KARE 11’s Julie Nelson taking time off, recovering from boating accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Balsam Lake
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Incident type
Boating

Summary

Boating Accident Balsam Lake Wisconsin in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin: KARE-TV anchor Julie Nelson and her husband Kurt Krumenauer were injured in a pontoon boating accident on Balsam Lake in Wisconsin. The one-boat incident occurred on Saturday night, and both were treated for non‑life threatening injuries. Nelson announced she will be off the air while she heals and recovers. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is investigating the incident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Julie Nelson Passenger Injured
Kurt Krumenauer Passenger Injured

Original reporting

KARE 11’s Julie Nelson taking time off, recovering from boating accident

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