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
Changes to SNAP draw concern from Twin Cities metro food bank
Second Harvest Heartland, a food bank based in the Twin Cities metro, served 89 million meals last year. That amount seems like a lot, but organization leaders say what they do isn’t nearly what SNAP, the taxpayer-paid food stamp program, does.
Report sheds light on possible catalysts for fatal Cedar-Riverside apartment fire
The report pointed to three possibilities of what caused the fire that killed five people last week at Cedars Apartments.
MSP Airport travelers get out ahead of winter storm
As some travelers prepare for the snowy drive ahead, others are checking for flight delays and cancellations.
Man contracts rare disease possibly linked to his land in Park Rapids, Minn.
A Minnesota man who loves living alongside a lake may be endangering his own life by doing so. He has a disease that has now sickened more people in the state than ever before, but it is still considered rare.
No funding for ShotSpotter in Mayor Carter's 'community-first' budget proposal
Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Melvin Carter presented his budget plan, which did not include funding for a Shot Spotter tool.
Why the U of M's Raptor Center is treating more sick and injured eagles than ever
Minnesotans love to see eagles in the state, but more and more the majestic birds are requiring treatment for their injuries at the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center.
Study: U.S. Bank Stadium among downtown Minneapolis buildings with most observed bird deaths
Four downtown Minneapolis buildings, including U.S. Bank Stadium, caused the most observed bird deaths over the course of a two-year study, which was published on Tuesday.
St. Paul leaders working to make city a 'safe haven' for domestic violence survivors
St. Paul leaders Thursday issued a proclamation to support those affected by domestic violence as part of an event recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the city.
Community members rally in Minneapolis marking one year since Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
It’s been one year since the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh and people from the Jewish community say it’s been a painful one. In Minneapolis on Wednesday, a small group gathered to remember those killed and to call for an end to hate.
National Guardsman killed in Marcy Holmes stabbing remembered for lasting impact
One week after a 27-year-old man was killed in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood in Minneapolis, police are still looking for the person responsible.