Chris Simon

Chris Simon comes to WCCO from Toledo, Ohio where he anchored the news during morning and afternoon drive on WSPD, this after completing a short stint at Clear Channels Newstalk station in Minneapolis.

Chris has spent most of his professional career overseas, working for ABC Radio News.

He started out as the networks chief resident correspondent for the Bosnian War, broadcasting from Sarajevo from 1993 and 1997.

He then worked as resident correspondent for ABC Radio News in Moscow, Russia, before returning to the Twin Cities in 2008. He enjoys spending time boating on Lake Minnetonka, watching the Twins or an occasional afternoon at Canterbury Park.

Chris has three children — Haris, Erol and Aiden. The family spends its spare time boating on Lake Minnetonka, watching the Twins or an occasional afternoon at Canterbury Park.

most recent stories2 Chris Simon

Dayton To Meet Obama To Talk About Fiscal Cliff

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and six other governors meet Tuesday with President Barack Obama to discuss the fallout of Washington’s search for a long-term debt fix.

2012/12/04

Cub Foods, People Serving People Giving Out 2,000 Thanksgiving Meals

Thanks to the Minneapolis-based food giant Cub Foods and the People Serving People (PSP) in downtown, 2,000 needy families will have a traditional thanksgiving meal.

2012/11/20

Senate: Medtronic Shaped Articles Promoting InFuse

A Senate report out Thursday concludes Minneapolis-based Medtronic helped write and edit medical journal articles attributed to outside physicians which downplayed the risks of Infuse, the company’s best-selling bone graft, responsible for $800 million in annual sales.

2012/10/25

DNR: Copper Ammo Safer & More Superior Than Lead

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting a get-together Saturday in Rogers to promote the use of copper-based ammunition by deer hunters this season.

2012/10/19

Public’s Input Sought Tonight For Vikings Stadium

Want to add your two cents into the design plans for the new Vikings stadium for downtown Minneapolis? On Monday night, you will get your chance as the first in a series of public meetings on the design commence at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

2012/10/15

‘Click It Or Ticket’ Starts Friday Across Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, along with the Minnesota State Patrol, ramps up the “Click or Ticket Campaign” for the next two weeks starting Friday.

2012/10/12

Minneapolis Conserving Despite Statewide Record Water Usage

Record water usage in rural parts of southern Minnesota this year has prompted Twin Cities officials to take stock of their own water usage.

2012/10/12

Three sisters from Plymouth, Minn., raised nearly $4,000 for the homeless by sleeping outside in a box in winter 2011. (credit: CBS)

Census Report Shows More Children Living In Poverty

According to numbers released Thursday by the U.S. Census, the percentage of children living in poverty in Minnesota continues to grow.

2012/09/20

MN Nat’l Guard Deployment Ceremony In Inver Grove Heights

The public is invited to a farewell ceremony Saturday at 4 p.m. for 25 members of the Minnesota National Guard, who will soon begin a yearlong deployment in Afghanistan at the Inver Hills Community College.

2012/08/25

Nearly 1,500 Served In Free Dental Clinic

After day two of Mission of Mercy’s free dental care for the needy outreach event at the Verizon Wireless Center in Mankato, Minn., nearly 1,500 people received free care.

2012/08/18

Ramp Boasts New Electric Car Charging Stations

You’ve heard the question often from someone considering buying an electric car like a Volt or a Leaf: “Where can I charge my car?”

2012/08/16

Target Working With Best Buy To Hire Geek Squad Staff

A life line has been thrown to some of Best Buy’s Geek Squad from an unlikely source. Minneapolis-based Target Stores is beginning a test program with cross town retailer Best Buy.

2012/08/09

Minnesotans Coming Out In Full Force For Powerball Jackpot

Whether part of the office pool or going it alone, millions of Minnesotans are banking on picking the right numbers for Wednesday night’s massive Powerball jackpot of $212 million.

2012/08/08

Want An Authentic Olympic Experience In Mpls? Head To Brit’s

Scores of venues will offer you the chance to raise your glass and watch the opening ceremonies on numerous big screens, but only a few will offer authentic British atmosphere.

2012/07/27

River Falls Days Much More Subdued After Tragedy

River Falls Days starts Thursday — an event that will be considerably subdued this year in the small community, after such tragedy.

2012/07/12

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