the
2021
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
CATEGORY #101
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11
KARE
• Carolyn Mungo, General Manager
Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI NewsChannel 8
KCCI
• Brian Sather, General Manager
Emmy NOMINEE
KMSP FOX 9
KMSP
• Sheila Oliver, General Manager
CATEGORY #102
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Emmy NOMINEE
Fox 9 News
KMSP
• Marian Kessler, News Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 News
KARE
• Stacey Nogy, News Director
Emmy NOMINEE
KBJR 6 Storytellers
KBJR
• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director
Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI NewsChannel 8
KCCI
• Allison Smith, News Director
CATEGORY #103
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Emmy RECIPIENT
75 People Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Education for Ogilgei Documentary
Ryan Morrison/LLC
• Ryan Morrison, Cinematographer/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Inspired By Story
Acowsay
• Tyler Eichorst, Producer
CATEGORY #104
INTERACTIVE MEDIA
Emmy NOMINEE
Death of Mollie Tibbetts: Cristhian Bahena Rivera murder trial
WOI
• Mario Rossi, Digital Executive Producer
• Jon Diaz, Reporter
• Hollie Schlesselman, Digital Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 Digital
KARE
• Lauren Olson, Digital Director
• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Digital Executive Producer
• Emily Haavik, Digital Managing Editor
• Alexandra Simon, Digital Producer
• Diane Sandberg, Digital Producer
• Dana Thiede, Digital Producer
• David Griswold, Digital Producer
• Bill Strande, Digital Producer
• Tyler Cashman, Digital Video Producer
• Valerie Lick, Digital Producer
• Miranda Manier, Digital Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera
KCCI
• Hope Wilson, Digital Editor
• Sarah Muller, Digital Editor
• Jeremy Moser, Digital Editor
CATEGORY #201
NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)
Emmy NOMINEE
FOX 9 Morning News - 7 a.m.
KMSP
• Bjorn Saterbak, Producer
• Kelly O'Connell, Anchor
• Alix Kendall, Anchor
• Bill Keller, Reporter
• Shayne Stroud, Reporter
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
• Eric Reyers, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 Sunrise
KARE
• Jordy Foy, Producer
• Carissa Polo, Producer
• Dallas Warren, Producer
• Gia Vang, Anchor
• Kris Laudien, Anchor
• Alicia Lewis, Anchor
• Guy Brown, Meteorologist
• Kiya Edwards, Reporter
• Jennfier Austin, Reporter
• Meghan Scott, Director
• Jacob Rowe, Director
• Nate Anderson, Photographer/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
The Chauvin Verdict: Community Responds
WCCO
• Kristopher Jobe, Producer
• Amber Meyer, Producer
• Heather Brown, Anchor
• Shayla Reaves, Anchor
• Riley O'Connor, Meteorologist
• Christiane Cordero, Reporter
• Marielle Mohs, Reporter
• Joel Thurston, Photographer
• Mark Erb, Photographer
• Ray Jones, Editor
• Mike Stern, Editor
• Wendy Bridenstine, Director
• Mike Haberman, Producer
• Sandra Lind, Writer
• Wade Mesenbring, Director
• John Anderson, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #202
NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)
Emmy RECIPIENT
KELOLAND This Morning
KELO
• Kullyn Meffert, Producer
• Brian Karstens, Meteorologist
• Scot Mundt, Meteorologist
• Max Hofer, Reporter
• Lauren Soulek, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
The Dalton Tornado
WDAY
• Drew Trafton, Anchor/Producer
• Sarah Rudlang, Anchor
• Lydia Blume, Anchor/Meteorologist
• Ben Rieke, Producer
• Betsy Yanez-Rich, Producer
• Se Kwon, Producer
• Ryan Stacy, Photographer
• Janessa Andiorio, Reporter
CATEGORY #203
NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)
Emmy RECIPIENT
KBJR 6 News Today
KBJR
• Ryan Haff, Producer/Anchor
• CeCe Gaines, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
KTTC News at Noon/Oct. 30
KTTC
• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer
• Derek Grant, Producer
• Megan Zemple, Reporter
• Byron Tollefson, Reporter
• Ubah Ali, Reporter
• Sarah Gannon, Meteorologist
• Timothy Strauss, Director
• Chuck Sibley, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
MidDay 4-6-2021
WXOW
• Andrea Albers, Anchor/Producer
• Steve Bland, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
News 4 at Noon
KTIV
• Carl Norquist, Producer
• Al Joens, Anchor
• Jaret Lansford, Anchor
• Keith Bliven, Producer
• Brett Funke, Photographer
CATEGORY #204
NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)
Emmy NOMINEE
5 Eyewitness News/6pm
KSTP
• Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer
• Conrad Gredell, Producer
• Jackie Cain, Anchor
• Paul Folger, Anchor
• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter
• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter
• Joe Mazan, Reporter
• Tom Hauser, Political Reporter
• Joe Caffrey, Photographer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• David Peterson, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Chauvin Verdict: Justice Served
WCCO
• Leah Carr, Producer
• Tracy Perlman, Executive Producer
• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor
• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor
• Joe Mears, Editor
• Brandon King, Director
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Photographer
• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter
• Lewis Karpel, Photographer
• Jeff Wagner, Reporter
• Nick Streiff, Field Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 News at 10
KARE
• Ellie Coatar, Producer
• Jennifer Griffin, Executive Producer
• Amy Strande, Director
• Julie Nelson, Anchor
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• Deevon Rahming, Reporter
• Charmaine Nero, Reporter
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• Blake Mills, Editor
• Karin Stone, Editor
• Josh Stifter, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
WCCO 4 News at 5:00
WCCO
• Michael Verlo, Producer
CATEGORY #205
NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)
Emmy NOMINEE
A Night of Breaking News
WDAY
• Thor Thompson, Producer
• Grace O'Neil, Producer
• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor
• Dana Mogck, Anchor
• Sy Cavins-Wolford, Director
• Matt Henson, Reporter
• Ryan Longnecker, Photographer
• Norm Bell, Photographer
• John Wheeler, Weather
• Zach Staton, Sports Anchor
• Jeff Nelson, Photographer/News Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
KCRG-TV9 News at 6PM: The Funeral of Sgt. Jim Smith
KCRG
• Aaron Hepker, Executive Producer
• Ben Hoppenworth, Producer
• Beth Malicki, Anchor
• Nicole Agee, Reporter
• Kristin Rogers, Reporter
• Phil Reed, Reporter
• Marlon Hall, Photographer
• Jeremy Vallin, Photographer
• Jon Howren, Director
• Chris Osborne, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
KELOLAND News at 6
KELO
• Krista Burns, Producer
• Don Jorgensen, Anchor
• Angela Kennecke, Reporter
• Bridget Bennett, Anchor
• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist
Emmy NOMINEE
KGAN News at 5: August 11/2020
KGAN
• Kristen Hamilton, News Director
• Karen Fuller, News Anchor
• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist
• David Amelotti, Reporter
• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist/Photojournalist
• Emily Chavez, Reporter
• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist
• Marissa Schwartz, Executive Producer
• Michael Howell, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
KWWL News at 10
KWWL
• DJ Stewart, Producer
• Ron Steele, Anchor
• Abby Turpin, Anchor
• Sashay Carroll, Director
• Vincent Lowerre, Reporter
• Travis Breese, Reporter
• Brandon Libby, Meteorologist
• Rick Coleman, Sports Director
• Kennedy DeRaedt, Video Journalist
• Jordan Rottinghaus, Photographer
CATEGORY #206
NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)
Emmy NOMINEE
KBJR 6 News at 5
KBJR
• Jessie Slater, Producer/Anchor
• Dan Wolfe, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
KTTC 6 P.M. 4/20/2021 Chauvin Verdict
KTTC
• Victoria Carra, Producer
• Caitlin Alexander, Anchor
• Tom Overlie, Anchor
• Kamaria Braye, Reporter
• Beret Leone, Reporter
• Chuck Sibley, Photographer
• Timothy Strauss, Director
• Michael Crowley, Audio Operator
• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist
Emmy RECIPIENT
News 4 Live at Five
KTIV
• Carl Norquist, Producer
• Matt Breen, Anchor
• Ron Demers, Anchor
• Brett Funke, Photographer
• Keith Bliven, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
WDIO News at Ten
WDIO
• Baihly Warfield, Anchor
• Justin Liles, Meteorologist
Emmy NOMINEE
WEAU 13 News at 10
WEAU
• Jesse Horne, Producer
• Danielle Wagner, Anchor
• Bob Gallaher, Anchor
• Jamie Rogers, Director
• Carla Rogner, Reporter
• Jessica Mendoza, Reporter
• Justus Cleveland, Sports Anchor
• Tucker Antico, Meteorologist
• Max Cotton, Reporter
• Janis Harper, News Director
CATEGORY #301
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
Emmy NOMINEE
A Walk to the Store Changed May Life
KARE
• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Beresford family humbled by surprise gift
KSFY/KDLT
• David Hauck, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
I Hope/I Hope/I Hope...
