Jay grew up right here in Minnesota graduating from Mound-Westonka High School and hasn't strayed too far from home in his career.  Jay has worked as a reporter and fill-in anchor most recently in Milwaukee, but also spent time in Green Bay and Billings, Montana.

Jay was on a team of journalists who won an Edward R. Murrow award for "Continuing Coverage" of a teacher's strike. He's also won several other awards, including an award for "Best Live Shot."

Why do you like your job?
I love to learn.  I love to tell stories.  And I love being able to make a difference in someone's life

Hobbies?
I love playing golf. Eating is always fun to do. Exercising not so much. Watching movies used to be at the top of the list, but then my wife and I had a daughter and she basically runs the ship.

Favorite Movie:
Fletch or anything with Chevy Chase that I can quote. I have a pointless knowledge of movie quotes.

Describe your perfect day:
Besides working incredibly hard at KARE 11? (Just in case the boss reads this).
Anything that my wife and daughter are a part of is a good day.

Proudest moment:
The birth of my daughter

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