2017 Upper Midwest Emmy® Nominees!
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2017 UPPER MIDWEST REGIONAL EMMY® NOMINATIONS
1: Overall Excellence
KARE 11
- John Remes, President and General Manager
FOX 9 – KMSP-TV
- Sheila Oliver, General Manager
2: News Excellence
Fox 9 – KMSP-TV
- Marian Kessler, News Director
KARE 11
- Jane Helmke, News Director
KCCI 8 News
- Dave Busiek, News Director
WDIO-TV
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
3: Community Service
Addicted: Fargo’s Opiate Crisis – WDAY-TV
- Kevin Wallevand, Reporter/Producer
KARE EyesUp Distracted Driving Campaign – KARE-TV
- Alicia Lewis, Executive Producer and Talent
04A: Newscast – Morning (Markets 1-70)
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning: Protests Follow Philando Castile Shooting – KSTP-TV
- Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer
- Kyle Johnson, Producer
- Katie Skalicky, Producer
- Megan Newquist, Anchor
- Chris Egert, Anchor
- Ashley Halbach, Producer
- Chloe Goldade, Producer
- Kamil Zawadzki, Producer
- Tyler Berg, Reporter
- Brett Hoffland, Reporter
- Chris Knoll, Photojournalist
- Thomas Palanuk, Photojournalist
- Justin Haugesag, Photographer
- Ken Barlow, Morning Chief Meteorologist
- Josie Smith, Traffic Reporter
KCCI 8 News This Morning: Officers Ambushed – KCCI-TV
- Heidi Gojkovich, Executive Producer
- Eric Hanson, Anchor
- Elizabeth Klinge, Anchor
- Tommie Clark, Reporter
- Rheya Spigner, Reporter/Anchor
- Zach Hayes, Photographer
- Cortney Kinzter, Photographer
- Shelby Brink, Producer
- Alex Payne, Producer
- Anthony Pisut, Director
- Bob Thomas, Photographer
WCCO 4 News This Morning – WCCO-TV
- Michael Verlo, Producer
- Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer
- Diane Giscard d’Estaing, Producer
- Mike Haberman, Producer
- Jason DeRusha, Anchor
- Kim Johnson, Anchor
- Matt Brickman, Meteorologist
- Ali Lucia, Traffic Reporter
- Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
- Ashley Roberts, Reporter
- Josh Supik, Director
- Ray Jones, Editor
- Joel Thurston, Photographer
- Robyn Black, Photographer
- Michael J Caputa, News Director
04B: Newscast – Morning (Markets 71-120)
Today in Iowa: Fall Flooding – KWWL-TV
- Michelle Corless, Producer
04C: Newscast – Morning (Markets 121+)
February Snowfall – KTIV-TV
- Kimberly Woo, Producer
- Al Joens, Anchor
- Michelle Schoening, Reporter
- Timothy Springer, Meteorologist
- Jaret Lansford, Meteorologist
- Keith Bliven, Photographer
- Greg Fisher, Director
- Randy Kascht, Audio
- Alexandra Krula, Assignment Desk
- Andy Benz, Chief Engineer
- Tom Stock, Director of Production
Good Morning Northland – WDIO-TV
- Michelle Truax, Producer
- Maarja Anderson, Anchor
- Dana Zimmer, Meteorologist
- Baihly Warfield, Anchor
- Carl Sauer, Photographer
- Glenn Kellahan, Photographer
- Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
Hello Wisconsin – May 17, 2017 – WEAU-TV
- Michelle Clemens, Producer
- Thomas Hensen, Producer
- Courtney Everett, Anchor
- Tyler Mickelson, Anchor
- Corey Czekalski, Director
- Dewey O’Flanagan, Director
- Logan Mackie, Master control operator
- Andrew Fefer, News Director
- Monica Ott, Meteorologist
- Carrie Vigo, Photographer
KBJR 6 News Today – KBJR-TV
- Barbara Reyelts, News Director
- Kevin Jacobsen, Assistant News Director
- Dustin DeSanto, Production Manager
- Michael Raimondi, Producer/Anchor
- Georgia Ellyse, Anchor
- Adam Lorch, Meteorologist
- Jordan Sherman, Director
KTTC NewsCenter Today, 6:30 a.m., March 7, 2017 – KTTC-TV
- Ethan McConkey, News Producer
- Jacob Murphey, Anchor/Producer
- Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer
- Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist
- Niala Charles, Multimedia Journalist
- Chris Yu, Multimedia Journalist
- Jason Holland, Director
- Bashar Nima IL Easawi, Audio
- Noel Sederstrom, News Director
05A: Newscast – Daytime (Markets 1-70)
WCCO MidMorning – WCCO-TV
- Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer
- Aaron Beckman, Producer
- Jason DeRusha, Anchor
- Kylie Bearse, Anchor
- Wade Mesenbring, Director
- Heather Brown, Panelist
- Matt Brickman, Panelist
- Wendy Bridenstine, Robocam Operator
05B: Newscast – Daytime (Markets 71-120)
KWWL News at Noon: Fall Flooding – KWWL-TV
- Sommer Steiner, Executive Producer
05C: Newscast – Daytime (Markets 120+)
No Nominees. Entries did not meet minimun standard of Excellence.
06A: Newscast – Evening (Markets 1-70)
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS at 10: Answers in Jacob Wetterling Case – KSTP-TV
- Zach Tecklenburg, Producer
- Caitlin Hurley, Producer
- Bill Lunn, Anchor
- Leah McLean, Anchor
- Tom Hauser, Reporter
- Beth McDonough, Reporter
- Jay Kolls, Reporter
- Kevin Doran, Reporter
- Josh Rosenthal, Reporter
- Katherine Johnson, Reporter
- Dave Peterson, Photojournalist
- Mark Garvey, Photojournalist
- Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
- Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist
- Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist
- Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
- Nic Ortiz, Editor
- Dave Dahl, Meteorologist
FOX 9 News @ 9 – KMSP-TV
- Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer
- Bill Snodgrass, Producer
- Tom Cousins, Director
- Marian Kessler, News Director
- Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director
FOX 9’s 10 @ 10 – KMSP-TV
- Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer
- Ashley Bolkcom, Producer
- Vince Squillacioti, Director
- Marian Kessler, News Director
- Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director
KARE 11 News at 5pm – KARE-TV
- Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer
- Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer
- Julie Nelson, Anchor
- Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor
- Jeff Edmondson, Meteorologist
- Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Zachery Lashway, Reporter
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Lou Raguse, Reporter
- Boua Xiong, Reporter
- Heidi Wigdahl, Videographer
- Tom Cornell, Videographer
- Brandon McCauley, Videographer
- Craig Norkus, Videographer
- Gary Knox, Videographer
- Brian Augustin, Videographer
- Rita Hathaway, Assignment Desk Manager
- John Simon, Assignment Desk
- Kristin Wagner, ssignment Desk
- Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director
KCCI 8 News at 10: Officers Ambushed – KCCI-TV
- Julia Manning, Producer
- Amy Schmelzer, Director
- Steve Karlin, Anchor
- Stacey Horst, Anchor
- Shaina Humphries, Anchor
- Laura Terrell, Reporter
- Robbie Rissman, Photographer
- Steffani Nolte, Photographer
- Cynthia Fodor, Reporter
- Andy Garman, Sports Director
- Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer
- Todd Magel, Reporter/Anchor
Police Shooting of Philando Castile – KARE-TV
- Ian Philbrick, Executive Producer
- Jennifer Griffin, Producer
- Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director
- Julie Nelson, Anchor
- Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Boyd Huppert, Reporter
- Jay Olstad, Reporter
- John Croman, Reporter
- Chad Nelson, Photographer
- David Peterlinz, Photographer
- George Marincel, Photographer
06B: Newscast – Evening (Markets 71-120)
Copper Lounge Building Collapse 12-2-2016 – KDLT-TV
- Tom Hanson, Anchor
- Kelsie Passolt, Anchor
- Paul Heinert, Producer
- Jack Eble, Reporter
- Anndrea Anderson, Reporter
- Sydney Kern, Reporter
- Joshua Bixler, Photographer
- Adam Huntimer, Photographer
- Jeff Johnson, Director
- Monica Albers, Producer
- Brandon Spinner, Meteorologist
- Zachary Borg, Sports Anchor
DAPL Protest and Winter Storms – WDAY-TV
- Kerstin Kealy, Anchor/Producer
- Dana Mogck, Anchor/Producer
