Twin Cities hat maker Karen Morris' creations are much more than wearable art
For local hat maker Karen Morris, her designs serve as an outlet for so much more than just wearable art.
Pauleen Le joined WCCO-TV as a reporter in April 2022. She is a first generation Asian-American and is originally from Eagan.
Pauleen began her career as a general assignment reporter in La Crosse, Wis. She also made stops in Green Bay, Wis. and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prior to WCCO, she served as morning anchor at CBS 58 in Milwaukee, Wis.
Pauleen's reports on some of the biggest stories in the last decade have been seen on HLN, CBS Mornings and the BBC. She has received 9 Emmy nominations and won countless Wisconsin Broadcaster Association awards.
She's a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and Two Rivers High School (formerly Henry Sibley High School).
In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with family and friends and checking out the Twin Cities restaurant scene.
Pauleen is a member of the Asian American Journalist Association.
VITALS
Joined WCCO: April 2022
Hometown: Eagan, MN
Alma Mater: University of St. Thomas/Henry Sibley High School (Now Two Rivers High School)
FAVORITES Music: 60s and 70s Movie: Benny and Joon TV Show: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Book: A Day with Wilbur Robinson Food: Pasta Local Restaurant: Quang's Restaurant Hidden MN Gem: I've been gone for 10 years so I'm looking to rediscover some! Sport/Exercise: Pilates/Barre Historical Figure: Audrey Hepburn Famous Minnesotan: Prince... duh! Quote: "Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." -- Marylin Monroe Word: Peachy! Vacation Spot: Sint Maarten Holiday: Lunar New Year Planet: Saturn
For local hat maker Karen Morris, her designs serve as an outlet for so much more than just wearable art.
Local leaders will gather on Thursday for the annual Asian Minnesotan Day at the State Capitol.
An encampment set up by pro-Palestinian student protesters stands for a second-straight day at the University of Minnesota in defiance of police calls to disperse overnight Wednesday.
University of Minnesota students calling for a cease-fire in Gaza are in the midst of the seventh day of demonstrations on Minneapolis' East Bank campus after many camped out overnight Tuesday, marking the first time police haven't cleared them out since protests started a week ago.
Supporters of Minnesota state trooper Ryan Londregan clashed with supporters of Ricky Cobb II's family on Monday morning after Hennepin County Judge Tamara Garcia denied a motion to dismiss a murder charge filed against Londregan.
In honor of Earth Week, some University of Minnesota students will spend their Friday afternoon cleaning up one of the Twin Cities' most popular lakes.
After working without a contract for 300 days, the union representing teachers in the Minneapolis school district said they struck a tentative deal with the district late Wednesday night.
Several protesters were arrested on Tuesday morning at the University of Minnesota, where they had set up a pro-Palestinian encampment to demand the university divest from companies and academic institutions they say support Israel.
The trial of the first seven defendants in what federal prosecutors call the largest pandemic-era fraud case in the country is underway.
Monday is Earth Day and while the day is focused on promoting recycling and sustainability, the University of Minnesota's ReUse program prioritizes it all year round.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering a bill to tweak the new paid family and medical leave program they passed last year.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will highlight a historic investment on Wednesday in the city's efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
A Minneapolis man learned his punishment Wednesday for a 2021 crash that killed a Burnsville priest.
The event includes food, music and pep rallies by each team's band and cheer as well as interactive games and activities, official NCAA Men's Frozen Four merchandise and special giveaways.
After the month of fasting from sunrise to sunset for Ramadan, Muslims across Minnesota and around the world are ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr.