KARE 11 News Anchor Gives An Update On Her Recovery

A Twin Cities news anchor recently gave an update on her recovery from a boating accident this summer. The good news is that she is making progress and could be back on the air sooner rather than later; the bad news is that she's had some setbacks.

KARE 11 Anchor Gives Update On Her Recovery

Julie Nelson gave an update to viewers on her social media page last week. Nelson, who has been absent from KARE 11 since a boating accident earlier this year, said she should be back on TV soon, but she didn't give a firm timeline, as her recovery hasn't always been smooth.

According to Nelson's post to social media, she has been dealing with some lingering effects from the accident. Nelson wrote "the nerves in my right arm are injured and, as I am learning, nerve recovery is frustratingly slow and unpredictable." She went on to state that "I’m fortunate to have a phenomenal team helping me heal. The medical care I’ve received has been extraordinary. I feel beyond blessed to live in Minnesota with access to some of the smartest, kindest health care professionals in the world."

Who Has Been Filling In For Nelson?

Since Nelson's accident, KARE 11 has used several other reporters and anchors to fill her seat. For much of the summer, the evening news has been anchored by Kevin Holmes, Rena Sarigianopoulos, and Lauren Leamanczyk.

KARE 11 has gone through several staffing changes over the last year, with Sports Director Reggie Wilson, Anchor Alexis Rogers, and Meteorologist Wren Clair leaving.

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Nelson has been with KARE 11 since September of 2003, making this her 23rd year in the Twin Cities.

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