Young Train Enthusiast with Epilepsy Delivers Weather Forecast on KSTP.com’s KidCast
Ean Basset, a young boy with a passion for trains and weather who has navigated a journey with epilepsy, was featured on KSTP.com's "KidCast" segment. This weekly feature, a collaboration between Minnesota Live and Children's Minnesota, showcases children delivering the…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 22, 2026 — Ean Basset, a young individual with a profound interest in trains and meteorology, recently took center stage on KSTP.com’s “KidCast” segment. Ean, who has managed a journey with epilepsy, participated in this engaging weekly feature that highlights children as they deliver the daily weather forecast.
The “KidCast” segment is a collaborative effort between Minnesota Live and Children’s Minnesota. It provides a unique platform for children to step into the role of meteorologist, delivering the weather report alongside the experienced meteorologist Ken Barlow.
In his appearance, Ean not only shared his fascination with weather but also his broader interests. He is known to enjoy a variety of adaptive sports, including bowling, baseball, and hockey. His participation in “KidCast” allowed him to express his enthusiasm for tracking weather patterns to a wider audience.
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