24th Annual
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
October 14, 2023
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REGIONAL EMMY® NOMINEES
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CATEGORY #101
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Dakota News Now
KSFY/KDLT
• Jim Berman, General Manager
FOX 9
KMSP
• Marian Davey, General Manager
KARE 11
KARE
• Bill Dallman, General Manager
KCCI: Iowa’s News Leader
KCCI
• Brian Sather, President & General Manager
CATEGORY #102
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Dakota News Now
KSFY/KDLT
• Kevin King, News Director
Fox 9 News
KMSP
• Kelly Huffman, News Director
KARE 11 News
KARE
• Stacey Nogy, News Director
KCCI is Iowa’s News Leader
KCCI
• Allison Smith, News Director
CATEGORY #103
SPORTS EXCELLENCE
Bally Sports North
Bally Sports North
• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
KARE 11 Sports
KARE
• Reginald Wilson, Sports Director
Midco Sports: 2022-23 Season
Midco Sports
• Craig DeWit, General Manager
Vikings Entertainment Network
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #104
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Best Buddies
Acowsay Film Company
• Tyler Eichorst, Director
• Hannah Ginder, Producer
Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
Ten Years of Clouds Choir
Hubbard Radio
• Karl Demer, Producer/Director
• Dan Seeman, Producer/General Manager
• Ryan Roos, Talent
• Crisco, Talent
• Kaden Demer, Videographer
• Dez, Talent
CATEGORY #201
NEWSCAST – DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)
Fox 9 Morning News for February 23rd
KMSP
• Samantha Gronlund, Producer
• Tom Butler, Anchor
• Alix Kendall, Anchor
• Ross Tulman, Producer
• Bill Keller, Reporter
• Hannah Flood, Reporter
• Shayne Wells, Reporter
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
• Keith Marler, Meteorologist
• Kendall Mark, Traffic Reporter
• Cody Matz, Meteorologist
KARE 11 Sunrise
KARE
• Jordy Foy, Producer
• Cindy Chapman, Producer
• Allison Headley, Producer
• Alicia Lewis, Anchor
• Jason Hackett, Anchor
• Guy Brown, Weather Anchor
• Jennifer Austin, Reporter
• CeCe Gaines, Reporter
• Eva Andersen, Reporter
• Elizabeth Tewolde, Producer
• Jessica Viti, Producer
• Carlie Ott, Director
Morning show at the Field of Dreams & Iowa State Fair
KCCI
• Ellie Mirmazaheri, Field Producer
• Alaina Hand, Producer
• Tyler Wiederhoeft, Producer
• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist
• Amanda Countryman, Editor
• Eric Hanson, Anchor
• Alyx Sacks, Anchor
• James Stratton, Anchor
• Anthony Pisut, Director
• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist
• Will Emery, Remote EIC
WCCO 6AM
WCCO
• Kristopher Jobe, Producer
• Addie Chernow, Director
• Sandra Lind, Writer
• Heather Brown, Anchor
• Anthony Hilton, Anchor
• Pauleen Le, Reporter
• Joel Thurston, Photographer
• Shayla Reaves, Reporter
• Nicholas Boeke, Photographer
• Mike Stern, Editor
• Ramon Jones, Editor
• Riley O’Connor, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #202
NEWSCAST – DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)
Breaking news: Moorhead murder and incoming March snow
WDAY
• Drew Trafton, Producer
• Lisa Budeau, Anchor
• Scott Engen, Anchor
• Matt Henson, Reporter
• Bethany Newquist, Reporter
• Lydia Blume, Meteorologist
• Dillon Vogt, Meteorologist
• Travis Askerooth, Photographer
• Ryan Stacy, Production
• Ben Amell, Production
• Elisha Deluhery, Producer
• Jayden Fore, Producer
First at 4
KELO
• Krista Burns, Producer
• Haili Cornell, Director
• Don Jorgensen, Anchor
• Kelli Volk, Anchor
• Carter Schmidt, Reporter
• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist
• Bridget Bennett, Reporter
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
• Ashton Fechner, Photographer
• Jazzmine Jackson, Reporter
Team coverage: When the weather becomes the news story
KVLY
• Julie Holgate, Producer
• Jordan Schroeer, Anchor
• Ashlyn Hill, Anchor
• Lisa Green, Meteorologist
• Nachai Taylor, Reporter
• Nate Bakke, Director
CATEGORY #203
NEWSCAST – DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)
December 2022 Holiday Blizzard
KAAL
• Brianna Cook, Producer
• Mia Wang, Producer
• Devin Martin, Anchor
• Spencer Furman, Meteorologist
• Jim Peterson, Meteorologist/Reporter
• Sydney Zatz, Reporter
• Matthew Gencay, Director
Heavy Snow Causes Power Outages
WEAU
• Michelle Clemens, Producer
• Bob Gallaher, Anchor
• Dewey O’Flanagan, Director
• Mike Dandrea, Meteorologist
• Matthew Seckora, Photographer
KTTC News Today Snow Storm Coverage
KTTC
• Stevan Stojanovic, Producer
• Micheal Crowley, Director
• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor
• Kelsey Marier, Anchor
• Sawyer McElroy, Meteorologist
• Derrick Overland, Photographer
• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist
• Chuck Sibley, Photographer
• Megan Zemple, Reporter
• Kaylee Dirschel, Editor/Audio Operator
News 4 Today
KTIV
• Phillip Prather, Producer
• Al Joens, Anchor
• Claire Bradshaw, Anchor
• Jacob Howard, Meteorologist
• Greg Fisher, Director
• Randy Kascht, Audio Engineer
CATEGORY #204
NEWSCAST – EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)
5 p.m. Marengo explosion breaking news with team coverage
KCCI
• Tisa Tollenaar, Producer
• Amanda Rooker, Reporter
• Brandon Green, Photojournalist
• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist
• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist
• Michael Simmons, Photojournalist
• Todd Magel, Reporter
• James Stratton, Reporter
• Kayla James, Reporter
• Shannon Ehrhardt, Sports Photojournalist
• Beau Bowman, Reporter
• Tyler Stone, Editor
6 p.m. The Day after the Cornerstone Church Shooting
KCCI
• Ellie Mirmazaheri, Producer
• Matt Spurlock, Director
• Stacey Horst, Anchor
• Kayla James, Reporter
• Amanda Rooker, Reporter
• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist
• Brandon Green, Photojournalist
• Bob Thomas, Photojournalist
• Tyler Stone, Editor
KARE 11 News at 10
KARE
• Jennifer Griffin, Producer
• Julie Nelson, Anchor
• Randy Shaver, Anchor
• Ben Dery, Meteorologist
• Reginald Wilson, Sports Anchor
• Andy Trowbridge, Sports Producer
• Will Hall, Reporter
• Morgan Wolfe, Reporter
• Karin Stone, Editor
• David Peterlinz, Editor
• George Marincel, Editor
• Trista Krenelka, Director
Nightcast February 22nd/2023
KSTP
• Masaki Sugimoto, Producer
• Wren Clair, Meteorologist
• Ben Henry, Reporter
• Callan Gray, Reporter
WCCO 10PM Winter Storm Coverage
WCCO
• Leah Henry, Producer
• Zachary Hammer, Producer
• Dave Hillestad, Director
• Allen Henry, Reporter
• Joe Van Ryn, Photographer
• David Schuman, Reporter
• David Schwab, Photographer
• Jonah Kaplan, Reporter
• Benjamin Harper, Photographer
• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist
• Caroline Cummings, Reporter
• Mike Durenberger, Photographer
CATEGORY #205
NEWSCAST – EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)
Covering a North Dakota winter storm in April
KVLY
• Renee Nygren, Producer
• Stacie Van Dyke, Anchor
• Justin Betti, Anchor
• Reed Gregory, Reporter
• Bailey Hurley, Reporter
• Hutch Johnson, Chief Meteorologist
• Christian Lawrence, Director
Holiday Winter Storm
KGAN/KFXA
• Michael Howell, Producer
• Mitch Fick, Anchor
• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist
• Cayson Frerichs, Meteorologist
KCRG-TV9 News at 10: Tornadoes Hit Eastern Iowa
KCRG
• Aaron Hepker, Producer
• Jennifer Albrecht, Producer
• Beth Malicki, Anchor
• Jim Mertens, Anchor
• Corey Thompson, Meteorologist
• Jan Ryherd, Meteorologist
• Becky Phelps, Reporter
• Brian Tabick, Reporter
• Jack Lido, Sports Reporter
• Jon Howren, Director
• Levi Bernhard, Director
• Marlon Hall, Photographer
• Brad Burton, Photographer
• Nick Nading, Photographer
KELOLAND News at 6: January 3/2023
KELO
• Kyle Ireland, Producer
• Hannah Foster, Producer
• Haili Cornell, Director
• Don Jorgensen, Anchor
• Bridget Bennett, Anchor
• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist
• Tom Hanson, Reporter
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
• Dan Santella, Reporter
• Scot Mundt, Meteorologist
• Ashton Fechner, Photographer
Toothless and Ruthless is Headed to Tampa Bay
WDAY
• Bryant Stenberg, Producer
• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor
• Dana Mogck, Anchor
• Dom Izzo, Reporter
• Sam Goetzinger, Reporter
• Matt Henson, Reporter
• John Wheeler, Meteorologist
• Cullen Holt, Sports Anchor
• John Beaudine, Director
• Alex Moulvi, Remote Director
• Eric Bunnell, Photographer
• Matt Hopper, Photographer
CATEGORY #206
NEWSCAST – EVENING (MARKETS 121+)
KEYC News Now at 6-Tornadoes 25th Anniversary
KEYC
• Dion Cheney, Producer/Anchor
• Stacy Steinhagen, Producer/Anchor
• Shawn Cable, Chief Meteorologist
• Sofia Martinez, Reporter
• Madeline Paul, Reporter
• Anthony Peregrin, Photojournalist
WDIO News at 6 December Snowstorm
WDIO
• Anna Olfelt, Producer
WQOW April 15/2023
WQOW
• Kristen Shill, Producer
• Julia Lopez, Producer/Anchor
CATEGORY #207
NEWS SPECIAL
Breaking the Stigma: A Dakota News Now Special Report
KSFY/KDLT
• Justin Wulf, Producer
• Anndrea Anderson, Anchor
• Samuel Wright, Anchor
MMIP: Families Seeking Answers
KELO
• Anna Peters, Producer
• Lauren Soulek, Reporter/Anchor
• Dan Santella, Reporter/Anchor
• Hope McCloskey, Field Producer
• Jazzmine Jackson, Reporter
• Carter Schmidt, Reporter
State of Policing
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Producer
• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist
• Lewis Karpel, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #208
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE – INDIVIDUAL/TEAM
Minnesota in Motion
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
Paul Blume/EnterprisingReporter
KMSP
• Paul Blume, Reporter
Reporting/Not Stenography
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
The Relentless
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Video or It Didn’t Happen
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
CATEGORY #301
DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)
Here Today/Gone Tomorrow
KARE
• Morgan Wolfe, Producer
• Jacob Charbonneau, Producer
Huddled Together
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Producer
• Samie Solina, Producer
Repping D. Hill
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Randy Shaver, Reporter
The End of a Culinary Era
KARE
• Sharon Yoo, Reporter
• David Porter, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #302
HARD NEWS REPORT – NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
Minneapolis Encampments: Police not allowed
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• David Peterlinz, Photographer
Rancher and Researcher: Two Unlikely Friends
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
CATEGORY #303
BREAKING/SPOT NEWS
Abortion Rights Protest in Sioux Falls
KSFY/KDLT
• Justin Wulf, Producer
• Kevin King, Producer
Breaking News: Train Derailment
WCCO
• Pauleen Le, Reporter
I Actually Thought It Was A False Alarm
KARE
• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist
March 31/2023 Tornado Outbreak
KGAN/KFXA
• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist/Storm Chaser
• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist
• Michael Howell, Producer
• Cayson Frerichs, Meteorologist
• Garrett Heyd, Meteorologist
Marengo Workplace Explosion
KCRG
• Aaron Hepker, Producer
• Beth Malicki, Anchor
• Jim Mertens, Anchor
• Jackie Kennon, Anchor
• Ellen Reuter, Producer
• Jennifer Albrecht, Producer
• Ethan Stein, Reporter
• Kristin Rogers, Reporter
• Becky Phelps, Reporter
• Brian Tabick, Reporter
• Chris Osborne, Editor
• Matt Wilde, Photographer
• Marc Bauer, Photographer
• Jack Lido, Photographer
• Kyle Sleichter, Photographer
• Daniel Haight, Director
• Dave Lineweaver, Director
• Adam Erickson, Director
CATEGORY #304
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Forced Out
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Railroaded
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Understanding Autism
WHO
• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
• Erin Kiernan, Reporter
Unfinished Business
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist
Unreliable
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Water Wars
KARE
• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Producer
• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer
CATEGORY #305
INVESTIGATIVE – SINGLE REPORT
Bad Rooster
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
Blowing the Whistle on Water Gremlin
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist
Rubber Stamped
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
The Eli Files
KARE
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Until Death
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
CATEGORY #306
INVESTIGATIVE – MULTIPLE REPORTS
48 Hours (and counting)
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
KARE 11 Investigates: Broken Promises
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photojournalist
• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist
• Ron Stover, Photojournalist
• Jacob Charbonneau, Photojournalist
Released Too Soon
KCRG
• Ethan Stein, InvestigativeReporter
Sheriff Hutchinson Unravels
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer
The GAP: Failure to Treat/Failure to Protect
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Ron Stover, Photographer
• David Peterlinz, Photographer
CATEGORY #307
LIGHT NEWS FEATURE
A Legacy of Love
WHO
• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
• Jannay Towne, Reporter
Bagger by Day/Crooner by Night
KARE
• Sharon Yoo, Reporter
• David Porter, Photojournalist
Bubbling with Joy
KARE
• Samie Solina, Producer
• David Porter, Photojournalist
Friendly Sasquatch
WXOW
• Mike Beiermeister, Reporter
• Elizabeth Briggson, Photographer/Editor
Gunny at the Wheel
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist
• Tommy Platek, Photojournalist
Retiring Violin Player
WQOW
• Katie Phernetton, Producer/Reporter
• Chris Hoyt, Videographer
Spreading More Kindness
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #308
SERIOUS NEWS FEATURE
A Dose of Hope
KARE
• Will Hall, Reporter
Fisher Family Fire
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Meghan Reistad, Producer
Landen’s Story: A Journey of Hope and Healing
KARE
• Julie Nelson, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist
November
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Reporter
• Joshua Cobb, Producer
• Rebecca Gilbuena-Johnson, Producer
• Ronald Johnson, Cinematographer
Of Grief & Growth
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
• Devin Krinke, Producer
What’s Gonna Happen to Him?
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
CATEGORY #309
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – NEWS
Amish TikToker
KARE
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photographer
Cut From The Same Cloth
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
I Do, I Do, for Real
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist
I Don’t Look Sick
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Producer
Song A Day Project
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Producer
CATEGORY #310
BUSINESS/CONSUMER – NEWS
Downtown’s Loss
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Danny Spewak, Reporter
Putting the Squeeze On Low Income Seniors
KARE
• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
• Gary Knox, Photojournalist
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Jacob Charbonneau, Photojournalist
Rejected
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
The Local Exchange: Season 2 Composite
KBJR
• Kendall Jarboe, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Wild West of THC
KMSP
• Nathan O’Neal, Reporter
• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
Willow’s Mugs
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
World’s Largest Corn Maze
KARE
• Morgan Wolfe, Producer
• David Porter, Photographer
CATEGORY #311
CRIME/JUSTICE – NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Aniya’s Angelversary
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Charmaine Nero, Producer
Drugs make it hard to prosecute
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Producer
Operation Safe Summer
WCCO
• Reg Chapman, Reporter
• Chris Cruz, Photojournalist
Shakopee Homicide Case
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Lou Raguse, Producer
CATEGORY #312
CRIME/JUSTICE – NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
Help Never Came
KARE
• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter
• Gary Knox, Photojournalist
• Ron Stover, Photojournalist
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Murder She Solves
KMSP
• Tom Lyden, Reporter
• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer
This is a stupid search warrant for a snowblower!
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Under (Automatic) Fire
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Where’s Katie?
