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Leah Beno

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 6, 2026
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Jul 26, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 6, 2026 · Leah Beno

    Minnesota woman battles ovarian cancer while honoring late friend (opens the original)

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    Becky Drexler has spent years honoring the memory of her college friend Connie Dahl, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2015. The cancer spread to her brain, and Connie died in 2017. Ten months after Connie's death, Becky received her own ovarian cancer diagnosis — Stage 3. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story. WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Becky Drexler has spent years honoring the memory of her college friend Connie Dahl, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2015. The c

  2. Article · Aug 30, 2026 · Leah Beno

    Minnesota man invents AI-powered machine to kill weeds (opens the original)

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    A Minnesota inventor has built a weed-killing machine that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and steam — no chemicals required. EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A Minnesota inventor has built a weed-killing machine that uses artificial intelligence, robotics, and steam — no chemicals required. Mark Boysen modified a lawn mower into the device, which uses AI to identify weeds, distinguish them from surrounding plants, and then hit them with a targeted burst of steam. "We're able to detect weeds with

  3. Article · Aug 23, 2026 · Leah Beno

    University of Minnesota unveils winning Ice cream flavor for 175th anniversary (opens the original)

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    The University of Minnesota celebrated its 175th anniversary by creating a special new ice cream flavor. Judges selected North Star Apple Crisp as the winner from about 500 submissions. FOX 9's Leah Beno has more. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota’s love affair with dairy just got a little sweeter thanks to a new commemorative ice cream flavor born from a century-long partnership between the University of Minnesota and the state’s dairy industry. The University of Minnesota has worked with the sta

  4. Article · Aug 2, 2026 · Leah Beno

    Minneapolis teen’s song earns national honor and Broadway debut (opens the original)

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    A Minneapolis teenager’s original song about self-doubt is earning national recognition and a Broadway debut. FOX 9's Leah Beno has the story. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A Minneapolis teenager’s original song about self-doubt is earning national recognition and a Broadway debut. James Pumphrey, who just graduated from Great River School in Minneapolis, is headed to Northwestern University to study opera performance. He wrote the song "Am I Doing Enough?" after an audition at Park Square Theater in

  5. Article · Jul 26, 2026 · Leah Beno

    Southwest LRT project nears completion, opening date announcement expected this fall (opens the original)

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    After years of planning, construction and delays, the Southwest Light Rail project is finally approaching the finish line. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After years of planning, construction and delays, the Southwest Light Rail project is finally approaching the finish line. Metro Transit Deputy General Nick Thompson said, "Everywhere we go we're asked when does it open and we can say that this fall we will announce the opening day, which will be in 2027." Engineers are wrapping up the last stages of co

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