the
2002
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
the
2002
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Achievements within
News Programming
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #20 OR LARGER
Eyewitness News at 10 – 9/12/01 - KSTP-TV
- N/A
- Dana Benson, Vice President of News
- Maggie Buttweiler, Producer
- Robyne Robinson, Anchor
- Angela Hampton, Anchor
- Sam Scaman, Anchor
- Jeff Grayson, Anchor
KARE-11 News at Ten, 8/1/01
- N/A
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #21 – #140
News 6 at Ten – KBJR-TV
- N/A
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
- Bill Strande
- Dennis Anderson
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #141 OR SMALLER
- Dick Heidt
SINGLE MORNING NEWS PROGRAM, MARKET #20+ OR LARGER
KARE-11 News Sunrise
- N/A
- Scott Libin, News Director
- Tami Howard, Executive Producer
- Ann Harings, Producer
- Mike Binkley, Anchor
- Angela Davis, Anchor
- Jim Guy, Anchor
- Rusty Gatenby, Traffic / Entertainment
- Heidi Bodine, Reporter
SINGLE MORNING NEWS PROGRAM, MARKET #21 – #140
- Dave Jensch, News Director
- Jason Rice, Anchor
- Drew Truckey, Producer
- Beth Erickson, Producer
Good Morning Northland - WDIO-TV
- N/A
SINGLE MORNING NEWS PROGRAM, MARKET #141 OR SMALLER
Country Morning Today – KFYR-TV
- N/A
- Jeremiah Jacobsen, Anchor / Producer
- Candice Grossklas, Anchor
- Ted Schmidt, Weather Anchor
SPOT NEWS
Father Mom Fire - KSTP-TV
- Dave Wertheimer
Gophers Win, Fans Lose - KSTP-TV
- Dave Wertheimer
- Allison Iacone, Producer
- Paul Magers, Reporter
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
- Julie Borgen, Reporter
- Rick Kupchella, Reporter
- Tim McNiff, Reporter
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- Trent Jameson, Photojournalist
- Mike Panitzke, Photojournalist
- Brian Augustin, Photojournalist
- John Divall, Photojournalist
- Nate Anderson, Photojournalist
- Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
K-9 Controversies - WCCO-TV
- Kim L. Kruger
Seeking Salvation, Parts I & II - KSTP-TV
- Gary Hill
Jeep Fuel Tanks - KSTP
- Gary Hill
- David Schechter
- Bill Kruskop, Photographer
- Tom Aviles, Photographer
- Kim Kruger, Producer
CONTINUING COVERAGE
The June Hailstorm - KFYR-TV
- Dick Heidt
- Gary Hill, Managing Editor
- Robb Leer, Reporter
- Julie Jacoby, Producer
- Jim O'Connell, Photojournalist
- Jon Menell, Editor
Korey Stringer's Death - KSTP-TV
- Scott Libin
SOFT FEATURE
Brandenburg - KARE-TV
- Mark Daly
Ali's Boxing Glove - KSTP-TV
- Lorri Burchett
- Mark Anderson, Producer / Videographer
- Jonathan Menell, Producer / Editor
- Jason Hanson
- John Barr
Inventor - KMSP-TV
- Jeff Passolt
Russell’s Second Chance - KSTP-TV
- Nicholas J. Clausen
Eating Minnesota - KARE-TV
- John Croman
- David Grant
Snorty - KVLY-TV
- Mel Stone
SAME DAY SOFT FEATURE
Preachin' Purple - KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift
- Jonathan Malat
- Tom Aviles
SOFT FEATURE SERIES
Back To School Health - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Scott Jensen, Photographer
HARD FEATURE
BCA Behind The Scenes - WFTC-TV
- Liz Brummond
Memorial in the Heartland- KSTP-TV
- Jonathan Menell
- Jonathan Menell, Producer / Editor
- Gail Plewacki, Reporter
- Jason Hanson, Videographer
- Dave Peterson, Videographer
