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
Minneapolis man raises money for friend who lost home in California wildfires
One Minneapolis man is helping his best friend from college pick up the pieces from the impact of the California wildfires.
Vikings fans prepare for Glendale after Wild Card game location switched
With the game Wild Card game location now switched, Vikings fans are making accommodations to travel to Glendale, Arizona, for the first playoff game in the Super Bowl era played on a neutral field.
Hospitals filling up as Minnesota sees unprecedented flu spike
Health experts are alarmed by what they’re seeing. Minnesota is experiencing a record number of influenza hospitalizations dating all the way back to 2008.
MN Wild gives peewee teams the NHL experience
The Minnesota Wild pulled out the red carpet for young hockey players at Northeast Arena in Minneapolis.
2 dogs shot and killed in northern MN, owner searches for answers
A Minnesota family is mourning the loss of their two huskies after they say they were shot and killed.
Norovirus outbreaks doubled in Minnesota in December over 2023
The holidays are behind us, but one thing you still want to be vigilant about is the rise in illnesses after spending time with loved ones.
Jimmy Carter remembered: Minnesota honors late president
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at 100 years old at his home in Plains, Georgia. His passing comes nearly two years after he entered hospice care.
New MN law capping some prescription drug prices goes into effect Jan. 1
A new Minnesota law that caps the price of some live-saving prescription drugs goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, which could help some families save thousands of dollars a year.
Dual holidays: For first time since 2005, Christmas and Hanukkah start overlap
For the first time in about two decades, December 25 marked not only Christmas but also the start of Hanukkah.
Mini goldendoodle missing for 2 years found 300 miles from home
The holidays are much brighter for a Twin Cities couple who were recently reunited with their mini golden-doodle. Their dog ran away more than two years ago.