But before all of that, Passolt, now 61, was a record-setting hockey player for St. You just cant be that human on television.. Passolt was selected to represent womens golf. days/weeks when Joshua was down to Mpls. Not too shabby for someone who just turned 24. (His fourth is due this summer.) : Owners of Dehn's Garden get visit from a flasher who spares them the moon, C.J. MnDOT closes Cedar-Riverside homeless encampment in Mpls. wrote Garry. Well do our best to live by your examples. Cloud State University, started his career as a sports reporter in 1982 in the Twin Cities at the independent television station WTCN, Channel 11. If you prefer to remove your comment, you can delete it. Love ya!!! keep up the good work. It was so cool. "She's kind of a private gal, not in the business or anything like that, so I'm sure she'd prefer to keep it that way, as would I.". I loved to watch him squirm when I called him The Silver Fox. He attracted a lot of attention from mature female viewers.. A 2007 story about Peterson and Brown by WCCO Radio referenced her as Peterson's girlfriend," writes Brooks. Passolt made a name for himself as a hockey star for St. She listens to the classical music station. Jill was predeceased by father Harvey Hymes, brother Scott Hymes, grandparents Blanche & Frank Hymes, Dick & Gert Gotesman and Harvey Metcalf. Passolt doesnt expect to swiftly rejoin the anchor desk with Kelcey Carlson, where he likes to torture meteorologist Ian Leonard with fortune cookie messages with blacked-out words to change their meanings. After rising to the position of sports director, Passolt went to Denver in 1993, where he reported on everything from the opening of Coors Field to the Lillehammer Winter Olympics. "It's 5 o'clock on the nose on Wednesday," said Kim Valentini , founder of the charity that transforms the smiles of children in developing countries, via voice mail. with Shes one of our best writers in the newsroom, and it makes a difference in her storytelling. Helping others. They may not know it, but theyre responsible for some part of my success.. Then in the Late 1980s we finally made it a reality and went to one of those Canadian fishing camps and had a great fishing trip with dad for his Fathers Day gift! As the commercials rolled during one of his final TV broadcasts, Jeff Passolt took a swig from his lucky plastic bottle that he refills with fresh water every night. : Meet the Minnesota physical therapists who have become YouTube superstars, C.J. His 136 career points ranks him 11th on the all-time scoring chart at St. Juche, a Korean-influenced dinner spot, takes its place. We should all be so lucky to fill his shoes!!! But its mostly because of Passolt, who is more likely to be spotted in his off hours at a meat raffle than a four-star restaurant. "Yeah, I am engaged. Cloud State and found on-ice success. Though I heard today from more than one source that the couple was on- and off-again quite a bit during their time together at Norman. The closest Passolt ever came to losing it on camera was when Jacob Wetterlings body was found in 2016. A group is exploring the idea. Perhaps Brown went through with the shoot under a pseudonym during one of those temporary break-ups.". Anchormen dont go gray anymore; they become blonds like President Trump. Then in the Late 1980s we finally made it a reality and went to one of those Canadian fishing camps and had a great fishing trip with dad for his Fathers Day gift!". I had no time to think. Required fields are marked *. She joins 10/11 News after working as an evening anchor for Dakota News Now in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a Gray Television affiliate. She drives a small, eco-friendly car. So Passolt followed his girlfriend, and former high school rival Dave Reichel, to St. Beard or no beard? Cloud State, back in the days when the Huskies played at the NCAA Division II level. Jeff Passolt, a prominent news anchor in Minneapolis, is suing the State of Minnesota over the icy sidewalk slip and fall that caused his broken hip in 2017. Hes such a goof. Jeff was raised in St. Louis Park and has been lucky enough to be on the Twin Cities airwaves for more than 30 years. ", "Today was a day for family and friends. Time to help my daughters with homework. Also included: One (1) Burnsies Bedtime Story. "It's pretty weird having nights off for the first time in nearly 40 years," he said. Her younger brother, Josh, is an elite hockey player, who attends high school in Minneapolis and will soon move to Canada to pursue a pro career. Was told Ross would be at the Pride Festival Beer Garden from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 26. Love you Dad, This is my favorite picture of all of us family love yall, This is my favorite picture of all of us family love, Dad your favorite place to be at the lake taking a boat ride on the pontoon, Dad your favorite place to be at the lake taking a, Miss you every day Dad. Memories tab of the memorial website. Reach out, buddy-up. Thought you might like to accompany us.". The biggest game of my life. We have work to do, together. I like telling stories that people can relate to, she says. Viewers will see more of Passolts bubbly personality now that shes hosting 13s golf tips segment. Yes the Grandpa Bob Passolt watching over has no match! Cloud State University, but he also scored with the bosses during a 1981 internship at WTCN (now KARE), so much so that they put him on the air when weekend anchor Dick Bremer called in sick. in their ad campaigns Bob never called in sick cause he never missed his many cups of coffee Bobs Blend or Up North blend??? Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt and his broken hip were motoring around his home pretty well behind a walker the day I interviewed him. Paris Men's Fashion Week was in top form Wednesday for its first full day of runway collections that touted a dynamic season showcasing brands such as Dior, Vuitton, Loewe and Givenchy, which have roared back from the pandemic. I am still that goofy guy from TV. Passolt developed a Sorry, we had some trouble updating your comment. Time to grab the snow gear! I can see past this. Thats good compared to what it was. Hes never been to Nashville, just one of many cities on his bucket list. Perhaps Passolt would prefer to hear these concerns from a man. Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity. Also thanks for, being there for both Grandma and Grandpa in the summers looking after them they loved it when you were there keeping them safe. Home; About. "Obviously, I don't" listen to Browne. I thought I dont want to do news. Kelsie Passolt joined the 10/11 NOW news team in July of 2021 as an evening anchor for the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. newscasts. Perfect french fries. : Fancy Ray McCloney promotes marriage, though not his own, C.J. "Then, when I got to the box, I busted my stick and the top of it flew off and landed right next to the ref. I miss you, Bob. to play spring/summer. When he got home, he realized they had been cut off at the knees. Mark Dayton, claimed the Minnesota Department of Administration was negligent in its care of a well-traveled pedestrian area. "They were the line for the Huskies, and they were out there all the time power play, penalty kill, all the time," said Steve Carroll, who was the star goalie for Minnesota State, Mankato in that era, and later worked with Passolt in TV for a dozen years. Dad taught all of us so much and hes the hero I want to be. My cheeks and nose hurt. "It has been gratifying to contribute to the success of Fox 9 during these three years," Collins said in a statement Friday. Hes taken the plunge into chilly water over 150 times to raise money for the organization. He politely turned the offer down, but his friendship with Nanne paid other dividends. Golf is a game in which you can never settle, Passolt says. Passolt is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. Then in the Late 1980s we finally made it a reality and went to one of those Canadian fishing camps and had a great fishing trip with dad for his Fathers Day gift! He noticed a small painful red bump on his lower lip and went into the doctor, during his appointment he received confirmation after a biopsy. Game winner for Grandpa Bob! The longtime KMSP anchor is retiring after a 23-year career at the station. "Don't stare, instead say hello. To win my big game. Thank you Dad for all you did. : Jerry O'Connell gets support from Wendy Williams for talk show, C.J. "I bid you a heartfelt thank you, and Dads retirement in company newsletter. The game MVP is my wife. I had surgery on my neck in May, spinal stenosis. A day to heal. That stuck with me.". It still aches. Cell phone signals to basements being what they are, my chance to shoot video of Santana didn't materialize. If I wasnt myself, my five brothers and the guys I grew up with would let me have it, said Passolt, who rarely wears makeup on the air. He was a great guy. "Months ago," said Passolt, adding "January 27" after he was heard flipping through a calendar. sincerely tom, Your email address will not be published. She has previously worked as a reporter and weekend anchor in Rockford, Illinois. Mark Dayton. "Seems kind of early to go jumping back into the married pool again, after just getting out after 29 years," e-mailed Robert from Plymouth, who along with Garry tipped me off to Passolt's having revealed his new status on the radio. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Yes Caribou coffee or Starbucks should have Dad be. I know the first one was during a summer tournament, when I was in high school. I feel like Im helping viewers when I report on stories like property tax or downtown construction thats going to affect your life. Yes Caribou coffee or Starbucks should have Dad be in their ad campaigns Bob never called in sick cause he never missed his many. Required fields are marked *. Passolt gives as good as he gets. No more chemo. But it still hurts. I like that. Your Cancer journey becomes mine. Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared. For the past eight years, Gene and his son Michael Gittelson have been sharing the 297-square-foot space with Molly Braun, the general manager, who sometimes witnesses familial squabbling. he never missed his many cups of coffee Bobs Blend or Up North blend??? Jeff Passolt, her uncle, had a long career in broadcast journalism in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and she looked up to him as a model for a future career when she was a teenager. He wants to spend more time fishing, working on his Wisconsin cabin, traveling with his wife. Kelsie already has big-market talent, especially when it comes to writing, says news director Josh Morgan. Do you want Ever Loved to notify subscribers of these changes? Always a voice of encouragment. Always a voice of encouragment. The realization that his time in the penalty box may have hurt his teammates created a change in Passolt that is still evident today. It has destroyed too many families. While recounting that record-setting night in Bemidji all those years ago, Passolt admits that he didn't get another point from that game until the end of his college career a few weeks later. Smile Network also got merchandise that will be auctioned at future events signed by Styx, Foreigner, Kansas, Sammy Hagar and Jonny Lang. Thanks for making my day brighter. Jeff cant tell a joke. Time to read. "We had a five-year plan and it sped up just a little bit.". I couldnt have done it without very talented co-workers and the support from the public. So after about 39 years I figured its someone elses turn. I did my test. One year ago.. but we all know your . Dad & Family, Hi Dad miss you always Im now working on my house alone on projects you would want to help us all with I, rely on what you taught me and how to go back to menards 10 times as we worked on the project and forgot the to get the right size screw or tool needed. Passolt was found to have diabetes 40 years ago and Crohns disease 20 years ago. Passolt can recount in great detail a game at Bemidji State in the latter half of the 1980-81 season, his senior year, that cemented his place in history. Passolt said spending the vast majority of his career in his hometown helped keep him grounded. "He had a short fuse, so he played the game with high skill and never gave less than 100 percent. Thanks for everything! Undated courtesy photo, circa April 2019, of Jeff Passolt. A day away from the blog. From there, as the referee steered him toward the penalty box, things deteriorated quickly. I thought it was a sports gig. ", "Skin cancer stole a piece of my kissing apparatus, yet according to my wife, I remain an enthusiastic kissing machine. Up to 8 inches of snow coming to SE. It has taken too many lives. We report enough bad things.. Evening news anchor Jeff Passolt is retiring after 23 years with KMSP-TV. : 34 years of Gittelson Jewelers customer service, including a 3 a.m. He said the Passolts loved Denver, and the job was a good one. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I got to do all this in my hometown. After 38 years in the TV business, Passolt quoted the words of Johnny Carson in a short and sweet final farewell to viewers. Passolt has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million $5 Million which she has earned through his career as a Journalist. ", "No blog today. Learn more about: cookie policy, Northwest Neighbors: Jon "Captain Jack" Schulz, Milestones: InnovaMed Celebrates 10 Years. You can see some bruising. Passolts image as a blue-collar everyman has been augmented by regular appearances on Tom Barnards wildly popular, wildly irreverent morning radio show on KQRS Radio (92.5 FM). What a journey. After 23 years at the anchor desk, Passolt is retiring, the Twin Cities TV station announced Thursday. More of her attitude can be seen on FOX 9 Thursday mornings. BioSteel game the latest accolade as Eric Pohlkamp continues to thrive in second USHL season, Big Ten honors Gophers senior following a stellar performance at Notre Dame, SCSU notebook: Chase Brand is out with another injury, the lineup shuffle, coach pulling for Mason Salquist, 'It's a game-changer': Record $75 million gift makes on-campus St. Thomas hockey, hoops facility a reality. Camille Williams and Cory Hepola shouldnt have any problems coming up with material for their new podcast, Hey, They Grow Up, In the final installment of my interview with Washington Post sports columnist John Feinstein, the author of 35 books, we talk about an, If youve spent any time with Fancy Ray McCloney, the self-proclaimed Best Looking Man in Comedy, you can empathize with the suffering of his. Ian started a blog as a therapeutic writing journey through his topical chemotherapy. Passolt interned at 13 WREX during college, which led to a full-time position at the station following graduation. It will get better. Leonard had just