Eric Perkins is a journalist known for working as a sports reporter at KARE 11.
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Breakthrough:Joined KARE 11 as a sports reporter in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Eric Perkins
- Full Name: Eric Perkins
- Profession: News anchor and sportscaster
- Known For: Sports Journalist and News Anchor / Newscaster
- Spouse / Partner: Shelley Perkins
- Gender: Male
- Net Worth: $350,000-$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $55,000-$240,000 (Estimated range)
Education
He attended Pepperdine University.
- Pepperdine University
Career & Work
Eric Perkins' career includes news and reporting roles with KARE 11.
Organization: KARE 11
Role: Sports director and lead sports anchor
Period: 2012–2021
Details: Led sports coverage and presented weeknight sports broadcasts.
Organization: KARE 11
Role: Sports reporter
Period: 1996–2021
Details: Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota · Later served as weeknight sports anchor and sports director; departed in August 2021.
Awards & Achievements
- Regional Emmy Awards — Recognized for Perk at Play and Trippin’ with Perk segments
- TEGNA Community Empowerment Award — TEGNA — Community involvement with Mess Fest
Eric Perkins Family & Relationships
- Father: Jack Perkins
Personal Information
- Full Name: Eric Perkins
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and sportscaster
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jack Perkins
- Spouse / Partner: Shelley Perkins
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $55,000–$240,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $350,000–$5,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
