The past year has seen some of the biggest names in the Twin Cities TV news market wave goodbye to viewers.
Amid the chopping and changing in the metro area’s biggest local news stations in 2024, the biggest departures came at KARE 11 and FOX 9, with veteran anchors Randy Shaver and Alix Kendall stepping down.
Here’s a round-up of who Twin Cities viewers said goodbye to, the new faces they welcomed, and some other news you may have missed during the past 52 weeks.
Departures
Feb. 26, 2024: After 26 years, Lee Valsvik appeared on her last Saturday morning broadcast with KARE 11. Read more.
May 31, 2024: FOX 9 anchor Bisi Onile-Ere announced that she is moving “on to new opportunities” after seven years with the station. Read more.
June 7, 2024: Kendall Mark announced she would be leaving FOX 9 and The Jason Show , and shortly after revealed she was joining MyTalk 107.1 to host a new show alongside Brittany Arneson. Read more.
June 24, 2024: Reporter Allen Henry left WCCO-TV after 10 years in the business, and two years after he joined the Twin Cities station. Read more.