Leon Purvis
From the East Coast to the West Coast and the Heartland, award-winning journalist Leon Purvis joined the FOX 9 Team in September 2024.
Before coming to The Land of 10,000 Lakes, he was in Wichita, Kansas, as the weekend anchor/reporter at KAKE News. During his time at KAKE, he covered the prayer vigil after the unfortunate Chief Superbowl Parade shooting, reported on severe weather events like tornadoes and grass fires, and many big stories and breaking news. He won two Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards. One for Single Topic News Coverage for anchoring the year anniversary of the Andover Tornado, and best weathercast for reporting on storm damage from the Cowley County Tornado.
Before coming to the Midwest, Leon also worked in Springfield, Massachusetts, and got his start in Eureka, California.
The South Jersey native’s passion for journalism and storytelling all started at Rowan University, where he studied radio/television/film and journalism. During his time at Rowan, he covered the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He interned on nationally known shows like "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Good Morning America," and NBC’s "The Today Show."
Outside of work, Leon loves to go salsa dancing, belt his favorite karaoke song, go on walks, and root for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He’s excited to explore vegan restaurants and see what the Twin Cities has to offer.
The latest from Leon Purvis
Viral protest songs unify Twin Cities against ICE efforts
A unique form of protest is taking place in the Twin Cities, with a group using songs to voice their resistance against ICE activity.
Unseasonably warm weekend in Twin Cities impacts winter activities
With temperatures set to rise into the 40s, many in Minneapolis are taking advantage of the warm weather to enjoy outdoor activities like ice fishing and skating.
22nd Luminary Loppet lights up Lake of the Isles with magic
The 22nd Annual Luminary Loppet transformed Lake of the Isles into a magical winter wonderland with thousands of candlelights.
‘ICE Out’ snow sculpture honors Renee Good at Lake of the Isles
A snow sculpture in honor of Renee Good will be unveiled at Lake of the Isles as part of a vigil for ICE victims.
Epstein files show predator flew victims out of Minnesota, made visit to state in 2015
Documents included in the latest release of the Epstein files show the disgraced late billionaire routinely paid for flights to fly women in and out of Minnesota over the course of years. Here's what we uncovered.
Protesters react to federal agent drawdown in MN
The Trump administration is pulling 700 federal agents from Minnesota, leaving about 2,000 still in the state.
Lake Bde Maka Ska gathering creates 'SOS' message made from people
Minnesotans gathered at Bde Maka Ska to form the letters S.O.S. in response to the recent federal agent shootings.
Minneapolis nurses hold vigil for Alex Pretti after fatal shooting
A prayer vigil took place Wednesday night at 26th and Nicollet, where nurses gathered to honor Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent on Jan. 24.
Minneapolis shooting: Union members in Twin Cities rally for nationwide strike
Union members in the Twin Cities are rallying for a strike following the shooting of Alex Pretti by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
Twin Cities warming centers brace for cold, extend hours for weekend
Warming shelters are stepping up to meet increased demand as the Twin Cities brace for a brutally cold weekend.