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Diana Pierce (born July 2,1954) is a television news anchor who works for the NBC television station KARE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was born in Long Beach, California, but grew up in Exeter, California. Pierce has worked at KARE-TV since 1983.

Pierce earned a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University. Diana's first job was at WNBP-AM, Newburyport, Massachusetts. She was a reporter, producer and news director. WBBX-AM in Portsmouth, New Hampshire next hired her for their morning news slot. Diana's first television job was at WENH-TV,Durham, New Hampshire. She co-anchored and reported for the 6pm news. Her next job took her to WTKR-TV, Norfolk, Virginia, where she was a healthcare and general assignment reporter. In 1980 she was tapped to host and produce, "Morning Connection" a live interview talk show at Ch. 3.

In 1982, Diana joined KSEE-TV, Fresno, California as their noon and 5pm news anchor. She co-anchored the evening news with Bob Long and Angela Astore.

Diana was hired at KARE (then WTCN) in September, 1983, along with co-anchor Paul Magers. They remained the main news team until September 2003. Diana remained as part of the 5pm and 6pm newsteam but was replaced by Julie Nelson at 10pm. After Paul's departure to KCBS in December 2003, Diana was paired with Frank Vascellero at 5pm and 6pm. In January 2006, Diana was paired up with Mike Pomeranz. In 2007, Diana was paired up with Pat Evans to host KARE OnLIVE, an interactive news and information program. In 2008, the show's name changed to KARE 11 News @ 4.