Karen Scullin
Although Karen has lived in Minnesota for 14 years, she took the long road to get here. Karen began my career inside a TV barn in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. From there she went to Greenville, Mississippi, Evansville, Indiana, Salt Lake City, Utah, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and finally here to FOX 9. Karen is a graduate of Syracuse University. Currently, she anchors Friday and Saturday nights and reports three days per week.
Karen has spent much of her career covering crime stories, most notably the kidnapping and return of Elizabeth Smart. She's also witnessed an execution by lethal injection. But the story shes still thinks about the most to this day is when 10-year-old Barway Collins of Crystal, Minnesota disappeared only to be found tragically murdered.
"I can’t shake that one," Karen said.
Karen enjoys covering stories that bring important issues to light and that give people of voice in their communities.
"There are so many terrific groups and individuals that are working every single day to make a positive impact no matter how challenging the circumstances," Karen said. " I believe they deserve to be heard."
One of the most fun stories Karen has covered (other than the Minnesota State Fair, of course) is the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic games, getting the chance to meet people and athletes from all over the world.
Karen and her husband Dan and live in Chaska with their two sons, Jack and Max (Go Hawks!) They also have a dog that is just about the most perfect dog you could have. His name is Boomer.
The latest from Karen Scullin
MN travel agent dodges questions about missing traveler's money
Other travel agents are now claiming they're owned money from Minnesota travel agent Monica Faulkner, who is also accused of taking money from travelers.
Minneapolis commissioner addresses fraud accusations in safety initiative
Accusations of fraud, waste, and mismanagement have been leveled against the Minneapolis Department of Neighborhood Safety.
Minnesota travel agent under fire again for canceled trips, customers stranded
There is chaos in Costa Rica after a Minnesota travel agents group allegedly landed with no place to stay, leaving travelers stranded and seeking refunds.
Hennepin County Attorney details new youth intervention program
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has announced a new initiative aimed at juveniles who are on the brink of entering the criminal justice system.
MN family issues warning as convicted murderer set to be freed
A man sentenced for a Minneapolis murder in 2019 is about to be released from prison after just five years. The victim's family wants to warn others that he is a very dangerous man.
Teen marijuana use concerning among addiction officials
"We’ve seen an increase of individuals that are using cannabis. As young as 13 years old we’ve seen patients come in with cannabis use disorder," said one Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation counselor.
Wright Co. deputies investigate car break-ins during Sunday church services
Wright County authorities are investigating after thieves targeted more than a dozen cars at churches during Sunday services.
Learning from the 2020 riots response in Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis is in "reset" mode when it comes to handling critical incidents. Since the death of George Floyd, there have been policy and procedure changes but also a lot of training.
Twin Cities travelers left behind in Miami on overbooked cruise
A group of Twin Cities cruise passengers were left at the terminal last Sunday, watching as the ship left without them.
Uber and Lyft leaving Minneapolis: Council working towards solution
Work is underway at the Minneapolis City Council to change an ordinance that gives a pay raise to ride-hailing app drivers, which has Uber and Lyft threatening to leave the city.