Darren Wolfson


“I’m glad to be back! Being at 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS allows me to combine two of my true passions: sports and broadcasting.”


Previous Experience

Darren “Doogie” Wolfson worked for more than twelve years at KFAN Radio, a Twin Cities sports/talk format station.  He filled many roles and wore multiple hats from producing and technically directing, to reporting and hosting. He spent the majority of his tenure working with Sid Hartman’s son, Chad, on the popular “Chad Hartman Show.”  After leaving KFAN in January 2009, Darren worked for www.cbssports.com covering the Vikings, www.startribune.com, KMSP FOX-9 as a fill-in sports anchor and web show commentator, www.GopherHole.com, the St. Paul Saints TV broadcasts, and the MLB Network.

Education

Darren earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Minnesota and graduated in 2002.

Personal Interests

Darren was married in October 2009.  He and his wife currently reside in Golden Valley. He is also a semi-reliable lunchtime hoopster (except when he’s asked to play some defense).