Matt Belanger Bio, KSTP, Age, Height, Parents, Spouse, Children, Salary, and Net Worth

Who is Matt Belanger?

Matt Belanger is an American Emmy- Award-winning journalist working as an anchor at KSTP-TV. He excellently anchors three hours of news each weekday morning starting at 4:30 a.m. on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS and 45-TV. Matt joined the KSTP team in 2016 when he made the trip north from Atlanta. Prior t that, Matt worked in television in his home state of Pennsylvania at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls where he got his start as a television journalist.

 

Matt Belanger
Matt Belanger

Matt Belanger Date of Birth / Age

Belanger’s exact age is not known as he has managed to keep his date of birth away from the public. However, we will update the information once available.

Matt Belanger Height

Belanger stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 6 inches tall.

Matt Belanger Parents and Siblings

Belanger was born and raised in York County, Pa. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.

Matt Belanger Spouse/Partner

Belanger privately married his long-term boyfriend. He enjoys taking care of the yard around his home where he lives with his partner in Minneapolis. Belanger loves it at the gym and spending time with his two Corgis Fischer and Finlee whenever off duty.

Matt Belanger Kids / Children

Details regarding whether or not Belanger has any children are not available to the public at the moment. However, we will update this information once more details concerning this are available.

Matt Belanger Education

Belanger went to Elon University in North Carolina where he studied communications and political science and graduated Magna cum laude.

Matt Belanger Career

Belanger is an Emmy-winning news anchor. He excellently anchors three hours of news each weekday morning starting at 4:30 a.m. on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS and 45-TV. He joined the KSTP team in 2016 when he made the trip north from Atlanta. Prior to that, Matt worked in television in his home state of Pennsylvania at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls where he got his start as a television journalist.

Matt has won the regional Emmy Awards six times. His investigative reporting has brought about laws being changed. This is for bringing light to many important issues over the years. In 2020, he was the best anchor and hence awarded the Emmy.

Also,  Belanger covered the unrest after the murder of George Floyd. Matt loves it at the gym and spending time with his two Corgis Fischer and Finlee. He also enjoys taking care of the yard around his home where he lives with his partner in Minneapolis.

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How Much Does Matt Belanger Earn?

Belanger earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.

How Much is Matt Belanger Worth?

As an anchor, Belanger has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.

Matt Belanger Attack

Matt was attacked by a civilian named Vennie Jerome Williams in Minneapolis on May 12, 2020.  Something was thrown at him by Vennie Jerome Williams on the face, striking his left eye and causing corneal and ocular abrasion. This can actually cause permanent damage to the eye.

Vennie Jerome Williams hurled homophobic rants after being apprehended, concluding that he struck Matt because he was gay. However, he was arrested and charged with third-degree assault and harassment with the intent to injure him. Fortunately, Belanger is in good health and has returned to the newsroom.

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