Jeff Baillon is a native Minnesotan and a lead member of the FOX 9 Investigators.
Jeff reports on a wide range of issues which impact our every day lives. Whether its uncovering corruption, exposing government waste, alerting the public to threats to their health and safety, or just standing up for the little guy who's been wronged, his stories get results.
Jeff is dedicated to being a responsible practitioner of the journalism craft. His objective on every assignment is to uncover the truth.
As part of his commitment to excellence in journalism he attended the Poynter Institute, a highly respected school for professional reporters. Jeff has received dozens of national and regional awards including 14 Emmys.
He is married to his college sweetheart and is the proud father of two remarkable daughters.
Did a former government insider manipulate the system to cash in on millions of your tax dollars? FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon has been digging for three months to uncover this story.
Did a former government insider manipulate the system to cash in on millions of your tax dollars? FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon has been digging for three months to uncover this story and found evidence of an extensive scheme to pocket huge sums of public money.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:35:48 GMT
Everyone has something they'd like to improve on -- their job performance or sporting skills, but Jeff Baillon found one thing anyone can do to make an immediate difference.
Everyone has something they'd like to improve on -- their job performance or sporting skills, but Jeff Baillon found one thing anyone can do to make an immediate difference.
Monday, May 6 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-07 02:03:34 GMT
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The FOX 9 Investigators spoke to a Twin Cities executive whose own health scare prompted her to look at medical costs and care in a new way -- and her response is catching on.
The FOX 9 Investigators spoke to a Twin Cities executive whose own health scare prompted her to look at medical costs and care in a new way -- and her response is catching on.
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-02 12:58:13 GMT
A decade ago, a Twin Cities teenager escaped the stranger who kidnapped and sexually assaulted her -- but her life changed dramatically afterward. For the first time, she is sharing her story on TV.
A decade ago, a Twin Cities teenager escaped the stranger who kidnapped and sexually assaulted her -- but her life changed dramatically afterward. For the first time, she is sharing her story in an exclusive television interview with FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon.
Monday, March 18 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-03-18 19:54:36 GMT
You've probably never heard of Dr. Tim Wilt. He doesn't have a TV show, or an advice column in the newspaper -- but those with cancer concerns probably know of his work.
You've probably never heard of Dr. Tim Wilt. He doesn't have a TV show, or an advice column in the newspaper -- but any woman wondering about breast cancer or any man with a prostate cancer concern likely knows of his work.
Monday, March 18 2013 3:51 PM EDT2013-03-18 19:51:51 GMT
When millions of dollars are stolen in a sophisticated bank robbery, it can sound like a Hollywood heist -- but those crimes are very real. In fact, they're happening in Minnesota.
When millions of dollars are stolen in a sophisticated bank robbery, it can sound like a Hollywood heist -- but those crimes are very real. In fact, they're happening in Minnesota and anyone could become a target.
Wednesday, March 6 2013 11:19 PM EST2013-03-07 04:19:09 GMT
The child care business appears to be booming in Hennepin County, but 30 percent increase in assistance over last year has fraud investigators looking into whether swindlers are cashing in.
The child care business appears to be booming in Hennepin County, but 30 percent increase in assistance over last year has fraud investigators looking into whether swindlers are cashing in.
Thursday, February 28 2013 12:16 PM EST2013-02-28 17:16:17 GMT
One day after the FOX 9 Investigators broke the story of a Twin Cities day care business suspected of committing massive fraud, the Department of Human Services says it wants to crack down on fraud.
One day after the FOX 9 Investigators broke the story of a Twin Cities day care business suspected of committing massive fraud, the state department that oversees such programs says it wants to crack down on cheaters.
Wednesday, February 27 2013 10:47 PM EST2013-02-28 03:47:14 GMT
A new version of an old party drug is attracting the attention of a young crowd, and FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon took a look at what is behind the trend -- and what danger it brings.
