Paul Folger Biography
Paul Folger is an American Anchor/Reporter working for KSTP in Saint Paul, Minnesota as a news anchor. Prior to joining the station in July 2018, he worked for KOCO-TV.
Paul Folger Age
Folger likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, he might be in his 40s.
Paul Folger Height
Folger stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 11 inches.
Paul Folger Family
Folger wa raised in North Carolina, United States. He 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 Folger has any siblings.
Paul Folger Wife
Folger is very private about his personal life therefore it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Folger being in any past relationship with anyone.
Paul Folger Net Worth
Folger has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as an Anchor/Reporter.
Paul Folger Salary
Folger earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Paul Folger Career
Folger serves at KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News as a news anchor. Before joining KSTP, he worked for KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City as an Evening News Anchor for a decade (from July 2008 to July 2018). His journey as a News Anchor began at NCN5-News Northland Cable News in Forest City, NC, where he held this position from October 1995 to September 1996.
Following his time in North Carolina, Folger moved on to become a Bureau Chief at WHSV-TV3 (ABC Affiliate) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, from September 1996 to July 1997. Continuing to climb the ladder of success, Folger served as a Weekend News Anchor at WCTI TV 12 (ABC Affiliate) in New Bern, North Carolina, for a year and five months, starting in July 1997.
Folger’s career journey led him to Dallas/Fort Worth Area, where he became a News Reporter at KDAF-Dallas-Fort Worth from November 1998 to October 2002. Moving forward, Folger took on the role of a Morning News Anchor at WTEV-47 Jacksonville, FL (CBS) from October 2002 to July 2008. From there, he now joined KOCO, and then finally KSTP.
Throughout his career, he has reported on remarkable breaking news occurrences. One such instance was in the year 2013 when he covered an EF-5 tornado that brought devastation to a suburb of Oklahoma City. He has accompanied Marines on missions related to a Space Shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral. Additionally, he had the privilege of journeying alongside World War II Veterans during an Honor Flight to Washington, DC, where they visited their Memorial. Notably, Folger played a co-anchoring role in the coverage of the 2009 blizzard, which garnered a Murrow Award.
Besides working as a journalist, Folger has resided in Germany and while there he served a summer job at a needle factory. Subsequently, he embarked on a backpacking journey across various parts of Europe. Additionally, he moved to America and resided there while living in a Volkswagen van.
When coming to his education, Folger is a proud alumnus of the University of North Carolina in Asheville. During his leisure time, he likes to explore outdoor activities, run, cycle, swim, meet new individuals, or explore new restaurants/eateries. Folger is a car enthusiast, especially German cars – he also really likes American Muscle Cars.
Paul Folger Sexuality
Folger has never disclosed his sexuality. However, some people speculate him to be gay, of which he has never confirmed it. There will be an update as soon as he mentions anything to do with his dating in the light.
Paul Folger House
In February 2021, a photo of a crocus flower placed on a window was posted on KSTP-TV’s Facebook page, stating that it was Folger’s house. The caption of the post stated that the dwelling that Folger resided in was meticulously crafted by an architect with a deep affection for his spouse.
The architect thoughtfully incorporated numerous personalized details, anticipating his wife’s delight. Notably, he arranged for the installation of windows adorned with white crocus, her beloved flowers, enabling her to relish their beauty daily. Today, well over a century later, this narrative endures, and anyone gazing through these windows is treated to the sight of blossoms, regardless of the season.
Paul Folger KSTP
Folger is working at KSTP where he works alongside other famous KSTP meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Lindsey Brown
- Kevin Doran
- Brett Hoffland
- Alex Jokich
- Leah McLean
- Wren Clair
- Jonathan Yuhas
- Matt Serwe
- Joe Schmit
- Chris Long
Paul Folger Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 6.3K followers on Instagram.