
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
Minnesota’s international college students wrap up challenging year
A tumultuous school year at Minnesota’s colleges and universities is ending with annual graduation ceremonies. The state has had dozens of international students face uncertainty over new immigration policies that included the termination of their study authorization in the United States.
New Minneapolis neighborhood safety director focused on regaining trust
Amanda Harrington was sworn in this week as Director of the Minneapolis Neighborhood Safety Department. In a one-on-one interview with FOX 9 Investigators, Harrington says her top priority is regaining trust both inside and outside of City Hall.
UMN grad student remains in ICE custody despite immigration court ruling
An Immigration Judge has ruled the Department of Homeland Security cannot deport University of Minnesota graduate student Dogukan Gunaydin, terminating removal proceedings against him. Yet, Gunaydin remains in custody as DHS appeals the ruling.
Immigration judge rules U of M grad student can’t be deported
An Immigration Court judge has ruled the DHS cannot deport U of M grad student Dogukan Gunaydin, though he will remain in custody as his appeal works through the court system.
Immigrant shares story of 2-week detainment as Trump administration ramps up deportations
A man suspected of being in the United States illegally, who has no criminal record, is sharing his story with FOX 9 Investigators after he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for more than two weeks.
Federal judge: Detained UMN student must remain in Minnesota for now
A federal district court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Monday barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from moving detained University of Minnesota grad student Dogukan Gunaydin out of Minnesota while his immigration case plays out.
Hennepin County jailhouse deputy returns to work after brutal assault
A Hennepin County jail deputy is fortunate to be alive and back at work after surviving a brutal assault on the job.
Minneapolis audit: Nonprofit double billed 80-hour weeks for violence prevention
The FOX 9 Investigators obtained an internal audit detailing concerns about the potential “misuse of funds" by a non-profit group that has received hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide violence intervention work in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis violence interrupters fighting new contract mandates
As Minneapolis lays out its summer public safety plans, the city’s violence interrupter groups are challenging new requirements in their proposed contracts.