the
2001
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
the
2001
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
Outstanding Achievements within
News Programming
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #20 OR LARGER
Eyewitness News at 10 – KSTP-TV
- Scott Libin, News Director
- Lonnie Hartley, Executive Producer
- Allison Iacone, Producer
- Paul Magers, Anchor
- Diana Pierce, Anchor
- Belinda Jensen, Weather Anchor
- Randy Shaver, Sports Anchor
- Tom Lindner, Vice President, News Division
WCCO 4 News@ 6 p.m – WCCO-TV
- Ted Canova, News Director
- Sandra Lindquist, Producer
SINGLE NEWSCAST, MARKET #21 OR SMALLER
Eyewitness News at 10 – WDIO
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
- Bill Strande, Producer
- Dennis Anderson, Anchor
- Mark Millage, News Director
- Beth Fuller, Producer
- Vernon Brown, Producer
- Angela Kennecke, Anchor
- Doug Lund, Anchor
SINGLE MORNING NEWS, MARKET #20+
- Dana Benson, News Director
- Lori Ryan, Executive Producer
- Jeff Orcutt, Producer
- Tim Sherno, Host
- Alex Kendall, Host
- Robin Wolfram, Anchor
KARE-11 News at Sunrise – KARE-TV
- Kelly Shoff, Executive Producer
- Rita Beatty, Producer
- Kristine Smith-Wessel, Associate Producer
- Kim Insley, Anchor
- Frank Vascellaro, Anchor
Eyewitness News Morning – KSTP-TV
- Scott Libin, News Director
- Anne Harings, Producer
- Angela Davis, Anchor
- Mike Binkley, Anchor
- Jim Guy, Anchor
- Rusty Gatenby, Anchor
- Heidi Bodine, Reporter
- Tami Howard, Executive Producer
SINGLE MORNING NEWS, MARKET #21 OR SMALLER
N/A
SPOT NEWS
Granite Falls Tornado – KMSP
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Joe Radske, Producer
- Keith Brown, Assignment Editor
- Lonnie Hartley, Executive Producer
- Allison Iacone, Producer
- Paul Magers, Reporter
- Ken Barlow, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Bernie Grace, Reporter
- Phil Johnston, Reporter
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
- Jonathan Malat, Photographer
- Bob Crippa, Photographer
- Scott Jensen, Photographer
- Brett Akagi, Photographer
- Kent Westberg, Photographer
- Buddy Barnett, Photographer
- Rita Hathaway, Assignment Editor
- Kristin Wagner, Assignment Editor
- Jennifer McLeod, Assignment Editor
- Gary Kamphius, Field Engineer
- Steve Norlin, Field Engineer
Genetics Conference Riot – KARE-TV
- Bernie Grace, Reporter
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Ron Stover, Photographer
- Dennis Stearns, Photographer
- Bob Crippa, Photographer
- Tom Cornell, Photographer
- JR Mahon, Photographer
- Jonathan Malat, Photographer
- Amy Lundeen, Producer
- Rita Hathaway, Assignment Editor
- Kristin Wagner, Assignment Editor
- Ned Newberg, Assignment Editor
- Jennifer McLeod, Assignment Editor
- Lonnie Hartley, Executive Producer
Just Pray With Me – KSTP-TV
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Videographer
- Sarah Jarvis, Reporter
Granite Falls Tornado – WCCO-TV
- Ted Canova, News Director
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
Mystery Car – KMSP
- Jeff Baillon, Reporter
- Dan Sundem, Videographer
Secrets Of A Surgeon – WCCO-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter
- Julie Kramer, Producer
- Bill Kruskop, Photojournalist
- Gary Hill, Executive Producer
- Robb Leer, Reporter
- Julie Jacoby, Segment Producer
- Jim O'Connell, Videographer
- Jonathan Menell, Videographer / Effects Design
Bus Crime – WCCO-TV
- Caroline Lowe, Reporter
- Julie Kramer, Producer
- Sam Zeff, Producer
- Tom Aviles, Videographer
- Joe Berglove, Videographer
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Minnesota Homeless – TPT
- Ken Stone
- Allen Costantini
SOFT FEATURE
Brittle Bone – KARE-TV
- Brad Woodard, Reporter
- Ron Stover, Photographer
Alaskan Beauty – KELO-TV
- Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer / Producer / Reporter
Diet Challenge – KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
- Scott Jensen, Photographer
Investment Of A Lifetime – KSTP-TV
- Heather Filkins, Reporter
- Eric Olson, Photojournalist
- Thomas Aviles, Producer
SAME DAY SOFT FEATURE
Spelling Champ – WCCO-TV
- Bill Hudson, Reporter
- Tony Knoss, Videographer
Fall Poetry – KSTP-TV
- Dave Wertheimer
Vegetable Justice – KSTP-TV
- Nicholas J. Clausen, Photojournalist
- Mark Daly, Reporter
- Brian Augustin, Photographer
Sentimental Sliders – KSTP-TV
- Cy Dodson, Photojournalist
- Bill Sherck, Reporter
Frozen Tongue – KARE-TV
- Mark Daly, Reporter
- Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer
Fossil Finder – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert
- Jonathan Malat
SOFT FEATURE SERIES
- Ken Speake, Reporter
- John Croman, Reporter
- Rondah Kinchlow, Reporter
- Ron Stover, Photographer
- Scott Jensen, Photographer
- Nick Clausen, Photographer
4 Turn 2 Sofia – WDIO
- Vahamaki, Reporter
- Carrie Kohlmeier, Videographer
HARD FEATURE
Nurses – KSTP-TV
- Kris Patrow, Reporter
- Jason Hanson, Photojournalist
Preaching For Profit – KSTP-TV
- Gary Hill, Executive Producer
- Robb Leer, Reporter
- Jim O'Connell, Videographer
Saving Paulie – WCCO-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter
- Tom Aviles, Photojournalist
If Our Children Are Our Future – KSTP-TV
- Gary Hill, Executive Producer
- Gail Plewacki, Reporter
- Phil Thiesse, Photojournalist
- John Barr, Reporter
- Lorri Burchett, Photographer
SAME DAY HARD FEATURE
Larry Dame – 911 – KMSP
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Steve Strom, Videographer
Mean Man At The Mall – KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman, Reporter
- Lorri Burchett, Photojournalist
- Rod Rassman, Reporter
- Lorri Burchett, Photojournalist
Election Diner – KSTP-TV
- Dean Staley, Reporter
- David Ogle, Photojournalist
HARD FEATURE SERIES
The Slow Burn – Channel 12
- Jamison Uhler, Reporter
- Brad Hadsall, Videographer
- Chris Sehnert, Videographer
- Jamison Uhler, Reporter
- Sean Skinner, Videographer
Why Men Kill Women – WDIO
- Julie Moravchik, Reporter
- Dan Fitzpatrick, Videographer
ONGOING FEATURE SERIES
On The Road – KSTP-TV
- Mark Garvey, Videographer
- Jason Davis, Reporter
KARE-11 News Extra – KARE-TV
- Stacey Nogy, Executive Producer
- Rick Kupchella, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Phil Johnston, Reporter
- John Drilling, Photographer
- Gary Knox, Photographer
Perk At Play – KARE-TV
- Eric Perkins
- David Schechter, Reporter
- Joe Berglove, Photojournalist
NEWS SPECIAL
Minnesota's Choice – TPT
- Mary Lahammer, Anchor / Reporter / Producer
- Richard Bowring II, Photographer
Before the Storm – KSTP-TV
- Scott Libin
- Michelle Knoll, Producer
- Brian Jarvis, Producer
- Dave Dahl, Anchor
- Joe Kaczynski, Videographer / Editor
- Jo Bender, Reporter
- Mike LaPoint, Reporter
- Rob Koch, Reporter
- Jim Guy, Reporter
- Andrew Wittenborg, Reporter
Our Sisters Children: Return to Russia – KBJR
- Dave Jensch
- Michelle Lee, Reporter
