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
Project in northern Minnesota forest works to protect red pines
An experiment forest in the Chippewa National Forest is weighing ways to save the giant red pines.
Experimental forests in northern Minnesota study the future impacts of climate change
Many Minnesotans head north to enjoy the lakes and forests. But nestled in those trees, not far from the water, is something intriguing if not mysterious.
Rampant graffiti costing Minneapolis thousands of dollars each year
With the increased frequency in recent years, graffiti is something that is hard for cleanup crews to keep up with and becoming a costly headache for the City of Minneapolis and MnDOT.
'Lake Chipotle' becomes unlikely attraction in Minneapolis
If you’ve ever been to Chipotle on Hennepin Avenue, you’ve like driven through the waters of what’s been dubbed "Lake Chipotle" in the parking lot.
Crews clean up after Taopi, Minn. tornado as Gov. Walz makes visit
Day two of cleanup in the small city of Taopi, Minnesota brought demolition crews to pull down structures that can't be salvaged after Tuesday's devastating tornado.
Minnesota counties haven't implemented early-engagement mental health law
A law passed in 2020 gives mental health specialists more chances to intervene early with people struggling with their mental health. But, so far, no Minnesota county has implemented the law.
Roseville shooter had history of mental health troubles, records show
The man who police say fired around 100 rounds in a quiet Roseville, Minnesota neighborhood, hitting a police officer and neighboring homes and vehicles, had a history of mental health troubles, court records show.
TikTok vigilante rallies community against thieves
Jaclyn Wipper owns the Squirrelly Mama Boutique in Cross Lake, and earlier this month she noticed a shirt that was missing from her store. A TikTok video she created has since gone viral to help catch a thief.
Minneapolis African American civil rights leaders honored in ‘History Makers at Home’
A group has been honored as part of the History Makers at Home program - a special honor from the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights.
North High basketball coach takes players for life etiquette lessons
Coach Larry McKenzie says his goal is bigger than basketball. It's about giving his players another avenue for success. If not pro sports, the players will have the skills to excel in other environments.