- John Wheeler, Meteorologist
- Jeremy Ness, Director
- Devin Krinke, Photojournalist
- Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
- Ty Filley, Reporter
- Andrew Nelson, Photojournalist
- Dom Izzo, Sports Anchor
- Kayla Muehler, Assignment Editor
- Jeff Nelson, News Director
KELOLAND News at 10pm-December 2, 2016 – KELO-TV
- Darcy Andersen, Producer
- Don Jorgensen, Anchor/Reporter
- Kelli Volk, Anchor/Reporter
- Angela Kennecke, Reporter
- Matt Holsen, Reporter
- Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/Editor
- Brady Mallory, Reporter
- Perry Groten, Reporter
- Michael Simundson, Photographer/Editor
- Thom Morrow, Photographer/Editor
- Sarah McDonald, Photographer/Editor
- Michael Geheren, Field Producer
- Anna Kruse, Producer
- Andrew Graning, Producer
- Krista Burns, Producer
- Brandon Van Westen, Web Reporter
- Calah Kelley, MMJ Reporter
- Claire Lavezzorio, MMJ Reporter
- Dan Santella, MMJ Reporter
- Brheanna Berry, Reporter
- Beth Jensen, News Director
- Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor
- Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor
- Karen Sherman, Strategic Content Manager
- Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist
- Travis Fossing, Sports Director
KELOLAND News at 6pm-December 2, 2016 – KELO-TV
- Andrew Graning, Producer
- Don Jorgensen, Anchor/Reporter
- Angela Kennecke, Anchor/Reporter
- Brady Mallory, Anchor/Reporter
- Matt Holsen, Reporter
- Perry Groten, Reporter
- Kelli Volk, Reporter
- Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/Editor
- Michael Simundson, Photographer/Editor
- Thom Morrow, Photographer/Editor
- Sarah McDonald, Photographer/Editor
- Michael Geheren, Field Producer
- Anna Kruse, Producer
- Darcy Andersen, Producer
- Krista Burns, Producer
- Brandon Van Westen, Web Reporter
- Calah Kelley, MMJ Reporter
- Claire Lavezzorio, MMJ Reporter
- Dan Santella, MMJ Reporter
- Brheanna Berry, Reporter
- Beth Jensen, News Director
- Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor
- Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor
- Karen Sherman, Strategic Content Manager
- Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist
- Travis Fossing, Sports Director
KELOLAND News at 5pm-December 2, 2016 – KELO-TV
- Anna Kruse, Producer
- Angela Kennecke, Anchor/Reporter
- Brady Mallory, Anchor/Reporter
- Matt Holsen, Reporter
- Perry Groten, Reporter
- Don Jorgensen, Reporter
- Kelli Volk, Reporter
- Kevin Kjergaard, Photograpoher/Editor
- Michael Simundson, Photographer/Editor
- Thom Morrow, Photographer/Editor
- Sarah McDonald, Photographer/Editor
- Michael Geheren, Field Producer
- Andrew Graning, Producer
- Darcy Andersen, Producer
- Krista Burns, Producer
- Brandon Van Westen, Web Reporter
- Calah Kelley, MMJ Reporter
- Claire Lavezzorio, MMJ Reporter
- Dan Santella, MMJ Reporter
- Beth Jensen, News Director
- Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor
- Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor
- Karen Sherman, Strategic Content Manager
- Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist
KSFY News at 10:00 – December 2, 2016 – KSFY-TV
- Ronald Hawkins, Producer
- Bill Miller, Technical Media Producer
- Brian Allen, Anchor
- Courtney Collen, Anchor
- Bridget Bennett, Multimedia Journalist
- Tess Hedrick, Multimedia Journalist
- Kelley Smith, Multimedia Journalist
- David Hauck, Photojournalist
- Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist
- Simon Floss, Photojournalist
- Vanessa Gomez, Multimedia Journalist
- Kevin King, News Director
WDAZ 10 pm 5/11/17 – WDAZ-TV
- Matt Henson, Anchor/Producer
- Stacie Van Dyke, Producer
- Jon Tweet, Director
- Jeff Nelson, News Director
- Jason Hibbs, Assistant News Director
- Drew Trafton, Assistant News Director
- Ty Filley, Reporter
- Scott Cook, Reporter
- Caitlin Jacobs, Photographer
- John Wheeler, Weather
- Mark Pearson, Sports
06C: Newscast – Evening (Markets 121+)
Clark’s Grove Tornado – KAAL-TV
- Erin Pellett, Producer
- Betsy Singer, Anchor
- Karsen Forsman, Reporter
- Chris Kuball, Meteorologist
- Jim Peterson, Meteorologist/Reporter
- Peter Leuthardt, Director
- Mike Bush, Audio
- Steven Dickerson, Editor
- David Springer, News Director
Eyewitness News at Six – WDIO-TV
- Bjorn Saterbak, Producer
- Darren Danielson, Anchor
- Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist
- Dan Romano, Reporter
- Taylor Holt, Reporter
- Baihly Warfield, Reporter
- Dan Williamson, Sports Anchor
- Chelsie Brown, Sports Reporter
- Carl Sauer, Photographer
- Kyle Aune, Photographer
- Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director
- Steve Goodspeed, News Director
McNeilus Explosion – KAAL-TV
- Erin Pellett, Producer
- Betsy Singer, Anchor
- Peter Leuthardt, Director
- Mike Bush, Audio
- Karsen Forsman, Reporter
- Elise Romas, Reporter
- Chad Corey, Photographer
- Brian Wise, Photographer
- Chris Kuball, Meteorologist
- Steven Dickerson, Editor
- David Springer, News Director
News 4 Live at Five – KTIV-TV
- Jennifer Lenzini, Producer
- Matt Breen, Anchor
- Sheila Brummer, Anchor
- Keith Bliven, Executive Producer
- Michelle Schoening, Reporter
- Mason Mauro, Reporter
- Tiffany Lane, Reporter
- Ron Demers, Meteorologist
- MaryAnn Farley, Director
- David Washburn, Field Producer
- Andy Benz, Field Engineer
- Tom Stock, Field Director
WEAU 13 News at 5 – WEAU-TV
- Andrew Fefer, Producer/News Director
- Raji Alowairdi, Director
- Tom Benson, Audio Operator
- Duane Wolter III, Camera Operator
- Jeff Ralph, Camera Operator
- Ron Viste, Engineer
- Joel Hrubesch, Associate Director
- Brian Anderson, Master Control Operator
- Darren Maier, Meteoroligist
- Judy Clark, Field Anchor
- Nikola Junewicz, Field Anchor
- Stepanie Olson, Producer
07A: Newscast – Weekend (Markets 1-70)
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS at 6:00: Jacob Wetterling – KSTP-TV
- Alan Hoglund, Producer
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer
- Matt Belanger, Anchor
- Brandi Powell, Anchor
- Tom Hauser, Reporter
- Brett Hoffland, Reporter
- Jessica Miles, Reporter
- Joe Augustine, Reporter
- Eric Chaloux, Reporter
- Joe Caffrey, Photographer
- Joel Doering, Photographer
- Nick Gaither, Photographer
- Dan Jabs, Photographer
- Dylan Jacobsen, Photographer
- Mike Lopez, Editor
- Ryan Wyckoff, Director
- Dave Weaver, Technical Director
- Cory Kampscher, Digital Media Coordinator
- James Monical, Sports Producer
- Chris Long, Sports Anchor
- Jonathan Yuhas, Meteorologist
FOX 9 News @ 9 – KMSP-TV
- Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer
- Alyssa Kroeten, Producer
- Rob Kerr, Director
- Marian Kessler, VP News / News Director
- Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director
KARE Weekend Newscast – KARE-TV
- Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director
- Cindy Chapman, Senior Executive Producer
- Rebecca Rohde-Eckblad, Weekend Executive Producer
- Bill Strande, Producer
- Randy Shaver, Anchor
- Laura Betker, Meteorologist
- Dave Schwartz, Sports Anchor
- Karla Hult, Reporter
- Ellery McCardle, Reporter
- Camille Williams, Reporter
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Steve Eckert, KARE 11 Investigates Executive Producer
WCCO 4 News Saturday Morning: Jacob Wetterling Found – WCCO-TV
- Addie Chernow, Director
- Mike Haberman, Producer
- Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
- Michael Augustyniak, Meteorologist
- Matt Liddy, Executive Producer
- Natalie Nyhus, Anchor
- Amelia Santaniello, Anchor
- Ron Westermeyer, Camera Operator
- Rachel Slavik, Reporter
- Esme Murphy, Reporter
07B: Newscast – Weekend (Markets 71 – 120)
No nominations or awards. Entries did not meet minimum standard of Excellence.
