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BUD KRAEHLING

Jerome “Bud” Kraehling came to the Twin Cities in 1946. In 1950 he began his career as a TV weatherman on WCCO (then WTCN). He came to St. Louis Park in 1953. His house at 8221 W. 34th Street (by Knollwood) backs on to Minnehaha Creek.

Bud Kraehling was a Charter Inductee into the 2001 Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

A more detailed biography can be found on the web site of the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting.

This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.