Ed Schultz: Bio
September 4, 2011 at 5:08AM
1954: Born in Norfolk, Va.
1972: Comes to Minnesota State University, Moorhead, on a football scholarship.
1978: Becomes a sportscaster in Fargo.
2004: Launches a syndicated radio program, "The Ed Schultz Show," from Fargo.
2009: Joins MSNBC; moves radio show to New York City.
Jan. 24, 2011: Moves into Keith Olbermann's prime-time slot.
February 2011: Starts traveling to Wisconsin to show support for protesters of anti-union laws.
May 23, 2011: Gets into hot water after making disparaging remarks about Laura Ingraham.
Aug. 18, 2011: Receives the Paul Wellstone Award at the United Steelworkers convention for his commitment to public service.
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