Angela Davis joined MPR News in November 2018 after more than 20 years of reporting and anchoring in the Twin Cities and other cities throughout the country. She debuted as host of MPR News’ weekday 11 a.m. program – focusing on important issues facing Minnesotans and the state – in December 2018. 

Before coming to MPR News, Angela anchored the WCCO-TV Sunday night newscasts and reported for evening newscasts during the week. She joined WCCO in 2006 and anchored the morning and noon newscasts during her first five years with the station. Prior to her time at WCCO, Angela anchored the morning and midday newscasts at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis for six years. She also worked as a reporter and weekend anchor with the station. 

Angela holds a journalism degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and grew up in southern Virginia. She also did graduate work in urban affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of the local and national chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.