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
CATEGORY #313
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – NEWS
Lockdown Learning Loss
WHO
• Elias Johnson, Reporter
• Kobe Gaines, Photojournalist
Minna’s Notes
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
No Translation Needed
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer
• Mitchell Yehl, Photojournalist
One Day at a Time
CCX Media/Northwest Community Television
• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Reporter
• Adam Jukkola, Photographer
Proud Little Leaders
WOI
• Chenue Her, Reporter/Writer/Editor
• Don Schmith, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #314
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN – NEWS
Good Question Composite
WCCO
• Heather Brown, Reporter
Joy Ambassador
KMSP
• Kelly O’Connell, Reporter
Kaylee’s Pitch to Never Quit
WDAY
• Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
Northland Strong: Zeke Priest
WDIO
• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist
One Sharp Kid
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Photographer
The Ultimate Goal
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Producer
CATEGORY #315
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – NEWS
Art Meets Science
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Balloon Launch: The Science Behind Aerostar
WCCO
• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist
• Jonah Kaplan, Producer
Line 3
WCCO
• Aki Nace, Producer
• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter
The Fight for Roof Depot
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist
The Power Switch
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Tracking Forever Chemicals
KMSP
• Nathan O’Neal, Reporter
• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
CATEGORY #316
HEALTH/MEDICAL – NEWS
And Good Luck
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Angel on the Ice
KBJR
• Quinn Gorham, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Bonded by Hearts
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Donations For Life
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Producer
Dr. Moms are Dying By Suicide
KARE
• Jana Shortal, Reporter
• Reid Bolton, Photojournalist
Drake Lunch Lady
KCCI
• Todd Magel, Reporter
Home is where the heart Is
WCCO
• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter/Producer
• Joe Berglove, Photographer/ Producer
In his journey of sobriety/Matt Moberg turns to art
WCCO
• Pauleen Le, Reporter
• Dave Charest, Photographer
The COVID App That Few Used
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
CATEGORY #317
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA – NEWS
Hear Their Voices: Trauma caused by Federal Indian Boarding Schools
KXMB
• Brooke Williams, Anchor/Reporter
Historic Steamboat Stuck On Dry Land
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Josh Grenier, Photographer
Let’s Play Hockey
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Letters from WWII
WDIO
• Baihly Warfield, Reporter
• Kyle Aune, Photographer/Editor
CATEGORY #318
LIFESTYLE – NEWS
Exploring Lake Superior: Sailing with Kicks
WDIO
• Baihly Warfield, Reporter/Photographer
• Kyle Aune, Photographer/Editor
Shoulder to Shoulder
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
Singing in the Car
WCCO
• Kirsten Mitchell, Producer
CATEGORY #319
MILITARY – NEWS
Dom’s Memorial
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Reporter
• Devin Krinke, Producer
For The Fallen
KARE
• David Porter, Photographer
Hope’s Horizon
KARE
• Jacob Charbonneau, Editor
• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
The Art Of War
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Producer
Winter Warfare Training In Norway
WCCO
• Reg Chapman, Reporter
• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #320
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – NEWS
A Pause in Violence Interruption
KSTP
• Ben Henry, Reporter
• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer
Does This Train Go to Duluth?
KARE
• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist
• Danny Spewak, Reporter
Grand Marais Coast Guard station closing
KBJR
• Dan Wolfe, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Our Northern Border
WCCO
• Jose Pascual, Photojournalist
• John Lauritsen, Reporter
Safety or money? Small town makes millions on speed cameras
KCCI
• James Stratton, Reporter
• Bob Smith, Photographer
Scrapped
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
CATEGORY #321
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – NEWS
A Walk to the Store
KARE
• Reid Bolton, Photographer/Editor
• Kiya Edwards, Reporter
Her Purple Jordans
CCX Media/Northwest Community Television
• Delane Cleveland, Reporter
• Adam Jukkola, Photographer
Minneapolis v. Richardson
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
My Name Is Nora J.S. Reichardt
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Producer
• Eva Andersen, Reporter
Obstructing Justice
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
The Humble Horse
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
CATEGORY #322
WEATHER – NEWS
Flood 2023 Coverage
KGAN/KFXA
• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist
• Logan Schroeder, Photojournalist
Madison County Strong/One Year Later
WOI
• Dave Downey, Producer/Reporter
• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor
The Enhanced Fujita Scale
KIMT
• Aaron White, Meteorologist
• Blake Klein, VFX Designer
Weatherz School
WDIO
• Brandon Weatherz, Producer
• James Faynik, Photographer
Winter Weather Ready
WDIO
• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist/Producer
• Brandon Weatherz, Meteorologist
• Sabrina Ullman, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #401
SPORTS STORY – NEWS
A Miraculous Assist
KARE
• Will Hall, Reporter
Blue Lou
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
From Seoul to St. Paul: MNUFC’s Korean Sensation
KMSP
• Se Kwon, Reporter/Producer
• Sean Skinner, Photojournalist/Editor
JJ & Willy’s Friendship Gameplan
WOI
• Chenue Her, Reporter/Writer/Editor
• Don Schmith, Photojournalist
Mauer Reunion
KSTP
• Joe Schmit, Reporter/writer
• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer/Editor
Setting Women’s college hockey’s biggest stage
KBJR
• Alexis Bass, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Special Player/Special Season
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
St. Paul Baseball
KARE
• Randy Shaver, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Editor Photographer
• Mitchell Yehl, Photojournalist
• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist
CATEGORY #402
SPORTS STORY – SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT
Beyond the Lines: Mind Over Matter
Mediacom, MC22
• Chris Lenart, Producer
Iowa Wild Spotlight: Jesper Wallstedt
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Jesse Son, Producer/Editor
• Katie Sailer, Motion Designer & Animator
• Sydney Dhabalt, Producer
• Phil Young, Sound Designer
• Chad Adams, Cinematographer
• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
• Alex Rich, Producer
Iowa Women’s Basketball: Growing the Game
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Cinematographer/Editor
Minnesota Wild In-Arena Open Video
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Ryan Gause, Producer
• Joey Skare, Editor
• Marko Zitzer, Cinematographer
• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer
• Scott Hoffman, Cinematographer
• Tony Mahmood, Lighting
• Dan Godar, Cinematographer
• Max McDougall, Lighting
NCAA Wrestling Championships: Kyven Gadson: My Title
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• James Drescher, Producer/Cinematographer
• Sydney Dhabalt, Producer/Editor
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
• Alex Rich, Producer
Paying Tribute To Legendary Coach Bud Grant
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor
• Bryan Harper, Producer
• Skip Krueger, Producer
Right Where He Needs To Be
KMSP
• Amy Hockert, Writer/Producer
• Josh Grenier, Editor
• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist
Sebastien’s Story
Bally Sports North
• Audra Martin, Reporter
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Jim Bothun, Editor
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
CATEGORY #403
SPORTS PROGRAM
Becoming Wild
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Brandon McCauley, Producer
• Joe Brunett, Editor
• Sean Rice, Cinematographer
• Ryan Gause, Graphics
• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer
Beyond Our Ice
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Monty Torres, Producer And Editor
• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer
• Sean Rice, Cinematographer
• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer
• Ryan Gause, Graphics
Call to Cooperstown: Tony Oliva
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Jan Michael Joncas, Narrator
• Jim Bothun, Photographer
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Michael Novak, Photographer
• Andrew Halverson, Producer
Inside the Lynx
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Marney Gellner, Host
• Rebekkah Lamar Brunson, Analyst
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Chris Ritchie, Editor
The Voyage
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Director
• Alex Miller, Producer
• Ryan O’Neill, Producer
• Avneet Gill, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Producer
• Skip Krueger, Producer
CATEGORY #404
SPORTS – ONE TIME SPECIAL
Hockey Day Minnesota 2023
Bally Sports North
• Jordan Austin, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• John Stroh, Producer
• Jim Bothun, Editor
• Nicole Kunkel, Editor
• Brian Christensen, Director
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Tadd Wilson, Director Of Operations
• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager
• Jamie Hersch, Host
• Tony Tortorici, Producer
• Colleen Schreier, Producer
Home Ice Advantage
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Matt Hussey, Producer/Director
• Derek Bitter, Producer
• Matt Lundmark, Producer/Cinematographer
• Ian Fritz, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor/Audio
• Conor Murphy, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor
• Pete Keffer, Editor
Looking Back with Lou
Bally Sports North
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Anthony LaPanta, Reporter
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Michael Novak, Photographer
• Tony Tortorici, Producer
Vikings: SHOWTIME!
KMSP
• Sean Skinner, Producer/Editor
• Hannah Flood, Producer
• Tyler Ryan, Editor
• John Cottew, Photojournalist
• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist
• Vanshay Murdock, Photojournalist
• Aaron Goodyear, Photojournalist
• Scott Wise, Photojournalist
• Jared Rose, Photojournalist
• Russ Weseman, Photojournalist
• Nate Zinnel, News Operations Manager
• Kelly Huffman, News Director
CATEGORY #405
LIVE SPORTING EVENT – GAME
2022 Prep Bowl: 3A Championship
KSTC
• Brian Monahan, Producer
• Patrick O’Connor, Director
• Taylor Stein, Producer/Editor
• Tim McDonough, Graphics Artist
• Jeff Ihlan, Graphics Artist/Operator
• Tori Holt, Play-By-Play
• Chris Ohm, Game Analyst
• Chris Long, Studio Host
• Travis Walch, Studio Analyst
• Monica Doyle, Operations
• Sean Kelly, Technical Director
2022 South Dakota State vs North Dakota State football
WDAY
• Stacey Anderson, Producer
• Logan Frauenshuh, Director
• Cam Stoddard, Audio
• Dom Izzo, Talent
• Justin Hawley, Replay
• Kyle Emanuel, Analyst
• Matt Hopper, Graphics
• Spencer Sharp, Director
• Logan Campbell, Reporter/Producer
Hockey Day Minnesota 2023 (Hill-Murray vs White Bear Lake)
Bally Sports North
• John Stroh, Producer
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
• Ryan Carter, Analyst
• Kevin Gorg, Analyst
• Katie Storm, Reporter
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Chris Ritchie, Graphic Artist
• Tadd Wilson, Director Of Operations
• Tom Mee III, Graphics Operator
• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager
Summit League Women’s Basketball Tournament: Kansas City vs. Denver
Midco Sports
• Greg Enkers, Producer
• Jack Neisen, Director
• Jay Elsen, Play-By-Play
• Brian Shawn, Set Host
• Darron Wallace, SidelineReporter
• Toby McDonald, Technical Director
• Josh Munce, Photographer
• Joseph Beltrame, Replay
The Dakota Marker Showdown: South Dakota State at North Dakota State
Midco Sports
• Travis Wagemann, Producer
• Tom Nieman, Play-By-Play
• David Brown, Set Host
• Joseph Beltrame, Director
• Toby McDonald, Technical Director
CATEGORY #406
LIVE SPORTING EVENT – SEASON
Minnesota Timberwolves 2022-2023
Bally Sports North
• Craig Rothberg, Producer
• Dave Dittman, Director
• Jordan Austin, Director
• Michael Grady, Play-by-Play
• Jim Petersen, Analyst
• Katie Storm, Reporter
• Lea B. Olsen, Reporter
• Tadd Wilson, Director Of Operations
Minnesota Twins 2023
Bally Sports North
• Rick Palermo, Producer
• Craig Rothberg, Producer
• John Stroh, Producer
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Jordan Austin, Director
• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play
• Cory Provus, Play-by-Play
• Justin Morneau, Analyst
• Glen Perkins, Analyst
• Audra Martin, Reporter
• Tadd Wilson, Director Of Operations
Minnesota Wild 2022-2023
Bally Sports North
• John Stroh, Producer
• Matthew J. Gangl, Director
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Jim Bothun, Editor
• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
• Ryan Carter, Analyst
• Wes Walz, Analyst
• Kevin Gorg, Reporter
• Tom Mee III, Graphics Operator
• Ted Allaire, Replay Operator
• Brad Zeimet, Audio Mixer
• Tadd Wilson, Director Of Operations
University Of North Dakota Hockey: 2022-23 Season
Midco Sports
• Jeremy Klein, Producer
• Mike Derman, Director
• Alex Heinert, Play-By-Play
• Taylor Budge, SidelineReporter
• Toby McDonald, Technical Director
• Marty Mueller, Photographer
• Jack Neisen, Photographer
• Tanner Robinson, Photographer
• Jody Norstedt, Play-By-Play
• Greg Enkers, Producer
CATEGORY #501
DOCUMENTARY – CULTURAL
Building a Table For 7: Farm & Forage to Fine Dining
Lakeland PBS
• Scott Knudson, Producer/Director/Editor
Meredith Willson: America’s Music Man
Iowa PBS
• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor
• Sutton Foster, Voiceover Narration
• Dominic Broomfield-McHugh, Producer
• Sean Ingrassia, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio Mix
• John Campbell, Camera Operator
• Darrin Clouse, Camera Operator
• Eric Gooden, Camera Operator
• Adam Welch, Camera Operator
• Kate Bloomburg, Graphics/Art Design
• Alisa Dodge, Graphics/Art Design
• Brent Willett, Graphics/Art Design
The State of Polka
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Victory Songs: The Lakota Music Project
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Kevin Patten, Producer
• Rex Kinnear, Director
CATEGORY #502
DOCUMENTARY – HISTORICAL
Governors of Iowa: Robert Ray
Iowa PBS
• Andrew Batt, Producer
• Travis Graven, Narration/Voiceover
• Darrin Clouse, Videographer
• Scott Faine, Videographer
• Eric Gooden, Videographer
• Adam Welch, Videographer
• David Feingold, Audio
• Cameron McCoy, Post-Production Editor
• Tiffany Clouse, Producer
Rivertown: The Ballad of Brinkman Ridge
WLAX
• Tyler Ike, Director
Surviving the ’72 Flood
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Seth Tupper, Producer
• Josh Haiar, Videographer/Editor
Telling Our Own Story: Black History
Iowa PBS
• Venise Berry, Producer
• S. Torriano Berry, Producer/Videographer
• David Miller, Producer
• Julie Knutson, Post-Production Editor
• Neal Kyer, Post-Production Editor
• David Feingold, Post-Production Audio
• Phong Duong, Graphics
• Brent Willett, Animation
The Pride of the Dakotas
1856 Productions
• Brad Dumke, Producer/Director
CATEGORY #503
DOCUMENTARY – TOPICAL
Freshwater
515 Productions
• Lynn Melling, Producer/Director
• Ian Planchon, Director/Photographer
• Robb Moore, Sound Operator
• Bruce James Bales, Cinematographer
• John Hennessey Baker, Sound Operator
• Dave Poyzer, Sound Operator/Graphics
• Christian Dalbec, Cinematographer
• Keith White, Sound Design
• Spencer Michael Smith, Cinematographer
Juvenile Justice: Failing Victims/Failing Kids
KARE
• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer/Anchor
• Brandon Stahl, Producer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photojournalist
• Ron Stover, Photojournalist
Make a Wish Iowa: Ava’s Story
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Nathan McNurlen, Editor
• Sydney Dhabalt, Producer
• James Drescher, Producer/Cinematographer
• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer
• Phil Young, Sound Designer
• Chad Adams, Cinematographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
• Melissa McCarroll, Producer
Make a Wish Iowa: Joseph’s Story
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Sydney Dhabalt, Producer/Editor
• James Drescher, Producer/Cinematographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer
• Phil Young, Sound Designer
• Melissa McCarroll, Producer
Telling Our Own Story: Ending Racism
Iowa PBS
• Ty Rushing, Writer/Director/Producer
• Justin Wan, Videographer/Producer/Editor
• David Miller, Producer
• Julie Knutson, Editor
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio Editor
• Brent Willett, Animation
• Phong Duong, Graphics
• Dylan Foote, Audio Mixer
• Jerry Lang II, Original Music
The Ups and Downs of Herb and Jan Conn
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Justin Koehler, Producer
• Michael Zinny, Producer