- Nick Clausen, Videographer
- Al Carlson, Videographer
- Greg Schulzetenberg, Videographer
- Cy Dodson, Videographer
- Mark Anderson, Videographer
- Russ Brown, Videographer
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Videographer
- Denny Degriselles, Videographer
SAME DAY HARD FEATURE
- Kris Patrow
- Dave Ogle
Fort Snelling Chapel - KMSP-TV
- Rob Olson
I Remember My Friend - WCCO-TV
- Nelson Garcia
HARD FEATURE SERIES
- Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter
- Bill Kruskop, Videographer
- Tom Aviles, Videographer
- Joe Berglove, Videographer
Phone Cards - KARE-TV
- Rick Kupchella
Consumer Watch Dog - KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon
Tears For Dillon - WCCO-TV
- Randi Kaye
- Lorri Burchett, Photojournalist
- Randy Meier, Anchor / Reporter
- Dan Callahan, Producer
- Jon Menell, Editor / Graphics
ON GOING FEATURE SERIES
- Mark Daly, Reporter
- Ellen Kolodziej, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Scott Jensen, Photojournalist
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist
Let Baillon Buy It - KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon
NEWS SPECIAL
Oil Field of Dreams - KSTP-TV
- Lorri Burchett
- Brendan Henehan, Producer
- Kari Kennedy, Associate Producer
- Eric Eskola, Host
- Cathy Wurzer, Host
- Mary Lahammer, Reporter
Outstanding Achievements within
SPECIALIZED Programming
DOCUMENTARY
- Lorraine Norrgard, Producer / Director
- Thomas Selinski, Assistant Director / Post-Production Supervisor
- James Fortier, Writer / Associate Producer / Videography
- Peter Buffett, Composer
- Ken Melville, Additional Music
- Winona LaDuke, Narrator
- Joshua Carlon, Editor / Graphic Design / Additional Videography
- Chris Bacigalupo, Videography / Graphic Design
- Anne Dugan, Assistant Producer
- Lyz Jaakola, Primary Researcher
- Aaron Stokes, Audio Post-Production Services (Phil Aaron, Brad Stokes, Heidi Stokes)
- Darin Heinis, Sound Supervisor / Re-recording Mixer
- Billy Scott, Additional Videography
- Charlotte Hockings, Artistic Director
- Nick Hockings, Artistic Director
- Mary Vanderpoel, Props Director
- Dan Jones, Language Advisor
- A.J. Fossen, Narration Recording
We Gain Knowledge... Gikinoo'amaadiwin - WDSE-TV
- Lorraine Norrgard
Small World: Population in Perspective - TPT
- Fred De Sam Lazaro
We Are All Related... Gakina Awiiya - WDSE-TV
- Lorraine Norrgard
That Which is Given to Us... Gaa Miinigooyang - WDSE-TV
- Lorraine Norrgard
- Lorraine Norrgard, Producer / Director
- Thomas Selinski, Assistant Director / Post-Production Supervisor
- James Fortier, Writer / Associate Producer / Videography
- Peter Buffett, Composer
- Ken Melville, Additional Music
- Winona LaDuke, Narrator
- Joshua Carlon, Editor / Graphic Design / Additional Videography
- Chris Bacigalupo, Videography / Graphic Design
- Anne Dugan, Assistant Producer
- Lyz Jaakola, Primary Researcher
- Aaron Stokes, Audio Post-Production Services (Phil Aaron, Brad Stokes, Heidi Stokes)
- Darin Heinis, Sound Supervisor / Re-recording Mixer
- Billy Scott, Additional Videography
- Charlotte Hockings, Artistic Director
- Nick Hockings, Artistic Director
- Mary Vanderpoel, Props Director
- Dan Jones, Language Advisor
- A.J. Fossen, Narration Recording
Making Decisions the Right Way... Gwayakochigewin - WDSE-TV