A new version of an old party drug is attracting the attention of a young crowd, and FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon took a look at what is behind the trend -- and what danger it brings.
Wednesday, February 27 2013 12:11 AM EST2013-02-27 05:11:28 GMT
What began as an anonymous tip to the FOX 9 Investigators evolved into three months of digging to expose a business that some of its own employees claim is misusing millions of taxpayer dollars.
What began as an anonymous tip to the FOX 9 Investigators evolved into three months of digging to expose the story of business that some of its own employees claim is misusing millions of taxpayer dollars.
Wednesday, February 20 2013 9:52 PM EST2013-02-21 02:52:19 GMT
Imagine what life would be like if you spent all your time inside your home day-in, day-out and you couldn't entertain any thought of leaving because it may trigger a potentially-deadly reaction.
Imagine what life would be like if you spent all your time inside your home day-in, day-out and you couldn't entertain any thought of leaving because it may trigger a potentially-deadly reaction. That's what one Minnesota mother lives year-round.
Thursday, February 7 2013 10:15 AM EST2013-02-07 15:15:55 GMT
Have you ever sold an old smart phone after wiping all your private information from it? Many have, but the FOX 9 Investigators found there are still ways to recover those secrets.
Have you ever sold an old smart phone after wiping all your private information from it? Many have, but the FOX 9 Investigators found there are still ways to recover those secrets.
Tuesday, November 20 2012 11:30 PM EST2012-11-21 04:30:46 GMT
With millions of dollars' worth of smart phones being stolen in the U.S. every year, it's become the modern equivalent of purse-snatching -- and the FOX 9 Investigators can show you how it happens.
With millions of dollars' worth of smart phones being stolen in the U.S. every year, it's become the modern equivalent of purse-snatching -- and the FOX 9 Investigators can show you how it happens.
Monday, November 19 2012 11:33 PM EST2012-11-20 04:33:26 GMT
When an ambulance rushes through traffic with lights flashing and sirens blaring, it can create a wave of confusion among drivers, and some experts argue it can be an unnecessary risk to public safety.
When an ambulance rushes through traffic with lights flashing and sirens blaring, it can create a wave of confusion among drivers, and some experts argue it can be an unnecessary risk to public safety.
Saturday, November 17 2012 6:36 PM EST2012-11-17 23:36:54 GMT
Wallace Hammick Sr. couldn't believe what he was seeing. "I said, 'This guy's going to hit this bus," Hammick recalled, remembering an accident he witnessed last September on northbound Highway 65 in
When parents send their kids to school on the bus, they want to believe their children will have a safe trip -- but the Minnesota State Patrol and school bus companies tell the FOX 9 Investigators that drivers are smashing into the backs of buses more than ever before.
Wednesday, November 14 2012 11:34 PM EST2012-11-15 04:34:29 GMT
FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon found the special cigarette paper that's supposed to "self-extinguish" can still be a smoldering risk, and lawmakers are now looking into it.
Mysterious house fires are happening a lot more than officials had expected, and so-called "fire safe" cigarettes are a common culprit. FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon found the special paper that's supposed to "self-extinguish" can still be a smoldering risk, and lawmakers are now looking into it.
Tuesday, November 13 2012 11:11 PM EST2012-11-14 04:11:45 GMT
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These days, most buildings have public defibrillators for use in case of cardiac arrest, but FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon uncovered a problem that's costing some people their lives.
Sudden cardiac arrest kills more than 250,000 Americans each year, and the only way to jumpstart the heart is to supply an electric shock. That's why so many buildings now have public defibrillators in them, but FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon uncovered a problem that's costing some people their lives.
Wednesday, November 7 2012 11:06 PM EST2012-11-08 04:06:44 GMT
What began with the desire to look better turned into a near-deadly ordeal for a young Minnesota mom who did not know that the world of cosmetic surgery can be dangerous with the wrong doctor.