• Maxwell Tushla, Videographer
CATEGORY #504
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Dakota Life: Greetings from Mission
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Larry Rohrer, Segment Producer
• Jonathan Rouse, Videographer/Editor
• Greg Beesley, Segment Producer
• Brian Gevik, Segment Producer
• Kate Lundahl, Videographer/Editor
• Richard Two Bulls, Segment Producer
Midco Sports Magazine – November 07 2022
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Producer
• Tom Nieman, Host
• Alex Heinert, Reporter
• David Brown, Reporter
• Jason Andera, Reporter
• Taylor Budge, Photographer
• Marty Mueller, Photographer
Minnesota Bound: Introduce a Kid to the Great Outdoors
Ron Schara Productions
• Aaron Achtenberg, Producer
• Ron Schara, Host
• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer
• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist
• Troy Knechtel, Photojournalist
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist
• Laura Schara, Host
• Bill Sherck, Host
• Travis Frank, Reporter
• Ben Elling, Photojournalist
• Anna E Kohls, Field Producer
• Scott Fransen, Producer
Minnesota Bound: Winter Wonderland
Ron Schara Productions
• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor
• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer
• Ron Schara, Host
• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist
• Troy Knechtel, Photojournalist
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist
• Laura Schara, Host
• Bill Sherck, Host
• Travis Frank, Reporter
• Scott Fransen, Producer
• Ben Elling, Photojournalist
• Scott Stankiewicz, Editor
Rides with Jay Thomas: Stories around the region
KVLY
• Jay Thomas, Producer
• Alex Van Eeckhout, Producer
• Wes DesJardins, Producer
• Zach Thompson, Photographer
• Lynn Trelstad, Graphic Designer
The Breakdown
Bally Sports North
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Nick Johnson, Producer
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• Katie Storm, Host
• Justin Morneau, Reporter
• Kelly Pannek, Reporter
• Jim Petersen, Reporter
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Jordan Austin, Photographer
• Michael Novak, Photographer
• Chris Ritchie, Editor
CATEGORY #505
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
A Complicated Loss
WXOW
• Nick Bjerke, Producer
• Elizabeth Briggson, Videographer
• Jake Anderson, Editor
• Dustin Luecke, Anchor
• Brittany Rau, Producer/Writer
Josiah
Carlini Entertainment
• Joe Carlini, Director/Editor/Producer
• Jodi Ritacca, Producer
SD Focus: City Responses to Homelessness
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Jacqueline Hendry, Producer
• Krystal Schoenbauer, Videographer/Editor
Telling Our Own Story: Poverty and the Wealth Gap
Iowa PBS
• Terrence Thames, Producer
• Mark Smith, Producer/Photographer/Editor
• David Miller, Producer
• Dan Morgan, Editor/Cinematographer
• Ean Harélle, Host
• Fred Ebong, Cinematographer
• Julie Knutson, Post-Production Editor
• Neal Kyer, Post-Production Editor
• David Feingold, Post-Production Audio
• Phong Duong, Graphics
• Brent Willett, Animation
CATEGORY #506
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Ely Winter Festival
Ron Schara Productions
• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor
• Bill Sherck, Host
Jared Allen Ring of Honor
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Arthur Kuh, Producer/Editor
• Greg Bostrom, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Producer
• Jared Allen, Talent
• Ben Leber, Talent
• Tom West, Producer
• Jesse Marquette, Producer
• Tracy McDonald, Producer
• Kyle Johnson, Camera Operator
John Beargrease Sleddog Marathon 2023
PBS North
• Isaac Quick, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Ashlee Smith, Producer/Videographer/Editor
• Tomas Soderberg, Videographer
• Owen Zagrabelny, Videographer
• Nina Fredrickson, Videographer
KS95’s 10th Annual Largest “Clouds Choir” for a Cause
Atomic K Records & Productions
• Karl Demer, Producer/Director/Editor
• Todd Randall, Photographer
• Randy Olejnicak, Audio Recordist
• Ber Lee, 2nd Audio Recordist
• Jason Wiltse, Camera
• Edwin Irwin, Camera
• Mark Walentiny, Camera
• Natasha Carlson, Camera
• Luke Hochrein, Camera
• Cory Spawn, Camera
• Sydni Saunders, Camera
• Jonathan Krejci, Technical Director/Lighting Director
CATEGORY #507
ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Addilyn Erica: Wooden Sword
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Cole Bates Norum, Director/Producer/Editor
• Nick Mongar, Producer/Cinematographer
• Josh De Lanoit, Motion Designer/Animator
• Chad Adams, Cinematographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
• Phil Young, Recording/Sound Designer
• Addilyn Erica, Performer/Songwriter
Phoenix: Studio session at The Current
Minnesota Public Radio
• Evan Clark, Producer/Photographer
• Erik Stromstad, Photographer
• Eric Romani, Audio Engineer
Sounds of Blackness: Hold Up Your Light (Afro Beat Mix)
Atomic K Records & Productions
• Karl Demer, Director/DP/Editor
• Kaden Demer, Camera
• Carrie Harrington, Producer
Stephen Sanchez: Live for The Current
Minnesota Public Radio
• Eric Romani, Producer
• Erik Stromstad, Photographer
• Evan Clark, Audio Engineer
CATEGORY #508
ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT
Minnesota Orchestra Performs Rapsodie Espagnol
Minnesota Orchestra
• Adam Romey, Producer & Score Reader
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Sarah Hicks, Host & Writer
• Joel Mooney, Technical Director
• Michael Murnane, Lighting Director
• Don Hughes, Stage Manager
• Jay Perlman, Head Audio Engineer
• Steve Fischer, Editor
• Adam Geiger, Editor
• Michael Osborne, Audio Engineer
• Melissa Ousley, Co-Host
• Maureen Conroy, Music Licensing Producer
Sioux City Symphony and the Legendary John Osborn
Iowa PBS
• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor
• Andrea Coyle, Producer
• Josh Buettner, Director/Editor
• Kevin Rivers, Engineer In Charge
• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor
• David Feingold, Audio Engineer
• Sean Ingrassia, Technical Director
• Darrin Clouse, Videographer
• Kenny Knutson, Videographer
• Scott Faine, Camera Operator
• Joe Bustad, Graphic Designer
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer
The Jason Show
KMSP
• Jeffrey Orcutt, Producer
• Jason Matheson, Host
• Ted Johnsen, Producer
• Kendall Mark, Sidekick
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
• Eric Sturm, Photographer/Editor
• Robert King, Editor
Thomas Søndergård Conducts the Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestra
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Adam Romey, Producer & Score Reader
• Ariana Kim, Host & Writer
• Joel Mooney, Technical Director
• Michael Murnane, Lighting Director
• Don Hughes, Stage Manager
• Thomas Søndergård, Conductor
• Jay Perlman, Head Audio Engineer
• Matt Winiecki, Stage Manager
• Hannah Pietilä, Graphics Designer
• Steve Fischer, Editor
• Adam Geiger, Editor
CATEGORY #509
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Adipose Made For The Outdoors!
