Frank Vascellaro
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Frank co-anchors the 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news Monday through Friday with his lovely wife by his side. On June 29, 2006, Vascellaro and his wife, Amelia Santaniello, became the first married couple to co-anchor a daily news program in the Twin Cities.
Frank has been an anchor in this community since 1996. Before coming to Minnesota, Frank worked at WAND-TV in Decatur, Ill. and at WHOI-TV in Peoria, Ill. as an anchor/reporter.
Growing up in Denver Co., Frank attended the United States Air Force Academy before transferring to the University of Colorado at Boulder. He later studied broadcasting at Columbia College in Chicago, Ill.
The Society of Professional Journalists recognized Frank with its broadcast award for Investigative Reporting in 2008. He was awarded the 2011 Regional Emmy for Best Anchor. Frank and Amelia are deeply involved with the community and frequently serve as the master of ceremonies at some of the Twin Cities premier charity events.
Frank married Amelia in 1999 in Florence, Italy. They live in Minneapolis with their three kids — a son Sam and twins Joseph and Francesca — and two dogs.
Avoid These 8 Surfaces With The Most Germs, Stay Healthy
With a flu outbreak causing sickness here in Minnesota, everybody is looking for ways to avoid it. Experts say good hand washing is the key but there are other ways to avoid germs.
2013/01/08
Social Security Tax Cut Means A Cut From Your Paycheck
Lots of people might be surprised when they open their first paycheck of the year. The end of the 2-year break on social security payroll taxes means we’re all going to have to pay a little more to Uncle Sam.
2013/01/03
Frank Shows Us The Holiday-Decorated White House
WCCO’s Frank Vascellaro was in Washington, DC Thursday for a serious sit-down with the president, but he also got a chance to have some fun while he was at the White House.
2012/12/13
Frank Interviews Obama On Fiscal Cliff, Spending Cuts
With negotiations regarding the impending fiscal cliff hanging in the balance, President Barack Obama told WCCO’s Frank Vascellaro he’s confident a deal will be reached.
2012/12/13
Thieves Steal Copper From Outdoor Ice Rink
Someone stole 64 copper pipes from the refrigeration system at the Phalen rink in St. Paul. Now crews have to figure out how to replace it and get it ready for the start of the season.
2012/11/07
TCF Bank Beer Sales Double Expectations
The results are in from the first weekend of alcohol sales at TCF Bank stadium and the numbers are bigger than the University of Minnesota projected.
2012/09/12
Kiss Plays State Fair To Generations Of Rock Fans
The rock band KISS, which was slated to play the State Fair’s Grandstand Wednesday night, has been around since the early 1970s.
2012/08/29
Radio Legend Tom Barnard’s New Adventure
Tom Barnard is talking. That’s not a surprise, since he does it for a living. But the reclusive broadcaster hasn’t granted a TV interview in nearly 23 years, until now.
2012/08/27
Anchor Olympics: Track And Field
Last week, WCCO anchors competed in basketball, beach volleyball and badminton as part of the Anchor Olympics. On Thursday, it was track day, and Chris Shaffer and Frank Vascellaro got a much needed lesson on running sprints.
2012/08/09
Anchor Olympics: Frank Capsizes While Rowing
WCCO has been putting its twist on the Olympics with the Anchor Olympics. However, Amelia Santaniello was out sick on Tuesday so Frank Vascellaro was put through the paces by Minneapolis Rowing Club’s Ann Schley.
2012/08/07
Two Vietnam War Enemies Who Turned Friends Meet At MSP
Two men, who tried to kill each other 40 years ago, met at the Minneapolis airport this afternoon. Dan Cherry and New Yen Hong Me were fighter pilots in Vietnam, on opposite sides of the war. They engaged in a dog fight over Hanoi in April 1972.
2012/07/10
Mosquito Control Working To Calm The Season’s Spike
With all the rain we had last week, you’d expect a spike in mosquitos. But the mosquito control folks are doing their best to keep them in check.
2012/06/26
Denny Hecker Moved To Oklahoma City
Denny Hecker is on the move again. The one-time Minnesota auto giant is serving a 10-year prison sentence for fraud.
2012/05/17
Mpls Expects Savings, Increased Ease With Single-Sort Recycling
A Minneapolis city committee voted unanimously to kick its current recycling program to the curb. Currently, Minneapolis won’t take your recycling unless the cans, glass, plastic and newspapers are separated.
2012/05/15
Dayton Kicks Off Fishing Opener In Waconia
When the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. Saturday, hundreds will hit the water for the Minnesota fishing opener. And Waconia’s In Towne Marina will be ready as Gov. Mark Dayton kicks off the opener on Lake Waconia.
2012/05/11
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TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Two and a Half Men |
| 7:30 PM | Mike & Molly |
| 8:00 PM | Criminal Minds |
| 10:00 PM | WCCO 4 News at Ten |
| 10:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |
| 11:37 PM | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson |








