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
Hennepin County Attorney calls out Minneapolis PD for lack of collaboration
Minneapolis Police Brian O'Hara was visibly frustrated on Wednesday as Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty criticized his department for failing to communicate and collaborate with her office, as she lauded the success of her auto theft diversion program.
New bill aims to raise age of juvenile accused of crime from 18 to 21
A new Minnesota bill aims to expand the age of a juvenile accused of a crime from 18 to 21.
Burnsville shooting funeral: 4,000 roses prepped for memorial
Four thousand roses are being prepped for Wednesday's memorial service to honor three fallen Burnsville first responders.
St. Paul teachers to vote on strike this month
St. Paul Public School teachers are moving closer to potential strike action following a late Monday vote by the union to set a date for a strike vote. This development comes two years after teachers nearly went on strike before an agreement was reached.
Brooklyn Center mayor on rejected policing changes: 'I felt deceived'
Over a week after an ordinance created following the death of Daunte Wright, aimed at limiting traffic stops by police in Brooklyn Center, was rejected by the city council, the city's mayor is speaking out.
Minneapolis officials clear encampment that grew after Nenookaasi closing
The City of Minneapolis took down another large homeless encampment on Tuesday, this time in the Phillips neighborhood, an encampment that grew after the shutdown of another encampment about two blocks away.
Minnesota kennel owner charged after dog dies during training
A dog owner in Mora is looking for justice after her German wiredhaired pointer died while in training at a kennel.
Neighbors help rescue resident from massive St. Paul fire
Neighbors and firefighters worked to get people to safety Wednesday as a massive fire ripped through a St. Paul building in the early morning hours.
Girl shot in Minneapolis on New Year's Day awaits surgery to remove bullet from face
Sitting in a hospital bed on Tuesday, awaiting surgery to remove the bullet from her face, 11-year-old Laneria Wilson told FOX 9 about the scary moments as she was shot in her bedroom by a stray bullet just after midnight on New Year’s Day -- and just days before her birthday.