- Wendy Doyel, Photographer
- Beth Erickson, Producer
- Kim Pleticha, Anchor / Producer
- Suzanne Goldklang, Reporter
- Stacey Farb, Reporter
- Mark Tauscheck, Reporter
- Jamison Uhler, Reporter
- Tony Peterson, Photojournalist
- Brad Hadsell, Photojournalist
- Charlie Jaisle, Photojournalist
Outstanding Achievements within
SPECIALIZED Programming
DOCUMENTARY
Shining Moment: The History of the North Dakota State – Prairie Public Television
- Matt Olien, Producer
- Randy Cadwell, Production Manager
- Travis Jensen, Editor / Photographer
- Trina Spaeth, Editor / Photographer
- Bob Dambach, Director of Programming
- Tapio Kube, Producer / Graphics
- Stacy Johnson, Graphics
- David Meiers, Associate Producer
- Kristian Berg, Producer / Editor
- Jim Kron, Videographer
- Jerry Lakso, Editor
- Peter Coyote, Host / Anchor
Last Chance Medicine – KARE-TV
- Mark Daly, Reporter / Producer
- Jonathan Malat, Photographer / Editor / Associate Producer
- Chuck Ulmer, Post Production Editor
- Paul Magers, Host
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
A Home For The Holidays – WCCO-TV
- Paula Engelking, Producer
- Jodi Oelfke, Videographer / Editor
- David Schechter, Reporter
- Kevyn Burger, Reporter
- Bill Kruskop, Videographer
- Tom Aviles, Videographer
- Garrett Young, Videographer
- Bob Bosse, Producer
- Kevin Patten, Videographer / Editor
Learning Park – TPT
- Justin C. Maiman, Series Producer
- Mankwe Ndosi, Host
- Melissa Young, Host
- Freeman Beasley, Reporter
- Neha Upadhyaya, Reporter
- John Clouse, Videographer
MAGAZINE
- Ron Schara, Host
- Joe Harewicz, Producer
- Steve Plummer, Photographer
- Brendan Henehan, Producer
- Eric Eskola, Host
- Cathy Wurzer, Host
- Mary Lahammer, Reporter
- Richard Bowring II, Videographer
CHILDREN'S
- Erin Zdechlik, Series Producer
- Laura Stokes, Producer / Editor
- Matt Lindstrom, Assistant Producer
- George Marincel, Photographer
- Adrian Danciu, Photographer
- Sayer Frey, Editor
Ride The Bus With The Whatever Show – KARE-TV
- Erin Zdechlik, Series Producer
- Laura Stokes, Producer / Editor
- George Marincel, Photographer
- Eric Andersen, Photographer
- Sayer Frey, Editor
ENTERTAINMENT
Generation Cross – MCN
- Lino Rulli, Host
- David Dennison, Videographer
- Mark Croteau, Producer
- Gayle Knutson, Producer / Director
Sports – Live or Unedited
N/A
SPORTS PROGRAM
- Steve Leary, Producer
- Tim McNiff, Reporter
- Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer
2001 Boys Basketball Pre-Game Show – KMSP-TV
- Kevin Myers, Producer
SPORTS SEGMENT / FEATURE
Ray Christiansen – KARE-TV
- Allen Costantini, Reporter
- Jim Douglas, Photographer
Mikan Statue – KARE-TV
- Randy Shaver, Reporter
- Bea Chang, Photographer
- Jonathan Menell
- Dave Peterson
- Phil Thiesse
- Tim Jones
- Lorri Burchett
- Dave Ogle
- Joe Caffrey
- Tyler Dammerville
- John Gross
- Dave Wertheimer
- Eric Olson
- Cy Dodson
- Chad Whisnant
- Keith Henkeymeyer
- Joe Kaczynski
- Marlon Hall
Outstanding Achievements within
ANNOUNCEMENTS & CAMPAIGNS
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE – SPOT
Hunger Solutions PSA – Fox29
- Sarah Holland, Producer
- Jason Wiltse, Co-Producer
- Teri McCormick, Producer
- Michael Lopez, Videographer / Editor
- Dayna Deutsch, VP, Special Projects
- Dave Baumann, Creative Services Director
COMMUNITY / PUBLIC SERVICE – CAMPAIGN
- Dayna Deutsch, Special Projects Director
- Teri McCormick, PSA Producer
- Melissa Mrachek, PSA Producer
- Michael Lopez, Videographer / Editor
