Popular KSTP (Minneapolis) Anchor Jackie Cain announced that she is leaving the station.

Cain says that she is moving back to her native Pittsburgh where her husband resides and to be closer to her dad.

"As we've all been learning how to navigate new challenges, my father is dealing with some recent health issues and being closer to him in Pittsburgh is where I need to be," she said in a memo to staff members. "The Twin Cities will always have a piece of my heart! We've been through a lot together as a community and I am grateful for our amazing viewers who have been so kind, welcoming and encouraging to me."

Cain has been co-anchoring the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts since 2018.

Her last day on air is Aug. 19.

KSTP News director Kirk Varner said he looking for a replacement.

H/T Star Tribune