ian leonard
@ian_leonard
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I forecast the weather, love my life, love my wife, love my daughters and love my dog...kinda like the cats. #stayskyaware
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Call the number on Argyle’s Surfer Boy Pizza delivery van…you won’t regret it
#strangerthings
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This is so good...a twitter post about how to drive in snow..used on-air at WBTV in Charlotte.
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Wait, what? limit time outdoors because it will be a chilly 53 degrees? Oh Florida...please come for a visit this Friday when our high temperature will be 2 degrees with a wind chill near -20.
Signed,
All of Minnesota
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How about these Minnesota fall colors on The North Shore…thanks to Cindy and Greg Neitzke from Eden prairie.
@FOX9
@foxweather
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There is no greater earthly privilege than to be loved by a dog. We are heartbroken...I know so many of you loved Jasper as well. He was, in a word...epic.
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A little gray, a little brown and a little ginger...goodbye topical chemo beard, hope to never see you again! Back on the air tonight without the beard and without skin cancer. See you tonight on
@FOX9
News!
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My friends….It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Baxter Leonard!
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A great morning, received the latest all clear from my Dermatologist...back again to check up in 3 months, so happy.
#skincancersucks
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Sad news; Steve Frazier, our dear friend and FOX 9 Meteorologist, passed away today after a long brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Steve was a wonderful, kind, warm-hearted man who was a friend to everyone. We will all miss him deeply...god bless you Steve.
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I lost my Mother at the end of January, Alzheimer's has ravaged my family...taking both of my parents & so I struggled with posting this personal stuff but I am confident it is for the greater good; finding a way to
#ENDALZ
. Please read about my Mum:
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Incredible lightning picture tonight! Looks like the Prince symbol & it is Prince's Birthday! Thanks April McGuire in Maple Grove
@MyFOX9
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Happy Anniversary to us…she is the light of my life and the best part of everything I am!
#23years
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Let me be the first to introduce you to our new boy…he is 1 week old, another Samoyed and as of yet without a name. He follows in the proud Leonard Samoyed footsteps of Ranger and Jasper and we can’t wait to bring home home! We love our friends at
#tundraicesamoyeds
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Honey, that Moose is in the sprinkler again!
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this makes me smile...
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I had another day of skin cancer surgery at the dermatologist. Now it is time to heal, again. I post this because I am approached everyday by viewers who say “Saw your skin cancer posts, got checked, Dr found cancer/removed it, now it is all good!”
#getchecked
#skincancersucks
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Another visit with our 4 week old Samoyed puppy today. We can’t wait ‘til he comes home with us in mid October…and we can use the next 4 weeks to try and get all 4 Leonards to agree on a name.
#tundraicesamoyeds
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It is a quiet weather night so lemme introduce to our little Samoyed boy…we miss
#Jasper
terribly, our hearts still hurt but this little guy is helping to heal us. He is in Jasper’s familial bloodline and we can’t wait until he comes home in October.
#tundraicesamoyeds
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My cancer journey started 3 years ago...now it continues in a different form; my
#Ironman
Lake Placid race this Sunday. 140.6 miles to let cancer know it did not have me...I had cancer. Here is my latest blog post about "moments that stick":
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So, my youngest daughter just made this for tik-tok...her version of Ian Leonard vs what other people see. A little embarrassing but I love this and I love her to bits 😀
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When your coworkers know that sugar gets you through 5 hours of severe storm coverage. Best coworkers ever!
@FOX9
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Headshot from 2003…my daughter found this and just said “Dad, you used to be good looking”. I told her she is out of the will.
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Some great news, Dr called with test results; 4 months, 2 surgeries, 46 stitches, third of my lip removed BUT I am cancer free!
#mademyday
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This is Santiago...he was pretending to be a reporter in front of FOX 9 so I stopped & hung out for a bit. His family's home was damaged by last weeks storms so instead of sitting in the hotel they thought they would walk by
@FOX9
. Meeting "Santiago the reporter" made my day!
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My wife kept asking me for the Las Vegas forecast...this was why; my birthday present. That’s me being Ricky Bobby, taking some laps laps all by myself in the car at The Petty/Andretti nascar driving experience. I am blessed with my incredible wife/daughters & this amazing life.
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When you forecast 45 degrees in October, some ppl say it’s cold...when you forecast 45 degrees in March those same ppl wear shorts.
#loveit
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Baxter, an amazing dog…and an excellent timeline cleanser 😀
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Look at this face…that sideways tongue always happens when ya scratch the perfect spot near his ear.
#Baxter
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We are both waiting for daughter number one at MSP…home for spring break and we can’t wait!
#baxterbackseat
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My other coffee partner his morning...the always talkative and entertaining Jasper. He just sits next me and “talks”
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I visited with Steve on Friday and he snapped this selfie...he was his usual self; strong, witty and at peace with his journey...a little tough to see this tweet after he passed today.
Look what the cat drug in !!
