the
2005
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
the
2005
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Achievements within
News Programming
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET 1-20
- Chris Berg, News Director
- 5 Eyewitness News Staff
KARE-11 News at Ten - KARE-TV
- Allison Iacone, Producer
WCCO 4 News at Ten – September 24, 2003
- Don Shelby, Anchor
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #21 – #140
Eyewitness News at Six - WDIO-TV
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
- Mark Millage, News Director
- Beth Jensen, Executive Producer
- Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor
- Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist
- Angela Kennecke, Anchor
- Don Jorgensen, Anchor
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #141+
- Dennis Grant, News Director
- Nate Witkins, Producer
- Tom Overlie, Anchor
- Betsy Singer, Anchor
- Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist
- Pat Lund, Sports Anchor
NBC North Dakota News: The Evening Report at 6 - KFYR-TV
- Dick Heidt, News Director
SINGLE MORNING NEWS, MARKET 1-20
- Amy Lundeen, Executive Producer
- Tom Lindner, News Director
- Corey Bork, Producer
- Mike Markewinski, Associate Producer
- Kim Insley, Anchor
- Tim McNiff, Anchor
- Jonathan Yuhas, Anchor
- Meryl McGauvren, Anchor
5 Eyewitness News Morning - KSTP-TV
- Chris Berg, News Director
SINGLE MORNING NEWS PROGRAM, MARKET #21 – #140
Good Morning Northland - WDIO-TV
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
- Derrick Hinds, News Director
- Drew Truckey, Producer
SINGLE MORNING NEWS, MARKET #141+
- Dave Wertheimer, News Director
- Stephanie Angleson
- Jonathan Conder
- Chastity Walberg
- Steve Martinson
- Jon Feekes
NewsCenter Today - KTTC-TV
- Jeremiah Jacobsen, Anchor / Producer
Six News First Good Morning - KAAL-TV
- Leigh Geramanis, News Director
SPOT NEWS
Herb Brooks Dies - KARE-TV
- Lonnie Hartley, Executive Producer
- Lonnie Hartley, Executive Producer
- Allison Iacone, Producer
- Julie Anderson, Associate Producer
- Brad Woodard, Reporter
- John Croman, Reporter
- Scott Goldberg, Reporter
- Craig Norkus, Photographer
- Jason Hanson, Photographer
- Sugden, Photographer
- Mills, Photographer
- Mike Panitzke, Photographer
- Jonathan Malat, Photographer
- Rita Hathaway, Desk
- Beth Erickson, Desk
Rodriguez Arrest - WCCO-TV
- Don Shelby
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
- Trish Van Pilsum
- Jed Henry
- Rob King
- Kim Kruger
- John Michael
- Jason Matheson
- Dan Sundem
Smoke Detectors - KCRG-TV
- Nick Glew, Reporter / Videographer
The WCCO-TV I-Team Presents: Mall of America Security Gap - WCCO-TV
- David Schechter, Reporter
The WCCO-TV I-Team Presents: Tribeless - WCCO-TV
- David Schechter, Reporter
The WCCO-TV I-Team presents: Lead Jewelry - WCCO-TV
- Terri Gruca, Reporter
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Missing Student Hoax - KMSP-TV
- Ted Canova
Dru Sjodin Abduction & Murder - KMSP-TV
- Ted Canova
- Kristin Stinar, Reporter
- Julie Jacoby, Producer
- Jim O'Connell, Photojournalist
- Gary Hill, Executive Producer
Dru's Disappearance - WCCO-TV
- Don Shelby, Anchor
SOFT FEATURE
True Warrior - KMSP-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum
It Makes You Remember - KMSP-TV
- Cy Dodson, Videographer
Lady Kae - KSTP-TV
- Colleen McCarty, Reporter
Great Scott - KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Jonathan Malat, Photographer
Father's Day - KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