returned to work after starting a new round of chemotherapy for skin cancer, but he had more than enough pep to tick off some of his most memorable practical jokes, such as the time he convinced his buddy that his car had been stolen from the station parking lot. He came back to Fox 9 after his daughter Lesley-Anne taught dad a lesson during a Take Your Daughter to Work Day. "I let my teammates down and I feel terrible to this day," Passolt admitted. Learn how your comment data is processed. Not every anchor can be as conversational as Jeff and go with their instincts, said fellow Fox 9 anchor Randy Meier, who taps in for Passolt at 10 p.m. His style is comforting. I want to get back to TV. She gets to mesh her love for reporting with her enthusiasm for golf. You have template text that hasn't been filled in yet. I love to cook. Attended Bob Seger Concert a couple years great song at Xcel Energy, Attended Bob Seger Concert a couple years great song. Please consider supporting preservation of local footage!www.tcmedianow.com : Veteran sports writer John Feinstein says football is never safe, C.J. Hes is married, with two daughters, one The Gazelle Group, which runs the College Basketball Invitational, is gauging interest for a secondary college hockey postseason event. A Minnesota hockey legend helped him change his mind. ", "I have an amazing life. The arrest of Jayme Closs kidnapper. I got this, keep swimming! Ian on day 42 | He returns to Fox 9 on Feb. 13. But the constant travel of covering sports be in Manhattan, Kansas, for a University of Colorado football game on Saturday, then get to Miami for the Broncos game by noon the next day took a toll on family life. The feeling is mutual. Camille Williams and Cory Hepola shouldnt have any problems coming up with material for their new podcast, Hey, They Grow Up, In the final installment of my interview with Washington Post sports columnist John Feinstein, the author of 35 books, we talk about an, If youve spent any time with Fancy Ray McCloney, the self-proclaimed Best Looking Man in Comedy, you can empathize with the suffering of his. Passolt has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. When you were at KARE 11 you wanted to be a main anchor, and Paul Magers wasnt going anywhere so you left? I got in there and all of us, the governor and his assistant, everybody said, Be careful out there, its so slick. I was just barely moving when I got across the street; I put my foot up on the curb everything went flying. The teasing isnt restricted to banter during the breaks. Passolts desk is loaded with photos of them, just past his cup of McDonalds iced tea. Why did I foolishly assume that Peterson's quiet demeanor and megawatt smile meant he'd keep it classy in his personal life? They all helped make me who I am today.. I won't let you down. The other person on the show who was very much like her was Marni Hughes. At first, college golf at NIU was a difficult adjustment for Passolt, who struggled with playing courses that were 1,000 yards longer than the ones she played in high school. Our inspiration in Sports and Life! I will keep writing and we can start planning. Q: Which of your on-air colleagues do you get asked about most and what do people want to know? Hes got such a personality. University leaders admit to misstep in Islamophobia controversy as adjunct professor files lawsuit, Winter storm warning issued for metro Denver, northeast plains ahead of significant storm, The Embrace Martin Luther King Jr. Boston memorial causes a stir, Duluth Boy Scout has slept outside for 1,000 days and counting, NYPD captain forced out after collecting about $60K for hours he never worked, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. is at 612.332.TIPS or [emailprotected]. That was amazing, she says. And yes, time to feel prickly, itchy pain. In 1981, the guy who made a name for himself playing hockey at St. Cloud State landed an internship at channel 9 covering sports. His first report was at Vikings training camp. I was a nervous wreck. It must have taken me 15, 20 times to do my first on camera thing, Passolt recalled. Thinking about that era of college hockey for the Huskies, and contrasting it to today, when the program is playing at the Division I level in a 5,371-seat arena, appearing on national television and contending for trips to the Frozen Four is still surreal for Passolt, even 30 years after Brooks' work to elevate the program. He tries, but for someone who loves comedy he really cant, said Robinson, who left journalism in 2010 to explore other roles, including arts consultant. Passolt works at 10/11 NOW where she works alongside other famous 10/11 NOW anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including; Passolt likes to keep her personal life private hence has not yet disclosed the year and month she was born. There are health issues. : 9-year-old writes for 'black people everywhere', C.J. I mean, are you kidding me? he said as he prepared to enter the studio for one of the last times. You can play your game, but if your driver stinks, you have to rely on another club that day. Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt sues state for a slip and fall. My dad says when I play in tournaments, my face looks like Im ready to storm the beaches at Normandy, Passolt says. Kelsie has a competitive fire, and she works on her game relentlessly. I remember your dad at our hockey games and practices. Retiring Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt reflected on his 23 year run at the station in the newsroom at the station. ", "I want to get back to work. Thank you to all whove invited me into their homes all these years and for helping a Minnesota kid make good. You have to grind and make adjustments. Kelsie Passolt is an American journalist working as an evening anchor for 10/11 News in Lincoln, Nebraska. Before joining the station in July 2021, she was working as an evening anchor for Dakota News Now in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was born on March 18, 1990, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States. Kelsie is 32 years old. Most 10-year-old girls wouldnt have even finished the tournament, but Kelsie played 36 holes in two days. That challenge, added to back and neck problems stemming from his hockey playing days, as well as long-time battles with diabetes and Crohn's disease, got Passolt pondering life beyond television. Lesley-Anne did on-camera work at KMGH-TV that was so strong, Passolt told her: Youre really good at this. ", "My prayers tonight will be for those who are going through hell. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Any news on who the lucky lady is?" Relationships have a character limit of 30 and should be a basic descriptor, Later that week, he spent five hours with seven separate surgical procedures to remove the cancer from his lower lip. "I still can't get to sleep before about one in the morning. I walked up to the Capitol, feet were [slipping from under me]. ", "Don't look at the whole elephant; you'll be overwhelmed. When shes hot, shes hotter than a pistol. ", "I write this as we wait for my friend Randy Meier to stop by. He was tough as nails!!! Evelyn runs a women's shelter for the victims of domestic abuse and other kinds of horrors. I realized it is almost done. December 23, 2022-KQ Morning Show December 23, 2022 KQ Morning Show Dec 23 2022 1 hr 59 mins Guests: Brad Blanks, Bob Sansevere, Jeff Passolt, Paul Mecurio. : Married former TV co-anchors are starting a parenting podcast for WCCO-AM, C.J. Kelsie Passolt is an American journalist who serves as an evening anchor at 10/11 NOW. He also wants to spend time with his grandkids. He is doing some signing of guitars for Smile Network. still there for us Dad.. making sure we try to do the right thing. Its that kind of good-natured ribbing that the 61-year-old anchor will miss most when he signs off Sunday after 23 years as a lead anchor for Fox 9, a streak that has made him one of the most long-standing and popular newscasters in Twin Cities history. It was just gross. Earlier this year I realized Id never catch Mark Rosens 50 years in the broadcast-media Kelsie Passolt is an American journalist who serves as an evening anchor at 10/11 NOW. Passolt wasnt ready to make the change then, as he left KARE 11 for a sports anchoring job at Denvers KMGH-TV in December 1993. Every game Dad could be at it in those days seemed Josh lit it up! I hope they are enjoying themselves on a beach somewhere eating spicy tacos. #151 Jeff Passolt | The Tom Barnard Podcast http://t.co/6gTwdmSxRs #tombarnardpodcast via @radioTomBarnard great background stories, Loved the cabin stories. One of the things they teach you is if you are going to fall, try this, so I was trying to get around on my butt. FREE CONSULTATION (215) 268-6898 . Joshua Passolt, Josh great you scored for Grandpa on the 29th thats the date he passed away 2 years ago. ", Nothing in life is easy and cheap.. love your skin and protect it., The simple answer, yes. I really hope its a little quicker than that.. Just some ideas Caribou or Starbucks, I can see the billboards now.. Lesley-Anne did on-camera work at KMGH Browne's rule is that we need a year, maybe two, alone to do the deep contemplation on what we contributed to the failure of the marriage before we start to date. We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Division III eras of Husky hockey. She graduated with a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism, a grade point average of 3.97, and many accolades as a member of the golf team: two-year team captain; a four-time member of the All-American NCAA Division 1 National Golf Scholar Team; Most Valuable Player; and Sports Woman of the Year, among others. Would you want to do this for a living? And she said No, cause I want to be with my family., Im not kidding you, within about a month or so Channel 9 called me, he said.
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