Rose Schmidt
Rose loves to tell stories and highlight the issues that matter most to the community, and she couldn't be more thrilled to be in the Twin Cities! When she's not working, Rose can usually be found singing at her piano, reading or exploring the beautiful lakes in the metro.
She joined the Fox 9 team in March 2022, making Minnesota the fifth state she’s lived in. Before her time in the Gopher State, Rose spent four years surrounded by Packers fans in the Badger State. She worked as a reporter at CBS 58 in Milwaukee and WISC-TV in Madison, covering everything from Wisconsin’s contentious state Legislature to the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA championship.
Rose is a proud graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia (M-I-Z!). She grew up in the Chicago suburbs, so she's happy to be a short drive away from her immediate family.
Some of Rose's favorite things (in no particular order): Taylor Swift, grammar, cats, Pepsi and coffee.
Fun facts: She was once briefed by a U.S. Cabinet member, she's been skydiving, and she had a story published on the front page of USA Today. One of Rose’s nerdier fun facts is she once drove down to North Carolina to attend a One Tree Hill convention – she’s a big fan!
Rose is always looking for stories to tell. Please feel free to send her story ideas at rose.schmidt@fox.com or via Twitter @RoseSchmidtTV!
The latest from Rose Schmidt
Future of George Floyd Square: Leaders want plan in place by end of 2024
There are many ideas about how to revitalize George Floyd Square, the intersection of 38th and Chicago in south Minneapolis.
Minneapolis schools anticipate cutting at least 200 jobs
District leaders with the Minneapolis Public Schools anticipate significant cuts in both Central Office departments and schools, including at least 200 jobs, for the 2024-25 school year.
Minnesota sets spring burning restrictions amid early start to wildfire season
On Monday, Minnesota's spring burning restrictions will take effect in 38 counties.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Can taxis fill the void?
Back in 2014, Minneapolis had 1,948 licensed cab drivers. Today, there are just 39. If Uber and Lyft make good on their promise to pull out of the city on May 1, will taxi companies be able to fill the gap?
MN lawmakers look to block book bans at schools
If a book is age-appropriate, it shouldn't be banned based on the messages and ideas it conveys. That’s the argument some lawmakers made at the Capitol Wednesday.
MN lawmakers consider classroom egg hatching ban
Should students be able to hatch all types of eggs in their classrooms? At the state Capitol Tuesday, state lawmakers discussed a proposal that would prohibit waterfowl, including ducks, geese and swans, from being incubated in schools.
Woodbury family wins fight with insurance over son's treatment
After seven months of battling their insurance provider, a Woodbury couple finally received approval for their son to receive a life-altering treatment.
Amish community grieves after devastating Wisconsin crash
As investigators in Clark County, Wisconsin, piece together how a crash left nine people dead, a community hundreds of miles away in southwestern Virginia is grieving.
Hennepin EMS sets standard with ambulance patient weighing system
Emergency medical service professionals need to know a patient’s weight before they can properly administer medication. However, up until recently, there has not been an easy way to learn that information.
Minnesota girl makes history at boys wrestling state tournament
Caley Graber made history this weekend in Minnesota, becoming the first girl to win a match and medal in the boys wrestling state tournament.