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
It Wears On You
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Lessons at 38th & Chicago
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Trap At Home
KMSP
• Justin McCray, Producer
• Sarah Danik, News Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
We Come to Riot
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
CATEGORY #302
HARD NEWS REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Cut Off
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Decision to Leave
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Officer Matson at Home
KARE
• Julie Nelson, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist-Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Pushed to the Limit
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
CATEGORY #303
BREAKING NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Breaking News: First Responders Race Across Rochester in Pursuit of Suspects After Two Teens Shot
KIMT
• Anthony Monzon, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Death of George Floyd: Derek Chauvin Verdict
KARE
• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer
• Nikki Muehlhausen Young, Producer
• Miranda Manier, Producer
• Jennifer Griffin, Executive Producer
• Amy Strande, Director
• Natalie Abraham, Director
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
• Jana Shortal, Reporter
• Deevon Rahming, Reporter
• Charmaine Nero, Reporter
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
WCCO
• Mike Verlo, Producer
• Jason DeRusha, Anchor
• Esme Murphy, Reporter
• Arthur Phillips, Photographer
• Reg Chapman, Reporter
• Dave Chaney, Photographer
• Will Greiner, Photographer
• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter
• Sam Jones, Photographer
• Addie Chernow, Director
• Joe Kaczynski, Editor
• Scott Howard, Producer
• Mike Max, Reporter
• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist
• Christiane Cordero, Reporter
• Dave Charest, Photojournalist
• Chris Cruz, Photojournalist
• Gerald Chew, Director
• Joe Tamburino, Legal Analyst
Emmy RECIPIENT
KGAN Breaking News: The Iowa Derecho
KGAN
• Rebecca Kopelman, Producer/Meteorologist
• Nick Stewart, Storm Chaser/Meteorologist/Photojournalist
• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist
• Marissa Schwartz, Executive Producer
• Kristen Hamilton, News Director
Emmy NOMINEE
THE VERDICT IS IN
KMSP
• Russell Weseman, Photojournalist
• Paul Blume, Reporter
CATEGORY #304
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI - Continuing Coverage - Derecho
KCCI
• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Prone
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Road to Recovery - KWWL's coverage of the Iowa derecho
KWWL
• DJ Stewart, Producer
• Abby Turpin, Anchor
• Ron Steele, Anchor
• Collin Dorsey, Anchor
• Jeff Sandlin, Director
• Diego Hernandez, Reporter
• Vincent Lowerre, Reporter
• Taylor Vessel, Reporter
• Mark Woodley, Reporter
• Joie Bettenhausen, Meteorologist
• Kennedy DeRaedt, Video Journalist
• Daniel Hampe, Chief Photographer
• Meg Swanson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Trash talk with Nico Swalley
KELO
• Don Jorgensen, Reporter
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Vax Facts
KARE
• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
• Jennifer Hoff, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Photographer
• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer
CATEGORY #305
INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT
Emmy NOMINEE
Fake Farms: The New Cash Crop
KELO
• Angela Kennecke, Reporter
• Rae Yost, Digital Content Reporter
• Michael Simundson, Photographer
• Derek Domangue, Graphic Artist
Emmy NOMINEE
He tried to save his sister. No one listened.
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Outbreak Accountability
KSTP
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer
• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Secret Discipline
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Tyler Ryan, Editor/Photographer
• John Michael, Producer
• Bradley Swagger, Photographer
CATEGORY #306
INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 Investigates: Cruel & Unusual
KARE
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Jason Steussy, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Excited Delirium Dilemma
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
• Bradley Swagger, Photographer
• John Michael, Producer
CATEGORY #307
LIGHT NEWS FEATURE
Emmy NOMINEE
Bill's Buddies
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Holly & Greenie
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Kids with Courage: Abri
KTTC
• Caitlin Alexander, Reporter
• Andrew Murphy, Graphics/Video Editor
• Chuck Sibley, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Land of 10,000 Stories
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Submergents
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
• Josh Grenier, Producer
CATEGORY #308
SERIOUS NEWS FEATURE
Emmy NOMINEE
A Mother's Plea
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor
• Ana Lastra, Producer
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Brad's Rink
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Growth Through Grief
KARE
• Sharon Yoo, Reporter
• David Porter, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
One Year at Bethesda
KARE
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• Carly Danek, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
PAR360 - The Invisible Danger
Town Square Television
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Adam Carter, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Rescue Reunion
KSTP
• Callan Gray, Reporter
• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
The complexity of wearing blue while being Black
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Reporter/Photojournalist
• Don Schmith, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
White Riot
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Tyler Ryan, Editor/Photographer
• John Michael, Producer
• Bradley Swagger, Photographer
CATEGORY #309
NEWS SPECIAL
Emmy NOMINEE
An Unprecedented Year: Living in a Pandemic
WDAY
• Thor Thompson, Producer
• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor/Producer
• Dana Mogck, Anchor/Producer
• Noah Smith, Director
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
• Matt Henson, Reporter
• Nick Broadway, Reporter
• Drew Trafton, Reporter
• Norm Bell, Photographer
• Jeff Nelson, News Director
Emmy NOMINEE
COVID-19: A Year In Siouxland
KPTH
• Katie Copple, Producer
• Andrew Rogers, Reporter
• Diana Castillo, Anchor
• Jacob Heller, Reporter
• Larry Wentz, Reporter
• Vivian Rennie, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Power to Change: The Legacy of George Floyd
KARE
• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer
• Monika Diaz, Executive Producer
• Reid Bolton, Photojournalist
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• Deevon Rahming, Reporter
• Charmaine Nero, Reporter
• Sharon Yoo, Reporter
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
• Jennifer Hoff, Reporter
• Kiya Edwards, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
The Derek Chauvin Trial on CBSN Minnesota
WCCO
• Jason DeRusha, Anchor
• Joe Tamburino, Legal Analyst
• Joseph Donovan, Producer
• Nick Lentz, Producer
• Jessica Enwesi, Producer
• Samantha Fischer, Producer
• Addie Chernow, Director
• Esme Murphy, Reporter
• Arthur Phillips, Photographer
• Christiane Cordero, Reporter
• Mark Erb, Photographer
• Shayla Reaves, Anchor
CATEGORY #401
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Arts in the Age of COVID
KARE
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• Carly Danek, Producer
• Craig Norkus, Photographer/Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
One Last Dance for Dad
WDAY
• Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Parking Lot Pandemic Concerts
WCCO
• Marielle Mohs, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
They call him the photo doc
KARE
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Tunnel Vision
Town Square Television
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Adam Carter, Producer
CATEGORY #402
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
BRAVO: Let's Hear it for the Arts
Estuary Motion Studios
• Israel Lopez, Producer
• Katherine Dietrich, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Drag Performers Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Inked
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Bound - Portrait of a Photographer
Ron Schara Productions
• Eric Parker Andersen, Producer/Writer
• Ben Elling, Photographer
CATEGORY #403
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
The Art of Resistance
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kevin Russell, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Jason Show
KMSP
• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer
• Ted Johnsen, Producer
• Jason Matheson, Host
• Kendall Mark, Co-Host
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
• Eric Sturm, Photographer
• Robert King, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
The Making of Tuscaloosa in Minnesota
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kyle Walczak, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Wish You Were Here: Stone Church
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Eliza Blue, Producer/Host
• Christian Begeman, Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #404
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Eau Claire Connection to Charlie Berens
WQOW
• Katie Phernetton, Journalist
• Chris Hoyt, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Elias Johnson Reports
WOI
• Elias Johnson, Photographer/writer/editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Foodski
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Take KARE of Your Money
KARE
• Gordon Severson, Producer
• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer
CATEGORY #405
BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Grocery Workers Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Insect Cuisine
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Bret Amundson, Host
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
• Max Grabow, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Market to Market #4638 (May 7/2021)
Iowa PBS
• David Miller, Executive Producer
• Josh Buettner, Producer
• John Torpy, Producer
• Peter Tubbs, Producer
• Colleen Krantz, Producer
• Paul Yeager, Producer/Host
• Kevin Rivers, Technical Director
• Neal Kyer, Video
• Jim Leasure, Audio
Emmy NOMINEE
S&S Bait Co. Sisters
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #406
CRIME - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Emmy NOMINEE
The Wheelie Boys
WDAY
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Firkus Framing
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Producer
• David Peterlinz, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Makayla's 13th Birthday
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer
• Adam Jukkola, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Separated At Birth No Longer
KARE
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• Carly Danek, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Dumping Ground
KELO
• Angela Kennecke, Reporter
• Tory Stolen, Photographer
CATEGORY #407
CRIME - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Emmy NOMINEE
Cop House
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Justifying the Force
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Lost Souls
KSTP
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer
• Kirsten Swanson, Investigative Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Policing for Profit
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #409
CRIME - LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Dakota Spotlight: The House on Sweet and Seventh
Forum Communications/Click Content Studios
• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Producer/Editor
• James Wolner, Writer/Producer/Narrator
• Cody Rogness, Producer
• Jim Manney, Executive Producer
• Mary Jo Hotzler, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Trial of Derek Chauvin
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Host
CATEGORY #410
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Anatomy of a Scandal
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer/Editor
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Mrs. Klein's Greatest Lesson
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Special Needs Students Left Out
KARE
• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Jason Steussy, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Virtual Learning Curve
WOI
• Elias Johnson, Photographer/writer/editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Their Calling: Mr. White
KARE
• Shelley Stridsberg, Producer
• Kiya Edwards, Reporter
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
CATEGORY #411
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
Great River School's "Other" Classroom
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Into the Outdoors: Into Hunting and Conservation
Discover Mediaworks
• Mark Rose, Executive Producer
• Lisa Rose, Executive Producer
• Richard Rose, Co-Creator
• Mark McNease, Co-Creator
• Jessica Murphy, Producer
• Andreina Patilliet, Producer/Marketing
• Teddy Maier, Videographer
• Sam Troz, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Teachers Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
They Care for the Horses
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
CATEGORY #413
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN
Emmy NOMINEE
Acts of Resilience - Courage (Peter and the Wolf)
Iowa PBS
• Theresa Knight, Producer
• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director
• Phil Blobaum, Camera Operator
• Darrin Clouse, Camera Operator
• Scott Faine, Camera Operator/Lighting
• Kevin Rivers, Camera Operator
• Julie Knutson, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio
• Jim Leasure, Audio
• Neal Kyer, Video
• Phong Duong, Graphics
• Brent Willett, Graphics
Emmy NOMINEE
All About the Youth
Acowsay
• Tyler Eichorst, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Kids With Courage: Nathan
KTTC
• Caitlin Alexander, Reporter
• Andrew Murphy, Photographer/Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
MinneHistory PSA Series
Twin Cities PBS
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer
• Brianna Bergin, Narrator
• Carrie Clark, Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics
• Anne Guttridge, Production Assistant
• Leslie Barlow, Original Art
• Julie Censullo, Production Manager
• Eric Pagel, Sound Mix
• Katie O'Rourke, Archival Producer
CATEGORY #414
SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Take KARE of Your Money: When Do Electric Cars Start Saving You Money?
KARE
• Gordon Severson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Troubled Taps
WKBT
• Amy DuPont, Producer/Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Un-Frog-getable
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Tyler Ryan, Editor/Photographer
• Bradley Swagger, Photographer
• John Michael, Producer
CATEGORY #415
SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - SHORT OR LONG FROM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
Ginger's Conservation Legacy
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
• Max Grabow, Videographer
• Bret Amundson, Assistant Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Paha Sapa Grotto
Midco Sports Network
• Josh Munce, Producer
• Tom Nieman, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
To Clean An Island...