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist/Editor
Meet Piano Technician Mika’ele Toia
Minnesota Orchestra
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Mark Hentges, Field Photographer
• Mika’ele Toia, Host
• Chase Hentges, Field Audio
• Adam Romey, Producer
• Adam Geiger, Editor
Perfectly Imperfect Sugar Cookies
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor
• Sean Skinner, Photographer/Director
• Stephanie Hansen, Talent/Producer
Seen By Me: Yia Vang
Hi-Fly’n Productions
• Kevin May, Producer/Director/Editor
Tourist Traps
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Videographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
• Greg Grell, Producer
Woodbury City Budget: LEGO style
SWCTC
• Ann Schweisguth, Producer/Director/Animator/Editor
• Mark Martinez, Producer
• Brian Schmidt, Color Correction
CATEGORY #510
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Enough Said
KMSP
• Lori Fisher, Producer/Moderator
• Dan Barreiro, Host
• Justin Gaard, Host
• Christine Bastolich, Director
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
• Rob King, Editor
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
Jesse Ventura Almanac Interview
Twin Cities PBS
• Mary Lahammer, Host
• Scott Trotman, Director/Photographer
• Nic Ortiz, Editor
On The Job
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
• Scott Neal, Host
Spurgeon: Life in Photos
Bally Sports North
• Jim Bothun, Producer
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Ryan Carter, Reporter
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
Vikings Circle: Kirk Cousins
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Gabe Henderson, Talent/Producer/Editor
• Christian Rangel, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Producer
Vikings Circle: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Gabe Henderson, Talent/Producer/Editor
• Christian Rangel, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Producer
CATEGORY #511
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Bruce Engebretson: Handweaver
Prairie Public
• Andy Garske, Producer
Kent Estey: Artist
Prairie Public
• Barbara Gravel, Producer
Nursing home activity Director becomes characters on stage
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Reporter
• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer
Public Art Profiles
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
Seen By Me: Yudong Shen
Hi-Fly’n Productions
• Kevin May, EP/Director/Editor
When Glitches are Good
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
CATEGORY #512
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT
Dakota Life Detours: The Silver Screens of the Prairie
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Greg Beesley, Producer
• Kate Lundahl, Videographer/Editor
• Jonathan Rouse, Videographer/Editor
• Kyle Mork, Videographer/Editor
• Larry Rohrer, Narrator
Des Moines Metro Opera Presents A Thousand Acres
Iowa PBS
• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor
• Andrea Coyle, Producer
• Kevin Rivers, Engineer In Charge
• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor
• David Feingold, Audio Engineer
• Sean Ingrassia, Audio Engineer
• Darrin Clouse, Videographer
• Eric Gooden, Videographer
• Scott Faine, Camera Operator
• Joe Bustad, Graphic Designer
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer
Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
STAGE: American Roots Revue
Twin Cities PBS
• Kate McDonald, Producer
• Ryan Klabunde, Producer/Editor
• Natalia Romero Arbeláez, Host
• Luke Heikkila, Producer
• Anne Guttridge, Producer
• Jack Davis, Photographer
• Nathan Reopelle, Colorist
• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening
• Terry Gray, Field Audio
• Adam Gieger, Producer
• Jim Kron, Videographer
• Scott Trotman, Videographer
CATEGORY #513
BUSINESS/CONSUMER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
A Blossoming Business
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Empress of a Sugary Empire of Joy
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Minnesota’s Alt-Meat Revolution: The Great Burger Taste-Off
Pioneer PBS
• Amanda Anderson, Producer/videographer/writer
• Esmeralda Ziemer, Videographer/Editor
CATEGORY #514
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Aces on Ice
Ron Schara Productions
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist/Editor
• Travis Frank, Producer/Writer/Reporter
Gabrielle Johnson: 2023 ND Poetry Out Loud State Champion
Prairie Public
• Cassie Pierce, Producer
School Social Workers Share Experiences During Pandemic
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
Welcome to Mars, North Dakota
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Producer
• Robert Cary, Producer
Zach & Howard
Story Time with Steve & Micah
• Micah Davis, Videographer/Editor
• Steve Betchkal, Writer/Producer
CATEGORY #515
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN
Elementary Students Share Experiences During The Pandemic
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer
Horsin’ Around: Candice Aamot
Midco Sports
• David Brown, Reporter
• Josh Munce, Producer
CATEGORY #516
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Community Power Minnesota: Transportation and Happiness
The Redford Center
• Sebastian Schnabel, Producer/Director
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• John Shepard, Producer/Writer/Offline Editor
• Travis Novitsky, Producer/Narrator
• Bob Foucault, Director/Offline Editor
• Isaac Quick, Videographer
• Anthony Larson, Videographer
• Tomas Soderberg, Videographer
• Tracy Fredin, Producer
Rock Snot Invasion
Pioneer PBS
• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer
• Cindy Dorn, Writer/Producer
• Bret Amundson, Narrator
CATEGORY #517
HEALTH/MEDICAL – SHORT OR LONG FORM FORM CONTENT
A Hero For Heroes: PT Dan
Midco Sports
• David Brown, Reporter
• Josh Munce, Producer
Dr. Brita/T.D.
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Producer
Kate Swenson: Autism Advocate
South Washington County Telecommunications Commission
• Bob McSherry, Producer/Editor
• Mark Martinez, Producer
• Brian Schmidt, Photography
My First Mammogram Saved My Life
Avera Health
• Andy Dykstra, Producer
• Jake Iversen, Producer
• Cale Feller, Producer
• Lindsey Meyers, Producer
• Michelle Pellman, Producer
Uncharted Journey
Blue Key Media
• Dan West, Director
CATEGORY #518
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Boomtown
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Videography
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
• Lance Haavisto, Videographer
• Greg Grell, Producer
Grasshopper Girl: Author Teresa Peterson
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
History of the Hipp
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Producer
• David Nimmer, Narrator
• Jim Bothun, Photographer
• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer
• Pat Fischer, Photographer
• Michael Novak, Photographer
John Beargrease
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Videography
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
• Tomas Soderberg, Videographer
• Megan McGarvey, Videographer
• Isaac Quick, Videography
• Greg Grell, Producer
CATEGORY #519
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA – LONG FORM CONTENT
Built With Love
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Jim Crow of the North Stories
Twin Cities PBS
• Kevin Dragseth, Producer/Director
• Miranda Harincar, Producer
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer
• Acoma Gaither, Host
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Jacob Kelso, Videographer
• Jim Kron, Videographer
• Jonathan Camp, Field Audio
• Eric Pagel, Field Audio
• Terry Gray, Audio Post-Production
• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design
Minnesota’s Alt-Meat Revolution: The Smell of Money
Pioneer PBS
• Amanda Anderson, Producer/videographer/writer
• Esmeralda Ziemer, Videographer/Editor
Sold! The Story of an Auctioneering Family
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Verlyn Kling and the Missing Les Paul
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
• Tate Marshall, Animator
CATEGORY #520
LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Growing Your Own Way
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Nelda Schrupp: Jewelry Artist
Prairie Public
• Cassie Pierce, Producer
One Man’s Winter Woods
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor
Outside Chance: Introduction to Boundary Waters Canoeing
Twin Cities PBS
• Ryan Klabunde, Producer/Editor
• Chance York, Host
• Marissa Blahnik, Producer
• Luke Heikkila, Producer
• Slade Kemmet, Videographer
• Nathan Reopelle, Colorist
• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening
• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design
Tina Rexing’s Big Bad Holiday Cookies
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor
• Sean Skinner, Photographer/Producer
• Stephanie Hansen, Talent/Producer
CATEGORY #521
LIFESTYLE – LONG FORM CONTENT
Fresh-Baked Goodness
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Ode to Izzy
Ron Schara Productions
• Scott Fransen, Producer
• Ben Elling, Photojournalist
Rural By Choice
CSS Media+
• Cory Hepola, Producer
• Micah Kvidt, Producer
• Jenna Kvidt, Producer
The Art of Everyday Living
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
• Austin Carson, Composer
The Great Minnesota Recipe
PBS North
• Isaac Quick, Producer/Editor
• Tomas Soderberg, Producer/Editor
• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Editor
• Ashlee Smith, Producer
• Jason Seboe, Editor/Videographer
• Steve Ash, Editor/Videographer
• Lance Haavisto, Videographer
• Anthony Larson, Videographer
• Nick Stoltman, Videographer
• Owen Zagrabelny, Videographer
• Mann Joe, Videographer
• Brielle Bredsten, Videographer
