2nd Weekend Anchor Leaving KARE 11

TWIN CITIES, MN — Cory Hepola, who co-anchored with his wife Camille Williams for KARE 11 on weekends until she abruptly left the station last month, announced Thursday evening that he will also leave KARE.

"KARE 11 gave me an opportunity in News when no one else would and I will forever be grateful," Hepola said in a Facebook post.

"I now leave KARE as a better person and professional because I was surrounded by such amazing, talented people."

It's not clear what Hepola and Williams plan to do in the future. Both announcements left fans shocked and sad.

Hepola's last day at KARE will be Jan. 6.

In an Oct. 24 post, Williams surprised social media followers when she said she had already left the station.

Williams described her time at KARE 11 as "the most fun and best time" of her TV career, adding "I only wish we could have done it more than 2 days a week."

Hepola and Williams have three children. The couple welcomed twins "Senia" and "Sevi" in 2016.

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