Oklahoma News Anchor To Join KSTP Next Month

TWIN CITIES, MN — A news man who has been most of his life in the southern United States is about to make the trek north. KSTP-TV announced Monday that Paul Folger will be joining the station as a news anchor the first day of August.

"We could not be happier to welcome Paul to our news family," Anne Wittenborg, director at 5 Eyewitness News, said in a statement. "Paul’s dedication to local news and his eagerness to be a part of our community makes him a perfect fit for our team!"

Folger, an avid cyclist, runner and swimmer, grew up in North Carolina and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Asheville.

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"Paul Folger brings a wealth of experience and passion for well-told stories to our newsroom," said Rob Hubbard, president of Hubbard Television and general manager of KSTP-TV.

"With the addition of Paul to our 5 Eyewitness News anchor team, we continue our commitment to deliver the best news product to our broadcast audience."

Folger is currently a news anchor at KOCO, the ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He will be anchoring the 5, 6, and 10 p.m. newscasts.

"I am honored to be a part of KSTP, a station with an amazing legacy," says Folger. "I love the Twin Cities and I can’t wait to meet all of our viewers."

Folger began his career with KOCO in 2008. Prior to that, he anchored at WTEV in Jacksonville, Florida. He also was a reporter at KDAF in Dallas and was a weekend anchor for WCTI in New Bern, North Carolina.

Folger also served and news bureau chief for WHSV in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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