Korean Remains - KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
Timeless Divers - WCCO-TV
- Ed Heil, Reporter
SAME DAY SOFT FEATURE
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Brett Akagi, Photographer
No Voters - KARE-TV
- Dana Thiede, Producer
Fish Parade - KARE-TV
- Dana Thiede, Producer
SOFT FEATURE SERIES
The Storm Stalkers - KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
Throwback Tuesdays - KARE-TV
- Stacey Nogy, Executive Producer
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Gary Knox, Photographer
Zak's Last Wish - WCCO-TV
- Esme Murphy, Reporter
HARD FEATURE
Blindsided - KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Reporter
Gamble at the Gates - KMSP-TV
- Ted Canova
Twister Sisters - KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman, Reporter
Gastric Bypass Surgery - KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
We Had A Good Boy - KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
True Master - KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
Survival Test: Rollover Factor - KMSP-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum
- David Schechter, Reporter
- Tom Aviles, Photographer
- Don Shelby, Managing Editor
- Bill Shory, Executive Producer
The WCCO-TV I-Team Presents: Power Window Dangers - WCCO-TV
- David Schechter, Reporter
An Officer's Nightmare - WCCO-TV
- Nelson Garcia, Reporter
SAME DAY HARD FEATURE
Sjodin Suspect Exclusive - KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden
Sjodin Search - KXJB-TV
- Dave Grant, Photographer
- Scott Goldberg, Reporter
- Craig Norkus, Photographer
Snowmobile Rescue - KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
Won't Go Home - KMSP-TV
- Ted Canova
HARD FEATURE SERIES
Gamble at the Gates - KMSP-TV
- Ted Canova
- Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter
- Spencer Driskill, Photojournalist
- Rod Wermager, Photojournalist
- Dan Sundem, Photojournalist
- Kim Kruger, Photojournalist
- Chris Tishuk, Photojournalist
In Their Own Words - KSTP-TV
- Kristin Stinar, Reporter
Wetterling Case - KARE-TV
- Rick Kupchella, Reporter
Not Guilty - WCCO-TV
- Joan Gilbertson, Producer
The WCCO-TV I-Team Presents: Tribeless - WCCO-TV
- David Schechter, Reporter
ONGOING FEATURE SERIES
Up Close - WFTC-TV
- Ted Canova
Gopher Getaway - KARE-TV
- Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer
4 Stories - WCCO-TV
- Randi Kaye
- Jason DeRusha, Reporter
- Joe Berglove, Photographer
- Garrett Young, Photographer
- Tom Aviles, Photographer
- Bill Kruskop, Photographer
Education Reporter Nelson Garcia - WCCO-TV
- Nelson Garcia
NEWS SPECIAL
FOX 9 Snowmobile Safety - KMSP-TV
- Ted Canova
- Chris Berg, Executive Producer
- Dean Staley, Reporter / Producer
- Harris Faulkner, Anchor
- Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist
- Gail Brown, Producer
Skymax 5: Before the Storm - KSTP-TV
- Chris Berg, Executive Producer
Outstanding Achievements within
SPECIALIZED Programming
DOCUMENTARY
The Meth Crisis - KMSP-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum
Lessons from the Heart - UST
- Tim Scully, Producer
- Jason Davis, Reporter / Producer
- David Peterson, Videographer / Editor
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A Call to Action: Women and Heart Disease - TPT
- Howard J. Green, Executive Producer
Almanac - TPT
- Brendan Henehan, Producer
At Issue with Tom Hauser - KSTP-TV
- Tom Hauser, Anchor / Reporter
11 Who Care 2003 - KARE-TV
- Sue Reimer, Executive Producer