- Tim Fusco, Graphics
- Kristin Stinar, Reporter
- Nick Clausen, Photojournalist / Editor
- Dean Staley, Reporter
- Monica Hanson, Photojournalist
- Chad Whisnant, Photojournalist
- Misty Esler, Editor
Holiday Round-Up Campaign – Fox29
- Sarah Holland, Producer
- Jason Wiltse, Co-Producer
Saint Paul Fire Recruitment – KSTP-TV
- Ted Vanderbeek
- Mike Lopez
NEWS PROMOTION – SPOT
Bullies – KSTP-TV
- Beth Dahlke, Producer
- Dave Schwenk, Editor
- Mike Lopez, Photographer
- Kristin Bottoni, Producer / Writer
- Kent Westberg, Photographer
- Dave Kodet, Producer
- Chuck Ulmer, Editor
Good Day Morning – KMSP-TV
- Tamara Bloom, Producer
NEWS PROMOTION – CAMPAIGN
Close to Home-Anchors – KSTP-TV
- Dave Baumann, Creative Services Director
- Mike Lopez, Photographer / Editor
- T.J. Larson, Editor
- Pam Schoen, Producer
- C.J. Braaten, Editor
NON-NEWS PROMOTION – SPOT
Faces of 12 – Channel 12
- Chris O'Connor, Producer
Northwest Cities Promo – Channel 12
- Chris Ritchie, Producer / Editor
- Jason Ziemer, Show Producer
- Dan Lamatsch, Producer
- Katie McPhillips, Photographer/Editor
NON-NEWS PROMOTION – CAMPAIGN
N/A
Outstanding Achievements within
Individual Excellence on Camera
NEWS ANCHOR
KMSP-TV
- Angela Hampton
KSTP-TV
- Randy Meier
KSTP-TV
- Julie Nelson
- Harris Faulkner
WCCO-TV
- Dennis Douda
WEATHER ANCHOR
- Jay Trobec
SPORTS ANCHOR
- Jeff Grayson
KSTP-TV
- Joe Schmit
REPORTER
KMSP-TV
- Rob Olson
KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden
KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon
KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman
- David Schechter
KSTP-TV
- John Barr
KSTP-TV
- Lynsey Paulo
COMMENTATORS
N/A
PROGRAM HOST – NON-NEWS
- Lino Rulli
Big Bad Movie – KSTC-TV
- Eric Webster
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NEWS
- Jonathan M. Menell
Fox29 News@Nine Animation Elements – Fox29
- Michael Greene, Animator
- Sean Scott, Animator
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NON-NEWS
N/A
Audio – News
- Mark Anderson, Photojournalist
The Friday Squad – WCCO-TV
- Tom Aviles, Photographer / Editor
Composite – KARE-TV
- Jonathan Malat
AUDIO – NON-NEWS
- Joseph B. Demko
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – SPOT NEWS
- Dave Wertheimer
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – FEATURE
- Jonathan Malat
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Eric Olson
Composite - KSTP-TV
- Mark Anderson
Homeless - KELO-TV
- Kevin Kjergaard
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – SPORTS
- Scott Jensen, Photojournalist
Sports Composite – KSTP-TV
- John Gross
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – IN-DEPTH
- Thomas Aviles
Composite – KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
A Slice of Cornbread – KSTP-TV
- Lorri Burchett
VIDEOGRAPHY – NON-NEWS
On The Road – KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
- Steve Plummer, Videographer
- Ron Schara, Reporter
DIRECTING NEWS
N/A
DIRECTING NON-NEWS
- Frank Stackowitz, Director
Vikings Live! – KSTP-TV
- Dave Hammergren, Director
EDITING NEWS – SPOT NEWS
- Dave Wertheimer
EDITING NEWS – FEATURE
- Jonathan Malat
KSTP-TV
- Mark Anderson
KSTP-TV
- Jonathan Menell
EDITING NEWS – SPORTS
- Jonathan Menell
EDITING NEWS – IN-DEPTH
- Thomas Aviles
EDITING – NON-NEWS
- Kristian Berg, Editor
- Jerry Lakso, Editor tpt
Composite – KARE-TV
- Chuck Ulmer
Before The Storm – KSTP-TV
- Joe Kaczynski
LIGHTING – NEWS
- Jonathan Malat
