Kirsten Mitchell is a journalist and reporter / mmj for WCCO-TV.
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Best Known For:The television show WCCO News
Breakthrough:Began her association with WCCO-TV as a news intern in 2015
10 Quick Facts About Kirsten Mitchell
- Full Name: Kirsten Mitchell
- Profession: News anchor and journalist
- Known For: The television show WCCO News
- Current Role: Reporter / MMJ
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis
- Specialization: Reporter, Journalist, and News Anchor / Newscaster
- Beats: Lifestyle / Human Interest
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
- Net Worth: $326,000-$4,663,000 (Estimated range)
Kirsten Mitchell Age
Kirsten Mitchell's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
They attended University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- Period: 2014–2017
Career & Work
Kirsten Mitchell's career includes news and reporting roles with GoFundMe and WCCO-TV / CBS News Minnesota, a television station.
Organization: GoFundMe
Role: Communications Associate
Period: 2025–Present
Details: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Organization: WCCO-TV / CBS News Minnesota
Role: Reporter
Period: 2021–2025
Details: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Organization: KGPE-TV / CBS47 and KSEE-TV / KSEE24
Role: Weekend News Anchor and Reporter
Period: April 2019–November 2021
Details: Fresno, California
Organization: WMBB-TV
Role: Multimedia Journalist
Period: Before April 2019
Details: Panama City, Florida
Organization: WCCO-TV
Role: News Intern
Period: 2015
Details: Minneapolis, Minnesota · Started her association with the CBS-owned Minneapolis television station as an intern.
Rise to Fame
Kirsten Mitchell rose to prominence for their role on the television show WCCO News.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes WCCO News, CBS47 / KSEE24 News, and Good Question.
Television
- TV Show: WCCO News (Reporter, 2021-2025) — Television news reporting for CBS News Minnesota
- TV Show: CBS47 / KSEE24 News (Weekend Anchor and Reporter, 2019-2021) — Local television news coverage in Fresno and the San Joaquin Valley
- TV Show: Good Question (Contributing Reporter) — WCCO reporting franchise investigating questions submitted by viewers
- TV Show: WMBB News (Multimedia Journalist) — Local television news reporting in Panama City, Florida
- Work: Creek Fire Coverage (Reporter, 2020) — Reported on the major California wildfire
Notable Coverage
- California Creek Fire – CBS47 / KSEE24 – 2020 – Covered the major wildfire while working as a television reporter in California's Central Valley
- Central California Drought – CBS47 / KSEE24 – Reported on drought and water-related issues affecting the San Joaquin Valley
- Fresno Mass Shooting – CBS47 / KSEE24 – 2019 – Covered a mass shooting in Fresno that killed four people
Lesser Known Facts
- Began her relationship with WCCO-TV as an intern in 2015 before returning years later as a reporter.
- Left television journalism in 2025 to pursue professional communications work.
- Occasionally filled in for weather broadcasts while reporting in Fresno.
- Has volunteered with the Animal Humane Society in Minnesota.
- Worked in television news markets in Florida, California and Minnesota.
- Covered California's Creek Fire and drought while working in the San Joaquin Valley.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kirsten Mitchell
- Occupation: News anchor and journalist
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Minneapolis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$194,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $326,000–$4,663,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