07C: Newscast – Weekend (Markets 121+)
News 4 at Five – KTIV-TV
- Jennifer Lenzini, Producer
- Mason Mauro, Anchor
- Ron Demers, Meteorologist
- Jaret Lansford, Meteorologist
- Ashly Richardson, Reporter
- Keith Bliven, Executive Producer
- Mark Freund, Sports Anchor
- Darren Johnson, Director
- Andy Benz, Chief Engineer
- Tom Stock, Director of Production
- Shelby Fickett, Audio Operator
- Alexandra Krula, Content Manager
08A: Investigative Report – Single Story
Justice For Antonio – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
- Tyler Ryan, Photographer
Medical Examiner Mistakes – KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer
- John Michael, Producer
Nursing Home Abuse Kept Secret – KARE-TV
- Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- David Peterlinz, Photojournalist
- Rob Collett, Photojournalist
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Shaken – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
08B: Investigative Report – Series
Double Billing The Badge – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- Steve Eckert, producer
- Rob Collett, Photojournalist
- Ferlon Webster, Editor
- Carly Danek, Photojournalist
Invisible Wounds: Treatment & Reform – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- Bob Crippa, Photojournalist
- Taylor Lumsden, Photojournalist
- William Middeke, Photojournalist
- Laura Stokes, Web Producer
Kids at Risk:Minnesota Schools Failing To Test for Lead in Water –
KSTP-TV
- Eric Chaloux, Reporter
- Erik Altmann, Producer
- Kevin Bubach, Photographer/Editor
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor
- Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer
Oil & Water: The Dakota Access Pipeline – KSTP-TV
- Matt Belanger, Reporter
- Joe Caffrey, Photographer
Quid Pro Quo – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
- John Michael, Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
- Casey Hooker, Photographer/Editor
9: Breaking News
2016 Flood Coverage – KGAN-TV
- Kevin Barry, Reporter
- Aaron Gerhardt, Photographer
- Jason Meyer, Photographer
- Matt Larsen, Photographer
Major Break in Jacob Wetterling Case – KSTP-TV
- Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer
- Stephen Rydberg, Producer
- Chloe Goldade, Producer
- Matthew Belanger, Anchor
- Brandi Powell, Anchor
- Tom Hauser, Reporter
- Eric Chaloux, Reporter
- Tyler Berg, Reporter
- Joel Doering, Photojournalist
- Justin Haugesag, Photojournalist
- Will Greiner, Photojournalist
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Bob Sabo- Assistant News Director
- Paul McEnroe- Director of Investigations
November 2, 2016 – Officers Ambushed – KCCI-TV
- Heidi Gojkovich, Manager
- Eric Hanson, Producer
- Elizabeth Klinge, Producer
- Tommie Clark, Reporter
- Zach Hayes, Photographer
- Shelby Brink, Producer
- Alex Payne, Producer
- Steve Karlin, Reporter
- Stacey Horst, Producer
- Shaina Humphries, Producer
Philando Castile Shooting – KARE-TV
- Jane Helmke, News Director
Sioux Falls Building Collapse – KSFY-TV
- Kevin King, News Director
- Jeffrey Cleland, Assistant News Director
- Bridget Bennett, Anchor/Reporter
- Courtney Collen, Anchor
- Brian Allen, Anchor
- Jonah Heisinger, Technical Media Producer
- David Hauck, Photojournalist
- Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist
- Vanessa Gomez, Multimedia Journalist
- Kelley Smith, Multimedia Journalist
- Kyle Vis, Producer
- Ronald Hawkins, Producer
10: Continuing Coverage
Chetek Tornado Team Coverage – KMSP-TV
- Jack Highberger, Reporter
- Casey Hooker, Photographer
- Russell Weseman, Photographer
- Courtney Godfrey, Reporter
- Maury Glover, Reporter
- Ted Haller, Reporter
- Josh Grenier, Photographer
- Dan Sundem, Photographer
- Doug Solomon, Photographer
- Karen Scullin, Reporter
- Jared Rose, Photographer
- Pete Harty, Engineer
Dakota Access Pipeline Protest – WDAY-TV
- Jeff Nelson, News Director
- Kerstin Kealy, Anchor/Producer
- Dana Mogck, Anchor/Producer
- Kevin Wallevand, Reporter/Producer
- Andrew Nelson, Photojournalist
- Ty Filley, Reporter
- Jordan Ryan, Photojournalist
- Matt Henson, Reporter/Producer
- Amy Unrau, Reporter/Producer
- Jordan Schroeer, Reporter
- Devin Krinke, Photojournalist
- Kayla Muehler, Assignment Editor
Dakota Access Pipeline Protests – KFYR-TV
- J.R. Havens, News Director
- Clifford Naylor, Producer
- Bo Evans, Reporter
- Allyssa Dickert, Reporter
- Sara Berlinger, Reporter
- Max Grossfeld, Reporter
- Megan Mitchell, Reporter
- Dwayne Walker, Photographer
- Donna Hardt, Photographer
- Monica Hannan, Anchor
- Kevin Stanfield, Anchor
- Marcie Bollinger, Anchor/Producer
Horse Giveaway – KELO TV
- Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/Editor
Invisible Danger – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
- Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
- John Michael, Producer
Jacob Wetterling – KARE-TV
- Jane Helmke, News Director
Officers Ambushed – KCCI-TV
- Dave Busiek, News Director
- Dana Cardin, Assistant News Director
- Tom Torpy, Managing Editor
- Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer
- Eric Hanson, Producer
- Elizabeth Klinge, Producer
- Steve Karlin, Producer
- Stacey Horst, Producer
- Laura Terrell, Producer
- Cynthia Fodor, Producer
- Todd Magel, Reporter
Remembering Colt Allery – KMOT-TV
- Joe Skurzewski, Reporter
The Dakota Access Pipeline – KSTP-TV
- Matt Belanger, Reporter
- David Peterson, Photographer
- Dylan Jacobson, Photographer
- Todd Raaen, Photographer
- Joe Caffrey, Photographer
The Insane Benefit – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
- David Peterlinz, Photojournalist
- Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist
- Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist
- Katie Robb, Data Producer
11A: General Assignment Report – Within 24 Hours
A Day for Dad – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
Full-Court Snip – KARE-TV
- Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
- Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist
I’m Glad to See It Gone – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
Litchfield Tornado – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
The Mysterious Meow – KMSP-TV
- Justin McCray, Producer
- Ted Haller, News Reporter
11B: General Assignment Report – No Time Limit
Anyone’s Son – WDIO-TV
- Baihly Warfield, Reporter
- Glenn Kellahan, Photographer
Care Concerns – WCCO-TV
- Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
- David Porter, Photographer
- Melissa Martz, Photographer
- Joe Mears, Photographer
- Joe Berglove, Editor
Emmett & Erling’s Goodbye – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
Firefighter In The Fight Of His LIfe – KMSP-TV
- Maury Glover, Reporter
- Josh Grenier, Photographer
Food With Love – KMSP-TV
- Justin McCray, Producer
- Amy Hockert, Reporter
Murder On The ‘Dark Web’ – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
Pipeline Protests – KARE-TV
- Jay Olstad, Reporter
- Ferlon Webster, photojournalist/Editor
Saved on the Steps – KARE-TV
- Lindsey Seavert, Reporter
- Ben Garvin, Photojournalist
The Ace of Hearts – WDIO-TV
- Baihly Warfield, Reporter
- Kyle Aune, Photographer
The Shooting of Philando Castile – KARE-TV
- Lou Raguse, Producer
Vanity Awards – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
12A: Light Feature News Report
Adoption Day – KCCI-TV
- Eric Hanson, Producer
- Cortney Kintzer, Producer
Gem of the Week – WDAZ-TV
- Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer
Gravestone – WDAY-TV
- Kevin Wallevand, Producer
- Devin Krinke, Producer
Spreading Kindness – WCCO-TV
- Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
- David Porter, Photographer
The Ear is Listening – KARE-TV
- Ben Garvin, Photojournalist
Vikings Superfan Obadiah – KARE-TV
- Jana Shortal, Reporter
- Carly Danek, Videojournalist
12B: Serious Feature News Report
A Courageous Life – WCCO-TV
- Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
- Tom Aviles, Photographer
Death Becomes Her – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Jeff Wiltgen, photojournalist
- Gary Knox, Editor
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Adam Jukkola, Photojournalist
Fighting Back: Former NHL Player’s Medical Records ‘Intentionally Concealed’ – KSTP-TV
- Eric Chaloux, Reporter
- Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer
- Joe Augustine, Producer
- Jared Bergerson, Photographer/Editor
Johanna Watkins Is Allergic to Everything – KMSP-TV
- Karen Scullin, Reporter
- Casey Hooker, Photographer
- John Cottew, Photographer
- Dan Sundem, Photographer
Mona’s Story – KARE-TV
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor
Three Angels – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
William & Eric – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Photographer
13: Crime
Bad Locksmith – KARE-TV
- Lou Raguse, Producer
- Craig Norkus, Producer
Beyond the Badge: Patamia Child Sex Abuse Segment – Edina TV
- Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
- Kaylin Eidsness, Executive Producer
- Dietrich Nissen, Producer
Connection or Coincidence? – KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
- John Michael, Producer
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer
Jasmine’s Story – KMSP-TV
- Jack Highberger, Producer
- Casey Hooker, Photographer
Mentor & Monster – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
Romance Scam – KARE-TV
- Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor
14A: Arts/Entertainment – Single Story
Beauty and the Beast – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Kevin Sullivan, Producer
Caitlin – Flyover Films
- Damian Kussian, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
- Caitlin Karolczak, Artist
- Sean Johnson, Cinematographer
- Will Moses, Cinematographer
- Hailey Enge, Cinematographer
- Brian Bradbury, Assistant Editor
Composer Libby Larsen – Twin Cities PBS
- Brittany Shrimpton, Producer
- Amy Melin, Producer
- Jim Kron, Photographer
- Michael Phillips, Photographer
- Matt Ehling, Photographer
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- Mitch Griffin, Field Audio
- Brennan Vance, Editor
- Joseph Demko, Field Audio/Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production/Web Coordinator/Photographer
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
Grandma Tink – WOI-TV
- Elias Johnson, Photographer/Reporter/Editor
Greetings From Iowa – The Bobblehead Guy – Iowa Public Television
- Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Editor
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer
- Jim Leasure, Audio Mix
- Charles Czech, Executive Producer
NYT vs. Comics – KARE-TV
- Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
- Carly Danek, Photojournalist
Photographer Layne Kennedy – Twin Cities PBS
- Ryan Klabunde, Producer
- Jack Davis, Photographer
- Brennan Vance, Photographer
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Joseph Demko, Field/Post Production Audio
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
14B: Arts/Entertainment – Program
Cheng Khee Chee in Perspective – WDSE-TV
- Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/OffLine Editor
- Steven Ash, Photographer/Editor
Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Manon – Iowa Public Television
- Judy Blank, Producer/Editor
- Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer/Director
- Chad Aubrey, Engineer in Charge
- Julie Knutson, Technical Director
- Jim Leasure, Audio Engineer
- David Feingold, Audio Engineer
- Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor
- Rick Fuller, Crew Chief/Camera Operator
- Steve Carns, Camera Operator
- Phil Blobaum, Camera Operator
- Scott Faine, Camera Operator
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
Fire & Light – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
- Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
- Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Man on the Moon – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
- Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
The Jason Show – KMSP-TV
- Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer
- Carl Jaeger, Producer
- Jason Matheson, Host
- Leo Hofmeister, Director
- Marian Kessler, News Director
- Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director
- Rob King, Editor
- Eric Sturm, Photographer
- Shayne Stroud, Correspondent
The Lowertown Line: P.O.S – Twin Cities PBS
- David Roth, Producer/Director/Editor
- Adam Geiger, Line Producer/Editor
- Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant/Editor
- Stefon Alexander, Talent
- Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Ezra Gold, Editor/Colorist
- Mitch Griffin, Music & Re-Recording Mixer
- Terry Gray, Additional Audio
- Robert Hutchings, Camera Operator
- Neal Wallace, Additional Audio Support
- Michael Phillips, Jib Operator
15A: Business/Consumer: Single Story
Barkery For Treats – KMSP-TV
- Justin McCray, News Photojournalist
- Maury Glover, Reporter
Escape Rooms – WDIO-TV
- Kyle Aune, Photographer
- Julie Kruse, Reporter
Forty Years With The Sauceman – KMEG-TV
- Larry Wentz, Anchor/Reporter
Harry’s Haircuts & Hot Towels – KDLT-TV
- Tom Hanson, Reporter
- Adam Huntimer, Photographer
Missing Memories & Broken Vows – KARE-TV
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Skimmer Patrol – KXLT-TV
- Tori Bokios, Anchor/Reporter
- Chuck Sibley, Photographer
The Sharing Revolution – WHO-TV
- Eric Gooden, Photojournalist/Editor
- Ben Oldac, Reporter
Tracking the Gas Tax – KWWL-TV
- Jerry Gallagher, Reporter
Who’s profiting from prescription overcharges? – KARE-TV
- Jay Olstad, Reporter
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor
- Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist
15B: Business/Consumer – Program
Working Dogs: Innovations in Healthcare – Twin Cities PBS
- Mary Lahammer, Host/Producer
- Scott Trotman, Field Director
- Jerry Lakso, Editor
- Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer
16A: Politics/Government – Single Story
Get Me A Lawyer – KSTP-TV
- Jared Bergerson, Photographer/Editor
- Katherine Johnson, Reporter
Iowa’s Ties to China – WOI-TV
- Don Schmith, Chief Photographer
- Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter
Make Hillary Pay Me Back – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Trooper Shortage – KCCI-TV
- Todd Magel, Reporter
- Robbie Rissman, Photographer
16B: Politics/Government – Program
Almanac at the Capitol – Twin Cities PBS
- Kari Kennedy, Series Producer
- Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter
- David Gillette, Special Correspondent
- Scott Trotman, Field Director/Videographer
- Nathan Reopelle, Editor
- JoAnn Babic, Director
- Caissa Casarez, Associate Director
- Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer
At Issue: July 24, 2016 – KSTP-TV
- Amanda Theisen, Producer
- Tom Hauser, Anchor/Reporter
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
- David Peterson, Photojournalist
- Al Carlson, Editor
Breaking the News Political Special – KARE-TV
- Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor
- Jana Shortal, Anchor
- Nicole Muehlhausen, Producer
- Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
- John Croman, Reporter
- Chad Nelson, Photojournalist
- Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist
- Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist
- Cindy Chapman, Senior Executive Producer
Our Issues – Fate of America’s Immigrants – WUCW-TV
- Rana Kamal, Executive Producer/Host
- Clay Holland, Producer
RVPD Behind the Badge – CTV North Suburbs
- Kevin Schmitz, Producer & Editor
- Rick Mathwig, Producer
- Tim Domke, Project Manager
17: Children/Teen
Be Heard: Teen Poetry Competition – Twin Cities PBS
- Kate McDonald, Producer
- Katie O’Rourke, Associate Producer
- Brennan Vance, Photographer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Slade Kemmet, Photographer
- Jack Davis, Photographer
- Marcus Taplin, Photographer
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- David Canada, Field Audio
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
Eyes Up Campaign – KARE-TV
- Alicia Lewis, Executive Producer and Host
- Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer
- Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer
- Bryan Piatt, Host
- Megan Precht, Community Engagement Coordinator
- Bea Chang, Social Media Manager
- Laura Stokes, Digital Operations Manager
- Nate Anderson, Photojournalist and Editor
- Melissa Colorado, Reporter
- Jane Helmke, News Director
IPTV Kids Clubhouse: Construction Episode – Iowa Public Television
- Debra Herbold, Executive Producer
- Dan Wardell, Host/Producer
- Abby Brown, Host/Producer
- Theresa Knight, Producer/Director
- Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director
- David Feingold, Editor
- Scott Faine, Puppeteer
- Delaney Howell, Assistant Producer
- Jim Leasure, Audio
- Phil Blobaum, Videographer
- Brent Willett, Motion Graphics
- James Sieck, Original Music
- Rick Fuller, Videographer
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Steve Carns, Videographer
- Kevin Rivers, Production Technician
- Alisa Dodge, Set Design
- Laura Shannon, Production Manager
Vikings Huddle – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
- Skip Krueger, Producer
- Brett Taber, Producer
- Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor
- Brandon Clemens, Producer
- Madison Cortese, Producer
- Kyle Buchholz, Videographer
- Lauren Young, Host
- Mike Huiras, Producer
18: Education/Schools
Cameron’s Voice – WOI-TV
- Elias Johnson, Photographer/Reporter/Editor
Road to Referendum – CVCTV
- Steve Betchkal, Writer/Photographer/Editor.
- Aaron Rigby, Producer
Run To Remember – KELO-TV
- Matt Holsen, Reporter
- Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
Small Iowa town divided over transgender issues in school –
- The Des Moines Register
- Michael Zamora, Photographer/Videographer/Editor
- Courtney Crowder, Reporter
Sonia’s Feat – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
The Man in the Red Cap – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
19: Health
A Mother’s Sacrifice – KSTP-TV
- Joel Doering, Photojournalist
- Ellen Galles, Reporter
Brighid’s Legacy – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
Drug Diversion Without Penalty – KARE-TV
- Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor
Mayo Clinic’s First Face Transplant: The Patient & The Surgery –
Mayo Clinic
- Dennis Douda, Writer
- Andrew Shilts, Videographer
- Ginger Plumbo, Field producer
- Peter Steiner, Medical Animation
- Joanna King, Medical Animation
- David Cheney, Medical Animation
- Jan Case, Medical Animation
- Eric Sheahan, Still Photographer
- Kevin Ness, Still Photographer
- Michael Cleary, Still Photographer
- Malgorzata Weivoda, Still Photographer
- Lauren Muraco, Still Photographer
Prescription to Addiction – KMSP-TV
- Jack Highberger, Producer
- Casey Hooker, Photographer
Writing with Alzheimer’s – The Des Moines Register
- Kelsey Kremer, Photographer
20: Science/Environment
Celebrating their 100th year — the Wonder of Voyageurs National Park – KARE-TV
- Ben Garvin, Photojournalist
Environmental Poet Moheb Soliman – Twin Cities PBS
- Kate McDonald, Producer
- Jack Davis, Photographer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production and Web Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
Loons – KARE-TV
- Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist
- Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
Persistence Paying Off – South Dakota Public Broadcasting
- Josh Kappler, Producer
- Paul Ebsen, Videographer
Personal Pig – KSTP-TV
- Chris Egert, Reporter/Producer
- Jason Hanson, Photojournalist/Editor
The Problem with Urban Geese – WHO-TV
- Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
- Andy Fales, Reporter
21A: Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic – Single Story
Esther’s Dream – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
Jack Trice: Death & Mystery On The Gridiron – KMSP-TV
- Tom Lyden, Reporter
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
- Tyler Ryan, Photographer
Rita Mustaphi and Kathak Dance – Twin Cities PBS
- Brittany Shrimpton, Producer
- Amy Melin, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor
- Michael Phillips, Photographer
- Jack Davis, Photographer
- Jim Kron, Photographer
- Mitch Griffin, Field Audio
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
