Leah McLean – KSTP Bio, Age, Height, Education, Career, Husband, Kids, Salary, Net Worth, Major Achievements

Age And Birthday

McLean was born on February 12, 1980, which makes her 44 years old recently. She celebrates her birthday on February 12th every year.

Height

Leah McLean stands at approximately 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 meters) tall.

Education

Leah McLean attended Minnehaha Academy for her high school education. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies, and Spanish from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Additionally, she is a proud alumnus of Pacific Lutheran University, where she majored in Communication and Media Studies.

Nationality

McLean is American by nationality. She was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Husband and Children

Leah McLean was previously married to Ben Garbe. They divorced in 2017, and Leah has since been a single mother. She has two daughters:        Grace Evelyn, born in May 2012, and Eloise Patricia, born in December 2013. Leah has managed to balance her career and family life, and she enjoys spending time with her daughters.

Career

Leah McLean has built a dynamic career in broadcasting. She anchors the midday and afternoon newscasts at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Leah joined KSTP in June 2004 and has remained a trusted presence on the news ever since.

Before KSTP, Leah worked as an evening news anchor and reporter at WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin. She also served as a weather anchor and news reporter at KTVZ-TV in Bend, Oregon. Leah started her broadcasting career at KGUN-TV in Tucson, Arizona, as an assignment editor.

Leah is deeply committed to community service. She has worked with Urban Ventures, a non-profit organization focused on reducing poverty. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her two daughters, Grace Evelyn and Eloise Patricia.

Salary and Net Worth

McLean earns an annual salary ranging from $45,000 to $110,500. Her net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million, which she has accumulated through her successful career as a news anchor and reporter.

Major Achievements

Leah McLean has achieved significant milestones in her broadcasting career. She celebrated 20 years at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News in June 2024.

Beyond her journalism career, Leah won Florists’ Review’s July 2022 “American Grown Best in Blooms” design contest.

Leah also co-founded the nonprofit Whole Cyber Human Initiative, focusing on cybersecurity.

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