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Troy Knechtel, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Water: The Oil of Our Century
SWCTC
• Mark Martinez, Executive Producer
• Justin Atkinson, Director/Lead Editor
• Ann Schweisguth, Director/Editor
• Alaina Myers, Writer/Camera
• Brian Schmidt, Director Of Photography
• Lonnie Garland, Director Of Photography
• Bob McSherry, Camera
• Pedro Hernandez, Animator
CATEGORY #416
HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Emmy RECIPIENT
Inside Regions
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• David Peterlinz, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Cost of COVID-19
WKBT
• Jordan Fremstad, Reporter/Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Covid Homecoming
WDAY
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
CATEGORY #417
HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Emmy NOMINEE
A Pattern of Denial
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
COVID's Toll on Long-Term Care
KARE
• Karla Hult, Anchor/Reporter/Producer
• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
In The Red
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE II Explain: Vaccines
KARE
• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Less Lethal
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
CATEGORY #418
HEALTH/MEDICAL - SHORT FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
1 Heart/2 Iowa Families Forever Connected
New Tribe Media
• Sam Hoyle, Director/Producer
• Alex Feilmeier, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
A New Life with Phage Therapy
Mayo Clinic
• Kevin Sullivan, Producer
• Vivien Williams, Reporter
• Susan Murphy, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Brian's Story
Midco Sports Network
• Josh Munce, Producer
• David Brown, Producer
• Brian Shawn, Associate Producer
• Jody Norstedt, Associate Producer
• Jack Neisen, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Joelle's Journey to a New Heart
Mayo Clinic
• Kevin Sullivan, Producer
• Jason Howland, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Lessons from COVID-19: Disability Rights Activist
WDSE/WRPT
• Ramona Marozas, Multiplatform Producer/Writer
• Lance Haavisto, Photographer/Editor
• Dawn Mikkelson, Executive Producer
• Greg Grell, Senior Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Nurses Share Their Experiences Working During The Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer
CATEGORY #419
HEALTH/MEDICAL - LONG FORM FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Reflections on the Pandemic
Twin Cities PBS
• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer/Editor
• Jon Hallberg/MD, Creator
• Miles Painter, Online Editor
• Brennan Vance, Offline Editor
• Ezra Gold, Offline Editor
• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening
• Slade Kemmet, Camera
• Jennilee Park, Field Audio
• Scott Trotman, Camera
• Jim Kron, Camera
• Julie Censullo, Line Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
So Many Goodbyes: An Alzheimer's Journey
KARE
• Karla Hult, Anchor/Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photographer-Editor
CATEGORY #420
HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - NEWS
Emmy RECIPIENT
A Story Of Resilience: Minnesota And The 1918 Flu
WCCO
• Aki Nace, Producer/Writer/Editor
• Amelia Santaniello, Voice
Emmy NOMINEE
Reconnecting Rondo
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
• Josh Grenier, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Secrets In Pine County
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Brad Swagger, Photographer/Editor
• John Michael, Producer
• Tyler Ryan, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Carnival Worker
KARE
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Photographer
• Jason Steussy, Drone Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Spokeman-Recorder
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
CATEGORY #421
HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SHORT FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
An Inspirational Hike
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
• Bret Amundson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Intersections: Susana Pelayo-Woodward
WDSE/WRPT
• Tomas Soderberg, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Dawn Mikkelson, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Supper Club
WDSE/WRPT
• Matthew Koshmrl, Producer/Director/DP
Emmy NOMINEE
We Come From The Stars
WDSE/WRPT
• Missy Whiteman, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Wild Rice
Prairie Public
• Andy Garske, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Worn Within: Hmong Paj Ntaub
Twin Cities PBS
• Susan Thao, Producer/Director/Host
• Carrie Clark, Editor/Animations
• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening
• Maria Ahrens, Illustrations
• Ben Malley, Graphics
• Kristen Blekum, Line Producer
CATEGORY #422
HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
In This Place: New Horizons
WDSE/WRPT
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Dawn Mikkelson, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Lost Twin Cities 5
Twin Cities PBS
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer/Director
• Katie O'Rourke, Producer
• Brad Keely, Editor
• Don Shelby, Narrator
• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography
• Ben Malley, Art Direction
• Eric Pagel, Field Audio
• Terry Gray, Field Audio
• Joe Demko, Audio Mix
• Anne Guttridge, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Return to Skid Row
Twin Cities PBS
• Steve Spencer, Producer
• Brad Keely, Editor
• Jim Kron, Videographer
• Terry Gray, Field Audio
• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening
• Ben Malley, Graphic Design
• Alyssa Franklin Fuller, Media Assets
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Executive Producer
• Julie Censullo, Line Producer
• Miranda Harincar, Production
Emmy NOMINEE
Small Town Girl
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Trailheads: The Oregon Trail’s Origins
MinnMax
• Ben Hanson, Producer
CATEGORY #424
LIFESTYLE
Emmy NOMINEE
Carving Fate: Journey of a Luthier
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Life in the Uplands
Ron Schara Productions
• Travis Frank, Producer
• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Mini Machinary: Wesley Thompson
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Bound - Eagle Hang Gliding
Ron Schara Productions
• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer
• Bill Sherck, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Relish
Twin Cities PBS
• Amy Melin, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Yia Vang, Host
• Carrie Clark, Online Editor
• Eric Pagel, Post Production Audio
• Adam Geiger, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The New Melting Pot of America
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kevin Russell, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
CATEGORY #425
MILITARY - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Bloodline of Service
WQOW
• Shannon Hoyt, Journalist
• Chris Hoyt, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Mickey goes the Distance
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Operation Safety Net
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Small Town Hearts
WCCO
• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Veterans Denied Benefits During Pandemic
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
CATEGORY #426
MILITARY - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Armed with Language
Twin Cities PBS
• Katie O'Rourke, Director/Producer
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Executive Producer
• Anne Guttridge, Producer
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening
• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography
• David Mura, Writer
• Carrie Clark, Motion Graphics Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Fifteen Minutes Ago: A Vietnam War Story
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Siouxland Freedom Park: History and Healing
KTIV
• Keith Bliven, Producer
• Matt Breen, Reporter
• Brett Funke, Photographer
• Al Joens, Reporter
• Taylor Dermit, Production
• David Washburn, Graphics
• Bridget Breen, Producer
• Michaela Feldmann, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Vaccinating veterans
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Reporter
• Lonnie Nichols, Videographer
• Katie Foutz, Producer
• Ann Nachtigal, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Wings of Valor
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Reporter
• Lonnie Nichols, Videographer
• Katie Foutz, Producer
• Ann Nachtigal, Producer
CATEGORY #428
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)
Emmy NOMINEE
AstroTurf Candidates
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• John Michael, Producer
• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
• Brad Swagger, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
CARE$ Accountability
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer/Editor
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Last in Line
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Sign Me Up
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer/Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
State of Resignation
KSTP
• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer
• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter
• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer
CATEGORY #429
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
Get the Lead Out
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
• Bret Amundson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
On The Job
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
• Scott Neal, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Political Reporter Mary Lahammer
Twin Cities PBS
• Mary Lahammer, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Restaurant Workers Share Their Experiences with Shutdown Mandates: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
CATEGORY #430
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Almanac at the Capitol
Twin Cities PBS
• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer
• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter
• Scott Trotman, Director/Videographer
• Alauna Yust, Segment Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Black Lives Matter in Iowa
Roske Productions/LLC
• Brent Roske, Producer/ Host
Emmy NOMINEE
KCAU 9 Election Night 2020
KCAU
• Kayla Samek, Producer
• Sophie Erber, Anchor
• Tim Seaman, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
State of Minnesota Virtual Veterans Day Program
SnowGlobe Public Relations
• Bruce Meyers, Cinematographer/Editor/Producer/Drone Operator
• Anna Long, Producer
• Kevin Olson, Producer
• Anne Sonnee, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #431
WEATHER - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
KCRG-TV9: August 10th Derecho Coverage
KCRG
• Aaron Hepker, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Snowy October To March Melt
KMSP
• Melissa Martz, Photojournalist
• Karen Scullin, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
The Disaster Divide: Stories of vulnerable Iowans after the derecho storm
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Video Journalist
• Kelsey Hammer-Parks, Video Journalist
• Ryan Scott, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Power of Petrichor
KPTH
• Katie Nickolaou, Meteorologist/Reporter
CATEGORY #432
WEATHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
First Alert Severe Weather Special
KSFY/KDLT
• Justin Wulf, Producer
• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist
• Tyler Roney, Meteorologist
• Aaron Doudna, Meteorologist
• Austin Haskins, Meteorologist
• Austin Goss, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Marshalltown Tornado: In Their Own Words
KGAN
• Nick Stewart, Producer/Editor/Meteorologist
• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist
Emmy NOMINEE
Project Tornado
KTTC
• Victoria Carra, Producer
• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist/Anchor
• Andrew Murphy, Graphics/Video Editor
• Beret Leone, Reporter
• Amanda Morgan, Meteorologist
• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist
• Kamie Roesler, Reporter
• Sarah Gannon, Meteorologist
• Robert Pfeilsticker, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
The Great Flood of 2011: 10 Years Later
KPTH
• Katie Copple, Producer
• Cat Taylor, Chief Meteorologist/Anchor
• Vivian Rennie, Meteorologist/Report
• Katie Nickolaou, Meteorologist/Reporter
• Jacob Heller, Reporter
CATEGORY #502
SPORTS STORY - NEWS
Emmy RECIPIENT
Abundance of Riches
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
And They’re Off!
