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
Fans watch Timberwolves beat Lakers to start the playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 1 of their playoff series against the LA Lakers on the road.
Leader of St. Paul church says it's condemned after steeple hit by lightning
A historic St. Paul church is condemned ahead of Easter weekend after it caught on fire due to what is believed to be a lightning strike. Now the church's leader is working to make sure the church reopens as soon as possible.
SAVE Act aims to eliminate non-citizen voting, critics say it could make registering to vote more difficult
The U.S. House approved a measure that would require anyone registering to vote to provide documentary proof of citizenship. It’s called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, and voting rights groups warn it could disenfranchise millions of Americans.
St. Paul Cinco de Mayo parade planned despite Chicago, Philly canceling over ICE
St. Paul's parade is still a go, despite Chicago and Philadelphia canceling their own parades over ICE concerns.
Paige Bueckers serves as inspiration for local girls basketball stars
The WNBA Draft is on Monday, where NCAA Women’s champion and Minnesota native Paige Bueckers is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick. Local stars Maddyn Greenway and Jordan Ode are hoping to follow in her footsteps.
Minneapolis cougar memorialized in taxidermy: When and where to see it
A full circle moment for a cougar that left a lasting impression on Minneapolis' Lowry Hill neighborhood in 2023.
Minneapolis shoppers, grocery stores prepare for Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump’s flat rate 10% tariff on all imported goods is in effect. Some countries have imposed higher tariffs and all of this could impact your wallet at the grocery store.
Minneapolis winery sees Trump's tariffs as silver lining
With the fallout of President Trump’s tariff trade war, one local winery owner in Minneapolis is seeing it as a silver lining for his business.
High school hockey coach recovering from devastating brain injury
A police officer and high school hockey coach is now home after a devastating brain injury on the ice. He says he’s thankful to be alive, and now he’s on a mission to keep others safe on the ice.
Southwest High School robotics team headed to FIRST Championship
While most students enjoy time away from the classroom during spring break, others in Minneapolis are hard at work.