Kelly O'Connell
Kelly O’Connell is back home and couldn’t be happier! Kelly grew up in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul and her parents still live in her childhood home.
After graduating from The University of Minnesota (go Gophers!), Kelly moved all across the country for her career. She spent time in Georgia, Iowa and most recently, Seattle, Washington.
Kelly meet her husband at one of those TV stations! They now have two amazing kids, Kennedy and Freddie Jr. and a dog named Piper.
You can see Kelly weekdays, starting at 4:30 a.m., on the FOX 9 Morning News and be sure to watch The FOX 9 Morning Buzz too.
Fun fact: Kelly drives into work with Velcro curlers in her hair (at 2 in the morning!)...it’s a strange sight to see and other drivers often do a double take.
The latest from Kelly O'Connell
MN doctor thanks Iowa’s Caitlin Clark for helping him connect with his young daughter
The Caitlin Clark effect: A Minnesota doctor, who is a father of two daughters, wrote a thank you note to the basketball star.
Minnesota State Fair button collector has about 1,000 items in her collection
Minnesotans go to the Minnesota State Fair for all sorts of reasons. For some, it’s the food. For others, it’s the entertainment. For Sue Buetow, it’s for the buttons.
Coon Rapids Middle schooler embraces role as school doorman
Every afternoon Yoltzin Rincon can be found stationed at the back door of Coon Rapids Middle School bidding farewell to his classmates and teachers.
Music therapy at Children's Minnesota Hospital: Kelly's Community Champions
Music has the power to heal and nowhere is that more evident than at Children’s Minnesota.
Minnesota student sparks inspiration as 'joy ambassador'
A little bit of good news can go a long way. We know, there is so much good happening every day in our community and we want to do more to celebrate the good! Big things, little things and everything in between. Especially now, it’s important to highlight the good, the positive in our communities.
Former stage managers find a new stage directing COVID-19 vaccinations
They say all the world's a stage. For three former stage managers they've found a new one coordinating COVID-19 vaccinations at MOA.