Growing up, Passolt stayed plenty busy with school-related activities. Dad we all miss you thinking of you always and, all the memories, all your Dad jokes and all that coffee you loved even on a hot day at the cabin, you were always there for all who needed any type of help or a tool from the garage that they said theyd borrow but forget to return it Im guilty of that and a few of your jackets. Home; About. Absolutely DannyJosh lived with Dad and Mom many. Evening news anchor Jeff Passolt is retiring after 23 years with KMSP-TV. ", We thought having a sun tan meant that we were healthy because we would do almost anything to get that sun tan., "Come with me, let's open a dialogue about skin cancer.". If you prefer to remove your comment, you can delete it. His final day on the air will be Sunday, May 5. I would love to do it all over again. I really hope its a little quicker than that.. Feb. 12, 2020, 1:44 p.m. PST. Well do our best to live by your examples. It does hurt. I miss you, Bob. FYI Lake Minnetonka is just under 15,000 acres, Lake Sessaganaga is 30,000 acres this was only Fish, Camp on it at that time 1990 ! A 2007 story about Peterson and Brown by WCCO Radio referenced her as Peterson's girlfriend," writes Brooks. Then I really went ballistic, so I got another 10 before I got to the penalty box," Passolt said. Reichel, who was a year ahead in school, recalls Passolt's competitive spirit on the ice. Then they sewed it up on the inside and I have staples going all the way across here. Kelsie Passolt, 13 WREX reporter and news anchor, is passionate about her work on the golf course, where shes earned numerous accolades. ", "Today was a day for family and friends. It was just gross. Im working my butt off to get better, she says. Minn.; 2 to 6 inches in metro, Chauvin's attorney makes case for new trial to Minn. 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Josh has told me they talked much in the TV Den about hockey, baseball sports and life! Kelsie Passolt is an American journalist who serves as an evening anchor at 10/11 NOW. Blessed by kindness. 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. I rode this thing for a long time. The ink isn't very old on FOX 9 anchor Jeff Passolt 's divorce decree, and guess what he's got? A fiance. The ink isn't very old on FOX 9 anchor Jeff Passolt 's divorce decree, and guess what he's got? A fiance. "Yeah, I am engaged. She played flute in the school band, served as student council president, participated in the speech club, and was a member of the schools cross-country ski team. He was a great guy, and a blessing to all. kelsie-both Karen and I love the work you do on 13. you are our favorite and can hardly wait to see you report the news. If you'd like to share more about how you know Thank you to all whove invited me into their homes all these years and for helping a Minnesota kid make good. But I have been blessed. I know Im going to botch this up, she says, laughing. Real dialogue. "You start to think, 'Jeez, I hope I can do stuff when I'm older,'" he said. said Passolt. Reach out, buddy-up. Kelsie Passolt loves her work as a broadcast journalist. For 14 years, he shared the desk with Chicago native Robyne Robinson whose love of the arts complemented her partners sports background. Attended Bob Seger Concert a couple years great song at Xcel Energy, Attended Bob Seger Concert a couple years great song. Absolutely DannyJosh lived with Dad and Mom many days/weeks when Joshua was down to Mpls. Early in the game, Passolt froze the puck along the boards in the offensive zone, not far from Beavers goalie Frank Serratore. I am still that goofy guy from TV. She joins 10/11 News after working as an evening anchor for Dakota News Now in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a Gray Television affiliate. "He's trying to get me to the box and there's some shouting and swearing going on, so I grabbed one of their players, because you always want to bring someone with you if you can," Passolt recalled, with a sly grin. Every game Dad could be at it in those days seemed Josh lit it up! She also thinks he is 32, Silly girl.". ", "I'm just on a slight skin cancer detour from my regularly scheduled life. Jess Myers (@JessRMyers) can be reached at Great picture, Dad with your favorite drink coffee. I am busy being in love with my wife. "Somebody upstairs was teaching me a lesson, and from that point on I've tried to never lose my temper.". Thought you might like to accompany us.". There are also no rumors of her being in any past relationship with anyone. They may not know it, but theyre responsible for some part of my success.. A day to heal. I was only here for one day. So Passolt followed his girlfriend, and former high school rival Dave Reichel, to St. Leonard once made the mistake of leaving a pair of jeans at his desk. Distinguished Service Award Winner Jeff Passolt played ice hockey for the Huskies from 1977 to 1981. 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. 