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Osseo gymnast overcomes Goltz Syndrome to compete - Andy Mac
KARE
• Andy McDonnell, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Simley Rolls to State Title
Town Square Television
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Adam Carter, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Supernatural Strength: Dakota State Women's Basketball Triumphs Through Tragic Death Of Beloved Mentor
KSFY/KDLT
• Zachary Borg, Producer/Reporter
• Dave Hauck, Photographer
• Adam Huntimer, Photographer
CATEGORY #503
SPORTS STORY - SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
Beyond Our Ice - Ready for Game 7
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer
• Paul Loomis, Executive Producer
• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Driven: Lance Christensen Jr.
Midco Sports Network
• Josh Munce, Producer
• David Brown, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Kettle River Rafting
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor
• Dylan Curfman, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Lights on Heroes for the Home Opener
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• Sam Henschen, Producer
• Andrew Halverson, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Mike Novak, Photographer
• Jim Bothun, Photographer
• Dave Pratt, Photographer
• Dick Bremer, Narrator
Emmy NOMINEE
Midco Sports Magazine - No Bad Days: Hunter Pinke
Midco Sports Network
• Alex Heinert, Producer
• Jeremy Klein, Photographer
• Marty Mueller, Photographer
CATEGORY #504
SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE
Emmy RECIPIENT
Twins Live
Bally Sports North
• Rick Palermo, Producer
• Vanessa Lambert, Producer
• Michael Malmgren, Director
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Annie Sabo, Host
• Dick Bremer, Host
• Glen Perkins, Analyst
• Roy Smalley, Analyst
Emmy NOMINEE
Wild Live
Bally Sports North
• Marsh Ness, Producer
• John Stroh, Producer
• Michael Malmgren, Director
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Audra Martin, Host
• Anthony LaPanta, Host
• Kevin Gorg, Reporter
• Wes Walz, Analyst
• Ryan Carter, Analyst
• Gigi Marvin, Analyst
Emmy NOMINEE
Wolves Live
Bally Sports North
• Rick Palermo, Producer
• Brent Rieland, Producer
• Michael Malmgren, Director
• Dave Dittman, Director
• Annie Sabo, Host
• Dave Benz, Host
• Marney Gellner, Reporter
• Kevin Lynch, Analyst
• Rebekkah Brunson, Analyst
• Jim Petersen, Analyst
CATEGORY #505
SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED/EDITED
Emmy RECIPIENT
Baseball in the Dominican - Twins Academy
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Mike Novak, Photographer
• Marney Gellner, Narrator
• Chris Ritchie, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Becoming Wild - Playing Through A Pandemic
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Pete Keffer, Editor
• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer
• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer
• Chad Gilmour, Video Animator
Emmy NOMINEE
Midco Sports Magazine: 100th Episode
Midco Sports Network
• Josh Munce, Producer
• David Brown, Producer
• Tom Nieman, Host
• Jay Elsen, Reporter
• Jeremy Klein, Producer
• Marty Mueller, Producer
• Alex Heinert, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Spotlight: Remembering Sid
Bally Sports North
• John Stroh, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Anthony LaPanta, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
The Voyage: Episode 02 - Season 02
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Nate Vaughn, Director/Producer
• Ryan O'Neill, Producer
• Alex Miller, Producer
• Jordan Struck, Videographer
• Pat Fischer, Videographer
CATEGORY #506
SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL
Emmy NOMINEE
45TV Celebrates High School Hockey
KSTC
• Taylor Stein, Producer
• Chris Long, Host
Emmy RECIPIENT
Bringing Hockey Home
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Marko Zitzer, Cinematographer/Editor
• Paul Loomis, Executive Producer
• Robert Durland, Cinematographer
• Chad Gilmour, Graphic Animator
• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Hockey Day Minnesota
Bally Sports North
• Vanessa Lambert, Producer
• John Stroh, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Marney Gellner, Host
• Mark Parrish, Analyst
• Katie Emmer, Host
• Nicole Kunkel, Editor
• Jim Bothun, Editor
• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
• Wes Walz, Analyst
• Colleen Schreier, Producer
• Audra Martin, Host
• Ryan Carter, Analyst
• Kevin Gorg, Reporter
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
CATEGORY #507
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME - SINGLE GAME/SERIES
Emmy NOMINEE
2020-21 Timberwolves vs. Jazz Season Series
Bally Sports North
• Vanessa Lambert, Producer
• Jordan Austin, Producer
• Dave Dittman, Director
• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play
• Jim Petersen, Analyst
• Marney Gellner, Reporter
• Lea B. Olsen, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
2021 Boys Hockey 2A State Championship - Eden Prairie vs. Lakeville South
KSTC
• Brian Monahan, Producer
• Pat O'Connor, Director
• Taylor Stein, Producer/Editor
• Jim Erickson, Play-By-Play
• John Pohl, Studio Analyst
• Joe Schmit, Studio Host
• Lou Nanne, Color Analyst
• Sean Kelly, Technical Director
• Tim McDonough, Graphic Designer
• Jeff Ihlan, Graphic Artist/Operator
Emmy NOMINEE
Kenta Maeda Near No-Hitter
Bally Sports North
• John Stroh, Producer
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play
• Bert Blyleven, Analyst
• Audra Martin, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Wild 2021 (NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights vs Wild - Game 6)
Bally Sports North
• John Stroh, Producer
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
• Wes Walz, Analyst
• Kevin Gorg, Reporter
• Tom Mee III, Graphics Operator
• Ted Allaire, Replay Operator
• Brad Zeimet, Audio Mixer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Twins 2021 Home Opener
Bally Sports North
• Vanessa Lambert, Producer
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play
• Justin Morneau, Analyst
• Marney Gellner, Reporter
• Jim Bothun, Producer/Photographer
• Mike Novak, Photographer
CATEGORY #601
DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL
Emmy RECIPIENT
Coming To Mni Sota
Twin Cities PBS
• Steve Spencer, Producer
• Leya Hale, Producer/Offline Editor
• Ezra Gold, Editor
• Ryan Klabunde, Offline Editor
• Jim Kron, Videographer
• Michael Phillips, Videographer
• Eric Pagel, Field Audio
• Ben Malley, Graphic Design
• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening
• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Director
• Julie Censullo, Line Producer
• Anne Guttridge, Production
Emmy NOMINEE
Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home
Prairie Public
• Matt Olien, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Unweaving
WDSE/WRPT
• Megan McGarvey, Director
• KATIE LINDOW, Editor
CATEGORY #602
DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL
Emmy RECIPIENT
Citizen
Twin Cities PBS
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer
• Katie O'Rourke, Producer
• Jim Kron, Director Of Videography
• AJ Williams, Videographer
• Jennilee Park, Field Audio
• Carrie Clark, Editor/Motion Graphics
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor/Colorist
• Eric Pagel, Audio Mix
• Leslie Barlow, Original Art
• Sun Mee Chomet, Narrator
• Anne Gutridge, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Rivertown
WLAX
• Paul Bjorge, Producer/Director Of Photography
• Tyler Ike, Producer/Director
• Tori Charnetzki, Producer/Director
• Wyatt Matson, Producer/Director
Emmy NOMINEE
The Forgotten War: Iowans in Korea
Iowa PBS
• David Miller, Producer/Director/Executive Producer
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio
• Rick Fuller, Videographer
• Steve Carns, Videographer
• Phong Duong, Graphics
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics
• Peter Dean, Narrator
• Tiffany Hill, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Red River Flood
Media 523
• David Kuznicki, Producer
• Brian Katona, Producer
• Eric Althoff, Producer
CATEGORY #603
DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL
Emmy RECIPIENT
6 Days in May: A WCCO Original Production
WCCO
• Jodi Oelfke, Director/Editor
• Sean Skinner, Director/Director Of Photography
• Seth Gow, Director Of Photography
• Sam Gullickson, Director Of Photography
• Rob Haffner, Lighting
• Sev Pearman, Lighting
• Scott Wooldridge, Lighting
• DeRonn Greseth, Engineer
• Jeff Turner, Engineer
• Liza Goncharova, Graphic Design
• Michael Dow, Graphic Design
• Barron Whittet, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
A year without mom
StarTribune
• Renee Jones-Schneider, Photographer/editor/producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Decoding the Driftless
Sustainable Driftless/Inc.
