Meet Lukas Levin
Lukas Ford Levin is a producer for Morning Edition and All Things Considered at MPR News. He joined MPR News in 2023.
Before joining MPR News, Lukas worked as an assignment editor on the news desk at WCCO-TV. There, he helped coordinate logistics within the newsroom between reporters and photographers while staying on top of breaking news.
While at MPR, Lukas has won multiple awards for his work and created the series “Job Interview” which seeks to talk to everyday Minnesotans across the state about the rewards and challenges of their careers.
Lukas completed a double major in professional broadcast journalism and studies in cinema and media culture with a minor in American studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. While in school, he also worked with prospective journalism students to build skills around video and audio production and has presented at the Minnesota State Journalism Convention.
In his free time, Lukas enjoys thrifting, photography, walking/biking around the lakes, getting ice cream (preferably coffee flavored) and trying any new vegetarian foods. You can find Lukas Ford Levin on LinkedIn and X.
Recent Contributions
- Unlabeled Theatre’s ‘Jellyfish’ puts love, disability and autonomy center stage
- New film documents Minnesotans who stood up during ICE surge
- BCA chief: Shifting structure of Twin Cities gangs brings new challenges
- Heights Theater turns 100, bringing classic charm to the streaming era
- Police accountability expert says Renee Good family lawsuit could bring new evidence to light
- There might be another giant healthcare merger. What does it mean for patients?
- Minnesota death doula urges people to make a plan
- Legal expert says only voters can discipline St. Paul mayor
- AI diagnoses a major factor in Allina Health's doctors strike
- Artist and tour guide keeps the old ways of bookmaking alive
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