Mark Rosen
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Mark Rosen is WCCO-TV’s sports director, anchor and reporter.
Mark joined WCCO-TV as a high school junior at St. Louis Park and was hired full time while attending the University of Minnesota.
As time went on, he was promoted to weekend sports anchor than anchor of the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. weekday sportscasts. In 1981 he started hosting his Sunday night show with Vikings wide receiver, Ahmad Rashad. The Rashad-Rosen report soon became Rosen’s Sports Sunday and has been on the air ever since.
Mark said the highlight of his career was covering the Miracle on Ice hockey team in the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid.
He has been named Best TV Sportscaster for City Pages a number of times and was inducted into their Hall of Fame. He also won numerous regional Emmy awards.
In late March 2012, his book, “Best Seat in the House” was released, covering everything from his early years at WCCO to his favorite interviews.
Mark has two adult children. Nick lives in Los Angeles and is a post-production editor for Herbalife, and his daughter Chloe is a senior in college.
Among Mark’s many community projects, he is also a member of the board of directors for Children’s Heartlink and the A.C.E.S. foundation (Athletes Committed to Educating Students).
Mark said he is a regular co-host on KFAN radio, appearing on the Power Trip morning show Tuesday through Thursday and with the Common Man at 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Mark loves watching movies and playing golf in his spare time.
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2013/03/07
Minnesota Has Knack For Ruining Impressive Hockey Streaks
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2013/02/18
Minnesota-Michigan Game Sold Out & The Barn Will Be Bumpin’
A big time Big Ten battle that hasn’t been seen in decades is going down Thursday night at the University of Minnesota.
2013/01/17
Rosen Sports Sunday Interview: Wild’s Zach Parise
WCCO-TV’s Mark Rosen interviewed Minnesota Wild’s Zach Parise on his and Ryan Suter’s enormous decision to sign in Minnesota and much more.
2013/01/13
NHL, Union Reach Tentative Agreement
It looks like there will be a hockey season after all — shortened for sure, but perhaps back in business in a week or so.
2013/01/06
Rosen Remembers: Vikings’ 2005 Playoff Win At Green Bay
Unlike this year’s Vikings team, which won four straight to earn their playoff spot, the 2004 team limped into the post-season with an 8-8 record and a couple of regular season losses to Green Bay.
2013/01/04
Gophers Showing Support For Teammate By Shaving Heads For Good
Golden Gophers football team players are showing support of teammate Connor Cosgrove by joining him in shaving their heads Monday — raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer.
2012/10/28
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TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | The Big Bang Theory |
| 7:31 PM | Two and a Half Men |
| 8:01 PM | Person of Interest |
| 9:01 PM | Elementary |
| 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 |









