@LeonPurvis

Storyteller | Annoucemnet coming soon | Formerly at @FOX9, @KAKEnews, @WMassNews, @WDAM, and @KIEMNews #RowanAlumni

 Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Joined July 2011
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I PROMISE YOU I wasn't horsing around at work. A horse just stepped on my foot when I was trying to film a creative stand-up about @WichitaPolice's mounted unit. I'll have the story tonight on @KAKEnews at 10. Don't worry, the horse and I are both okay!
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Austin Green@AustinGreenWXOct 19
Halloween is just under two weeks away, so we had to wrap up the @WJCLNews Sunday night show talking about candy…🍫😂 What’s your favorite Halloween candy🎃? #Halloween #candy
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Austin Green@AustinGreenWXOct 12
Wanted to give a shout out to our newest anchor/reporter @LeonPurvis who made his @WJCLNews debut this past Sunday! Catch him, @kirstenontv, and myself on WJCL 22 News during the weekend evenings📺.
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Tonight is my anchor debut! Tune into WJCL 22 News at 6 & 11 PM Eastern. Can’t get WJCL on time TV? Click the link below or download the WJCL 22 News app to stream it from your phone. See you tonight on TV. wjcl.com/nowcast
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The first day of work is also picture day. I’m excited to join the talent WJCL 22 News Team as an Anchor/Reporter. Let’s get to work!
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I’m incredibly excited to share that I’m joining WJCL 22 News in Savannah, Georgia, as an Anchor/Reporter. Thank you to everyone who has been in my corner throughout this journey. My first day is Monday, September 28th. Let’s get to work!
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After two years, my time at Fox 9 is coming to an end. My last day will be August 30. It’s hard to put into words what these two years in Minnesota have meant to me. I’m excited for what comes next. Thank you, Minnesota. ❤️
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A successful first day at the National Association of Black Journalist convention #NABJ26 ! If you’re in Atlanta, let’s connect!
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Caught on camera. 2 thieves smashed their way into Punch Out Gaming in Forest Lake around 4 a.m. Saturday. The owner estimates the loss at $30K to $50K. It’s the third card shop in the Twin Cities targeted in the last month. #Pokémon #PokémonTCG #CardShop #BreakIn #Gaming
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One week after a massive fire damaged about 90 apartments at the Helix complex in St. Louis Park, many residents are still waiting for answers. #StLouisPark #Minnesota #FireRecovery #HelixApartments #Apartmentfire
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“LEBRON JAMES IS GOING TO PHILADELPHIA!!!” 😱🏀 The Philly fan in me completely lost it. 😂 Now, don’t get me wrong—I was secretly hoping he’d end up with the Timberwolves. Did the 76ers just become the team to beat? 👀👇 #LeBronJames #Philadelphia76ers #Sixers #Philly #NBA
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FOX 9
@FOX9Jul 24
Four people were arrested after a 13-year-old boy was killed while biking in Farmington on July 14.
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FOX 9
@FOX9Jul 23
A week after 13-year-old Sasha Balandin was killed in a hit-and-run while riding his bike in Farmington, his family is sharing who he was beyond the headlines. They showed me the garden he loved, the bedroom they’ve left untouched, and the faith that’s helping them through unimaginable grief. Police announced they had arrested four suspects in connection with the deadly crash, Thursday morning. Sasha’s family says they’re praying for justice, answers, and healing. #Minnesota #FarmingtonMN #AppleValleyMN #HitAndRun #TwinCities
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FOX 9
@FOX9Jul 20
Nine people were shot outside the Reign Event Center on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis early Sunday. FOX 9's Leon Purvis spoke with a witness who was just a few feet away when gunfire rang out. FULL STORY: fox9.com/news/minneapolis-ma…
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FOX 9
@FOX9Jul 13
Gov. Tim Walz has declared a peacetime emergency and called in the Minnesota National Guard to help fight wildfires in northern Minnesota. FULL STORY: fox9.com/news/gov-walz-decla…
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A demonstration — then dinner. Dozens gathered on Eat Street in Minneapolis, calling for changes to immigration enforcement policies and encouraging support for neighborhood restaurants afterward. #Minneapolis #Minnesota #ICE #Immigration #News
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Mexico fans at La Costa Mexican Sports Bar & Grill in St. Paul erupt after Mexico scores its first goal against England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. They’re down 2 - 1 against England. #Mexico #England #ElTRI. #worldcup2026 #fifaworldcup2026
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When a 9-month-old baby was trapped inside a burning Eden Prairie townhome, four firefighters made the decision to go in. Two years later, they’re being recognized with the Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award for the rescue that saved the child’s life. #Minnesota #EdenPrairie
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Minnesotans react to Team USA defeating Bosnia in the knockout round. On to Seattle for the Round of 16. #TeamUSA #Bosnia #Minnesota #WorldCup #Soccer
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Despite the loss, Bosnians are singing in unity tonight. #Bosnia #TeamUSA #WorldCup #Minneapolis #PeaveyPlaza
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