2023 FOX Television Stations, from THU 12:00 AM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Chippewa County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Rice County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 12:00 PM CST, Martin County, Watonwan County, from WED 9:00 PM CST until THU 6:00 PM CST, Dodge County, Goodhue County, Olmsted County, Wabasha County, Winona County, Dunn County, Eau Claire County, Buffalo County, Pepin County, Pierce County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 9:00 AM CST, Cottonwood County, Fillmore County, Houston County, Jackson County, Mower County, Nobles County, Rock County, from WED 6:00 PM CST until THU 3:00 PM CST, Blue Earth County, Faribault County, Freeborn County, Steele County, Waseca County, St. I feel like I was a good representative for the school. A: Actually, he was encouraging me to be a news anchor. She is not, what you might call "happy" in the traditional sense. Shes one of our best writers in the newsroom, and it makes a difference in her storytelling. to play spring/summer hockey. They all helped make me who I am today.. She won her first tournament, the Hayward Womens Open, at age 10. "To see the way it's progressed, in one sense it's almost dreamlike, and in another sense it fills you with pride," Passolt said. 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard #355, Philadelphia, PA 19103 . In February 2017, after interviewing Governor Mark Dayton at the State Capitol, Passolt hit a patch of ice on a St. Paul sidewalk and suffered a broken hip. I really think it started to go gray on me when I was diagnosed with Crohns, 15, 20 years ago. I am nominating him for the "really good guy of the year" award. From 2008 to 2012, she was a member of the NCAA Division 1 golf team at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois. Was told Ross would be at the Pride Festival Beer Garden from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 26. "My friend Jeff Passolt and his wife MaryAnn brought over a sack of cheeseburgers today. 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!". Real discussion about cancer. Its time for me to share. I call it staying cheap.. Just some ideas Caribou or Starbucks, I can see the billboards now.. He also wants to spend time with his grandkids. I won't let you down. Hes taken the plunge into chilly water over 150 times to raise money for the organization. cups of coffee Bobs Blend or Up North blend??? Magers, interestingly enough, encouraged Passolt to consider making the transition from sports to main anchor. My face is red and messy. I think Dad had to re do evrything he let us do! Hello my friends, I want to let you know that I will be off the air for the next few weeks. There's no plan for this next walk down the aisle to occur in 2010, he said. Dad we miss you so much!! with We invite you to use our commenting platform to engage in insightful conversations about issues in our community. Learn how your comment data is processed. Fox 9s Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard has been an advocate for Special Olympics Minnesota for years. We try to keep it loose, for everyones sanity, said Passolt, his suit coat draped over his chair, his tie slightly loosened. ", 1990, Lake Seseganaga, Thunder Bay, Unorganized, ON, Canada. And I thrive on competition. Her uncle, Jeff Passolt, is a longtime news anchor at a Fox affiliate in Minneapolis, a fact which further fanned the flames of her interest. Cloud State University, started his career as a sports reporter in 1982 in the Twin Cities at the independent television station WTCN, Channel 11. Thats partly because the crew has an hour, allowing more time for unscripted conversation. "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.". : Veteran sports writer John Feinstein says football is never safe, C.J. I want to get back to TV. Please consider supporting preservation of local footage!www.tcmedianow.com Jeff Passolt, who recently retired after spending 38 years on television, recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the Away from the glare of TV lights, shes relaxed and surprisingly animated, especially when she struggles to recall all five of her aces. Please make sure you've written a comment before it can be published. Ive been a ham my entire life, she says. Mark Dayton, claimed the Minnesota Department of Administration was negligent in its care of a well-traveled pedestrian area. He wants to spend more time fishing, working on his Wisconsin cabin, traveling with his wife. U.S. Supreme Court to hear case of woman whose home was seized by Hennepin Co. Time to help my daughters with homework. Others have noticed both Passolts growth and potential in the news business. Her name is Ashley Brown, an aspiring actor and model he met Jeff was raised in St. Louis Park and has been lucky enough to be on the Twin Cities airwaves for more than 30 years. After three years, it was time to come home. I thought I dont want to do news. Josh has told me they talked much in the TV Den about hockey, baseball sports and life! Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt and his broken hip were motoring around his home pretty well behind a walker the day I interviewed him. 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. Dad taught all of us so much and hes the hero I want to be. Not too shabby for someone who just turned 24. Cloud State University, started John Passolt. Division III eras of Husky hockey. keep up the good work. Passolt has anchored the evening news for all 23 years since arriving at Fox 9 in May 1996. There are a lot of people out there worse off than me prayers for them please. 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. There are no plans to return to television. Jeff Passolt and co-anchor Kelcey Carlson hosted the Fox 9 news live at the Minnesota State Fair. Love you Dad. 