Monica Hannan Biography
Monica Hannan is an American journalist working for KFYR as a co-host of North Dakota Today since 2013. She also serves the station as a host and co-anchor for First News at Five, The Evening Report. In 2004, she was promoted to serve as the station’s news director. She joined the station in 1988 as a reporter and anchor.
Monica Hannan Education
Hannan joined Minnesota State University Moorhead after finishing her studies at Bismarck High School in 1978. She later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Management from the University of Mary in Bismarck and a Master of Theology degree from the Augustine Institute in Denver.
Monica Hannan Career
Hannan has worked for KFYR as a co-host of North Dakota Today since 2013. She also serves the station as a host and co-anchor for First News at Five, The Evening Report. In 2004, she was promoted to serve as the station’s news director. Upon joining the station, she initially worked as a reporter and anchor.
During her time as KFYR’s news director, Hannan has won three regional Emmy Outstanding Newscast Awards and three North Dakota Broadcasters Best Television Anchor Awards. She launched her career at KUMV in Williston, where she was a reporter and anchor. She then moved to Twin Falls, Idaho, where she anchored for KMVT.
Besides broadcasting, Hannan has authored and co-authored multiple books, including The Dream Maker, Dakota Daytrips, The Gift of Death, and More Dakota Daytrips. Her work has also been published in many magazines and newspapers. She has served on the board for North Dakota Catholic Charities.
Monica Hannan Age
Hannan was born in 1960 but has not yet disclosed the month she was born. It is, therefore, not known when she celebrates her birthday. She is 65 years old as of 2025.
Monica Hannan Height
Hannan stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Monica Hannan Family
Hannan has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight; hence, she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if Hannan has any siblings.
Monica Hannan Husband
Hannan got married to Cliff Naylor, a KFYR morning weathercaster and feature reporter. The couple has three children and a daughter-in-law. Her hobbies include quilting and tennis.
Monica Hannan Net Worth
Hannan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 million – $5 million, which she has earned through being a journalist.
Monica Hannan Salary
Hannan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Monica Hannan KFYR
Hannan is working at KFYR where she works alongside other famous anchors and reporters, including;
- Kevin Lawrence
- Jacob Morse
- Heidi Werosta
- Meghan Chada
- Jon Cole
- Luke Gamble
- Wayne Wolff
- Alan Miller
- Jody Kerzman