KARE 11 says goodbye to 'cornerstone' Randy Shaver after 41 years

Randy's been a fixture on KARE's nightly newscasts and in the homes of millions of Minnesotans since 1983.
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[@WillowWhispers]

Former Minnesotan here, good luck Randy on your new journey.

[@07scsu]

To quote Tina Turner, Randy, you’re simply the best!!! Thank you for 41 years. I turn 50 this year, and it’s crazy to think you’ve been a part of my life for 41 years. Thank you, thank you!!!

[@Chiefreed8804]

Randy was my inspiration in late 1998 when I was 24 years old and diagnosed with Stage 2 B, Systemic Hodgkins Lymphoma. Thanks Randy!

[@Weebs82589]

When I was 11 it was my last year of little league baseball I remember walking to the field and there was Randy. I couldn’t believe he was going to be my coach during that summer. Thank You Randy for everything!

[@BearBear1959]

I met Randy at my son’s football game. He is one hell of a guy. Wishing you a great retirement Randy.

[@kyliedadify]

That KARE11 team was the best. Paul.M and Diana and Randy and Paul D. They were the true good standard in their time.

[@Krazylegz1485]

Ass Man! Will miss his presence on Kare 11 but glad he's sticking around the HAMS a little longer on 93X.

[@RichardStandingcloud]

I am a sixty four year old native from the red lake nation. I've never been a sport guy, but I have watched randy since he showed up at Channel eleven. Back when it was WTCN. But what really got me to appreciate randy's minnesotaniss, when I heard him on the half ass morning show. I was a k q guy until tom bernard fired terry train. I clicked on the half ass morning show, and I hear randy talking like a normal dude. Though I can't stand nick, I still listen to the Banter randy did with the crew. I too am a grandpa and understand wanting to spend time with the grandchildren. Love and Hug those kids every day because one day they're going to fly away, and they will remember those moments. Have a good journey randy shaver.🎉

[@pandoralover21]

I refuse to believe he will be gone! Thankfully KARE 11 has amazing reporters to fill in and replace

[@truthexplorer5600]

A Minnesota treasure, thank you Randy!

[@rain-wanders]

Congrats on your retirement, Randy. I was born in the early 80's in St. Paul and grew up watching Kare 11. Randy, Belinda...definitely grew up watching all of you. I hope you get to enjoy decades with your wife and the rest of your family.

[@Anthony-hu3rj]

I moved away from Minnesota a few decades ago, but Randy Shaver and his fellows who were interviewed give a real sense of how good local News was, and probably still is, in Minnesota!

[@betsywagner1409]

Good luck, and enjoy your retirement! Will miss you on Kare 11 news. Wishing you the best on your journey!

[@jakethecarsandreactorvideo9409]

I will watch his last show at 6 tomorrow 😢❤

[@darbyallen6807]

You Rock Randy

[@FTFC365]

We’ll miss you Randy, you are integral to the fabric Minnesota sports.

[@koopis9054]

Iconic

[@susieinthesouth1931]

I was in MN for almost 10 years, leaving at the end of 2021. Randy and Julie were on the air during the riot chaos. I remember sitting in my living room just as stunned as the two anchors trying to process what was happening on air. I was so impressed at the coverage and composure that you two held during that horrible time. When I saw an earlier post about Randy's retirement my first thought was "What are Julie and Belle gonna do?" Best wishes to all of you as you enter a new transition.

[@andrewsaete116]

Paul Majors & Rand Shaver was Kare 11 Golden Era

[@GreatRiverRemod]

Thank you Randy! God bless you sir, and enjoy your retirement!

[@sherryg.195]

Awe good luck and God bless you Randy

[@raoul3719]

I worked with him at KFAN. Two words describe Randy...CLASS ACT!

[@mitchreese3226]

Awesome!

[@akeames]

Congrats Randy!! 🎉 You’ll be missed.

[@SunWM99]

Congrats!

[@debbieethridge6747]

Good job Julie. I will miss seeing him too.

[@patriciahiggins9843]

Randy this song is dedicated to YOU!!! By Eric Carmen - “All by My Self” I’m Sad For Your Leaving, but Happy for You To Slow Down🙏🏽❣️❣️❣️🙏🏽

[@John-pc3cx]

Never understood why he became an anchor but happy retirement

[@rain-wanders]

Why not? He was good at it and loved it.

[@tinakunkel2637]

What happened to the golf cart Randy put into the water, does he own that one now? Good luck Randy, enjoy your retirement.

[@GlassMonGoose]

I once saw Randy Shaver at a Kowalski’s in Edina. I told him how cool it was to meet him in person, but I didn’t want to be a jerk and bother him and ask him for photos or anything. He said, “Oh, like you’re doing now?” I was taken aback, and all I could say was “Huh?” but he kept cutting me off and going “huh? huh? huh?” and closing his hand shut in front of my face. I walked away and continued with my shopping, and I heard him chuckle as I walked off. When I came to pay for my stuff up front I saw him trying to walk out the doors with like fifteen Milky Ways in his hands without paying. The girl at the counter was very nice about it and professional, and was like “Sir, you need to pay for those first.” At first he kept pretending to be tired and not hear her, but eventually turned back around and brought them to the counter. When she took one of the bars and started scanning it multiple times, he stopped her and told her to scan them each individually “to prevent any electrical infetterence,” and then turned around and winked at me. I don’t even think that’s a word. After she scanned each bar and put them in a bag and started to say the price, he kept interrupting her by yawning really loudly.