Pat Kessler Biography
Pat Kessler is an American Reporter/Anchor known for having worked at WCCO-TV as Minnesota’s “go-to” political reporter, covering politics and government. He joined the station in the year 1984 and retired after 36 years.
Pat Kessler Age
Kessler likes to keep his personal life private and hence has not yet disclosed the year and month he was born. It is therefore not known when he celebrates his birthday. However, he might be in his 60’s.
Pat Kessler Height
Kessler stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Pat Kessler Family
Kessler has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Kessler has any siblings.
Pat Kessler Wife
Kessler is married to Mim Davey who is Fox 9 News director. It is however not known if the couple has any children.
Pat Kessler Net Worth
Kessler has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through his career as a political reporter.
Pat Kessler Salary
Kessler earns an annual salary ranging between $45,000 – $ 110,500.
Pat Kessler Career
Kessler has served at WCCO-TV as Minnesota’s “go-to” political reporter, covering politics and government. He retired from his journalism career in November 2020. His last day on WCCO was on November 24, 2020. He is a popular radio personality specialized in politics, sports, pop culture, and news. Prior to joining WCCO-TV, Kessler was a reporter for Minnesota Public Radio and a technical assistant for “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor. Throughout his career, Kessler has won numerous state and national journalism awards including three regional Emmys for his “Reality Check” political franchise.
In 2015, Kessler was honored for lifetime achievement in broadcasting and inducted into the Silver Circle Hall of Fame by the Midwest chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Kessler studied English and journalism at Macalester College in St. Paul.
Pat Kessler WCCO
Kessler has worked at WCCO where he worked alongside other famous WCCO anchors and reporters including;
- Frank Vascellaro
- Mike Max
- Chris Shaffer
- Amelia Santaniello
- Heather Brown
- Jennifer Mayerle
- Jason DeRusha
- Mike Augustyniak
- Ali Lucia
- Liz Collin
- David Schuman
- Lisa Meadows
- Katie Steiner
- Erin Hassanzadeh
- Jeff Wagner
- Bill Hudson
- Christiane Cordero
- Kate Raddatz
- Riley O’Connor
- Reg Chapman
- Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield
- Marielle Mohs
- John Lauritsen
- Kari Patey
- Esme Murphy