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NEWS
N/A
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NON-NEWS
- Mitch Griffin, Composer
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
- David Schechter, Reporter
- Pete Anderson, Carpenter
- Joe Berglove, Photographer
- Julie Clifford, Art Director
- Tony Rhone, Engineer
WRITING – NEWS
Composite – KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift
- Allen Costantini, Reporter / Producer
Composite – KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman
Saving Paulie – WCCO-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter
Composite – KARE-TV
- John Croman
Composite – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert
WRITING – NON-NEWS
- Kristian Berg, Writer
Outstanding Achievements within
Individual CRAFT ACHIEVEMENTS
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NEWS
- Jonathan M. Menell
Fox29 News@Nine Animation Elements – Fox29
- Michael Greene, Animator
- Sean Scott, Animator
GRAPHICS DESIGN, ANIMATION – NON-NEWS
N/A
Audio – News
- Mark Anderson, Photojournalist
The Friday Squad – WCCO-TV
- Tom Aviles, Photographer / Editor
Composite – KARE-TV
- Jonathan Malat
AUDIO – NON-NEWS
- Joseph B. Demko
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – SPOT NEWS
- Dave Wertheimer
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – FEATURE
- Jonathan Malat Composite
KSTP-TV
- Eric Olson Composite
KSTP-TV
- Mark Anderson Composite
Homeless - KELO-TV
- Kevin Kjergaard
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – SPORTS
- Scott Jensen, Photojournalist
Sports Composite – KSTP-TV
- John Gross
VIDEOGRAPHY, NEWS – IN-DEPTH
- Thomas Aviles
Composite – KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
A Slice of Cornbread – KSTP-TV
- Lorri Burchett
VIDEOGRAPHY – NON-NEWS
On The Road – KSTP-TV
- Jason Hanson
- Steve Plummer, Videographer
- Ron Schara, Reporter
DIRECTING NEWS
N/A
DIRECTING NON-NEWS
- Frank Stackowitz, Director
Vikings Live! – KSTP-TV
- Dave Hammergren, Director
EDITING NEWS – SPOT NEWS
- Dave Wertheimer
EDITING NEWS – FEATURE
- Jonathan Malat
KSTP-TV
- Mark Anderson
KSTP-TV
- Jonathan Menell
EDITING NEWS – SPORTS
- Jonathan Menell
EDITING NEWS – IN-DEPTH
- Thomas Aviles
EDITING – NON-NEWS
- Kristian Berg, Editor
- Jerry Lakso, Editor tpt
Composite – KARE-TV
- Chuck Ulmer
Before The Storm – KSTP-TV
- Joe Kaczynski
LIGHTING – NEWS
- Jonathan Malat
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NEWS
N/A
MUSICAL COMPOSITION / ARRANGEMENT – NON-NEWS
- Mitch Griffin, Composer
TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
- David Schechter, Reporter
- Pete Anderson, Carpenter
- Joe Berglove, Photographer
- Julie Clifford, Art Director
- Tony Rhone, Engineer
WRITING – NEWS
Composite – KARE-TV
- Greg Vandegrift
- Allen Costantini, Reporter / Producer
Composite – KSTP-TV
- Rod Rassman
Saving Paulie – WCCO-TV
- Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter
Composite – KARE-TV
- John Croman
Composite – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert
WRITING – NON-NEWS
- Kristian Berg, Writer
COLLEGE
NEWS / INFORMATIONAL
- University of Minnesota
Wanted: Love
- University of Minnesota
NON-NEWS / ENTERTAINMENT
Lake Street, U.S.A
- University of Minnesota
- University of Minnesota
HIGH SCHOOL
NEWS / INFORMATIONAL
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NON-NEWS / ENTERTAINMENT
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