The Historic Haunted Hotel – Ron Schara Productions
- Eric Parker Andersen, Editor
- Ben Elling, Photographer
- Bill Sherck, Writer
The Resilient Story of Bonnie St. John – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Producer
- Nicole Kunkel, Producer/Editor
- Pat Fischer, Photographer
21B: Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic – Program
Hell To Heartland – KSTP-TV
- Farrah Fazal, Investigative Reporter/Writer/Producer
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul Mcenroe, Executive Produer Investigations
- Tim Vetscher, Senior Producer In Depth/Investigative
- Rob Hubbard, General Manager
- Cory Kampschroer, Digital Media Manager
- Theresa Malloy, Web Producer
- Rebecca Omastiak, Web Producer
- Jason Hanson, Editor
- Kevin Hinkle, Director
- Joni Bria, Graphic Design
Marching Saints: Pearl Harbor – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
- Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
- Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Our Hidden History – WOI-TV
- April Samp, News Director
- Jessica Flinn, Editor
- Elias Johnson, Anchor/Reporter
- John Provenzano, Photographer
- Don Schmith, Chief Photographer
22: Military
A Reflection of Hope – WHO-TV
- Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
- Jannay Towne, Reporter
A Soldier’s Journey – SWCTC
- Justin Atkinson, Director/Producer/Editor
- Brian Schmidt, Director of Photography
- Mark Martinez, Executive Producer
- Ann Simpson, Aerial Videographer
Charlie Foxtrot – KARE-TV
- Lou Raguse, Producer
Denials, Disconnects & Reform – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Producer
- Steve Eckert, Producer
- Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Playing his Dues – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Chad Nelson, Producer
- Adam Jukkola, Photographer
- Ferlon Webster, Photographer
- Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer
- Jason Steussy, Photographer
Staff Sgt. Gerald Jacobsen – KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer
23A: Sports – News Story/Series
A Powerful Perspective – KARE-TV
- Dylan Wohlenhaus, Reporter
- Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Breaking the Rules – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- William Middeke, Producer
Fighting Back – KSTP-TV
- Eric Chaloux, Reporter
- Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer
- Joe Augustine, Producer
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor
Going the Distance: Runner Dick Beardsley – KARE-TV
- Randy Shaver, Reporter
- Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist
Impact: Tyler Sash and CTE – KCCI-TV
- Laura Terrell, Reporter
- Robbie Rissman, Photographer
The Proudest Rebel – WCCO-TV
- David McCoy, Reporter/Producer
- Sean Skinner, Photojournalist
The Rink – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Producer
- Rob Collett, Producer
23B: Sports – Program Story (Outside of News)
Don’t Look Back: The Gaelin Elmore Story – Gopher Digital Productions
- Josh Blessing, Shooter, Editor
- Ryan Maus, Supervisor
- Chris Jackson, Shooter
- Dan West, Shooter
- Garrett Wright, Shooter
Game 7, 1991 – A Pitching Dual for the Ages – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Producer
- Jim Bothun, Editor/Producer
Kyle Satrom: Twins 1991 World Series Fan Story – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Producer
- Marney Gellner, Reporter
- Nicole Kunkel, Editor
- Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
Oliver ‘Butch’ Mousseau – Midco Sports Magazine – Midco Sports Network
- Josh Munce, Producer
- David Brown, Reporter
Overcoming Obstacles: The Lincoln Becker Story – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- Marney Gellner, Reporter
- Chris Ritchie, Editor
- Ralph Gasow, Photographer
- Pat Fischer, Photographer
Pocahontas Indians & Elle Ruffridge – 2017 Girls Basketball – Iowa Public Television
- Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Editor
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer
- Andrew Batt, Executive Producer
- David Feingold, Audio Mix
23C: Sports – Program Series (Outside of News)
Dream. State. – Acowsay Cinema
- Tyler Eichorst, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
- Danny Krueger, Producer
- Gerick Engle, Cinematographer
- Alyse Iorio, Cinematographer/Editor
- Jenny Olson, Cinematographer/Social Media
- Alec Kintigh, Cinematographer/Editor
- Bruce Meyers, Cinematographer/Editor/Producer
- Sam Christian, Producer
- Derek Bitter, Executive Producer
- Sarah Edwards, Producer
Midco Sports Magazine – Life Lessons – Midco Sports Network
- Josh Munce, Producer
- Tom Nieman, Host
- David Brown, Reporter
- Brian Shawn, Reporter
Minnesota Wild – Becoming Wild: Game Day with the Wild –
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
- Maggie J. Kukar, Sr. Manager/Broadcasting and Production
- Pat O’Connor, Producer
- Dustin Peterson, Videographer
- Peter Keffer, Editor
- Kevin Falness, Voice Talent
Sunday Insider – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Producer
- Nicole Kunkel, Producer
- Ralph Gasow, Photographer
- Pat Fischer, Photographer
Tales of the Gridiron – South Dakota Public Broadcasting
- Brad Van Osdel, Producer
- Andrew Bork, Producer/Videographer
- Paul Ebsen, Videographer
- Chad Andersen, Producer
- Nate Wek, Producer
- Josh Kappler, Co-Producer/Videographer
Vikings: Beyond The Gridiron – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Semanko, Producer/Editor
- Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
- Skip Krueger, Producer
- Nick Frantzen, Producer/Editor
- Allan Wertheimer, Producer/Videographer
- Greg Bostrom, Producer
23D: Sports – One-Time Special
Big Game Countdown – KARE-TV
- Stacey Nogey, Assistant News Director
- Ian Philbrick, Producer
- Randy Shaver, Anchor
- Chris Hrapsky, Anchor
- Julie Nelson, Anchor
- Jeff Wiltgen, Videographer
- Bea Chang, Social Media Manager
- Jason Steussy, Photojournalist
- Lynn Peterson, Director
Brotherhood of Basketball – Mud Mile Communications
- Nate Burdine, Executive Producer
- Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer
- Tom Billeter, Co-Executive Producer
- Michael McQuade, Art Director
Hockey Day Minnesota 2017 – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- Vanessa Lambert, Producer
- John Stroh, Producer
- Peter Anderson, Producer
- Jordan Austin, Producer
- Michael Malmgren, Director
- Matt Gangl, Director
- Tom Hanneman, Host
- Tom Chorske, Analyst
- Ralph Gasow, Photographer
- Audra Martin, Host/Reporter
- Wes Walz, Analyst
- Nicole Kunkel, Editor
- Jim Bothun, Editor
- Chris Ritchie, Editor
- Pat Fischer, Photographer
- Chelsea Johnson, Associate Producer
- Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer
- Chris Withers – Producer
- Brent Rieland – Producer
Impact – KCCI-TV
- Andy Garman, Anchor
- Julia Manning, Managing Editor
- Scott Reister, Reporter
- Tony Seeman, Reporter
- Laura Terrell (Laura Terrell) (Laura Terrell), Producer
- Robbie Rissman, Producer
- Marcus McIntosh, Reporter
- Spencer Vaughn, Photographer
- Matt Rittman, Graphic Designer
- Mark Tauscheck, Reporter
- Glen Biermann, Photographer
- Andrew McGuire, Photographer
24: Sports Event/Game – Live/Unedited – Program/Special/Series
Hockey Day Minnesota 2017 – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- John Stroh, Producer
- Matt Gangl, Director
- Vanessa Lambert, Producer
- Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
- Kevin Gorg, Analyst
- Marney Gellner, Reporter
- Ralph Gasow, Photographer
- Jim Bothun, Associate Producer
- Nicole Kunkel, Editor
- Bob Rohde, Operations
- Candice Anderson, Operations
- Erich Manwarren, Operations
Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- Chris Withers, Producer
- Vanessa Lambert, Producer
- Dave Dittman, Director
- Dave Benz, Play-by-Play
- Marney Gellner, Reporter
- Tom Hanneman, Host
- Jim Bothun, Editor
- Paul Laskey, Replay
- Mike Mee, Graphics
- Jim Petersen, Analyst
Minnesota Twins Baseball – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- Chris Withers, Producer
- John Stroh, Producer
- Vanessa Lambert, Producer
- Matt Gangl, Director
- Matt Laaksonen, Director
- Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play
- Bert Blyleven, Analyst
- Roy Smalley, Analyst
- Jack Morris, Analyst
- Jim Bothun, Editor
- Marney Gellner, Reporter
- Audra Martin, Reporter
- Kevin Gorg, Reporter
- Chelsea Johnson, Associate Producer
- Bob Rohde, Director of Operations
- Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager
- Candice Anderson, Operations Coordinator
MN Wild Season Series – FOX Sports North
- Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
- Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
- John Stroh, Producer
- Matt Gangl, Director
- Matt Laaksonen, Director
- Peter Anderson, Producer
- Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
- Mike Greenlay, Analyst
- Kevin Gorg, Reporter
- Tom Mee, Graphics
- Ted Allaire, VTR
- Jim Bothun, Associate Producer
25A: Documentary – Cultural
Hmong Pioneers – Honoring the First Wave –
St. Paul Neighborhood Network – SPNN
- David Zierott, Producer/Director
- Noel Lee, Photographer
- Lee Pao Xiong, Interviewer/Translator
- Anna Goranova, Editor
Living Free – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
- Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
- Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Robert Bly: A Thousand Years of Joy – Fischeye Films
- Steve Fischer, Associate Producer
- Haydn Reiss, Director
- Dominic Howes, Producer
- Thomas Lemmer, Writer
- Mark Traver, Director of Photography
Somalia: A Nation of Poets – Twin Cities PBS
- Steve Spencer, Producer
- Diana Fraser, Line Producer
- Carrie Clark, Associate Producer
- Jim Kron, Videographer
- Michael Phillips, Videographer
- Val Mondor, Editor
- Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening
- Tom Trow, Executive in Charge
- Terry Gray, Field Audio
- Mitch Griffin, Field Audio
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer
The Eagles of Decorah – Iowa Public Television
- Andrew Batt, Executive Producer
- Chris Gourley, Producer
- Travis Graven, Producer
- Patrick Boberg, Producer
- Chad Aubrey, Editor
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Paul Hickey, Videographer