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. Warsaw's Jewish history museum on Wednesday presented a group of photographs taken in secret during the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943, some of which have never been seen before, that were recently discovered in a family collection. With Kelsie, the bigger the venue, the better she plays, says John. 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. days/weeks when Joshua was down to Mpls. I think I fell into crutches and made excuses, like I was homesick and the courses were too tough, she says. Always a voice of encouragment. My daughter thinks Randy has the best hair on TV. 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! Bobby was Mr. Fixit - From Bob's Younger Brother Richie Passolt. His last day on the air will be But after Passolt took an introduction to broadcasting class in the school's renowned mass media program, he was hooked. Always a voice of encouragment. To see my friends. Passolt took a severe fall Feb. 7 at the State Capitol after interviewing Gov. John saw something in his young daughter and got her started in competitive play at an early age. One record still bears his name is a dubious honor. "It's pretty weird having nights off for the first time in nearly 40 years," he said. Shes just a really special person. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I promise to say hello right back. Digitized by TCMediaNow a 501c3 dedicated to preserving Twin Cities film and video. About the only thing she loves more is the game of golf. K elsie Passolt loves ", Nothing in life is easy and cheap.. love your skin and protect it., The simple answer, yes. You have template text that hasn't been filled in yet. Up to 8 inches of snow coming to SE. Retiring Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt reflected on his 23 year run at the station in the newsroom at the station. 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One thing Im proud of from my college career is that I led in other ways, she says. We wish him the best in his next chapter and look forward to hearing how happy he is spending time at his cabin and out on the golf course.. She volunteered for community service groups and was the voice of radio commercials for her mothers business. I am nominating him for the "really good guy of the year" award. Just some ideas Caribou or Starbucks, I can see the billboards now.. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Since were at the beginning of a new era, now Close to home, but just far enough to feel like Copyright Hughes Media Corp. - All Rights Reserved, Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. 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. : Meet the Minnesota physical therapists who have become YouTube superstars, C.J. St. Louis Park Minnesota Passed away January 29th, 2020 St. Louis Park, MN, USA View Robert's full life timeline Get grief support Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity. To win my big game. We love you Bob, and send our deepest condolences to the Passolt family. Change is good. Get notified when new information is shared or changed on this website. The arrest of Jayme Closs kidnapper. Love you Dad, 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. News is devastation, death, murder, drugs, fires. And then after covering sports for 13 years I realized [laughing] a lot of times youre covering drugs and murders. Jeff and Tom tell stories about too many Minnesota personalities to count. Also included: One (1) Burnsies Bedtime Story. "The couple has been engaged for some time, but Peterson hasn't announced the news to media. So when KMSP-TV in the Twin Cities made a call to Passolt about the idea of returning to Minnesota to be a newscaster, he was interested, and a few months later, the family headed back to the State of Hockey. Passolt mentioned he and his fiance "were playing golf behind some of the members of the band Foreigner. Ten days later, at a coffee shop just a stone's throw from his old workplace, Passolt admitted the transition to retirement is taking some time. Have seen Jeff at The Golden Chipmunk in Wascott (To the execs at the #9 he was drinking club soda I sure as hell wasnt), Your email address will not be published. We report enough bad things.. The teasing isnt restricted to banter during the breaks. It turns out that slows bone growth, especially in major joints because the blood flow is not that good. Time to read. In 2016, Ian lost a part of his lower lip due to squamous cell cancer. : Jerry O'Connell gets support from Wendy Williams for talk show, C.J. Her uncle, Jeff Passolt, is a longtime news anchor at a Fox affiliate in Minneapolis, a fact which further fanned the flames of her interest. In the end, he stayed with WTCN for $25,000 a year, enough that he could quit his part-time job as a salesman at American Eagle Outfitters. She won 61 of 64 tournaments. A: Thats what I was doing. With a calm demeanor and a friendly smile befitting of a personality that people throughout Minnesota welcomed into their homes via the television each night for more than 20 years, it's hard to imagine Passolt's on-ice personna and that fiery temper for which he was legendary. This thread is archived . ", "I write this as we wait for my friend Randy Meier to stop by. We see that you have javascript disabled. I love to cook. So I figured, why bother? Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity. While most golfers can only dream of getting a hole-in-one, Passolt has five. His 136 career points ranks him 11th on the all-time scoring chart at St. In retaliation, Passolt swung his stick blindly and struck another Beavers player. Time to cook. Novelist Meg Medina is the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, a selection made by the Library of Congress. The Justin is the founder of JCamp, a non-profit program for high-school journalists, and works on many fronts to further diversity in newsrooms. In the meantime I will get lots of rest, read loads of books, watch my friends on FOX 9 News and have time to help my daughters with homework! "I bid you a heartfelt thank you, and sincerely tom, Your email address will not be published. When the whistle blew and Passolt got up from his knees, he was hit from behind by a Beavers player, crashing face-first into the boards and suffering a bloody nose. Just take it one bite at a time", "Almost halfway done. Q: Do I need to demonstrate the mincing gait we should use when its slippery? Up to 8 inches of snow coming to SE. Recently, one of the coaches at the Final Four said, And dont forget the haters. 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. The game MVP is my wife. John saw something in his young daughter and got her started in competitive play at an early age. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Adrian Peterson also has a fiance, according to SportsbyBrooks.com, hard as this is for me to believe. It needs tweaking." Jeff and Tom tell stories about too many Minnesota personalities to count. Kelsie already has big-market talent, especially when it comes to writing, says news director Josh Morgan. I got to do all this in my hometown. Fox 9 anchor Jeff Passolt sues state for a slip and fall. "I let my teammates down and I feel terrible to this day," Passolt admitted. ", "I have an amazing life. I am undergoing topical chemotherapy on my entire face to ensure that skin cancer stays in my past and does not interfere with my plans of growing old with the woman I love and watching my amazing daughters grow up. Cloud shooting leaves one dead Tuesday evening, St. Paul re-plowing apology, explanation offered from public works director, Fire at St. Paul church overnight causes structure damage, no injuries reported, Landlord reaches agreement with Minneapolis to clean up run-down properties, Baby of Amazon center shooting victim dies in hospital, family confirms, Hamline professor who lost job after showing paintings of Muhammad suing university, Ottertail angler hooked on catching all 63 fish native to Minnesota; 9 left to go. Once it started to go I thought, Ive got enough to mess around with, and to be honest with you, I think as long as Ive been on TV, the people who comment about your looks, theyre never commenting on a guy so much. I received this email today from a former Southwest High grad and friend of Pete.. and it made me so proud. #Photography is more than a job for #Rockford https://t.co/l7fBrY0bnU. After a standout high school hockey career at St. Louis Park, and some time in junior hockey in Bloomington, Passolt had his sights set on playing for the Gophers. Helping others. A: Ian, No. She lives an unflashy yet undeniably privileged life, in a nice suburban home with her husband and teenage son. Ians journey with squamous cell skin cancer started last July. We have work to do, together. 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! Learn more about: cookie policy, Northwest Neighbors: Jon "Captain Jack" Schulz, Milestones: InnovaMed Celebrates 10 Years. Evelyn runs a women's shelter for the victims of domestic abuse and other kinds of horrors. You just cant be that human on television.. He came back to Fox 9 after his daughter Lesley-Anne taught dad a lesson during a Take Your Daughter to Work Day. View grief support Other people in Robert's community Colleen Carr Daniel Passolt Erin McDonald Gail Wegener Show more Other key details Cause of death Passolt is happily enjoying the best care ever from his watchful wife, Maryann. Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it. He was also there for the opening of Coors Field and the height of John Elway's stardom for the Denver Broncos. Passolt is a Minnesotan and has years of dealing with varying winter walking conditions. 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. I hope it does not go to his head. "He was a force. in their ad campaigns Bob never called in sick cause he never missed his many cups of coffee Bobs Blend or Up North blend??? Our inspiration in Sports and Life! But before all of that, Passolt, now 61, was a record-setting hockey player for St. "I got into a little scrum and they give me two more (minutes), then they gave me 10. Jeff was raised in St. Louis Park and has been lucky enough to be on the Twin Cities airwaves for more than 30 years. I know the first one was during a summer tournament, when I was in high school. Im the luckiest guy there ever was in this business.. I only made the turn about halfway. MnDOT closes Cedar-Riverside homeless encampment in Mpls. From there, as the referee steered him toward the penalty box, things deteriorated quickly. I cant even describe the feeling. A few hours before going on the air, Passolt tried in vain to polish off a box of Chinese food from his favorite Eden Prairie restaurant while colleagues joked about everything from his gray hair to his encyclopedic knowledge of Minnesota.
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