The Jason Show: Stephanie’s Dish Holiday Takeover
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor
• Stephanie Hansen, Talent/Producer
• Sean Skinner, Photographer/Producer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer: Cooking Segments
CATEGORY #522
MILITARY – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Band of Brothers
Ron Schara Productions
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist/Editor
• Bill Sherck, Producer/Writer/Reporter
Midco Sports Magazine: Remembering Robb Rolfing
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Photographer
• Jason Andera, Producer
USS Iowa
Iowa PBS
• Patrick Boberg, Producer
• David Miller, Producer
• Eric Gooden, Videographer
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• Sean Ingrassia, Audio
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics
• Joe Bustad, Graphics
• Alisa Dodge, Graphics
• Cameron McCoy, Producer
• Tiffany Clouse, Producer
• Chad Aubrey, Production Coordinator
Veteran community teams up for ‘guardian eagles’ sculptures
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Reporter
• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer
Veteran’s Voyage
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor
• Will Sheedy, Producer
• Bryan Harper, Producer
Veterans/college students revive broken down ‘cool bus’
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Reporter
• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer
Vietnam Brotherhood
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Producer/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
CATEGORY #523
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Almanac North: LGBTQ+ Legislation
PBS North
• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Editor
• Owen Zagrabelny, Videographer
Officer Sarah Grell: End of Watch
Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources
• Nick Frantzen, Videographer/Editor
• Kim Pleticha, Producer
Public Transit Workers Share Their Experiences During The Pandemic: Covid Confessions
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor
CATEGORY #524
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT
Almanac at the Capitol
Twin Cities PBS
• Alauna Yust, Series Producer
• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter
• Scott Trotman, Field Producer/Videographer
• Nic Ortiz, Editor
• Neil Gjere, Production Engineer
• Terry Gray, Field Audio
Decision 2022: Election Night
KTIV
• Keith W. Bliven, Producer
• Matt Breen, Anchor
• MaryAnn Farley, Director
KCCI Caucus Coverage
KCCI
• Amanda Rooker, Political Director
• Michael Heckle, Producer
• Bob Smith, Photojournalist
• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist
• Todd Magel, Reporter
Talking Points: Mike Lindell and the Big Lie
WCCO
• Elizabeth Christy, Producer/Editor
• Esme Murphy, Anchor/Writer
CATEGORY #525
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Black Doulas Matter
BLCK Press
• Joshua Cobb, Producer
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Brian Few Jr., Cinematographer
Black Men Teach
BLCK Press
• Brian Few Jr., Cinematographer
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Joshua Cobb, Producer
Development for All
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Reporter
• Rebecca Gilbuena-Johnson, Producer
• Ronald Johnson, Cinematographer
• Joshua Cobb, Producer
In My Experience: Cassandra Holmes
Twin Cities PBS
• Sergio Rapu, Producer
• Kevin Dragseth, Producer
• Kyeland Jackson, Field Producer
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Terry Gray, Audio Post
• Eric Pagel, Field Audio
Minnesota’s MMIR Office
PBS North
• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Editor
• Isaac Quick, Videographer
• Lance Haavisto, Videographer
• Jason Seboe, Videographer
CATEGORY #526
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT
Here’s the Truth
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Joshua Cobb, Producer
• Francisco Sanchez, Cinematographer
• Brian Few Jr., Cinematographer
• Shari Hutar-brochhausen, Editor
• Rebecca Gilbuena-Johnson, Producer
• Ronald Johnson, Cinematographer
• Kimberly Steward, Director
• Ryan Bynum, Music Composer
• Cornel Beard, Graphic Design
Minnesota Orchestra’s World Premiere of brea(d)th
Minnesota Orchestra
• Adam Romey, Producer & Score Reader
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Carlos Simon, Composer
• Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Librettist And Spoken Word Artist
• Kari Marshall, Producer
• Beth Kellar-Long, Producer
• Joel Mooney, Technical Director
• Michael Murnane, Lighting Director
• Jay Perlman, Head Audio Engineer
• Nathan Aasness, Video Director
• Mele Willis, Producer
• Gwen Pappas, Producer
More to the Story: Introducing Nora J.S. Reichardt
WOI
• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor
• Eva Andersen, Producer
• Mitchell Yehl, Photojournalist
• Zach Sommers, Producer
The Heart of Thunder
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
Voices for Change
KMSP
• AMBER MEYER, Producer
• Bisi Onile-Ere, Anchor/Reporter
• Timothy Blotz, Anchor/Reporter
• Leo Hofmeister, Director
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Rose Schmidt, Reporter
• Rob King, Editor
• Josh Grenier, Photographer
• Eli Gardiner, Photographer
• Scott Wise, Photographer
• Rod Wermager, Photographer
• Bradley Swagger, Photographer
CATEGORY #527
WEATHER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Into the Storm with Tanner Charles
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer
• Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Project Tornado: The Storms That Shape Us
KTTC
• Victoria Carra, Producer
• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist
• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist
• Sarah Gannon, Meteorologist
• Amanda Morgan, Meteorologist
• Micah Hagen, Photographer
• Jess Abrahamson, Reporter
• Kamie Roesler, Reporter
• Darian Leddy, Reporter
• Beret Leone, Reporter
• Carson Johnson, Drone Pilot
CATEGORY #528
BRANDED CONTENT
2023 Vikings Schedule Release
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Alex Miller, Producer
• Zach Royse, Producer
• Greg Bostrom, Producer
• Alicia Dreyer, Producer
• Taylar Sievert, Producer
• Jackie Ramacher, Producer
• Elizabeth Bazany, Producer
• Ashley Harris, Producer
• Grant Ridpath, Producer
• Jay Christensen, Drone Pilot
• Taylor Lewin, Sound Design
• Andrew Achter, Editor
A Bed of One’s Own
Knights of Columbus
• Tim Moriarty, Producer
Before the Sun Comes Up
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
Charlie’s Story
UnitedHealth Group
• Jay Olstad, Producer/Script Writer
• Cobey Rouse, Creative Lead
• Todd Isaacs, Editor
• Brian Lundy, Photographer
• Kevin Galligan, Photographer
• Maleah Pearson, Photographer
Depot Secrets: Architecture
St. Louis County Depot
• Kristin Johnson, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Director/Editor/Photographer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host/Talent
Rare-disease patient is a regular at Sanford and Fairview
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Reporter
• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer
• Max Jensen, Photographer
• Ann Nachtigal, Producer
So Much More: The Musical
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Director
• David Pint, Writer/Producer/Designer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Cinematographer
• Burke Daneman, Director/Producer
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Talent
• Samy Vernet, Producer
Twin Cities Summer Jam 2022
AMPonStage, LLC
• Tim Consdorf, Producer
• Shawn Engel, Producer
• Jay Olstad, Producer
CATEGORY #601
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
It’s Watering Day
SWCTC
• Bob McSherry, Producer/Writer
• Mark Martinez, Producer
• Pedro Hernandez, Animator
• Tom Forliti, Music
Title IX 50th Anniversary: I Am
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Director
• Brandon Middlesworth, Cinematographer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• David Pint, Producer
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer
• Samy Vernet, Producer
Waterloo Youth City Council
KWWL
• Michael Minard, Producer
• Tyler Ritchey, Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #602
COMMERCIAL
Allina Health: Next To You
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Brent Wirth, Director
• Cole Bates Norum, Director/Producer
• Chad Adams, Producer/Cinematographer
• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
• Nathan McNurlen, Editor
• Blake Long, Producer
Discover Your Purpose
Concordia University/St. Paul
• Drew Pearson, Producer
• Anthony Jaska, Director
Grandfather
HealthPartners
• Tina Long, Producer
• Jeff Jondahl, Graphic Designer
• Tim Myers, Writer
• Peggy Arnson, Writer
• Marco Baca, Director
• Stuart Mager, Producer
• Mike Welckle, Photographer
• Pat Eastman, Editor
Iowa One Call: Risky Ronnie’s Internet Deals
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Cole Bates Norum, Producer/Editor
• Nick Mongar, Producer/Cinematographer
• James Drescher, Producer/Cinematographer
• Katie Sailer, Motion Designer/Animator
• Alex Rich, Producer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer
Treated by TRIA: Sports Injury
HealthPartners
• Jena Bjorgen, Producer
• Jeff Jondahl, Graphic Designer
• Tim Myers, Writer
• Peggy Arnson, Writer
• Kat Raphael, Director/Producer
• Holm Steve, Photographer
• Brody Howard, Editor
West Glen
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Producer
• Jon Liebl, Producer
CATEGORY #603
NEWS PROMOTION – TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)
Investigators Topicals
KMSP
• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer/Editor
• David Pint, Writer/Grip
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer
Searching for Johnny
KCCI
• Leia Bacuyag, Writer/Producer/Editor
Where’s Katie?