- Rick Fuller, Videographer
- David Feingold, Audio
- Brent Willett, Graphics
- Joe Bustad, Graphics
- Tiffany Hill, Associate Producer
Two Spirits – KFYR-TV
- Clifford Naylor, Photographer/Co-Writer
- Megan Mitchell, Producer/Co-Writer
25B: Documentary – Historical
Deadwood Pioneer: A Face From The Past – South Dakota Public Broadcasting
- Chad Andersen, Producer
- Andrew Bork, Videographer/Editor
- Brian Gevik, Narrator
Flowers of The Church- Minnesota’s Stained Glass Heritage – Prairie Public Television
- Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
- Steve Wennblom, Producer
- Cassie Pierce, Editor
Gems of Itasca: The Bovey Edition – A Plus B Productions
- Alisi Styles, Director/Producer
- Benjamin Braff, Producer/Cinematographer
Hi, Gene! Meet the Real Senator McCarthy – Robbob Productions
- Rob Hahn, Director/Executive Producer
Interstate 94: A History and Its Impact – Twin Cities PBS
- Luke Heikkila, Producer
- Skip Davis, Video Editor
- Leya Hale, Associate Producer
- Kate Gibson, Line Producer
- Jim Kron, Videographer
- McGraw Jones, Videographer
- Marcus Taplin, Videographer
- Terry Gray, Field Audio
- Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer
Sonderzge: A Box Car Story – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
- Kristofor Gieske, Editor
- Ben Dempcy, Videographer
The Legendary Saint Paul Winter Carnival – Twin Cities PBS
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Producer
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Robert Hutchings, Photographer
- Mitch Griffin, Field/Post Audio
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- Ben Malley, Graphics
- Marissa Blahnik, Line Producer
- David Wermus, Production Manager
- Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer
25C: Documentary – Topical
Brainstorm – Stacia Kalinoski Productions
- Stacia Kalinoski, Producer/Editor
- Ken Stone, Executive Producer
- Sara Kalinoski, Graphics Designer/Color Correction
- John Pompeo, Producer
- Bob Perkerwicz, 3D Graphics Designer
- Vern Norwood, Audio Sweetening
Orphans of the Nile – WDAY-TV
- Devin Krinke, Producer
- Kevin Wallevand, Producer
Reclaiming Sacred Tobacco – Twin Cities PBS
- Leya Hale, Producer/Offline Editor
- Diana Fraser, Line Producer
- Michael Phillips, Director of Photography
- Terry Gray, Field Audio
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design
- Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor
- Mitch Griffin, Audio Sweetening
- Alyssa Fuller, Post Production Coordinator
- Daniel Pierce Bergin, Supervising Producer
- Shari Lamke, Sr. Director, Supervising Producer
26: Informational/Instructional
Eyes Up: Taking the Fight to the Phone – KARE-TV
- Kent Erdahl, Reporter
- Rob Collett, Photographer
- John Drilling, Drone Pilot
- Travis Kobs, Drone Pilot
Luther House of Study: The Second Commandment – Mud Mile Communications
- Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer
- Nate Burdine, Executive Producer
- Kevin Perlic, Editor
- Michael McQuade, Producer
Made For The Outdoors CCS – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Talent/Producer/Wordsmith
- Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist
- Josh Bryant, Producer
- Lindsey Hayes, Co-Host
- Michael Uss, Producer
Made For The Outdoors Prime Bows – Ron Schara Productions
- Lindsey Hayes, Reporter/Writer/Producer
- Michael Uss, Photographer/Editor/Producer
- Cole O’Brien, Photographer
- Bill Sherck, Co-Host
Made For The Outdoors Stormy Kromer – Ron Schara Productions
- Lindsey Hayes, Reporter/Writer/Producer
- Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor/Motion Graphics
- Michael Uss, Producer
- Bill Sherck, Co-Host
27: Interview/Discussion
A Conversation with Bill Moyers – Twin Cities PBS
- Adam Geiger, Producer/Director
- Bill Moyers, Guest
- Don Shelby, Host
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Thomas Franchett, Lighting Director
- Joseph Demko, Audio Mix
- Nathan Reopelle, Editor/Colorist
- McGraw Jones, Camera Operator
- Michael Phillips, Jib Operator
- Ed Dally, Camera Operator
- Tom Keleher, Production Engineer
- David Wermus, Vice President, Production
Humanizing Healthcare – Twin Cities PBS
- Mary Lahammer, Host & Reporter
- Scott Trotman, Field Director
- Nathan Reopelle, Editor
- Kari Kennedy, Show Producer
28: Magazine
Due North Outdoors – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Executive Producer
- Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist
- Travis Frank, Producer
- Ben Elling, Photojournalist
- Kyle Heidenreich, Editor
- Eric Parker Andersen, Photojournalist
- Don Stremski, Captioning
- Gram Krause-Lyons, Photojournalist
- Jared Christie, Scheduling
- Josh Bryant, Photojournalist
- Cole O’Brien, Editor
- Ron Schara, Writer
Gaelynn Lea: Not Aftraid to Be – WDSE-TV
- Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/OffLine Editor
- Steven Ash, Photographer/Editor
- Lance Haavisto, Photographer
- Tomas Soderberg, Photographer
- Jake Larson, Music Mixing
- Nick Clingman, Photographer
Greetings from Iowa – Season 1 – Iowa Public Television
- Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Shooter/Editor
- Darrin Clouse, Shooter
- Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer
- Taylor Shore, Associate Producer
- Tonya Weber, Associate Producer
- Phong Duong, Graphics
- Charles Czech, Executive Producer
Midco Sports Magazine – Crafty – Midco Sports Network
- Josh Munce, Producer
- David Brown, Producer
- Jody Norstedt, Reporter
- Tom Nieman, Reporter
Minnesota Original: Photographer Eric Mueller, Poet and Activist Andrea Jenkins and Hip Hop Artist Prof – Twin Cities PBS
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Amy Melin, Producer
- Brittany Shrimpton, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Joseph Demko, Field and Post Audio
- Jack Davis, Videographer
- Eric Pagel, Field Audio
- David Canada, Field Audio
- Michael Phillips, Videographer
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
29A: Public/Current/Community Affairs – Single Story
Beyond Hunger – KSTP-TV
- Farrah Fazal, Producer/Reporter
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul Mcenroe, Executive Producer Investigations
- Jason Hanson, Editor
- Theresa Malloy, Web Producer
- Rebecca Omastiak, Web Producer
- Joe Johnston, Public Affairs Director
- Ahmed Farah, Photojournalist
Born Addicted – KARE-TV
- Lindsey Seavert, Reporter
- Ben Garvin, Photojournalist
Hiding In Plain Sight – WHO-TV
- Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
- Jodi Whitworth, Reporter
I Am Anfa – KSTP-TV
- Farrah Fazal, Reporter
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul Mcenroe, Executive Producer Investigations
- Jason Hanson, Editor
- Ahmed Farah, Photojournalist
- Daud Yussuf, Field Producer
- Theresa Malloy, Web Producer
- Rebecca Omastiak, Web Producer
- Kevin Hinkle, Director
Inattentional Blindness – KMSP-TV
- Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer
- Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
- John Michael, Producer
- Justin McCray, Photographer
- Casey Hooker, Photographer
- Bradley Swagger, Photographer
Off 90: 300M4Freedom – KSMQ-TV
- Stephanie Passingham, Producer
- Kevin Hanson, Editor/Videographer
- Matthew Bluhm, Videographer
Room 327 – StoryTeller Media & Communications
- Ed Heil, Executive Producer
- Kari Jo Faulhaber, Producer
- Rob Theoret, Videographer/Editor
- Mary Huss, Executive Producer
29B: Public/Current/Community Affairs – Program
Beyond The Badge – April 2017 – Edina TV
- Dietrich Nissen, Producer
- Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
- Kaylin Eidsness, Executive Producer
- Scott Denfeld, Assistant Producer
- Brian Hubbard, Host
- Ryan Quinn, Co-Host
- Beau Schoenhard, Co-Host
- Aaron White, Co-Host
- Chris Laskowski, Production Staff
- Josh Schmidt, Production Staff
- Dawn Wills, Production Staff
Life Decisions: The Power of Death & Directives – KARE-TV
- Kent Erdahl, Anchor/Reporter
- William Middeke, Photographer
- Julie Anderson, Producer
- Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor
- Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
Minnesota’s Missing – KSTP-TV
- Kevin Doran, Reporter
- Dylan Jacobson, Photojurnalist
- John Mueller, Photojournalist
- Justin Duhn, Photojournalist
- Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist
- Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist
- Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
- Will Greiner, Photojournalist
- Jared Bergerson, photojournalist
- Joel Doering, Photojournalist
- Jason Hanson, Photojournalist
State of Addiction – KCCI-TV
- Shaina Humphries, Anchor
- Julia Manning, Managing Editor
- Amy Schmelzer, Director
- Eric Hanson, Anchor
- Steve Karlin, Anchor
- Cynthia Fodor, Reporter
- Robbie Rissman, Editor
- Mel Konrad, Engineer
- Brandi Vick, Technical Director
- Cortney Kintzer, Photographer
- Glen Biermann, Photographer
- Mike Sims, Photographer
Teen to Terrorist – KSTP-TV
- Farrah Fazal, Investigative Reporter/Writer
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul Mcenroe, Executive Producer Investigations
- Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
- Kevin Hinkle, Director
- Steve Tellier, Reporter
30: Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports)
Beyond The Badge – National Police Week in Washington D.C. – Edina TV
- Dietrich Nissen, Producer
- Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
- Kaylin Eidsness, Executive Producer
- Brian Hubbard, Host
- Jason Behr, Production Staff
- Darin Cizek, Production Staff
- Tony Martin, Production Staff
- Ryan Schultz, Production Staff
Christmas at Concordia: Gather Us In O’ Child of Peace – Twin Cities PBS
- Lisa Blackstone, Senior Producer
- Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer
- Jeffrey Weihe, Director
- JoAnn Babic, Associate Director
- Scott Trotman, Technical Director/Switcher
- Skip Davis, Editor
- Mitch Griffin, Sound Design/Mix
- Mark Woods, Jib Operator
- Matt Ehling, Handheld Camera
- Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design
- Kate Gibson, Director of Production
- Gordon Moe, Producer Concordia
31: Interstitial
On The Job – Edina TV
- Scott Denfeld, Producer
- Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
- Scott Neal, Host
- Kaylin Eidsness, Production Staff
- Chris Laskowski, Production Staff
- Dietrich Nissen, Production Staff
- Dawn Wills, Production Staff
Postcards: Train Car Mural – Pioneer Public Television
- Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
- Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
Public Art Profiles – Edina TV
- Scott Denfeld, Producer
- Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
Ret. Col. Marty Mahrt – TP Productions
- Tommy Platek, Producer
32A: Lifestyle – Feature/Segment
1000 Dresses – KMSP-TV
- Justin McCray, Producer
- Amy Hockert, Reporter
Chef Erick Harcey – Twin Cities PBS
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Kate McDonald, Producer
- Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Mark Hentges, Photographer
- Jack Davis, Photographer
- Matt Ehling, Photographer
- Terry Gray, Field Audio
- David Canada, Field Audio
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
DeRusha Eats – WCCO-TV
- Jason DeRusha, Reporter
- Robyn Black, Photojournalist
Machine Age Lamps – Twin Cities PBS
- Amy Melin, Producer
- Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer
- Brennan Vance, Photographer
- Eliot Popko, Editor
- Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer
- Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio
- Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
- Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production/Web Coordinator
- Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
- Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
The Tator – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Producer
- Eric Parker Andersen, Director
32B: Lifestyle – Program/Special/Series
Iowa Ingredient: Zucchini Episode – Iowa Public Television
- Debra Herbold, Executive Producer
- Charity Nebbe, Host
- Theresa Knight, Producer/Director
- Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director
- Julie Knutson, Editor
- David Feingold, Editor
- Jim Leasure, Audio
- Phil Blobaum, Videographer
- Brent Willett, Motion Graphics
- Scott Faine, Videographer
- Rick Fuller, Videographer
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Steve Carns, Videographer
- Kevin Rivers, Production Technician
- Alisa Dodge, Creative Director
- Chad Aubrey, Engineer in Charge
- Neal Kyer, Video
- Joe Bustad, Graphics
Iowa Outdoors #702 – Iowa Public Television
- Patrick Boberg, Producer
- Andrew Batt, Executive Producer
- Travis Graven, Producer
- Kellie Kramer, Host
- Scott Siepker, Host
- Scott Faine, Videographer
- Chad Aubrey, Editor
- Jim Leasure, Audio Technician
- Tiffany Hill, Associate Producer
- Rick Fuller, Videographer
- Darrin Clouse, Videographer
- Brent Willett, Graphic Designer
Minnesota Bound – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Story Producer
- Ron Schara, Executive Producer
- Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist
- Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer
- Eric Parker Andersen, Producer
- Gram Krause-Lyons, Photojournalist
- Josh Bryant, Photojournalist
- Kyle Heidenreich, Editor
- Ben Elling, Photojournalist
- Cole O’Brien, Photojournalist
- Travis Frank, Writer
- Jared Christie, Scheduling
33: Branded Content program
Destination Polaris Mexico – Ron Schara Productions
- Lindsey Hayes, Reporter/Writer/Producer
- Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor/Motion Graphics
- Gram Krause-Lyons, Photographer
- Jared Christie, Co-Host
- Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor
Senior Connect – Flyover Films
- Olga Lezhepekova, Story Producer
- Noah Wolf, Producer/Photographer
- TJ Tronson, Cinematographer
- Will Moses, Cinematographer
- Brian Bradbury, Associate Producer
- Hailey Enge, Camera Operator
- Alek Roslik, Sound Recordist
- Paul Dan Moon, GFX/Animation
- Damian Kussian, Producer/Director/Director of Photography
34A: Community/Public Service (PSA) – Single Spot
Alliant Energy: Your Energy. Your Options. – Fusionfarm
- Michael Zydzik, Creative Director
- Jake Vardaman, Art Director/3D Animator
- Benji McElroy, Writer
- Shaina Boylan, Producer
Bookawocky PSA 2016 – KARE-TV
- Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
- Todd Randall, Producer
- Timothy Moore, Producer
- Christopher Whurr, Motion Graphics
Mark Yes – Luminary Creative
- Jacob Moyer, Director
- Mike Caudle, Producer
- Jon Van Allen, Lighting Director
- Jessica Miller, Art Director
- Misty Blank, Makeup Stylist
- Caden Moyer, Assistant Camera
Polar Plunge – KMSP-TV
- Maxwell Freudenthal, Director
- Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Animator
- Ally Jennrich, Animator
- Justin Lund, Photographer
- Burke Daneman, Producer
34B: Community/Public Service (PSAs) – Campaign
Brains Are Built – Twin Cities PBS
- Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer/Director
- Carrie Clark, Motion Graphics Editor
- Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design
- Amanda Reardon, Production Manager
- LaRonda Schultz, Production Assistant
- Leya Hale, Production Assistant
- Toki Wright, Narrator
- Michael Phillips, Director of Photography
- Jonny Hagen, Field Audio
- Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor
- Shari Lamke, Director of Producing
- Lucy Swift, Executive in Charge
Minnesota Remembers Vietnam – Twin Cities PBS
- Jon VanAmber, Producer/Art Direction/Editor
- Carin Paul, Producer/Voice-over
- Amy Hubler, Producer
- John Goebel, Editor
- Katie Carpenter, Producer/Writer
- Jess Bellville, Writer
Project Green – KARE-TV
- Timothy Moore, Producer
- Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
- Travis Kobs, Photographer
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing – City of Minneapolis – Minneapolis 14
- Kim Brown, Executive Producer/Editor
- CJohn Harrison, Executive Producer
- Cheryl Boe, Graphic Designer
- Mike Hestick, Producer
- Bridgette Bornstein, Producer
- Greta Bergstrom, Producer
- Betsy Hodges, Talent
- Angela Watts, Producer
35A: Promotion: News – Single Spot
Digging Deeper: Nuclear Fallout Shelters – KTTC-TV
- Jennifer Janvrin, Writer/Editor
Fake News – KMSP-TV
- Justin Lund, Producer
- David Pint, Producer
- Burke Daneman, Executive Producer
- Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Talent
- Ally Jennrich, Talent
NHL – Fighting Back – KSTP-TV
- Taylor Stein, Producer
- Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director
- Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer – Investigations
Teen To Terrorist – KSTP-TV
- Taylor Stein, Producer
- Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director
- Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager
- Anne Wittenborg, News Director
- Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer – Investigations
35B: Promotion: News – Image
FOX 9 “So Much More” 2016/2017 – KMSP-TV
- Burke Daneman, Executive Producer
- David Pint, Senior Producer/Videographer/Editor
- Justin Lund, Producer/Videographer/Editor
- Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer/Videographer
- Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer/Videographer
- David Mahlman, Graphic Designer
- Thomas Lynch, Producer
- Ally Jennrich, Producer
KCCI 8 News Image – KCCI-TV
- Andrew Bridgewater, Producer/Writer/Editor
- Mark Peterson, Producer/Writer/Editor
- Austin VonEhwegen, Producer/Videographer
- Kathy Wiseman, Producer/Videographer
- Matt Rittman, Graphics
- Brad Riley, Creative Services Director
Siouxland Proud – KCAU-TV
- Brian Plantenberg, Producer
Welcome Back Tim – KARE-TV
- Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
- Timothy Moore, Producer
- Lee Stridsberg, Producer
- Travis Kobs, Producer
35C: Promotion: Program – Single Spot
2016 Minnesota Gophers Football Introduction Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer
- Ryan Noreen, Producer
- Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer
- Nick Frantzen, Producer
- Ryan Maus, Executive Producer
- Josh Blessing, Executive Producer
A Nordy Holiday Card – Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
- Arthur Kuh, Editor/Producer
- Robert Hathaway, Mascot Coordinator
- Maggie J. Kukar, Sr. Manager/Broadcasting and Production
Deadwood Pioneer – South Dakota Public Broadcasting
- Dave Foote, Producer
- Brian Gevik, Voice Talent
- Fritz Miller, Executive Producer
Greetings From Iowa, Series Promo 1 – Fresh Eyes – Iowa Public Television
- Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Shooter/Editor
- Darrin Clouse, Shooter
- Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer
- Jim Leasure, Audio Mix
- Charles Czech, Executive Producer
KARE 11 Rio: Everyman Montage – KARE-TV
- Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
- Timothy Moore, Producer
- Lee Stridsberg, Producer
- Christopher Whurr, Motion Graphics
- Karl Demer, Audio Engineer
Mad Dog featuring Everson Griffen – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director/Editor
- Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
- Skip Krueger, Producer
- Josh Becker, Cinematographer
- Spencer Olson, Visual Effects
- David Vanderwarn, Producer
- Annie Gruba, Art Director
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pump Up Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer
- Ryan Noreen, Producer
- Nick Frantzen, Producer
- Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer
- Tracy Mailloux, Lighting Tech
Minnesota United 2017 Introduction Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer
- Ryan Noreen, Producer
- Adam Schmisek, Editor
- Nick Frantzen, Producer
- Brad Baker, Executive Producer
- Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer
The Hitman featuring Harrison Smith – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director/Editor
- Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
- Skip Krueger, Producer
- Josh Becker, Cinematographer
- Spencer Olson, Visual Effects
- Jonn Robinet, Drone Operator
- David Vanderwarn, Producer
Under the Lights – Gopher Football 2016 – Gopher Digital Productions
- Josh Blessing, Executive Produer
- Garrett Wright, Videographer
- Ryan Maus, Supervisor
36A: Commercial – Single Spot
Flashfall – Luminary Creative
- Jacob Moyer, Director
- Jenny Moyer, Producer
- Mike Caudle, Producer
