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Mike Garrigan Biography
Mike Garrigan is an American journalist who was born in San Gabriel, California, to a former nun and former priest. He lived in Park Ridge, Illinois, and Waukesha, Wisconsin, growing up. It was at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater that he found his passion for broadcasting and a way to use his love of sports. His first role at WIFR was sports director, and he transitioned to news anchor a few years later.
Mike Garrigan Age
Information about Garrigan’s age is not available but we will update it soon.
Mike Garrigan Wife| Family
He also met his wife, Kirsten (a Hononegah High School alum), at college. They now have four children: Keenan, Kiah, Larson, and Braylon. Mike calls them the most important people in his life. “They are the first consideration in every decision I make. They are simply what matters most.”
About Mike Garrigan
He has always been someone who really enjoys sharing stories with those he cares about. And he really cares about the Rockford community and loves the ability to share information and insight on what’s important to the Stateline.”
Mike takes his role as a journalist very seriously, saying it is an important job in the community.
“[It is the role of the journalist] to be the presenter of information, not the shaper of viewpoints. We have the ability to ask important questions of decision-makers, and we don’t take that opportunity lightly. We also are obligated to show how a story, press release or other sourced information impacts the community. It’s our job to humanize issues and news of the day to make the community understand why this would be important and impactful to them.”
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Mike Garrigan Fun Facts
When he’s not at work, Mike loves playing and watching sports, playing games and cards, traveling, playing trivia, spending time at his family’s Northwoods Wisconsin cabin and following his four kids around the Midwest doing whatever they are passionate about.
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My mom taught me so many of my best virtues. The biggest being to enjoy every moment to the fullest and take your responsibilities seriously, but never take yourself too seriously.
FAVORITE DRINK: Do Grasshoppers count? Otherwise, a nice ice-cold glass of water. (Boring, I know.)
FAVORITE ENTREE: My special family recipe for beef stroganoff or pizza.
BEST DESSERT: Hot fudge sundae.
FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving. Great food, spending time with family and it just starts the Christmas season. To me, the build-up to Christmas is even better than the day itself.
FAVORITE SEASON: Easily, it’s fall. The smells (leaves and cookouts), the sweatshirt weather, the football, my anniversary (Sept. 18), a huge fan of fall foliage. I just like the overall mood I’m in when it’s fall.
FAVORITE SPORT: Tough one, because I love them all. To watch football and college basketball. playing tennis and basketball. To study baseball and football.
FAVORITE MOVIES: “Goodwill Hunting,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Fletch.” In that order.
FAVORITE BOOK/AUTHOR: I am more into non-fiction. Maybe “Hammer of the Gods: The Led Zeppelin Saga.”
MOST DARING FEAT: The most recent thing I can think of is singing “O, Canada” with Mark Henderson at a Rockford Ice Hog’s game. I’m not what you would call a “strong singer,” and I would say it’s the first time I’ve sang in front of a large group of people since 8th grade choir, 35 years ago.
Mike Garrigan Surgery
In a message to his Facebook friends, news anchor Mike Garrigan announced he will undergo surgery to remove a kidney.
Doctors discovered cancer in the kidney and determined the organ needed to be removed. Cancer shows no signs of spreading, and his doctors believe it is curable with the removal of the kidney.
Mike will have surgery soon and will be absent from the news desk for a couple of weeks.
Our thoughts are with Mike and his family during this time. The staff at Gray Television, the parent company of WIFR, joins the 23 WIFR viewing family is hoping for Mike’s speedy return to the Rockford airwaves.