Lori Minnetti, a renowned American television personality, was born in November 1962 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. With a career spanning over four decades, she has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, particularly in local television and independent film production.
Minnetti began her journey as an actress, featuring in several films directed by Bill Rebane, including Blood Harvest (1987) alongside Tiny Tim, and The Game (1984) with Jim Iaquinta. In 1994, she was featured in a documentary short, Basic Football, alongside Burt Reynolds.
Throughout her career, Minnetti has been best known for her television work. From 1989 to 1998, she hosted the Wisconsin Lottery's The Money Game game show on WISN-TV, alongside performing the nightly drawings when the numbers were physically drawn on-screen. Currently, she hosts the weekly homebuilding program Builder's Showcase, which airs Saturday mornings on WITI and other stations across Wisconsin.
Additionally, Minnetti has been a commercial endorser for several products and services. In the mid-1990s, she was one of the co-hosts of the morning show for local radio station WQFM, although the role was short-lived due to station management turmoil.
In 2015, Minnetti and her twin sister Lisa published a book, Hazel Moon, which recalls their memories of the 1980s, including the loss of family members and their excitement about the music of the era. Currently, Minnetti resides in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, USA.
