Robyne Robinson
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Robyne Robinson (born in Chicago, 1961) is an award-winning
American television broadcaster, who is the co-anchor for Fox affiliate KMSP in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. She is known as the first African-American anchor in the state of Minnesota. and has worked with KMSP-TV since 1995, when KMSP was independent Minnesota 9.
[edit] Awards and recognition
- 2005 Upper Midwest Emmy for Best Anchor
- Edward R. Murrow Award
- St. Paul Companies' Pan-African Council Legacy Award
- Media Allies Award, Minnesota Council of Non-Profits
- Minneapolis NAACP Television Industry Award
- Brose's Booty Meat Award 2007
In addition to her work in front of the camera, Robinson is closely involved in several non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities area.
[edit] Trivia
Robyne is sometimes confused with Robin Roberts, an anchor on ABC's Good Morning America.