Anchors
Don Shelby
Don Shelby, WCCO-TV anchor and reporter, joined the WCCO-TV staff in 1978.
Don was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October 2007.
He has won all five of the nation's top journalism awards, including three national Emmys, the Columbia DuPont Citation, the Scripps-Howard Award and the Society of Professional Journalists Distinguished Service Award.
In 1997, Don was honored with a second Peabody Award, the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize, for his ongoing work with the youth of Minnesota. Don's commitment to mentoring has energized the station and the community.
He has received several honors for his work in the community, including Minnesota Sportsman of the Year; Martin Luther King Humanitarian of the Year; the Great American Traditions Award by B'nai Brith; Minnesota Broadcaster of the Year; and the coveted Josten's Mr. Basketball ring, an honor rarely given to an adult.
In 2005, Don was named Best TV Newscaster in City Pages' Best of the Twin Cities Readers' Poll.
He is a rock and ice climber, canoeist, gardener and beekeeper, to name just a few hobbies.
Don is married and has three daughters who all share his passion for the outdoors.
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