mohamed Aydarus Salad begins.