Leon Purvis
From the East Coast to the West Coast and the Heartland, award-winning journalist Leon Purvis joined the FOX 9 Team in September 2024.
Before coming to The Land of 10,000 Lakes, he was in Wichita, Kansas, as the weekend anchor/reporter at KAKE News. During his time at KAKE, he covered the prayer vigil after the unfortunate Chief Superbowl Parade shooting, reported on severe weather events like tornadoes and grass fires, and many big stories and breaking news. He won two Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards. One for Single Topic News Coverage for anchoring the year anniversary of the Andover Tornado, and best weathercast for reporting on storm damage from the Cowley County Tornado.
Before coming to the Midwest, Leon also worked in Springfield, Massachusetts, and got his start in Eureka, California.
The South Jersey native’s passion for journalism and storytelling all started at Rowan University, where he studied radio/television/film and journalism. During his time at Rowan, he covered the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He interned on nationally known shows like "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Good Morning America," and NBC’s "The Today Show."
Outside of work, Leon loves to go salsa dancing, belt his favorite karaoke song, go on walks, and root for the Philadelphia Eagles.
He’s excited to explore vegan restaurants and see what the Twin Cities has to offer.
The latest from Leon Purvis
Amy Klobuchar's plan if elected Minnesota governor: Lower healthcare costs, fight fraud
As the Minnesota primary approaches, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is putting her healthcare agenda front and center in her run for governor.
Forest Lake card shop broken into: owner loses up to $50K in Pokémon collectibles
A Forest Lake card and video game store is picking up the pieces after an early morning break-in left a boarded-up window and big questions about security.
Helix Apartments fire: St. Louis Park residents still locked out
One week after a fire tore through the Helix Apartments, some residents are still waiting to find out what they can salvage from their homes.
Farmington hit-and-run: Family of 13-year-old seeks justice as driver remains at large
A family is holding on to hope and faith as police search for the driver who struck and killed their 13-year-old son while he was riding his bike.
Reign Event Center mass shooting: Witness says she was 3 feet from gunfire
A night out in Minneapolis turned chaotic when gunfire erupted outside an Uptown nightclub, leaving nine people wounded.
Helix Apartments fire: Family of 5 displaced, son turns 7 Sunday after losing their home
Families displaced by the Helix Apartments fire are working to rebuild after losing nearly everything.
Twin Cities wildfire smoke: Some head outside despite health warnings
As wildfire smoke drifts into the Twin Cities, many people are choosing to stay inside, but some are still heading outdoors despite the health warnings.
13-year-old boy riding bike killed in hit-and-run crash in Farmington
A deadly hit-and-run in Farmington has left a community grieving and searching for answers after a 13-year-old boy from Apple Valley was killed.
Red Flag Warning in Minnesota: DNR warns yard work, campfires can spark wildfires
As wildfires burn across northern Minnesota, state leaders and fire officials are urging everyone to take the threat seriously and follow safety measures.
'He's drowning': Robbinsdale man dives into Ryan Lake to rescue 4-year-old boy
A local man’s quick thinking and courage saved a young boy from drowning at a lake in Robbinsdale.