Riley O’Connor didn’t appear to be in trouble on WCCO; he announced a career change and stepped back from the full-time morning meteorologist role in July 2023, while still expected to contribute part-time at the station.

What happened

WCCO said Riley was leaving the morning show because he wanted a change that would let him spend more time with family and avoid the 2 a.m. wake-up schedule.

The station also said it was “his last day at WCCO — kind of,” suggesting he would still show up occasionally in future segments.

Short version

  • He left the daily morning meteorologist job.
  • It was framed as a career move, not a scandal.
  • He was expected to remain involved with WCCO in a limited way.

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