• Timothy Jacobson, Producer
• George Howe, Producer
• Rob Nelson, Producer
• Jonas Stenstrom, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Education for Ogilgei Documentary
Ryan Morrison/LLC
• Ryan Morrison, Cinematographer/Editor
• Moses Bomett, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Patient No More
Twin Cities PBS
• Diana Fraser, Director
• Val Mondor, Online Editor
• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography
• Terry Gray, Audio Mixer
• Katie Lescarbeau, Videographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd
Twin Cities PBS
• Cy Dodson, Director/Editor
• Charlie McCarron, Composer
• Stephen Letnes, Composer
• Alzie Ramsey, Composer
• Ezra Gold, Colorist
• Lindsey Seavert, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Iowa Derecho: In Their Own Words
KGAN
• Nick Stewart, Producer/Meteorologist
• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist
• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist
• Kristen Hamilton, Producer
• Scott Zimdar, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
The Life Autistic Documentary
Iowa PBS
• Judy Blank, Producer/Director/Editor
• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer
• Julie Knutson, Editor
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• Kevin Rivers, Editor
• Chad Aubrey, Post Production Audio
• Jim Leasure, Post Production Audio
• Phil Blobaum, Videographer
• Darrin Clouse, Videographer
• Joe Bustad, Graphic Artist
• Phong Duong, Graphic Artist
• Brent Willett, Graphic Artist
CATEGORY #604
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Emmy NOMINEE
Dakota Life: Postcard from Hot Springs
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Melissa Sievers, Producer
• Paul Ebsen, Editor
• Larry Rohrer, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Discover Wisconsin/Road Trip: Turtle Lake and Barron County & Tales from the Trails: Northern Wisconsin
Discover Mediaworks
• Mark Rose, Executive Producer
• Lisa Rose, Executive Producer
• Jessica Murphy, Producer
• Matthew Edgar, Producer
• Teddy Maier, Cinematographer
• Andrew Natvig, Cinematographer
• Brandon Sveum, Cinematographer/Editor
• Sam Troz, Editor
• David Janus, Audio Engineer
• Mariah Haberman, Host
• Eric Paulsen, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Making It: Start Up
WDSE/WRPT
• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Director
• Steven Ash, Senior DP/Editor
• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer/Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Bound - Episode 953
Ron Schara Productions
• Eric Parker Andersen, Director
• Aaron Achtenberg, Chief Photographer
• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer
• Ben Elling, Photographer
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photographer
• Troy Knechcel, Photographer
• Ron Schara, Writer
• Laura Schara, Host/Writer
• Bill Sherck, Executive Producer
• Scott Fransen, Line Producer
• Jared Christie, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Rides with Jay Thomas
Forum Communications/Click Content Studios
• Cody Rogness, Photographer/Producer/Editor
• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Producer/Editor
• Jay Thomas, Host/Producer
• Jaryn Homiston, Editor
• Jim Manney, Executive Producer
• Mary Jo Hotzler, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #605
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Emmy NOMINEE
Beyond the Badge
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Conspiracy Theory Casualties
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Producer
• Zach Sommers, Producer
• Sarah Beckman, Reporter
• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor
• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Josiah
Carlini Entertainment
• Joe Carlini, Director/Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Jodi Ritacca, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Tomorrow Together
StarTribune
• Mark Vancleave, Producer
• Alexis Allston, Producer/Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Vets Hunt and Ag-based Solar Cells
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
CATEGORY #606
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Emmy NOMINEE
Facing Race Awards
Twin Cities PBS
• Amy Melin, Producer
• Michael Phillips, Photographer
• Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor
• Jim Kron, Photographer
• Jennilee Park, Field Audio
• Terry Gray, Field Audio
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Eric Pagel, Post-Production Audio
• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Artist
• Montana Scheff, Producer
• Kristen Blekum, Line Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KS95's 8th Annual Largest Clouds Choir for a Cause
Atomic K Records & Productions
• Karl Demer, Producer/Director/Editor
• Dan Seeman, Producer
• Todd Randall, Videographer
• Mark Walentiny, Videographer
• Jonathan Krejci, Lighting
Emmy NOMINEE
Rotary Lights 2020
WXOW
• Travis Judell, Executive Producer
• Brittany Rau, Producer
• Elizabeth Briggson, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
The Funeral of Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith
KWWL
• Trevor Oates, Producer
• DJ Stewart, Producer
• Ron Steele, Anchor
• Abby Turpin, Anchor
• Jeff Sandlin, Director
• Diego Hernandez, Reporter
• Collin Dorsey, Reporter
• Taylor Vessel, Reporter
• Kennedy DeRaedt, Video Journalist
• Daniel Hampe, Chief Photographer
• Jordan Rottinghaus, Photographer
• Alan Slaughter, Chief Engineer
CATEGORY #607
ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
A Thousand Acres - Des Moines Metro Opera
Estuary Motion Studios
• Israel Lopez, Director
• Katherine Dietrich, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
JDIFF - The Sponsors
DreamCatcher Productions
• Tim Connery, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor
• Jon Van Allen, Producer
• Jackson Gango, Cinematographer/Colorist
Emmy RECIPIENT
JDIFF Year 2021
DreamCatcher Productions
• Tim Connery, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor
• Kristian Day, Producer
• Fernando Castillo, Videographer
• Jackson Gango, Cinematographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Vocal Essence - "Seasons of Love"
Blue Key Media
• Dan West, Director
CATEGORY #608
ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
This is Minnesota Orchestra: Musical Menagerie
Twin Cities PBS
• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Producer
• Joel Mooney, Technical Director
• Sarah Hicks, Conductor/Host And Writer
• Adam Romey, Score Reader
• Michael Murnane, Lighting Designer
• Ezra Gold, Editor
• Jay Perlman, Head Sound Engineer
• Don Hughes, Stage Manager
• Jessi Ryan, Director Of Education/Community Engagement & Writer
• Terry Gray, Field Audio
• Jim Kron, Camera
• Diana Fraser, Production Manager
Emmy NOMINEE
This is Minnesota Orchestra: Remembrance and Reflection
Twin Cities PBS
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Joel Mooney, Technical Director
• Sarah Hicks, Host/Writer
• Michael Murnane, Lighting Designer
• Jay Perlman, Head Sound Engineer
• Ezra Gold, Editor
• Don Hughes, Stage Producer
• Matt Winiecki, Stage Producer
• Jim Pfitzinger, Audio Engineer
• Nayif Abuteyah, Engineer
• Mark Payne, Engineer
• Frank Merchlewitz, Digital Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Welcome Christmas with VocalEssence
Twin Cities PBS
• Lisa Blackstone, Director
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Terry Gray, Sound Design/Mix
• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Design
• Jennie Reedquist, Scenic Design
• Abdifatah Abdi, Producer
• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design
• Jennilee Park, Audio
• Adam Geiger, Producer
CATEGORY #609
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Emmy NOMINEE
At the Table Series
Twin Cities PBS
• Alauna Yust, Producer
• Susan Thao, Producer
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Michael Phillips, Photographer
• Eric Pagel, Audio
• Jim Kron, Photographer
• Terry Gray, Audio/Post-Production
• Ann Pavlish, Graphic Designer
• Nastja Nykaza, Media Assets
• Alyssa Fuller, Media Assets
• Adam Geiger, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Eight Seconds: One Fatal Distraction
