Overview

• Clair filed her lawsuit in Ramsey County District Court on August 14, alleging that KSTP’s culture of sexualized conduct dates back to former chief meteorologist Dave Dahl.
• She claims news director Kirk Varner enforced sex-based double standards by policing her wardrobe and hair and questioning audiences’ acceptance of a female lead in a meteorologist role.
• Clair alleges sabotage from male colleagues who left her with inaccurate forecast data and ignored safety concerns after a 2023 State Fair harassment incident.
• She says formal HR complaints in 2024 led to a demotion in October and her termination in February with two years remaining on her contract.
• KSTP has publicly denied the accusations, stating that Clair was counseled on performance issues and dismissed for poor on-air delivery without specifying details.