- Pat Kessler, Reporter
- Joan Gilbertson, Producer
- Tony Knoss, Videographer
MAGAZINE
Minnesota Bound - Ron Schara Enterprises
- Ron Schara
- Jason Davis, Host
- Gail Brown, Producer
- Dan Callahan, Producer
- Jason Hanson, Photographer
- Dave Peterson, Photographer
CHILDREN'S
- Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer
- Jeff Weihe, Director
- Emily Goldberg, Field Producer
- Skip Davis, Editor
- John Kendall, Production Manager
ENTERTAINMENT
- Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer
- Christina Vandre, Producer
- Jay Asfeld, Executive Producer
Sports – Live or Unedited
2004 WCHA Final Five: Game 3 - Fox Sports Net North
- Patrick O'Connor, Director
- Chris Withers
- Dave Higgins
- Frank Mazzocco
- Doug Woog
- Matt Hoover
SPORTS PROGRAM
- Joe Schmit, Host/Producer
- Mark Genosky, Producer
- Chad Whisnant, Photographer
- John Gross, Photographer
Timberwolves Ticket - Fox Sports Net North
- Scott Maida
KCRG-TV9's 50th Anniversary Sports Special - KCRG-TV
- John Campbell, Producer / Anchor
High School Hockey Special - KBJR-TV
- Derrick Hinds, News Director
SPORTS SEGMENT / FEATURE
Pete Redfern - Fox Sports Net North
- Trevor Fleck
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Jonathan Malat, Photographer
- Randy Shaver, Reporter
- Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer
Roller Derby on Ice - KARE-TV
- Scott Goldberg, Reporter
Outstanding Achievements within
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAMPAIGNS
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE – SPOT
- Josh Thacker, Director
- Brian Hurley, Creative Director
- Julie Hartley, Producer
Little Red Stocking - WCCO-TV
- Jodi Oelfke, Producer
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE – CAMPAIGN
5 Eyewitness News Operation Uplink - KSTP-TV
- Dayna Deutsch, Executive Producer
- Scott Wooldridge, Producer / Director
- Wendy McMahon, Creative Services Director
- Casey Kespohl, Design Director
- Zach Peterson, Photography
- Joe Berglove, Photography
NEWS PROMOTION – SPOT
- Ted Canova, News Director
- Rob King, Editor
- Jason Matheson, Talent / Producer
Jeff Passolt: Field Trip to the Foshay - KMSP-TV
- Tamara Bloom, Producer
Shaken Baby - WCCO-TV
- Jeremy Wadzinski, Producer
NEWS PROMOTION – CAMPAIGN
The Ten O'clock News: First Five Minutes - WFTC-TV
- J.D. Mayes
- Tamara Bloom, Producer
- Spencer Driskill, Videographer
Why Watch Reruns? - KMSP-TV
- Tamara Bloom, Producer
NON-NEWS PROMOTION – SPOT
- Lisa Naidicz, Senior Manager, Broadcast Promotions
- Alan Moorman, Editor
This is Victory - Victory, Met / Hodder
- Steve Mulholland, Producer
Dunk Don - WCCO-TV
- Scott Wooldridge, Producer
NON-NEWS PROMOTION – CAMPAIGN
Just You Watch! - WFTC-TV
- Kevin Myers
Big Show - KMSP-TV
- John Dunn
tpt Kid’s Ids - TPT
- Lisa Naidicz, Senior Manager, Broadcast Promotions
- Jeremy Wadzinski, Producer
- Wendy McMahon, Creative Services Director
Getting Real - WCCO-TV
- Scott Wooldridge, Producer / Director
State Fair - WCCO-TV
- Wendy McMahon, Creative Services Director
COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
- Zach Peterson, Producer
- David Albrecht, Editor
Burger King / 7 Deals - WCCO-TV
- Mark Baker, Writer
Outstanding Achievements within
Individual Excellence on Camera
NEWS ANCHOR
KSTP-TV
- Harris Faulkner
- Jeff Passolt
WFTC-TV
- Jordana Green
WCCO-TV
- Don Shelby
WEATHER ANCHOR
Hutch Johnson's Weather - KXMA/KXMB-TV
- Hutch Johnson
- Jay Trobec
SPORTS ANCHOR
- Joe Schmit
- Rod Simons
REPORTER
KSTP-TV
- Kristin Stinar
- Boyd Huppert