Minnesota Department of Public Safety
• Joshua Knodle, Chief Videographer/Editor/Graphic Designer
• Scott Wasserman, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Greetings from Iowa - Autumn Weaver
Iowa PBS
• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix
• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Tapping the Sugar Bush
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
• Bret Amundson, Producer
CATEGORY #610
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Emmy NOMINEE
Enough Said
KMSP
• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer
• Dan Barreiro, Host
• Justin Gaard, Host
• Rob King, Editor
• Christine Bastolich, Director
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Posted Up with Ryan Carter--Chirps Only
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Brandon McCauley, Producer
• Ryan Carter, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Project Community
KCCI
• Rheya Spigner, Producer/Host
• Amy Schmelzer, Technical Producer/Editor
• Elgin Rucker, Producer/Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Quality Bluegills
Pioneer PBS
• Cindy Dorn, Producer
• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor
• Dylan Curfman, Videographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The First Juror To Speak - Chauvin Trail
KMSP
• Justin McCray, Photojournalist
• Leah Beno, Reporter
CATEGORY #701
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
A New Kind of Record
Acowsay
• Tyler Eichorst, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Black History Month
KMSP
• Samy Vernet, Producer/Director/Editor
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• David Pint, Producer
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Puppets Mask Up For COVID-19
Lakeville Government Television
• Jim Schiffman, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #702
NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL
Emmy NOMINEE
Commitment 2020
KCCI
• Andrew Bridgewater, Producer
• Leia Bacuyag, Writer/Producer
• Kathy Wiseman, Writer/Producer
• Mark Peterson, Writer/Producer
• Nathan White, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Delta-8
KMSP
• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer
• David Pint, Producer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
KARE TO VOTE
KARE
• Janeen Vogelaar, Producer
• Dan Crowe, Producer
• Michael Scheuermann, Producer
• Travis Kobs, Producer
• David Mahlman, Designer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Your Eyewitness to History
KSTP
• Kevin Salo, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #703
NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE
Emmy NOMINEE
Iowa's News Now - Derecho Coverage Image
KGAN/KFXA
• Darrin Fullerton, Writer/Producer/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Iowa's News Now WeatherFirst Image
KGAN/KFXA
• Darrin Fullerton, Writer/Producer
• Aaron Gerhardt, Photographer/Drone Pilot
• Scott Zimdar, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Sunrise: Guy Brown Launch
KARE
• Janeen Vogelaar, Producer
• Travis Kobs, Producer
• Dan Crowe, Producer
• Michael Scheuermann, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Verdict Reaction from the Trial of Derek Chauvin
KMSP
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor
• David Pint, Producer
• Samy Vernet, Producer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer
CATEGORY #704
PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)
Emmy NOMINEE
45TV 20th Anniversary - Bob's Burgers
KSTC
• Taylor Stein, Producer/Voice Talent
• Joni Bria, Graphic Designer
Emmy NOMINEE
Jason Show Image – Let's Make It a Good Day
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Director
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Art Director/Producer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• David Pint, Producer/Cinematographer
• Ally Bell, Producer
• Samy Vernet, Cinematographer
• Joshua Blackburn, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Parable of the two candles
KARE
• Janeen Vogelaar, Producer
• Travis Kobs, Producer
CATEGORY #705
SPORTS PROMOTION
Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Timberwolves - 2021 Jersey Reveal
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Director
• Paul Winkles, Director
• Kyle Moe, Cinematographer
• Erik Nelson, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Unite The North
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Alex Miller, Lead Producer
• Nate Vaughn, Producer
• Darius Smith, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
• Erin Swartz, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Vikings Storied History
KMSP
• David Pint, Producer/Editor
• Burke Daneman, Producer
CATEGORY #706
COMMERCIAL
Emmy NOMINEE
AEP Testimonials Campaign
HealthPartners
• Tina Long, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Avtex - Great CX Doesn't Happen by Accident
Blue Key Media
• Dan West, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Cheers to 60 Years
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Alex Miller, Director
• Erin Swartz, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Jumer's Casino Commercial Campaign
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Producer
• Jon Liebl, Producer
• Christina Amys, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Treated By TRIA Campaign
HealthPartners
• Tina Long, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Warner's Dock - 007 Goes Fishin'
Ron Schara Productions
• Eric Parker Andersen, Director
CATEGORY #801
TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS
Emmy RECIPIENT
Jason DeRusha Morning Anchor
WCCO
• Jason DeRusha, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Katie Phernetton Composite
WQOW
• Kathryn Phernetton, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Lauren Leamanczyk Composite
KARE
• Lauren Leamanczyk, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Matt Belanger - Clinic Mass Shooting Breaking News
KSTP
• Matt Belanger, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Matt Breen Composite
KTIV
• Matt Breen, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Timothy Blotz Composite
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Anchor
CATEGORY #802
TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER
Emmy NOMINEE
Jay Trobec
KELO
• Jay Trobec, Weather Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Justin Liles Weather Composite
WDIO
• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist
Emmy NOMINEE
Lydia Blume Composite
WDAY
• Lydia Blume, Meteorologist
Emmy RECIPIENT
Meteorologist Lisa Meadows
WCCO
• Lisa Meadows, Meteorologist
Emmy RECIPIENT
Meteorologist Nick Stewart Composite
KGAN
• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist
Emmy NOMINEE
Meteorologist Robert Suhr Composite
KXMB
• Robert Suhr, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #803
TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS
Emmy RECIPIENT
Andrew Rogers Composite
KPTH
• Andrew Rogers, Sports Anchor/Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Keith Murphy - Sports Anchor
WHO
• Keith Murphy, Anchor
Emmy NOMINEE
Norman Seawright III — Sports Talent Composite
WCCO
• Norman Seawright, Anchor/Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Owen Siebring
KPTH
• Owen Siebring, Sports Director
CATEGORY #804
TALENT - REPORTER LIVE OR DAILY NEWS
Emmy RECIPIENT
Boyd Huppert Daily Reporting
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Heidi Wigdahl Composite: April 2021
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Jennifer Mayerle
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Rasmussen: Accountability on a Deadline
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
Emmy NOMINEE
Sharon Yoo Reporter Composite
KARE
• Sharon Yoo, Reporter
CATEGORY #805
TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
Emmy NOMINEE
Bret Amundson - Prairie Sportsman Host
Pioneer PBS
• Bret Amundson, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Host Mary Lahammer
Twin Cities PBS
• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator
Emmy RECIPIENT
Jana Shortal
KARE
• Jana Shortal, Host/Moderator
Emmy NOMINEE
Jared Christie Host Destination Polaris
Ron Schara Productions
• Jared Christie, Host
Emmy NOMINEE