- Lorraine Norrgard
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Eleven Who Care - KARE-TV
- Kiki Rosatti
- Scott Libin, News Director
- Kevin Hunt, Senior Producer
- Tom Hauser, Host / Producer
Battered, Evicted or Abandoned - KCRG-TV
- Cassie Willis
MAGAZINE
Prairie Days: A Dakota Life Special - South Dakota Public Television
- N/A
Health Talk & You: The Aging Game - TPT
- Tonya Femal
- Ron Schara
- Joe Harewicz
- Mike Cashman
- Steve Plummer
CHILDREN'S
Whatever: Teens Respond To 9-11 - KARE-TV
- Erin Zdechlik
- Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer
- Maria Tototzintle, Associate Producer
- Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer
- Maria Tototzintle, Associate Producer
Academic All-Stars - KARE-TV
- Rondah Kinchlow
ENTERTAINMENT
- Jeffrey Weihe, Director
- Brendan Henehan, Producer
- Mary Lahammer, Host
- Maria Jette, Host
Garrison Keillor - KARE-TV
- Allen Costantini
Generation Cross - MCN
- Lino Rulli
SPORTS – LIVE OR UNEDITED
Twins - Fox Sports Net
- John Stroh
- Patrick O'Connor, Director
- Rick Lee, Producer
- Frank Mazzacco, Announcer
- Doug Woog, Announcer
- Barry Buetel, Announcer
SPORTS PROGRAM
- Joe Schmit, Host
- Mark Genoksy, Producer
- Chad Whisnant, Photojournalist
- Nate Leding, Assistant Producer
Vikings Live - KSTP-TV
- Joe Schmit
SPORTS SEGMENT / FEATURE
Season On The Brink - KSTP-TV
- Jonathan Menell
Road to Respect - KSTP-TV
- Lorri Burchett
Thunderheads - KSTP-TV
- John Gross
- Rod Rassman
- Cy Dodson
Ultimate Fighting - KARE-TV
- Mark Daly
Snowboarding - KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert
The Name Game - Fox Sports Net
- Trevor Fleck
- Paula Engelking, Producer
- David Schechter, Reporter
- Garrett Young, Videographer
- Tom Aviles, Videographer
Verdi's First Pitch - WCCO-TV
- David Schechter
Outstanding Achievements within
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAMPAIGNS
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE – SPOT
- Erik Thorson, Producer / Editor
- David Schwenk, Videographer
- Harry Kline, Lighting
- Tim Fusco, Graphics
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE – CAMPAIGN
Health Fair 11 - KARE-TV
- Craig Hotvedt
Health Fair 11's A Test For Sight - KARE-TV
- Craig Hotvedt
KARE About Kids Super Bus - KARE-TV
- Kiki Rosatti
- Dayna Deutsch, VP/Special Projects Director
- Melissa Mrachek, PSA Producer
- Kelly Condon, PSA Producer
- Dave Schwenk, PSA Videographer/Editor
- Tim Fusco, Graphics
- Harris Faulkner, Reporter
- Lorri Burchett, Photojournalist
- Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
- Dave Wertheimer, Photojournalist
- Monica Hanson, Editor
- Dave Baumann, Creative Services Director
NEWS PROMOTION – SPOT
- Pam Schoen, Producer
- C.J. Braaten, Editor
Baaaad Plumbing - KSTP-TV
- Samuel T. Sabean
KSTP.com 5 Cast - KSTP-TV
- Erik Thorson
NEWS PROMOTION – CAMPAIGN
- Dave Kodet, Producer
- Tim Stanko, Executive Producer
- Kent Westberg, Photographer
- Chuck Ulmer, Editor
NON-NEWS PROMOTION – SPOT
- Dan Lamatsch, Producer
- Katie McPhillips, Photographer / Editor
NON-NEWS PROMOTION – CAMPAIGN
- Kristin Bottoni, Producer
- Tim Stanko, Executive Producer
- Jeff Kaufer, Editor
- Kent Westberg, Photographer
WWII Memorial Dedication - South Dakota Public Television
- N/A