KSTP
• Kevin Salo, Writer/Producer/Editor
CATEGORY #604
NEWS PROMOTION – IMAGE
Iowa’s News Now WeatherFirst Image Campaign
KGAN/KFXA
• Darrin Fullerton, Video/Producer
• Zachary Zahn, Video/Producer
• Hunter Gary, Video/Producer
KCCI: Super Doppler 8
KCCI
• Mark Peterson, Writer/Producer
• Leia Bacuyag, Editor
• Kathy Wiseman, Videographer
• Nathan White, Writer
SportsFource Extra Launch
KTIV
• David Washburn, Director/Producer
• Kellyn Howell, Photographer
• Alexis Patterson, Drone Pilot
Wake up with FOX 9
KMSP
• David Pint, Producer/Graphic Designer/Editor/Director
• Kimberly Zamora-Pearson, Graphic Designer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Cinematographer
• Samy Vernet, Producer
• Michelle Truax, Producer
Your Home for Local
KSTP
• Kevin Salo, Writer/Producer/Editor/Photographer
• Taylor Stein, Photographer
CATEGORY #605
PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)
Drew Moves to CBS2: KGAN
KGAN/KFXA
• Darrin Fullerton, Writer/Editor/Producer
The Jason Show: Everything is Better With an Audience
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Producer/Director
• Brandon Middlesworth, Cinematographer
• David Pint, Producer
• Samy Vernet, Producer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer
CATEGORY #606
SPORTS PROMOTION
As One
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Alex Miller, Producer
Hockey Day Minnesota 2023 Image
Bally Sports North
• Tod Lavanty, Producer/Editor
• Russell Heeter, Photographer
• Samuel Hiti, Graphic Artist
Sounds of Hockey: Hockey Day Minnesota
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Matt Hussey, Producer
• Joe Brunett, Producer
• Sean Rice, Cinematographer
CATEGORY #701
TALENT – ANCHOR – NEWS
Bisi Onile-Ere Composite
KMSP
• Bisi Onile-Ere, News Anchor
Chenue Her Composite
WOI
• Chenue Her, Anchor
Katie Phernetton Composite
WQOW
• Katie Phernetton, Anchor
Timothy Blotz Composite
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Anchor
CATEGORY #702
TALENT – ANCHOR – WEATHER
Cat Taylor Composite
KPTH
• Cat Taylor, Chief Meteorologist
Justin Liles Composite
WDIO
• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist
Nick Stewart Composite
KGAN/KFXA
• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist
Ron Demers Composite
KTIV
• Ron Demers, Meteorologist
Zane Satre Composite
KCCI
• Zane Satre, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #703
TALENT – ANCHOR – SPORTS
David Brown Composite
Midco Sports
• David Brown, Anchor
Katie Storm Composite
Bally Sports North
• Katie Storm, Anchor
Keith Murphy Composite
WHO
• Keith Murphy, Anchor/Writer
Marney Gellner Composite
Bally Sports North
• Marney Gellner, Anchor
Reggie Wilson Composite
KARE
• Reginald Wilson, Sports Anchor
Will Hall Composite
KARE
• Will Hall, Anchor
CATEGORY #704
TALENT – REPORTER LIVE OR DAILY
Jonah Kaplan Reports
WCCO
• Jonah Kaplan, Reporter
Kent Eats Ice Cream/Judges Potholes & Other Stuff
KARE
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
Live in 5: Kirsten Swanson Composite
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
Making an impact: Rasmussen Reports
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
Pauleen Le Composite
WCCO
• Pauleen Le, Reporter
CATEGORY #705
TALENT – PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
Bret Amundson Prairie Sportsman Composite
Pioneer PBS
• Bret Amundson, Host
Here’s The Truth Host Georgia Fort
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Host
Stephanie Hansen Composite
StephaniesDish LLC
• Stephanie Hansen, Talent
CATEGORY #706
TALENT – SPORTS – PLAY-BY-PLAY
Alex Heinert Composite
Midco Sports
• Alex Heinert, Play-By-Play
Anthony LaPanta Composite
Bally Sports North
• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
Brian Shawn Composite
Midco Sports
• Brian Shawn, Play-By-Play
Jay Elsen Composite
Midco Sports
• Jay Elsen, Play-By-Play
Michael Grady Composite
Bally Sports North
• Michael Grady, Play-by-Play
CATEGORY #707
TALENT – SPORTS – ANALYST
Glen Perkins Composite
Bally Sports North
• Glen Perkins, Analyst
Jim Petersen Composite
Bally Sports North
• Jim Petersen, Analyst
Justin Morneau Composite
Bally Sports North
• Justin Morneau, Analyst
Mark Parrish Composite
Bally Sports North
• Mark Parrish, Analyst
Ryan Carter Composite
Bally Sports North
• Ryan Carter, Analyst
CATEGORY #708
WRITER – NEWS
Kirsten’s Writing
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Writer
Land of 10/000 Stories
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Writer
One Day at a Time
CCX Media/Northwest Community Television
• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Writer
Samie Writes
KARE
• Samie Solina, Writer
Timothy Blotz Composite
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Writer
CATEGORY #709
WRITER – CONTENT (NON-NEWS)
Eric Hanson writing
KCCI
• Eric Hanson, Writer
History of the Hipp
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Writer
Mr. Magoo the Mongoose and Other Animals in Wrong Places
PBS North
• Mike Scholtz, Writer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Writer
Ron’s Ramblings
Ron Schara Productions
• Ron Schara, Writer
Sherck’s 2022 Favorites!
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Writer
CATEGORY #710
GRAPHIC ARTS – MOTION GRAPHICS/VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSTING
Arthur Kuh: Vikings Composite
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Arthur Kuh, Graphic Animator
Augustana University Football 100th Season Social Media Trailer
Mud Mile Communications
• Kevin Perlic, Motion Graphic Artist
MC22 Sports Opens
Mediacom, MC22
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer
Ryan Gause Graphics Composite
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Ryan Gause, Graphics Producer
Trilix: The Process
Trilix
• Josh De Lanoit, Motion Designer & Animator
• Katie Sailer, Motion Designer & Animator
CATEGORY #711
DIRECTOR – NEWSCAST, LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE
Addie Chernow Composite
WCCO
• Addie Chernow, Director/TD
KWWL News at 6 & 10 Composite
KWWL
• Jeff Sandlin, Director/Technical Director
News 4 Live at Five
KTIV
• MaryAnn Farley, Director
News 4 Today
KTIV
• Greg Fisher, Director
Severe Weather Stops Live Newscast at Iowa State Fair
KCCI
• Ken Ambroson, Director
CATEGORY #712
DIRECTOR – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Built With Love Director Composite
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Director
Elementary Students Share Experiences During The Pandemic
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Director
LUMINARY 2023 Director Composite
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Director
Rural By Choice
CSS Media+
• Cory Hepola, Director
• Micah Kvidt, Director
• Jenna Kvidt, Director
CATEGORY #713
EDITOR – NEWS/SPORTS
Auggie Awards
Wass Productions
• Shane Wasserman, Editor
• Dustin Wasserman, Editor
Devin Krinke Composite
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Editor
Good Question Composite
WCCO
• Jose Pascual, Editor
Iowa Women’s Basketball: Dreams Into Reality
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Editor
Joe Brunett Composite
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Joe Brunett, Editor
CATEGORY #714
EDITOR – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Community Power Minnesota: Transportation and Happiness
The Redford Center
• Sebastian Schnabel, Editor
Dr. Brita/T.D.
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Editor
Elementary Students Share Experiences During The Pandemic
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Editor
Hairballed
AMPonStage, LLC
• Tim Consdorf, Editor
• Shawn Engel, Editor
Kristofor Gieske Composite
Pioneer PBS
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
LUMINARY 2023 Editor Composite
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Editor
CATEGORY #715
PHOTOGRAPHER – NEWS/SPORTS
Auggie Awards Intro
Wass Productions
• Shane Wasserman, Photographer
• Dustin Wasserman, Photographer
• Michael Novak, Photographer
• Dan Wasserman, Photographer
Baseball But Art
HawkVision Productions
• Matthew Little, Photographer
Devin Krinke Composite
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Photographer
Good Question: How does mail get there?
WCCO
• Jose Pascual, Photographer
Iowa Football: Welcome Home
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Photographer
Jacob Charbonneau Composite
KARE
• Jacob Charbonneau, Photographer
Mitchell Yehl Composite
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
CATEGORY #716
PHOTOGRAPHER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Alder Lake
Ron Schara Productions
• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer
Brandon Green Composite
KCCI
• Brandon Green, Photographer
LUMINARY 2023 Photographer Composite
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Photographer
Memories of Hairball
AMPonStage, LLC
• Shawn Engel, Photographer
• Tim Consdorf, Photographer
CATEGORY #717
VIDEO ESSAYIST
Midco Sports Magazine: Helmet Head: John Sparano
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Video Essayist
Midco Sports Magazine: Triumph Above All: Alex Post
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Video Essayist
Mushers enjoy bitter cold & quiet trails during John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
WCCO
• Benjamin Harper, Video Essayist
Nat Sound Magic
KSTP
• Jared Bergerson, Video Essayist
Scott Denfeld Composite
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Video Essayist
CATEGORY #718
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST – SINGLE SHIFT
Eva Day-Turn MMJ
KARE
• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist
Growing Together
WHO
• Elias Johnson, Multimedia Journalist
MMJ Morgan
KARE
• Morgan Wolfe, Multimedia Journalist
The New Adventures of Heidi
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist
CATEGORY #719
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST – NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
A Blessed Unrest
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist
A coaching dynasty: Celebrating Title IX
Pioneer PBS
• Amanda Anderson, Multimedia Journalist
Dan Carpenter Composite
Edina TV
• Dan Carpenter, Multimedia Journalist
Dennis Rafftery Composite
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Multimedia Journalist