What began with the desire to look better turned into a near-deadly ordeal for a young Minnesota mom who did not know that the world of cosmetic surgery can be dangerous with the wrong doctor.
Wednesday, September 26 2012 8:23 AM EDT2012-09-26 12:23:18 GMT
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The land of 10,000 lakes is under attack. Invasive species are spreading and the FOX 9 Investigators examined DNR tickets to see who's responsible and where they're getting caught.
The land of 10,000 lakes is under attack. Invasive species are spreading from lake to lake, and the FOX 9 Investigators examined DNR tickets to see who's responsible and where they're getting caught.
Monday, September 24 2012 11:44 AM EDT2012-09-24 15:44:45 GMT
A motion-detection camera captured a snapshot of a wolf on the prowl at a sheep farm just a stone's throw from the freeway outside Hinckley, Minn. -- but the owner isn't worried.
Just an hour north of the metro, a motion-detection camera mounted on a tree takes a snapshot of a wolf on the prowl at a sheep farm just a stone's throw from the freeway outside Hinckley, Minn.
Monday, September 17 2012 11:27 PM EDT2012-09-18 03:27:37 GMT
Internal documents obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show officials at the prestigious Breck School in Golden Valley, Minn., knew they had a child molester on the payroll.
Internal documents obtained by the FOX 9 Investigators show officials at the prestigious Breck School in Golden Valley, Minn., knew they had a child molester on the payroll.
Tuesday, July 31 2012 12:51 PM EDT2012-07-31 16:51:04 GMT
The day before the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth flooded, Kingsbury Creek was its usual placid self -- but by the time staff returned in the middle of the night, it had turned into a killer.
The day before the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth flooded, Kingsbury Creek was its usual placid self -- but by the time staff returned in the middle of the night, it had turned into a killer.
Monday, July 23 2012 11:14 PM EDT2012-07-24 03:14:19 GMT
Tens of thousands of Minnesotans are hurting, but it can take weeks to get the kind of medical help they really need. So instead, they're turning to a safety net that's costing the public millions.
It's the epidemic you haven't heard of before. Tens of thousands of Minnesotans are hurting, but it can take weeks to get the kind of medical help they really need. So instead, they're turning to a safety net that's costing the public millions.
Thursday, June 28 2012 11:09 PM EDT2012-06-29 03:09:55 GMT
As Minnesotans flock to swimming areas to cool down, a spike in drowning has emerged. FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon looked into the critical mistake that can get even the most experienced swimmer in trouble.
As Minnesotans flock to swimming areas to cool down, a spike in drowning has emerged. FOX 9 Investigator Jeff Baillon looked into the critical mistake that can get even the most experienced swimmer in trouble.
Thursday, May 24 2012 12:02 AM EDT2012-05-24 04:02:44 GMT
A FOX 9 Investigation found thousands of your tax dollars are being wasted on an empty apartment building in the Twin Cities that is owned by the state of Minnesota.
A FOX 9 Investigation found thousands of your tax dollars are being wasted on an empty apartment building in the Twin Cities that is owned by the state of Minnesota, and Jeff Baillon tracked down how much tax money is being ued to keep it maintained.
Monday, May 14 2012 10:03 PM EDT2012-05-15 02:03:35 GMT
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There is a loophole that can allow people with criminal records to become licensed nurses. It's a simple yes or no answer to this question: "Have you ever been convicted, entered a plea of guilty, no lo
There is a loophole that can allow people with criminal records to become licensed nurses.
Monday, April 30 2012 10:17 PM EDT2012-05-01 02:17:24 GMT
Now that the area ticks call home is expanding, the risk of getting Lyme disease isn't limited to those who live up north -- and the FOX 9 Investigators found out that means the dangerous illness is under-diagnosed
Now that the area ticks call home is expanding, the risk of getting Lyme disease isn't limited to those who live up north -- and the FOX 9 Investigators found out that means the dangerous illness is under-diagnosed.
