KARE 11 Makes Big Changes To Staff, Show Lineup

MINNEAPOLIS — KARE 11 News, the NBC affiliate in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, announced a new 5 p.m. show format and is welcoming a new anchor. Starting in July, KARE 11 Sunrise anchor Lauren Leamanczyk will be joining the 5 p.m. team of Julie Nelson, Randy Shaver, Belinda Jensen and Eric Perkins.

Leamanczyk also will continue her work in the KARE 11 Investigates team as she joins the anchor desk, according to a news release from the station.

“We are creating a new ensemble cast to showcase and tell stories differently during KARE 11 News at 5,” said Director of Content Stuart Boslow in a statement.

“By adding Lauren to this already well established and award winning anchor team, we will be able to allow all three of our News anchors to get out in the community more and share stories that matter to all Minnesotans.”

“KARE 11 continues to be on the forefront of News and Storytelling in our community,” said President and General Manager John Remes.

“This new format provides opportunities to break the mold and to foster a new approach to local News at 5pm.”

KARE 11 will also be welcoming veteran anchor Gia Vang to the KARE 11 Sunrise Team. Vang, formerly of KMPH in Fresno, California, will join co anchors Kris Laudien, Alicia Lewis and meteorologist Sven Sundgaard on KARE 11 Sunrise, weekdays 4:30 - 7 a.m.

Vang’s first day on the anchor desk will be Monday, July 8, 2019.