@ian_leonard
brings me soup and tons of deep conversation!!
Ian is helping my
#fattenupfrazier
campaign to get me up to his weight.
#cancer
#blessed
🙏
#friends
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A family car run for dinner... supporting local business with a curb side pick up.
#socialdistance
#jasper
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Baxter waiting patiently for me to carve a path to him…that’s me in the background with my trusty Toro. We got around to 3 driveways this morning. If I forecast it I should also clear it!
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It is Thursday so that means Jasper and I are back on the road to visit another long term care facility for
@FOX9
live broadcast at 5/6 PM. Most facilities are still in some form of a lockdown as the threat of COVID persists....showing our seniors & front line workers some love!
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So proud, oldest daughter Jordan is top 3 in the district, off to State...sorry, had to brag
#prouddad
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When you can’t get away for a dinner break because of severe weather so your family brings a little food and a lotta Jasper to the station...family not pictured by request of said family 🤪
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The best night ever…from MIW wrestling referee to wrestling weatherman in one second. My shirt under the referee shirt says”trust the weatherman”
#stunner
@StardomRob
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Dad and youngest daughter date night in Excelsior. Love being a Dad :)
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Flights were cancelled and we are stuck in Costa Rica so this is the only way for me to be on the air on
@fox9
tonight. There are worse places to be stranded…we love the
@tamarindobayboutique
hotel, thank you for taking us in!
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Jasper will not join me on our weekly outdoor senior living facility tour today...it is too hot/too dangerous in this heat. He will stay inside today, in the air conditioning...I would suggest the same for your furry friends.
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I would like to meet the person who invented the snow blower and buy them a beer or a margarita or a puppy...
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So many requests in these surreal times for
#jasper
to make another appearance with me during the weather forecast...your wish will be granted tonight at 9:30!
#stayathome
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Seasons Greetings…er Happy Halloween. Baxter and I recreating one of our fav commercials.
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Winner winner chicken dinner
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A quick non-weather update from my reopened skin cancer blog...a little speed bump. All good. See you in a week or two.
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The face Baxter made when I was trying to explain why we were away for so long…
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Many of you have commented that our soon to come home puppy looks like a polar bear…our breeder took a few pics using that as inspiration. Can’t wait ‘til he comes home next week.
#sofluffyimgonnadie
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Time for another Leonard puppy check…he is 5 weeks old and cuter than ever. Can’t wait until he comes home to us in 3 weeks!
#tundraicesamoyeds
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Did not wake up expecting to replace the belt on our dryer...but thanks to a DIY video on youtube, I did it. It is incredible how good you feel after finishing something like this.
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I love Minnesota 12 months a year...but wow, it is always splendidly spectacular in the Fall. My neighborhood is
#falltastic
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Breaking news: I have reached an agreement with Jasper’s agent for the furry fella to join me for the weather forecast at 9:30 tomorrow evening 😀
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When you visit your daughter at college in DC for parents weekend and you also get some moments with the love of your life at The Lincoln Memorial.
#lifeisgood
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Temperature sensor in Duluth is on the fritz...either that or it is really, really, really hot in Duluth.
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Vaccine shot number 2...if you know me you know I am deathly scared of needles...if I can do it, so can you!
#gettheshot
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ahhhhhhh...I love this!
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Monday morning puppy update…yup, still ridiculously cute and fluffy. 2 weeks until he comes home!!
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I am driving my wife around this morning as she shows homes to prospective buyers...that way we get to spend time together still have our morning coffee! The husband life of a realtor wife.
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Such a great lunch today…blessed to count these fine folks as my friends!
Lunch today with my wonderful longtime Weather Friends…we really DO like each other…a lot😊❤️
@ian_leonard
@WCCOShaffer
@BelindaKARE11
@LauraBetker
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Happy 63rd Birthday to
@RandyMeierFox9
....the fella with the best hair on television. I have attached his preschool picture to show that great hair is something you are born with.
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Kinda like the blue angels but with plows...so cool
In Minnesota, we call this "Wednesday."
Thank you to all motorists who took their time on the roads yesterday. When you drive for conditions it allows us to do our job quickly & safely. Enjoy this team plowing video of I-694 in Oakdale (video is 2x speed):
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4 stars, awesome backyard, would definitely dig here again.
-Baxter
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This time last year I was off the air recovering from cancer surgery, Saturday I race in The Maple Grove Triathlon, my 4th tri this year.
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Ironman Lake Placid prep underway...140.6 miles means a lot of gear. I race on Sunday so please feel free to hit me up in your prayers. Race number 2649 if you feel like tracking. God bless my wife Christy for all of her support, I love that woman with all of my heart and soul.
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I am off the air for the next few weeks for the next phase of my skin cancer fight...I explain below, it is all good! See you soon
@MyFOX9
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Post-storm time line cleanser…Baxter went digging in a muddy flower pot this evening. Apparently he ate some mud as well. Love this dog(and the babe holding him)
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