Outstanding Achievements within
Individual Excellence on Camera
NEWS ANCHOR
- Jordana Green
- Harris Faulkner
WEATHER ANCHOR
KELO-TV
- Jay Trobec
- Tom Szymanski
SPORTS ANCHOR
WCCO-TV
- Mark Rosen
- Joe Schmit
REPORTER
- Rod Rassman
WCCO-TV
- Randi Kaye
KARE-TV
- John Croman
WCCO-TV
- Nelson Garcia
- David Schechter
- Rob Olson
COMMENTATORS
Timberwolves Basketball - Fox Sports Net
- Paul Kennedy
- Dick Bremer
PROGRAM HOST – NON-NEWS
Generation Cross - MCN
- Lino Rulli
- Stephan Reynolds
Outstanding Achievements within
Individual CRAFT ACHIEVEMENTS
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NEWS
- J.D. Koloc
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NON-NEWS
- Patrick O'Connor, Producer
- John Maher, Producer
- Tom Wiener, Editor
Audio – News
Composite - KARE-TV
- Jonathan Malat
- Jason Hanson
AUDIO – NON-NEWS
We Look In All Directions: We Are All Related - WDSE-TV
- Darvin Heinis
SPCO Live: Opening Night With Andres Delfs - TPT
- Mitch Griffin
- Mike Lopez
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – WITHIN 24 HOURS
- Tom Aviles, Photojournalist
- Jonathan Malat
Composite - KARE-TV
- Scott Jensen
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – BEYOND 24 HOURS
- Mark Anderson
Daylight Shines - KSTP-TV
- Corky Scholl
- Jason Hanson
Composite - KARE-TV
- Scott Jensen
Composite - KARE-TV
- Jonathan Malat
VIDEOGRAPHY – NON-NEWS
Magical Waters - KARE-TV
- Mike Cashman
- Steve Plummer, Photojournalist
DIRECTING NEWS
- Greg Snow
Live At 5 - KSTP-TV
- Monica Doyle
DIRECTING NON-NEWS
Vikings Live! - KSTP-TV
- Dave Hammergren
- Lorraine Norrgard, Director
EDITING NEWS – WITHIN 24 HOURS
- Jason Hanson
Day of Prayer - KSTP-TV
- Jonathan Menell
Tom's Bridge - WCCO-TV
- Tom Aviles
EDITING NEWS – BEYOND 24 HOURS
Lookback - KMSP-TV
- Chip Elmquist
Memorial In The Heartland - KSTP-TV
- Jonathan Menell
- Jonathan Menell, Editor
- Mark Anderson, Editor
EDITING – NON-NEWS
Waasa Inaabidaa: We Look In All Directions - WDSE-TV
- Joshua Carlon
- Thomas Selinski, Editor
LIGHTING – NEWS
Akagi Composite - KARE-TV
- Brett Akagi
- Jonathan Malat
LIGHTING – NON-NEWS
- Jonathan Malat
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NEWS
N/A
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NON-NEWS
- Peter Buffett, Composer
- Ken Melville, Composer
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Cable vs Dish - KARE-TV
- Brett Akagi
- Bill Hudson, Producer
- Greg Snow, Director
- Brad Early, Editor
WRITING – NEWS
- Boyd Huppert
- Greg Vandegrift
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman
WRITING – NON-NEWS
Mongolia: Flight For Life - WDAY
- Kevin Wallevand
- Trevor Fleck
- Dan Trubenbach
COLLEGE
NEWS / INFORMATIONAL
Work of Stephanie Byro - University of St Thomas
- Stephanie Byro
University Report, Fall/01 - University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota
- Nickalus Kesler
NON-NEWS / ENTERTAINMENT
- Melody Gilbert, Instructor
- Sarah Bennett
- Joshua Benson
- Kyle Bosch
- Paul Boyer
- Jeffrey DeMars
- Peter Gerdts
- Nikki Frakes
- Darien Johnson
- Andrea Lehmann
- Ahmed Mohmoud
- Rebecca Noran
- Renee Passal
- Evan Pedersen
- Chuck Terhark
- Nick Valentine
HIGH SCHOOL
NEWS / INFORMATIONAL
- Lacy Wittman
- Jill Pokorney
NON-NEWS / ENTERTAINMENT
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