Joey Swanson

Producer

Duluth, MN

Joey joined the Northern News Now team in June 2021 as our Assignment Editor, handling and scheduling all future happenings!

In February Joey switched gears to focus more on the production side of things and now produces and works with the morning team behind the scenes.

He's fresh out of college at the University of St. Thomas ready to learn the news ropes!

Joey earned his bachelor's degree with a journalism focus.

Joey gained news experience at TommieMedia, St. Thomas' school news outlet, working as a reporter, sports editor, and assignment editor.

While at TommieMedia, Joey's highlight was hosting one of George Floyd's and Daunte Wright's civil attorneys, Jeff Storms, in the studio.

Joey has been a Minnesota resident his whole life, born in Minnetonka, and attended Hopkins High School.

Joey is a big sports fan and loves electronic dance music.

Joey says he is "STOKED" to attend a live concert again after a year of canceled events due to the pandemic.

For story pitches, or good conversation, contact him at jswanson@kbjr6.com

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Christmas Lighting Challenge winners announced

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:45 PM CST

By Joey Swanson

Many folks across the Twin Ports put extra effort into decking the halls this year, and Thursday a few were rewarded for their dedication.

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Northland town rallies around New Orleans jazz singer

Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 8:33 PM CST

By Joey Swanson

A family services outreach center is holding a fundraising dinner Friday night for a New Orleans woman who lost her home and church to the devastation of Hurricane Ida.

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Minnesota Nice Dog: Animal-friendly fashion launches in Duluth

Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 4:27 PM CST

By Joey Swanson

A local dog sitting company is expanding its operations to give back to the community.

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Duluth man kills roommate’s 4 pet ferrets, charged with animal cruelty

Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 1:53 PM CST

By Joey Swanson

A Duluth man is behind bars after admitting he killed all four of his roommate’s emotional support ferrets with a BB gun after a fight.

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Sen. Klobuchar holds community Alzheimer’s discussion

Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 at 4:06 PM CST

By Joey Swanson

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) held a virtual discussion with Northlanders Tuesday about some of the challenges Alzheimer’s patients and their families face.

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