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Paul Blume
Local viewers have come to know Paul Blume as a trusted, reliable source of critical information. Paul has built a reputation on covering the biggest stories, enterprising leads and developing a network of sources that has made him an indispensable member of the FOX 9 news team. His trademark tag line, "Paul Blume FOX 9!" has made Paul one of the most recognizable names in the Twin Cities television news market.
Paul first landed in Minnesota in 2007 as a member of the FOX 9 team of broadcast journalists that covered every aspect of the tragic Interstate 35W bridge collapse, from the frantic emergency response on August 1, to the survivors, the victims, the investigation and the long-term impact on the nation’s infrastructure needs.
Since then, Paul has had a reporting role in just about every major story this region has seen including the police shootings of Jamar Clark and Philando Castile, the deadly encounter inside the Little Falls home of Byron Smith, the drug overdose death of music icon Prince, the natural gas explosion at Minnehaha Academy, Super Bowl LII and more recently, the incredible escape of Jayme Closs after 88 days of captivity in northwestern Wisconsin.
In 2017, Paul traveled to Las Vegas to report on the immediate aftermath of the mass shooting at the Route 91 music festival. He connected viewers to the national tragedy on the Strip that directly impacted several Minnesotans and their loved ones.
Paul says the highlight of his career so far was in 2004 when he embedded as journalist with a Wisconsin National Guard unit during their war-time deployment in Iraq. An assignment that netted regional Murrow and Emmy awards for his work.
Paul is a General Assignment Reporter in every sense of the word. He loves arriving in the newsroom each day, not knowing what story he will get to tell. Though you will often find Paul at a courthouse, providing insight into the criminal justice system. With cameras largely banned from Minnesota courtrooms, Paul has found a unique way to inform and simplify the legal process with his on-air reports and social media feeds.
Always hungry for a lead or a great story to share, Paul welcomes anyone to reach out via email or social media. In his spare time, Paul enjoys working out and traveling. And he is a big sports fan. In fact, every once in a while, you might find Paul anchoring sports on a FOX 9 newscast. He is also a regular guest on Dan Barreiro’s KFAN radio show where he is asked to break down and provide perspective on the day’s biggest headlines.
A native New Englander, Paul was raised in Lexington, Massachusetts and graduated from Bates College in Maine. He worked in various reporting and anchoring roles at TV stations in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin as well as Dubuque, Iowa and Anchorage, Alaska before joining FOX 9. He and his wife are raising two young daughters in the metro area.
The latest from Paul Blume
Friend, former Mayor vows never to forget slain Mendota Heights police officer 10 years later
On July 30, Mendota Heights will mark a somber anniversary, 10 years since police officer Scott Patrick was killed during a routine traffic stop.
MN trooper charged in deadly crash: Dashcam video shows previous wrecks
A Minnesota state trooper’s driving record is under the microscope after he was criminally charged for his role in a deadly car crash in Rochester while on duty earlier this year.
Ricky Cobb II shooting: BCA opens Trooper Londregan case file
FOX 9 confirmed Monday, the state’s largest police organization is readying a professional conduct complaint against County Attorney Mary Moriarty for how she handled the prosecution.
Hopkins man pleads guilty to ex-girlfriend's gruesome murder
A Hopkins man pleaded guilty on Monday to murdering his one-time girlfriend days after he got out of jail for assaulting her.
July 4th holiday weekend ends with 7 people shot across Minneapolis
A cluster of shootings at the tail end of the July 4th holiday period in Minneapolis left at least one young man dead and injured more than half a dozen.
Social media video captures law enforcement divide with Hennepin Co. Attorney
A since-deleted video, posted online by the Bloomington Police Chief is raising questions about law enforcement’s ability to work with Hennepin County’s top prosecutor.
Stolen Kia crashes continue to endanger lives on Minneapolis streets
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara told FOX 9, the so-called “Kia boys" remain a top public safety threat in the city. On Sunday night, one of his officers was injured when young people in a stolen Kia crashed into a police squad car.
Minneapolis murder felon indicted in separate case from 7 years ago
A man already serving a lengthy prison sentence for killing an innocent bystander near downtown Minneapolis has now been indicted on first and second-degree murder charges in a deadly shooting seven years ago.
Minneapolis mass shooting: 911 calls detail terrifying moments
Newly released 911 call transcripts from the Minneapolis mass shooting reveal the panic and chaos that unfolded in broad daylight on May 30.
Neighbors recall chaos during Minneapolis mass shooting
As the community prepares for a solemn goodbye to Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell next week, those who witnessed and survived the tragic events are picking up the pieces and trying to return to some sense of normalcy.