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Pauleen Le

Pauleen Le joined WCCO-TV as a reporter in April 2022. She is a first generation Asian-American and is originally from Eagan.

Pauleen began her career as a general assignment reporter in La Crosse, Wis. She also made stops in Green Bay, Wis. and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prior to WCCO, she served as morning anchor at CBS 58 in Milwaukee, Wis.

Pauleen's reports on some of the biggest stories in the last decade have been seen on HLN, CBS Mornings and the BBC. She has received 9 Emmy nominations and won countless Wisconsin Broadcaster Association awards.

She's a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and Two Rivers High School (formerly Henry Sibley High School).

In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends and checking out the Twin Cities restaurant scene.

Pauleen is a member of the Asian American Journalist Association.

VITALS

Joined WCCO: April 2022

Hometown: Eagan, MN

Alma Mater: University of St. Thomas/Henry Sibley High School (Now Two Rivers High School)

FAVORITES Music: 60s and 70s Movie: Benny and Joon TV Show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Book: A Day with Wilbur Robinson Food: Pasta Local Restaurant: Quang's Restaurant Hidden MN Gem: I've been gone for 10 years so I'm looking to rediscover some! Sport/Exercise: Pilates/Barre Historical Figure: Audrey Hepburn Famous Minnesotan: Prince... duh! Quote: "Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." -- Marylin Monroe Word: Peachy! Vacation Spot: Sint Maarten Holiday: Lunar New Year Planet: Saturn

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