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Employee Spotlight: Ann Carroll

When Edina, Minnesota native Ann Carroll moved back to Minnesota to work for FS North in July 2006, it represented a symbolic crowning of her dedication to the field of sports journalism. A lifelong Vikings fan, Ann grew up cheering for the purple and gold; now, she takes fans behind-the-scenes as the host of Vikings Weekly.

NN: What college did you attend?
AC: Started at Iowa State and graduated from St. Cloud State University.

NN: Where did you work prior to FS North?
AC: I was a sports journalist at KBJR-TV in Duluth, KSTP-TV in St Paul, WDAF-TV in Kansas City, KMOV in St Louis and host/reporter at FSN Midwest.

NN: Favorite sports team?
AC: Minnesota Vikings!

NN: You’ve covered a lot of sporting events and interviewed a lot of players. What has been the most memorable?
AC: Catching up with some of the greatest names in Vikings history. A big thrill for me was meeting and interviewing the legendary hall of fame coach, Bud Grant.

NN: Something interesting about you…
AC: I am the youngest and only girl of seven siblings.

NN: If you could go to any concert…
AC: Jimmy Buffet.

NN: What do you consider the most rewarding part of your job?
AC: Hearing from fans, I hear from people all over the country who appreciate what we do!

Vikings Weekly is an exclusive look at the Vikings on and off the field with stories of current and former Vikings players. Tune in to Vikings Weekly Sundays at 10:30am.

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