
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
Minnesota turns Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul into vaccine clinic
Thousands of teachers and childcare workers in the Twin Cities are ready to line up to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Rochester family reunited with dog after he was stolen along with car
A Rochester family was reunited with their 11-month-old puppy after he was stolen along with the family car from a hotel in Bloomington Saturday night.
Senator Klobuchar plays visible role at historic inauguration
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar played a big role in the inauguration ceremonies at the Capitol on Wednesday.
'He saved my life': Family fights to keep K-9 with retired Corcoran police officer
Family and friends are pushing to keep a K-9 with his handler after the officer retired in Corcoran, Minnesota.
After losing wife, grief fuels Minnesota man's birdhouse passion project
Losing a loved one is tough. When Ron Rudolph's wife died three years ago, he was concerned he would also lose himself. Instead, found an outlet for his grief that has started him and his family on a massive project.
Pro-Trump protesters gather outside Minnesota Capitol, Governor's mansion
While chaos gripped the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., a pro-Trump Minnesota protest moved from the State Capitol to the Governor’s mansion in St. Paul.
Good Samaritan stops to help trooper being assaulted during traffic stop
A good Samaritan came to the rescue of a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, who was being attacked while making an arrest over the weekend.
Minnetonka 4th graders celebrate classmate's transplant anniversary
Tuesday was a party day for a fourth grade class in Minnetonka as students celebrating the life and future of their classmate Luke Hauser.
What Minnesota's 4-week pause means for gyms
Gyms and fitness centers throughout Minnesota will be shut down for four weeks under new restrictions from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz due to the surging amount of COVID-19 cases statewide.
Mental health expert explains challenges students face with distance learning
As more Minnesota students begin distance learning, mental health experts say to watch out for signs your child is struggling.