WCCO-TV
- Terri Gruca
WCCO-TV
- Jason DeRusha
COMMENTATORS
Timberwolves - Fox Sports Net North
- Tom Hanneman
- Frank Mazzocco
PROGRAM HOST – NON-NEWS
- Jason Davis, Host
Outstanding Achievements within
Individual CRAFT ACHIEVEMENTS
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NEWS
Motion Madness - KMSP-TV
- Brian Wienholz
KMSP/WFTC 3D Animation Promotion Composite
- Michael Greene
- David Smyrk
- Jan Case
- Jason Robinson
Composite - WCCO-TV
- Casey Kespohl
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NON-NEWS
KMSP/WFTC 3D Animation Promotion Composite
- Michael Greene
- Jodi Oelfke
Composite - WCCO-TV
- Kelly Pederson
AUDIO - NEWS
- Matthew Knisely
Akagi Audio Composite - KARE-TV
- Brett Akagi
- Michael S. Cox
AUDIO – NON-NEWS
Audio Composite - KMSP-TV
- Kevin Myers
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra in Concert - TPT
- Mitch Griffin
- Jason Hanson
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – WITHIN 24 HOURS
2003/2004 Composite - KMSP-TV
- Matthew Knisely
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
- Jose Pascual
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – BEYOND 24 HOURS
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
- Jonathan Malat
The Eyes Have It - KARE-TV
- Craig Norkus
Prairie Restoration - KARE-TV
- Jim Douglas
Knox Composite - KARE-TV
- Gary Knox, Photographer
VIDEOGRAPHY – NON-NEWS
- Steve Plummer
On The Road Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
DIRECTING NEWS
KARE 11 Sunrise – March 12, 2004 - KARE-TV
- Frank Stackowitz
- Greg Snow
DIRECTING NON-NEWS
- Tamara Bloom
SPCO in Concert - TPT
- Jeffrey Weihe
EDITING NEWS – WITHIN 24 HOURS
- Matthew Knisely
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
Four-Banger - KARE-TV
- Craig Norkus
EDITING NEWS – BEYOND 24 HOURS
- Jonathan Malat
Composite - KARE-TV
- Craig Norkus
Composite - KARE-TV
- Gary Knox
Compilation - KSTP-TV
- John Gross
EDITING – NON-NEWS
Composite - KARE-TV
- David Schwenk
Composite - KARE-TV
- Chuck Ulmer
On The Road Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
5 Eyewitness News Creative Services - KSTP-TV
- Michael J. Lopez, Editor
Crowd Pleaser - WCCO-TV
- Tom Ryther, Photographer
- Jeremy Wadzinski
LIGHTING – NEWS
- Jonathan Malat
Breaking Her Silence - KMSP-TV
- Spencer Driskill
LIGHTING – NON-NEWS
- Spencer Driskill
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NON-NEWS
Just You Watch! - WFTC-TV
- Scott Brady
- Michael Monroe
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
- Michael Greene
- John T. Dunn
- Kevin Myers
- Amber Baird
Composite – Scenic Design - WCCO-TV
- Julie Riesgraf
WRITING – NEWS
- Boyd Huppert, Writer
Vandegrift Composite - KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift
Turtles - WCCO-TV
- Joan Gilbertson, Writer / Producer
WRITING – NON-NEWS
- Bill Sherck, Writer
On The Road Composite - KSTP-TV
- Jason Davis
COLLEGE
NEWS / INFORMATIONAL
Studio One - UND Ch 3
- N/A
Stillwater Bridge - University of Minnesota
- Tyler Richter
For Rent: Tension in Dinkytown - University of Minnesota
- Andy Berndt
Ice Palace - University of Minnesota
- Kris Engebretson
- Tyler Richter, Reporter
- Ken Stone, Instructor
NON-NEWS / ENTERTAINMENT
History Repeating - University of Minnesota
- Josh Mundahl, Producer / Editor / Photographer
- Audrea Lynette Harpel, Producer
- Ken Stone, Instructor
HIGH SCHOOL
NEWS / INFORMATIONAL
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NON-NEWS / ENTERTAINMENT
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