- Jon Van Allen, Lighting Director
- Misty Blank, Makeup Stylist
Gridiron Glory – KARE-TV
- Timothy Moore, Producer
- Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
- Lee Stridsberg, Production Crew
- Travis Kobs, Production Crew
- Christopher Whurr, Motion Graphics
KTTC Creative Services – KTTC-TV
- Ben Mulholland, Actor/Writer/Editor
- Katy Pence, Actor/Writer/Editor
- Ryan Bliss, Actor/Writer/Editor
- Jennifer Janvrin, Advisor
LSB Business Lending Network – Fusionfarm
- Michael Zydzik, Creative Director
- Jake Vardaman, Art Director/3D Animator/Writer
- Seth Smith, Senior Art Director/Animator/Writer
- Shaina Boylan, Producer
Stefon Diggs Vote For Pro Bowl – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer
- Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
- Skip Krueger, Executive Producer
- Ryan Noreen, Producer
- Nick Frantzen, Associate Producer
- Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer
What Do You Want To Do: Jerry S. – Limb Lab
- Benjamin Bogard, Producer
- Caitlin Stephenson, Producer
- Brandon Sampson, Producer
36B: Commercial – Campaign
BiPro – Protein Water – Triglass Productions
- Ryan Thielen, Director
- Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics Designer
- David Vanderwarn, Line Producer
- Jonn Robinet, Director of Photography
- Jack Satzinger, Producer
Minnesota Wild – Forward Fast – Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
- Maggie J. Kukar, Executive Producer
- Arthur Kuh, Editor/Producer
Service Legends Home Comfort Heroes – Ascension Cinema
- Ryan Buck, Producer
Wagner Furno Heat Gun – Triglass Productions
- Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director
- Spencer Olson, Graphics/Animation
- David Vanderwarn, Line Producer
37A: Director – Newscast or ACP Operator
Addison Chernow Composite – WCCO-TV
FOX 9 Morning News at 8am – KMSP-TV
- Alex Cooper, Director
KCCI 8 News at Six – KCCI-TV
- Amy Schmelzer, Director
Wild Live Pre-Game – FOX Sports North
- Michael Malmgren, Director
37B: Director – Non-Live (Post Produced)/Short Form
Authentically You: Fashion Week MN 2016 – Acowsay Cinema
- Tyler Eichorst, Director
Booze Crooze: Deja Too – GH Media Werks, LLC
- GH Ridpath, Director
- Noah Ferche, Director
Minnesota Vikings Open Video – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Semanko, Director
- Ryan Noreen, Director
Planet Xay – Triglass Productions
- Ryan Thielen, Director
38A: Editor – Program (Non-News)
Beyond The Badge Editing Composite – Edina TV
- Dietrich Nissen, Editor
Eric Parker Andersen Composite – Ron Schara Productions
Kristofor Gieske Composite – Pioneer Public Television
Minnesota Original Composite – Twin Cities PBS
- Ryan Klabunde, Editor
Robert Bly: A Thousand Years of Joy – Fischeye Films
- Steve Fischer, Editor
- Haydn Reiss, Editor
38B: Editor – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
Frederick Veinfurt, Minnesota Wild Playoff Composite – Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
Iowa Hawkeye Football Introduction Video – Vayne Productions
- Jason Van Zetten, Editor
Josh Blessing Composite – Gopher Digital Productions
Justin Lund Composite – KMSP-TV
Minnesota Gophers 2016 Hockey Introduction Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Noreen, Editor
Minnesota Wild Team Intro Video – Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
- Arthur Kuh, Editor
Space Journey – Luminary Creative
- Jacob Moyer, Editor
The Journey of Stephon Diggs – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Semanko, Editor
Tim Moore Composite – KARE-TV
38C: Editor – News/Sports
An Intense Must-Watch Look At The Win vs. Green Bay – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Thielen, Editor
Chad Nelsons Edits – KARE-TV
- Chad Nelson, Editor
Collett’s Crazy Cuts – KARE-TV
- Rob Collett, Editor
Kevin Sullivan Composite – KARE-TV
Minnesota Gophers Men’s Basketball Introduction Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Editor
- Ryan Noreen, Editor
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pump Up Video – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Noreen, Editor
Rookie Spotlight: The 2017 Vikings Draft Class – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Nate Vaughn, Editor
Tyler Ryan Reel- I don’t work with Boyd – KMSP-TV
- Tyler Ryan, Editor
39A: Graphic Arts – Graphics
Elite Edge Productions Graphics Composite – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Graphics
- Ryan Noreen, Graphics
- Adam Schmisek, Graphics
- Joren Kandel, Graphics
FOX9 Graphics Creative – KMSP-TV
- David Mahlman, Graphic Designer
- Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer
- Justin Lund, Graphic Designer
- Maxwell Freudenthal, Graphic Designer
- David Pint, Graphic Designer
Travis Kobs Composite – KARE-TV
- Travis Kobs, Motion Graphics
Vikings Connected – Graphics Composite – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Grant Ridpath, Graphics/Visual Effects
39B: Graphic Arts – Animation
2017 Twins Game Open – Minnesota Twins
- Matt Semke, Animator
Arthur Kuh, Minnesota Wild Composite – Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
- Arthur Kuh, Graphic Artist/Animator
IPTV Show Opens Composite – Iowa Public Television
- Brent Willett, Graphic Animation
Minnesota Vikings Open Video – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Ryan Noreen, Visual Effects
- Ryan Semanko, Visual Effects
Wolves Weekly Show Open – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Semanko, Animation
- Adam Schmisek, Animation
- Ryan Noreen, Animation
- Nick Frantzen, Animation
40A: Writer – Program (Non-News)
Jerry Schemmel – Midco Sports Magazine – Midco Sports Network
- David Brown, Writer
Midco Sports Magazine – Oliver ‘Butch’ Mousseau – Midco Sports Network
- David Brown, Writer
Orphans of the Nile – WDAY-TV
- Kevin Wallevand, Writer
Sherck’s 2016 Works – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherk, Writer
40B: Writer – News
A Snowball’s Chance – KMSP-TV
- Jack Highberger, Writer
Eric Hanson’s This is Iowa – KCCI-TV
- Eric Hanson, Writer
Jay Olstad Composite – KARE-TV
Lagoe & Eckert: Writing for Impact – KARE-TV
- A.J. Lagoe, Writer
- Steve Eckert, Writer
Land of 10,000 Stories – KARE-TV
- Boyd Huppert, Writer
40C: Writer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
Flashfall – Luminary Creative
- Jenny Moyer, Writer
Here And Then – For Rob Oliver – Mud Mile Communications
- Patrick Hicks, Writer
Minnesota Football: Under The Lights – Gopher Digital Productions
- Garrett Wright, Writer
Seth Gow Composite – WCCO-TV
The Journey of Stephon Diggs – Elite Edge Productions
- Ryan Noreen, Writer
41: News Producer
Cassondra Knudson Composite – KSTP-TV
Julia Manning Composite – KCCI-TV
Mike Verlo Composite – WCCO-TV
Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen Composite – KARE-TV
Sunrise Shenanigans – KARE-TV
- Brianna Collett, Producer
42A: Talent – Anchor – News
Adrienne Broaddus – KARE-TV
Cory Hepola – KARE-TV
Jason DeRusha – WCCO-TV
Elizabeth Klinge – KCCI-TV
Julie Nelson – KARE-TV
Timothy Blotz – KMSP-TV
42B: Talent – Anchor – Weather
Chad Sandwell – KMEG-TV
Brandon Spinner – KDLT-TV
Kevin Lawrence – KFYR-TV
Ron Demers – KTIV-TV
42C: Talent – Anchor – Sports
Bob Bradovich – WQOW-TV
Dr. Seuss 2017 – KEVN-TV
- Jamie Zepp, Sports Director
Joe Schmit – KSTP-TV
Keith Murphy – WHO-TV
Tom Hanneman – FOX Sports North
42D: Talent – Commentator/Editorialist/Performer/Narrator
Croman Unleashed – KARE-TV
- John Croman, Reporter
Vikings: Beyond The Gridiron – Minnesota Vikings, LLC
- Rick Riley, Narrator
What’s Bugging Andy? – WHO-TV
- Andy Fales, Commentator
42E: Talent – Program Host/Moderator
Keith Murphy – WHO-TV
Lindsey Hayes – Ron Schara Productions
Mary Lahammer – Twin Cities PBS
Sherck’s Atikokan Adventure – Ron Schara Productions
- Bill Sherck, Host
42F: Talent – Reporter – General Assignment
A.J. Lagoe Reports – KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert – KARE-TV
Cory Hepola – KARE-TV
Jennifer Mayerle – WCCO-TV
Lou News Man – KARE-TV
- Lou Raguse, Reporter
Tom Lyden – KMSP-TV
42G: Talent – Play-by-Play/Analyst
Anthony LaPanta – FOX Sports North
BJ Schaben – Mediacom, MC22
Dave Benz – FOX Sports North
Jim Petersen – FOX Sports North
43A: Photographer – Program (Non-News)
Eric Parker Andersen – Ron Schara Productions
Orphans of The Nile – WDAY-TV
- Devin Krinke, Photojournalist
STEM Careers – Luminary Creative
- Jacob Moyer, Photographer
43B: Photographer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
2017 Commercial Reel – Luminary Creative
- Jacob Moyer, Photographer
Chad Nelsons Promos – KARE-TV
Marcus Taplin Composite – Marcus Taplin Productions
43C: Photographer – News/Sports
Auggie Awards – Wass Productions
- Shane Wasserman, Camera Operator
- Dustin Wasserman, Camera Operator
- Mike Novak, Camera Operator
- Dan Wasserman, Camera Operator
- Stephan Ahonen, Camera Operator
Chad Nelson’s Photography – KARE-TV
Collett’s Clip Composite – KARE-TV
- Rob Collett, Photographer
Kevin Sullivan Composite – KARE-TV
Marcus Taplin Composite – Marcus Taplin Productions
43D: Photographer – Video Essay (Single Camera Only)
Cops On Top – KMSP-TV
- Justin McCray, Photojournalist
Cuyuna State Park – Above and Below the Water – Ron Schara Productions
- Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer
Paralympic Swimmer Walks Down the Isle – KARE-TV
- Ben Garvin, Photojournalist
Photographer-Video Essays – StarTribune
- Mark Vancleave, Photographer/Editor
The Great Sandhill Crane Migration – WDAY-TV
- Devin Krinke, Photojournalist
Torii Hunter Inducted into Twins Hall of Fame – Minnesota Twins
- Peter Nelson, Photographer
44A: Video Journalist – Within 24 hours
Daily Deadlines – KARE-TV
- Dylan Wohlenhaus, Multimedia Journalist
Daylight Saving Bill – KCCI-TV
- Steffani Nolte, Photographer/Reporter
MMJane – KARE-TV
- Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist
Steve Betchkal Composite – CVCTV
44B: Video Journalist – No Time Limit
Dennis Rafftery Composite – NDC4
Elias Johnson Composite – WOI-TV
Mr. Warren – KARE-TV
- Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist
Stillwater Coach Keeps Going the Distance – KARE-TV
- Ryan Shaver, Video Journalist
The Fight Against Extremism – StarTribune
- Renee Jones Schneider, Producer
