Axel Gumbel

Axel Gumbel’s career has come full circle as he returns to ABC 6 News, where his passion for broadcast news took flight nearly two decades ago. From 2003 to 2010, Axel took on multiple roles at the station — including reporter, producer, assignment editor and anchor.

 

Born and raised in Germany, Axel moved to Minnesota in 2000 to pursue his dreams of a career in journalism. He earned his degree at the University of Minnesota and quickly found a home in southern Minnesota’s vibrant communities.

 

After a fulfilling chapter of storytelling stories at Mayo Clinic, Axel is thrilled to return ABC 6, where he is anchoring the morning and daytime shows, while mentoring the next generation of journalists as managing editor.

 

“I couldn’t be happier to return to the station that helped me fulfill a lifelong dream more than 20 years ago,” Axel says. “ABC 6 is not just a workplace – It’s home.”

 

In his spare time, Axel enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and promoting his adopted hometown of LeRoy where he’s involved in many volunteer activities, including community theater productions.