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
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.
Facebook bans Minnesota radio exec after AI flags news posts as child exploitation
A Minnesota media executive is fighting to restore his Facebook account after it was unexpectedly disabled, wiping out years of history and content.
South Minneapolis protesters want ICE out of Minnesota, call for sanctuary policies
Community members gathered in south Minneapolis to demand changes to immigration enforcement and show support for local immigrant-owned businesses.
Eden Prairie firefighters honored for saving 9-month-old from burning townhome
Four local firefighters are being honored for their bravery after saving a baby from a burning town home.
Cathedral Hill fireworks: St. Paul Rotary Club raises $165K to revive July 4 tradition
St. Paul is bringing back its big Fourth of July fireworks show, just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday.
Thousands expected at Loring Park as Twin Cities Pride fights to fund year-round LGBTQ+ programs
This year’s Twin Cities Pride Festival is back at Loring Park, drawing crowds for a weekend of celebration and community.
'I grabbed my son and ran': SUV crashes into Woodbury townhomes, causes gas leak
Neighbors in Woodbury were forced out of their homes late Saturday night after an SUV crashed into multiple townhomes, causing a gas leak and widespread damage.