Laura Schara Host Minnesota Bound
Ron Schara Productions
• Laura Schara, Host/Writer/Producer
CATEGORY #806
TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST
Emmy NOMINEE
Alex Heinert Composite
Midco Sports Network
• Alex Heinert, Play-by-Play
Emmy RECIPIENT
Anthony LaPanta Composite
Bally Sports North
• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
Emmy NOMINEE
Brian Shawn Composite
Midco Sports Network
• Brian Shawn, On Air Talent
Emmy RECIPIENT
Dave Benz Composite
Bally Sports North
• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play
Emmy NOMINEE
Jim Petersen Composite
Bally Sports North
• Jim Petersen, Analyst
Emmy NOMINEE
Justin Morneau Composite
Bally Sports North
• Justin Morneau, Analyst
Emmy NOMINEE
Wes Walz Composite
Bally Sports North
• Wes Walz, Analyst
CATEGORY #807
LIVE NEWS PRODUCER
Emmy RECIPIENT
Ellie Coatar Producing Composite
KARE
• Ellie Coatar, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Katie Copple Composite
KPTH
• Katie Copple, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Mike Verlo Composite
WCCO
• Michael Verlo, Producer
Emmy NOMINEE
Nicole Muehlhausen Young
KARE
• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer
CATEGORY #809
WRITER - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Eric Hanson - This Is Iowa
KCCI
• Eric Hanson, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Eva's Writing: The Brilliant Baker and Courting During COVID
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Karla Hult Composite
KARE
• Karla Hult, Writer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Land of 10,000 Stories
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Timothy Blotz Writing Composite
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Writer
CATEGORY #810
WRITER - CONTENT (NON-NEWS)
Emmy NOMINEE
Daniel Pierce Bergin Writer composite
Twin Cities PBS
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Know Your Adversary Composite
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Cy Amundson, Writer
• GH Ridpath, Writer
Emmy NOMINEE
Man About The Woods
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Writer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The Red River Flood
Media 523
• David Kuznicki, Writer
• Eric Althoff, Writer
CATEGORY #812
GRAPHIC ARTS – MOTION GRAPHICS
Emmy RECIPIENT
Arthur Kuh - Minnesota Vikings Composite
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Arthur Kuh, Motion Graphics
Emmy NOMINEE
MC22 Sports Opens Composite
Mediacom/MC22
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer
Emmy NOMINEE
Vikings Connected: The SKOLOL Special
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Glenn Gracia, Animator
• GH Ridpath, GFX
CATEGORY #813
GRAPHIC ARTS - VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSTING
Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Timberwolves - 2021 Jersey Reveal
Triglass Productions
• Ben Pimlott, VFX Artist
• Chris Schultz, 3D Artist
CATEGORY #814
DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST
Emmy RECIPIENT
45th President Flown To Walter Reed Hospital
KTIV
• Trevor Huber, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Addison Chernow Composite
WCCO
• Addie Chernow, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
KWWL News at 6
KWWL
• Jeff Sandlin, Director
CATEGORY #815
DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
Emmy RECIPIENT
Director - Twins Live
Bally Sports North
• Michael Malmgren, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
George Floyd Memorial Service
KARE
• Amy Strande, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Matthew J. Gangl Composite
Bally Sports North
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
CATEGORY #816
DIRECTOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Freshwater trailer
515 Productions
• Ian Planchon, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
LUMINARY 2021 Director Reel
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Timberwolves - 2021 Jersey Reveal
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Director
Emmy NOMINEE
Nurses Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Director
CATEGORY #817
EDITOR - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Carly Danek Composite
KARE
• Carly Danek, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Devin Krinke Edits
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Dylan's Editing
KSTP
• Dylan Jacobson, Editor/Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Eva's editing: QAnon/the insurrection & personal fallout
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Jason Steussy/Editor
KARE
• Jason Steussy, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Tommy Platek Composite
Town Square Television
• Tommy Platek, Editor
CATEGORY #818
EDITOR - SPORTS
Emmy NOMINEE
Driven: Lance Christensen Jr.
Midco Sports Network
• Josh Munce, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Iowa GymHawks Royalty Promo
HawkVision Productions
• Christopher Ruth, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Jim Bothun Composite
Bally Sports North
• Jim Bothun, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Lights on Heroes
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Editor
CATEGORY #819
EDITOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy RECIPIENT
Alex Miller Editing Composite
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Alex Miller, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Eric Parker Andersen - Editor
Ron Schara Productions
• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
LUMINARY 2021 Editor Reel
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
Nurses Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Editor
CATEGORY #820
PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS
Emmy NOMINEE
Carly Danek Composite
KARE
• Carly Danek, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Devin Krinke's Composite
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Eric Gooden Composite
WOI
• Eric Gooden, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
Tommy Platek Composite
Town Square Television
• Tommy Platek, Photographer
CATEGORY #821
PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS
Emmy NOMINEE
Driven: Lance Christensen Jr.
Midco Sports Network
• Josh Munce, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Together As One - Hawkeye Football
HawkVision Productions
• Christopher Ruth, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #822
PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Emmy NOMINEE
Aaron Achtenberg Composite
Ron Schara Productions
• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
GSP Heritage Lake
Ron Schara Productions
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Kevin Sullivan Photography Composite
Mayo Clinic
• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Emmy NOMINEE
LUMINARY 2021 Cinematographer Reel
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #823
VIDEO ESSAY
Emmy NOMINEE
4 seasons
KELO
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/editor
Emmy NOMINEE
I live in a Cemetery
KMSP
• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor
Emmy NOMINEE
My suffering has great power Alexandria Priest shares ALS diagnosis story
KSFY/KDLT
• David Hauck, Photojournalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Seeds of Change
Edina TV
• Dan Carpenter, Producer
• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
State of Our Sound
WQOW
• Chris Hoyt, Videographer
CATEGORY #824
VIDEO JOURNALIST - SINGLE SHIFT
Emmy NOMINEE
Aaron Adelson MMJ
KARE
• Aaron Adelson, MMJ
Emmy RECIPIENT
Eva's MMJ Day-Turn Work
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Solo and Social Distancing
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #825
VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO TIME LIMIT
Emmy NOMINEE
Derecho recovery/funeral postponement/and COVID Romance
WOI
• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist
Emmy NOMINEE
George Floyd: How protests sparked a Minneapolis community movement
StarTribune
• Mark Vancleave, Video Journalist
Emmy NOMINEE
Gordon Severson Composite
KARE
• Gordon Severson, Reporter/Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The Sky Is The Limit
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist