25th Annual
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
October 19, 2024
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2024 UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® NOMINEES & Recipients
CATEGORY #101
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11
KARE
• Doug Wieder, General Manager
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI – Iowa’s News Leader
KCCI
• Brian Sather, General Manager
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KMSP FOX 9
KMSP
• Marian Kessler, General Manager
CATEGORY #102
NEWS EXCELLENCE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
5 Eyewitness News – A Year Of News Excellence
KSTP
• Kirk Varner, News Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Dakota News Now
KSFY/KDLT
• Kevin King, News Director
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 News
KARE
• Stacey Nogy, News Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI 8 News
KCCI
• Allison Smith, News Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KMSP FOX 9
KMSP
• Kelly Huffman, News Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
WDAY-TV News
WDAY
• Jeff Nelson, News Director
CATEGORY #103
SPORTS EXCELLENCE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Midco Sports
Midco Sports
• Craig DeWit, General Manager
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Vikings Entertainment Network
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
CATEGORY #104
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Black Entrepreneurs Day At The Minnesota State Capitol
Shelettamakesmelaugh.com
• Sheletta Brundidge, Executive Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Covid Confessions: Food Systems
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 Community
KARE
• Alexis Rogers, Executive Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Mock Car Crash 2024 – Short Film – Forest Lake MN
Lakes Area TV
• Paul Peterson, Producer
CATEGORY #201
NEWSCAST – DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 Sunrise
KARE
• Jordy Foy, Producer
• Jessica Viti, Producer
• Corinne Stay, Producer
• Elizabeth Tewolde, Producer
• Shelley Stridsberg, Producer
• Jason Hackett, Anchor
• Cece Gaines, Anchor
• John Zeigler, Anchor
• Michelle Baik, Reporter
• Audrey Russo, Reporter
• Carlie Ott, Director
• Meghan Scott, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI 8 News This Morning July 27, 2023
KCCI
• Shannon Turner, Producer
• Eric Hanson, Anchor
• Amanda Countryman, Director
• Alyssa Gomez, Reporter
• Alyx Sacks, Anchor
• Scott Carpenter, Anchor
• Hope Ehling, Producer
• Jacob Jansen, Producer
• Jason Sydejko, Anchor
• Charles Fulbright, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The 4: Breaking Weather & Bridge Collapse
WCCO
• Annie Kelby, Producer
• Tracy Perlman, Producer
• Erin Hassanzadeh, Anchor
• Jeff Wagner, Anchor
• Mike Augustyniak, Meteorologist
• Derek James, Reporter
• Tony Peterson, Photographer
• Joe Berglove, Photographer
• Jonah Kaplan, Reporter
• Brandon King, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Tragedy In Perry, Iowa
WOI
• Simon Daniels, Producer
• Kate Boles, Producer
• Mark Albers, Producer
• Phil Lemen, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
WCCO Mornings 6am Newscast
WCCO
• Heather Brown, Anchor
• A.J. Hilton, Anchor
• Andrew Osterbauer, Producer
• Kolton Knapp, Producer
• Andrew Delancey, Producer
• Joseph Dames, Meteorologist
• Pauleen Le, Reporter
• Nicholas Boeke, Photographer
• Shayla Reaves, Reporter
• Joel Thurston, Photographer
• Wade Mesenbring, Director
• Joshua Supik, Director
CATEGORY #202
NEWSCAST – DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KELOLAND News First@4
KELO
• Hannah Foster, Producer
• Bridget Bennett, Anchor
• Don Jorgensen, Anchor
• Tom Hanson, Reporter
• Meghan Chada, Anchor
• Summer Raderschadt, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Jacob Newton, Reporter
• Tyler Louder, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Haili Cornell, Director
• Anya Joseph, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
WDAY Breaking News Morning
WDAY
• Scott Engen, Anchor
• Lisa Budeau, Anchor
• Lydia Blume, Anchor
• Dillon Vogt, Reporter
• Drew Trafton, Producer
• Ben Amell, Director
• Ryan Stacy, Director
• Elisha Deluhery, Producer
• Katrina Rector, Producer
• Jayden Fore, Producer
• Travis Askerooth, Photographer
CATEGORY #203
NEWSCAST – DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Daybreak Newscast May 10 Governor’s Fishing Opener
KIMT
• Andrew Boysen, Producer
• Cora McCollough, Producer
• Sean Macaday, Meteorologist
• Annalise Johnson, Anchor
• Ryan Juntti, Anchor
• Jacob Butler, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KTIV News 4 Today – Nov. 22, 2023
KTIV
• Al Joens, Anchor
• Phillip Prather, Producer
• Taylor Deckert, Anchor
• Jacob Howard, Reporter
• Carmelo Lattuca, Meteorologist
• Trevor Huber, Director
• Greg Fisher, Director
• Acacia Phillips, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KTTC News Today: First Alert Day
KTTC
• Kelsey Marier, Anchor
• Stevan Stojanovic, Producer
• Kendall Schears, Producer
• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor
• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist
• David Burgett, Meteorologist
• Darian Leddy, Reporter
• Kaylee Dirschel, Photographer
• James Skifter, Director
• Mike Crowley, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Northern News Now Today Winter Storm Coverage
KBJR
• Natalie Hoepner, Producer/Anchor
• Mitchell Zimmermann, Reporter
• Anthony Nargi, Meteorologist
• Matt Rasmussen, Director
• Derald Lean, Photographer
CATEGORY #204
NEWSCAST – EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
A Final Farewell
WCCO
• Leah Henry, Producer
• Zach Hammer, Producer
• Nick Streiff, Producer
• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter
• Allen Henry, Reporter
• Jennifer Hibbard, Director
• Aristedes Mendoza, Photographer
• Joe Van Ryn, Photographer
• Benjamin Harper, Photographer
• Max Curtis, Editor
• Dave Schwab, Photographer
• Jeff Wagner, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
First Responders Killed
WCCO
• Larry Brown, Producer
• Tracy Perlman, Producer
• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor
• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor
• Derek James, Anchor
• David Schuman, Reporter
• Jonah Kaplan, Reporter
• Ren Clayton, Anchor
• Kris Berg, Photographer
• Joe Berglove, Photographer
• Joe Van Ryn, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
FOX 9 News At 6 – Fallen Heroes Farewell
KMSP
• Amber Meyer, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 News At 10
KARE
• Jennifer Griffin, Producer
• Jack Lee, Producer
• Julie Nelson, Anchor
• Randy Shaver, Anchor
• Belinda Jensen, Anchor
• Reggie Wilson, Anchor
• Danny Spewak, Reporter
• Samie Solina, Reporter
• Jennifer Hoff, Reporter
• Julia Daniels, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Photographer
• David Peterlinz, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KCCI 8 News At 5:00 January 4, 2024
KCCI
• Tisa Tollenaar, Producer
• Jodi Long, Anchor
• Laura Terrell, Anchor
• Beau Bowman, Reporter
• Ophelie Jacobson, Reporter
• Robbie Rissman, Photographer
• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer
• Brandon Green, Photographer
• Tyler Stone, Editor
• Stacey Horst, Anchor
• Ben Kaplan, Anchor
• Kayla James, Reporter
CATEGORY #205
NEWSCAST – EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Community Honors Officer Jake Wallin
WDAY
• Dana Mogck, Anchor
• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor
• Ben Rieke, Producer
• Kayla Muehler, Producer
• John Beaudine, Director
• Matt Henson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
• Nick Broadway, Reporter
• Ryan Longnecker, Photographer
• Finn Harrison, Photographer
• John Wheeler, Meteorologist
• Cullen Holt, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Honoring Fallen Officer Jake Wallin
KVLY
• Renee Nygren, Producer
• Stacie Van Dyke, Anchor
• Justin Betti, Anchor
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
WDAY LIVE From National Police Week In Washington, D.C.
WDAY
• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor
• Dana Mogck, Anchor
• Matt Henson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
• Ryan Longnecker, Photographer
• Finn Harrison, Photographer
• Kayla Muehler, Producer
• Ben Rieke, Producer
• John Beaudine, Director
• John Wheeler, Meteorologist
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Wrapping 7 Hours Of Breaking News
KVLY
• Renee Nygren, Producer
• Gretchen Hjelmstad, Producer
• Stacie Van Dyke, Anchor
• Justin Betti, Anchor
• Kortney Lockey, Reporter
• Alix Larsen, Reporter
• Devin Fry, Photographer
• Zach Thompson, Photographer
CATEGORY #206
NEWSCAST – EVENING (MARKETS 121+)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Fire Destroys Historic Lutsen Lodge
KBJR
• Sophia Varner, Producer
• Dan Wolfe, Anchor
• Madisan Green, Reporter
• Jack Wiedner, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KIMT News 3 Covers Hot Air Balloon Crash
KIMT
• Destinee Marking, Producer
• Kamie Roesler, Anchor
• Aaron White, Meteorologist
• Mary Peters, Anchor
• Emma Esteb, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Brandon Bachstahler, Photographer
• Guifeng Huang, Director
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
News 4 At 10 – Nebraska And Iowa Tornadoes
KTIV
• Brandon Irvine, Producer
• Kristen Barnes, Director
• Jessica Bowman, Anchor
• Matt Breen, Anchor
• Keith W. Bliven, Photographer
• Acacia Phillips, Photographer
• Cat Taylor, Meteorologist
• Joseph McMahan, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
WDIO News At Ten: Duluth Mayoral Election Night
WDIO-TV
• Alexandra Buie, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
WQOW Report: Investigation Into Chippewa County Sheriff
WQOW
• Kristen Shill, Producer
• Shannon Hoyt, Anchor
• Keith Edwards, Anchor
CATEGORY #207
NEWS SPECIAL
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Cost Of Gunfire
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Producer
• Chris Cruz, Photographer
• Ben Harper, Photographer
• Grant Verdon, Photographer
• Bailey Rieger-Borer, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Finding Madeline
KTTC
• Olivia Prondzinski, Producer
• Ben Mulholland, Editor
• Carson Johnson, Drone Photographer
• Caitlin Alexander, Producer
• Micah Hagen, Photographer
• Michael Oder, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Pattern And Practice
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Producer
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Kirk Varner, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Remembering Jake Wallin
WDAY
• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor
• Dana Mogck, Anchor
• Jeff Nelson, Producer
• Stacey Anderson, Director
• Ben Rieke, Producer
• Kayla Muehler, Producer
• Katrina Rector, Director
• Carter Rud, Director
• Chris Danzl, Photographer
• Logan Frauenshuh, Photographer
• Matt Henson, Photographer
• Mike McGurran, Photographer
CATEGORY #208
JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Lou Raguse The Enterprising Newsman
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Rasmussen = Results
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
[UN]SOLVED: The Mystery Of The Babies In The Water
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Host
• David Peterlinz, Editor
• Jennifer Griffin, Producer
CATEGORY #301
DAILY NEWS REPORT – (SINGLE SHIFT)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
True Grit: How Silver Lake Saved Summer
KARE
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• David Porter, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Until The Wheels Fall Off
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• Devin Krinke, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
US Pond Hockey
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Producer
• Gordon Severson, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
What Can Be Undone In Time
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
CATEGORY #302
HARD NEWS REPORT – (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Duluth Housing Crisis: Employers Band Together
KBJR
• Dan Wolfe, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Fallen First Responders
WCCO
• Leah Henry, Producer
• Zach Hammer, Producer
• Scott Howard, Producer
• Jen Mead, Producer
• Dave Hillestad, Director
• Kirsten Mitchell, Reporter
• David Schuman, Reporter
• Kris Berg, Photographer
• Ray Campos, Photographer
• Aristedes Mendoza, Editor
• Nick Lunemann, Photographer
• Ben Harper, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Miracle Rescue
WQOW
• Chris Hoyt, Photographer
• Shannon Hoyt, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Neighborhoods Without Neighbors
KBJR
• Dan Wolfe, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
CATEGORY #303
BREAKING/SPOT NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
April 26th Tornado Coverage
KCCI
• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist
• Anne Campolongo, Meteorologist
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Burnsville Shooting
KARE
• Julie Anderson, Producer
• Jennifer Griffin, Producer
• Dallas Warren, Producer
• Cody Lenarz, Producer
• Diane Sandberg, Producer
• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer
• Julie Nelson, Anchor
• Jeff Kraker, Editor
• Karin Stone, Editor
• Jason Meyer, Photographer
• Tyler Teal, Photographer
• Joe Keyport, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KCCI 8 News May 21, 2024 Deadly Tornado Coverage
KCCI
• Zane Satre, Reporter
• Alex Kirkpatrick, Producer
• Jason Sydejko, Anchor
• Anne Campolongo, Anchor
• Jaqueline DeMate, Producer
• Hope Ehling, Producer
• Ophelie Jacobson, Reporter
• Beau Bowman, Reporter
• Robbie Rissman, Photographer
• Charles Fulbright, Reporter
• Pepper Purpura, Reporter
• Tisa Tollenaar, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Officer Down
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• David Peterlinz, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Perry High School Mass Shooting
KCCI
• Shannon Turner, Producer
• Alyssa Gomez, Reporter
• Eric Hanson, Anchor
• Alyx Sacks, Anchor
• Jodi Long, Anchor
• Tisa Tollenaar, Producer
• Amanda Countryman, Director
• Beau Bowman, Reporter
• Kayla James, Reporter
• Ophelie Jacobson, Reporter
• Michael Simmons, Photographer
• Amanda Rooker, Reporter
CATEGORY #304
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Burnsville Shooting
KARE
• Stacey Nogy, Producer
• Nelson Garcia, Producer
• Morgan Wolfe, Producer
• Danny Spewak, Reporter
• Samie Solina, Reporter
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• Julie Nelson, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Off The Rails
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Spencer’s Gift
KELO
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
• Don Jorgensen, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Summer Of Smoke
WCCO
• Jonah Kaplan, Reporter
• Michael Durenberger, Photographer
• Kari Patey, Producer
• Brad Earley, Photographer
• Jen Jimenez, Producer
• Maria Vos, Graphics
• Kelly Pederson, Graphics
CATEGORY #305
INVESTIGATIVE – SINGLE REPORT
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Crisis Responders Never Came
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Sneaky B’s – Out Of State, Out Of Touch
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Flaw
KMSP
• Nathan O’Neal, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
They Just Watched It Happen
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
CATEGORY #306
INVESTIGATIVE – MULTIPLE REPORTS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Behind Barbed Wire: A Closer Look At Minnesota Sex Offender Program
KBJR
• Laura Lee, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Investigating SeaQuest
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 Investigates: Nowhere To Turn
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
• Gary Knox, Photographer
• Ron Stover, Drone Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KARE 11Investigates: Recovery Inc.
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Out Of Options
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Joe Augustine, Producer
CATEGORY #307
NEWS FEATURE – LIGHT FEATURE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Art From The Inside
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer
• Destiny Roberts, Photographer
• Kimberly Steward, Director
• Brian Few, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Buried Treasure
KARE
• David Porter, Photographer
• CeCe Gaines, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Floating Hot Dog Cart Cruises Lake Vermilion
WDIO
• Baihly Warfield, Reporter
• Kyle Aune, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Heart In The Right Place
KARE
• Samie Solina, Reporter
• Dave Porter, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Mr. Halloween
KARE
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• David Porter, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
My Friend Joe
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Tails From The Catwalk
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer
CATEGORY #308
NEWS FEATURE – SERIOUS FEATURE
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Bitter Harvest
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Cheryl’s Choice
KSTP
• David Peterson, Photographer
• Joe Schmit, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Nice
WCCO
• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter
• Nick Lunemann, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Kingbird Sisters
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter
• David Porter, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Walking By Faith
KARE
• Will Hall, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
CATEGORY #309
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
AI Art. Tool Or Threat?
KARE
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Drawn To Comic Books
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Instrument Of Change
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Jayme’s Gift
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Northern Nerd: Hayward’s Rising Social Media Star
KBJR
• Dan Wolfe, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
CATEGORY #310
BUSINESS/CONSUMER – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Drought Impact On The River
KARE
• Ron Stover, Photographer
• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Egg People
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Target’s Most Wanted
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Lender Loophole
KMSP
• Nathan O’Neal, Reporter
• Joe Augustine, Producer
CATEGORY #311
CRIME/JUSTICE – NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Cold Feet: Abrupt Wedding Venue Closure
KARE
• Morgan Wolfe, Reporter
• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Coping With Crisis
WHO
• Elias Johnson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
• Kobe Gaines, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Suburban Scam Artist Busted
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Producer
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Mistaken Raid
KSTP
• Ryan Raiche, Reporter
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
• Dave Peterson, Photographer
CATEGORY #312
CRIME/JUSTICE – NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Fake Tinder Account Creates Emotional Mayhem
WDAY
• Lisa Budeau, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Grieving Widow Calls For End To Distracted Driving
KCCI
• Scott Carpenter, Reporter
• Michael Simmons, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Married To A Murderer
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
• Ron Stover, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minneapolis Confidential Informants
KMSP
• Nathan O’Neal, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Rise Of The Glock “switch”
KARE
• Ron Stover, Producer
• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Women Who Prosecuted Minnesota’s Jeffrey Epstein
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
CATEGORY #313
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Graduation Surprise
WDAY
• Matt Henson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Universal Language
KELO
• Tom Hanson, Reporter
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Top Of The Class
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Welcoming Migrant Students
WCCO
• Kirsten Mitchell, Reporter
• Jose Pascual, Photographer
CATEGORY #314
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Boys, Bikes & Bait
KELO
• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer
• Don Jorgensen, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jonah’s Heroic Hands
WXOW
• Dustin Luecke, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Like A Kid Again
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Paying It Forward With Pumpkins
WDAY
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Reading With Maggie
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Willy’s Big Day
WOI
• Chenue Her, Reporter
• Don Schmith, Photographer
CATEGORY #315
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – NEWS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Everything’s Ready To Burn
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Nora Vs. The Pentagon
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Ricky Campbell, Producer
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
• Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
THC Canning Concerns
KSTP
• Ben Henry, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Where’d The Deer Go?
KBJR
• Lukas Walls, Photographer
• Dan Wolfe, Reporter
CATEGORY #316
HEALTH/MEDICAL – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
A Golden Day
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Reporter
• Nick Anderson, Photographer
• Carmen Hauck, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Highly Questionable: DRE’s In Doubt
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Highway Heart
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Man’s Best Friend
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Miracle Michael
KMSP
• Leah Beno, Reporter
• Vanshay Murdock, Editor
• Tyler Ryan, Photographer
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
• Seth Kaplan, Producer
• John Cottew, Producer
• Kari Postotnik, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Something In Common
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Toll On Heathcare Workers
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Editor
CATEGORY #317
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA – NEWS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
January 11, 1974
Town Square Television
• Ashley Bowes, Producer
• Alexis Pearson, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
John Wesley Harper: Black Civil War Soldier Unmarked Grave
KMSP
• Kelcey Carlson, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Slowing Down In A Ford Model A
WDIO
• Baihly Warfield, Writer
• Kyle Aune, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Suited Well
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Editor
• Ashley Bowes, Photographer
• Trevor Blom, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Eras Of The Grandstand
KARE
• Michelle Baik, Producer
• Jack Stanek, Photographer
CATEGORY #318
LIFESTYLE – NEWS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
A Different Kind Of Journey
KARE
• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer
• Samie Solina, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Are Bars Considered Cookies? Good Question!
WCCO
• Heather Brown, Reporter
• Jose Pascual, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Down The Drain. Floppy Fish Gets Caught Twice.
WDAY
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
• Nick Broadway, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Rise Of Roundabouts
KARE
• Ron Stover, Producer
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
What Colors Look Best On You? Here’s How To Know
KARE
• Michelle Baik, Reporter
• Jenny Taray, Photographer
CATEGORY #319
MILITARY – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Dusty Box Of Medals Found From Vietnam War
WDAY
• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Flag Of His Father
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Producer
• Richard Bowring, Producer
• Scott Wise, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Inside A Northern Minnesota Military Operations Area
KBJR
• Dan Wolfe, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Spielberg, Hanks, & Jim
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Struggle To Structure – Kyle Anderson
Town Square Television
• Nick Anderson, Photographer
• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Surviving The Vietnam War
Town Square Television
• Ashley Bowes, Editor
• Alexis Pearson, Reporter
• Nick Anderson, Photographer
CATEGORY #320
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – NEWS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
A Flag Not Flying
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Chad Nelson, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Coffee With The Candidates
KCCI
• Amanda Rooker, Anchor
• Robbie Rissman, Photographer
• Shannon Turner, Producer
• Amy Schmelzer, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Tale Of The Tape
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The City Without A Mayor
WKBT
• Ken Kosirowski, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Race To Regulate A.I.
KSTP
• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
CATEGORY #321
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Battling The Bottleneck: Residents Want Nuisance Liquor Store Closed
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer
• Josh Cobb, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Hiking Hijabie
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Joy On Parade
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Photographer
• Kent Erdahl, Reporter
• David Porter, Photographer
• Will Hall, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Missing In Meskwaki
WOI
• Laryssa Leone, Reporter
• Don Schmith, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Native American Chef Cooks Up Decolonized Diet
KMSP
• Maury Glover, Reporter
• Casey Hooker, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Weaving People Together
WCCO
• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter
CATEGORY #322
WEATHER – NEWS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Car Thru The Ice
KARE
• Ron Stover, Photographer
• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
• Jason Steussy, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
From Heartbreak To Healing: Wayne, Nebraska Tornado, 10 Years Later
KTIV
• Matt Breen, Reporter
• Katie Copple, Photographer
• Acacia Phillips, Drone Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Through The Ice: Historic Upper Red Lake Ice Rescues
KBJR
• Laura Lee, Reporter
• Alex Laitala, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Weatherz School
WDIO-TV
• Brandon Weatherz, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Winter Weather Ready
WDIO
• Justin Liles, Meteorologist
• Sabrina Ullman, Meteorologist
• Brandon Weatherz, Meteorologist
CATEGORY #401
SPORTS STORY – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Ava’s Dream Team
WCCO
• Thomas Ryther, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Growing The Game: Vikings Safety Gives Back To His Home Country
KMSP
• Se Kwon, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Kirk Cousins 1-on-1
KARE
• Jana Shortal, Talent
• Devin Krinke, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Mud Ducks
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Producer
• Devin Krinke, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Second Life Of The Ultimate Fighter
KARE
• Ron Stover, Producer
• Chris Hrapsky, Producer
CATEGORY #402
SPORTS STORY – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jackrabbit Junior Completes Comeback After Amputation
Sanford Health News
• Matt Holsen, Writer
• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Luck & Love: A Rodeo Story
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Tyler Gastecki, Photographer
• Austin Carson, Audio
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Michael Boxall Player Profile
Minnesota United FC
• Sarah Korpi, Producer
• Samuel Plucker, Editor
• Chris Greene, Producer
• Johnny Randazzo, Director
• Alayna Heglund, Photographer
• Jonathan Whitney, Motion Graphics
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Culture And History Of Iowa Men’s Wrestling
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Nathan McNurlen, Editor
• Emily Hennessey, Producer
• Brooke Schaffner, Audio
• Dalton Conrad, Photographer
• Matthew Little, Photographer
• Matt Nelson, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Track The Pack – S5 EP6
Minnesota Timberwolves
• Gram Krause-Lyons, Editor
• Doug Price, Motion Graphics
• Quincy Young, Producer
• Brysien Cross, Photographer
• AJ Jackson, Editor
• Tariq Muata, Photographer
• KOBI Bannerman, Photographer
• Adrian Wilson, Editor
• Cole Jorgenson, Photographer
• Matt Stanton, Producer
• Michael Grady, Talent
CATEGORY #403
SPORTS PROGRAM
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Becoming Wild
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Brandon McCauley, Producer
• Joe Brunett, Editor
• Chris McMurry, Photographer
• Marko Zitzer, Photographer
• Sean Rice, Photographer
• Chris Barriere, Photographer
• Ian Fritz, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Beyond Our Ice – Dewey And The Dude
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Monty Torres, Producer
• Sean Rice, Producer
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Chris McMurry, Photographer
• Brandon McCauley, Photographer
• Matt Hussey, Photographer
• Joey Skare, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Tales From The Hardwood
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Nate Wek, Producer
• Greg Beesley, Editor
• Jonathan Rouse, Editor
• Katherine Lundahl, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Voyage
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Nate Vaughn, Producer
• Ryan O’Neill, Producer
• Alex Miller, Producer
• Autumn Thompson, Producer
• William Sheedy, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Twins Live – Pregame Show June 21, 2023
Bally Sports North
• Katelynn Halter, Producer
• Audra Martin, Talent
• Katie Storm, Host
• Tim Laudner, Sports Analyst
• Dick Bremer, Sports Play-by-Play
• Justin Morneau, Sports Analyst
• Matt Laaksonen, Director
• Trevor Fleck, Producer
• Tom Mee, Graphics
• Ted Allaire, Editor
CATEGORY #404
SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
I On The Hawks Chase For A Championship
KGAN/KFXA
• Michael Howell, Producer
• Mitch Fick, Host
• Owen Siebring, Host
• Curtis Feder, Talent
• Logan Schroeder, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Inside Look Of The Vikings 2024 NFL Draft
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Nate Vaughn, Producer
• Ryan O’Neill, Producer
• Alex Miller, Producer
• Autumn Thompson, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Clark Effect: Iowa Women’s Basketball
KCRG
• Conrad Gredell, Producer
• Chelsie Brown, Talent
• Jack Lido, Talent
• Kyle Sleichter, Editor
• David Lineweaver, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Twins Season In Review
Bally Sports North
• Katelynn Halter, Producer
• Brian Christianson, Director
• Katie Storm, Host
• Glen Perkins, Sports Analyst
• Chris Person, Graphics
• Nick Johnson, Editor
CATEGORY #405
LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota High School Hockey 2A State Championship
KSTC
• Brian Monahan, Producer
• Patrick O’Connor, Director
• Taylor Stein, Editor
• Tim McDonough, Motion Graphics
• Jeff Ihlan, Graphics
• Lou Nanne, Sports Analyst
• Jim Erickson, Sports Play-by-Play
• Joe Schmit, Host
• John Pohl, Sports Analyst
• Sean Kelly, Director
• Monica Doyle, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
PWHL Ottawa Vs Minnesota 3/5/2024
Raycom Sports
• Jason Clemens, Director
• Rick Palermo, Producer
• Clay Matvick, Sports Play-by-Play
• Alexis Pearson, Sports Analyst
• Chris Tveitbakk, Audio
• Dusty Paulson, Editor
• Danny Lutz, Editor
• Lynn Winter, Photographer
• Allison Walden-Casey, Photographer
• Dan Wasserman, Photographer
• Billy Hershkowitz, Photographer
• Grant Portell, Editor
CATEGORY #406
LIVE SPORTING EVENT SEASON
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Midco Sports – UND Hockey 2023-24 Season
Midco Sports
• Marty Mueller, Producer
• Tanner Robinson, Producer
• Jeremy Klein, Producer
• Taylor Budge, Talent
• Mike Derman, Director
• Alex Heinert, Sports Play-by-Play
• Jody Norstedt, Sports Play-by-Play
• Breanne Baker, Photographer
• Jack Neisen, Photographer
• Toby McDonald, Graphics
• Greg Enkers, Graphics
• Jordon Weideman, Motion Graphics
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Timberwolves 2023-24
Bally Sports North
• Craig M Rothberg, Producer
• Michael Grady, Talent
• Jim Petersen, Talent
• Dave Dittman, Director
• Jordan Austin, Producer
• Katie Storm, Talent
• Lea Olsen, Talent
• Mike Mee, Graphics
• Halley Harris, Producer
• Katelynn Halter, Producer
• Nicole Kunkel, Editor
• Micah Nori, Sports Analyst
CATEGORY #407
SPORTS OPEN/TEASE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Ankeny Centennial High School: Respect All. Fear None.
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Cole Bates Norum, Director
• Chad Adams, Photographer
• Nick Mongar, Photographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Photographer
• Phil Young, Audio
• Katie Sailer, Animator
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Elevate
Triglass Productions
• Sheridan West, Producer
• Ryan Thielen, Director
• Paul Winkels, Producer
• Noelle Anderson, Producer
• Ben Krych, Editor
• Aaron Kotlan, Visual Effects
• Evan West, Graphics
• Andrew Moy, Editor
• David Vanderwarn, Producer
• Kaleb Lechowski, Visual Effects
• Keri Thien, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Fear The Wild – In-Arena Open
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Ryan Gause, Director
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Mark Iralson, Producer
• Simon Heeger, Audio
• Marko Zitzer, Photographer
• Tony Mahmood, Visual Effects
• Joe Brunett, Editor
• John King, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Iowa Woman’s Basketball Intro – The Big Stage
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Photographer
• Matt Little, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Marc Andre Fleury Night – Open Video
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Joe Brunett, Producer
• Sean Rice, Photographer
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Matt Hussey, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Vikings Showtime
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Arthur Kuh, Director
• Lauren Pinter, Producer
• Jesse Marquette, Producer
• Allan Wertheimer, Producer
• Jacie Scott, Producer
• Karen Storkamp, Producer
• William Sheedy, Photographer
• Kyle Johnson, Photographer
• Bryan Harper, Producer
• Josh Blessing, Photographer
CATEGORY #501
DOCUMENTARY – CULTURAL
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
ANAHITA – A Mother’s Journey
Belltower Pictures
• Martin Montgomery, Producer
• David E. Powers, Producer
• Jawad Wahabzada, Producer
• Craig Martin, Producer
• Earl Bridges, Producer
• Travis Tucker, Music Producer
• Scott Lane, Music Composer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Shift: The RAGBRAI Documentary
Des Moines Register
• Courtney Crowder, Director
• Kelsey Kremer, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Electric Indian
Twin Cities PBS
• Leya Hale, Director
• Henry Charles Boucha, Producer
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer
• Luke Heikkila, Producer
• Michael Phillips, Photographer
• Steve Fines, Drone Photographer
• Jonathan Thunder, Graphics
• Johnny Hagen, Audio
• Bradley J. Keely, Editor
• Eric W. Pagel, Audio
• Ben Malley, Graphics
• Jim Kron, Photographer
CATEGORY #502
DOCUMENTARY – HISTORICAL
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Badger Clark, Poet Among The Pines
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Brad Dumke, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Eight Women Together Alone
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
• Amanda Anderson, Photographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jesse Ventura Shocks The World
Twin Cities PBS
• Kevin Dragseth, Producer
• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer
• Mary Lahammer, Producer
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Scott Trotman, Photographer
• Ben Malley, Animator
• Terry Gray, Audio
• Lisa Blackstone, Producer
• Miranda Harincar, Producer
• Jim Kron, Photographer
• Johnny Hagen, Audio
• Slade Kemmet, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Refugees Welcome
Very Local
• Laura Ling, Producer
• Andrew Fitzgerald, Producer
• Jenni Biebert, Editor
• Jimi Jake Shaw, Producer
• Aaron Biebert, Director
• Joanne Shen, Producer
CATEGORY #503
DOCUMENTARY – TOPICAL
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
A Sea Change For Superior
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• John Shepard, Producer
• John Thain, Director
• Tracy Fredin, Producer
• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer
• Peggy Knapp, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Broken Promises
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Producer
• Steve Eckert, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Citizen Diplomacy
Iowa PBS
• David Miller, Producer
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• Sean Ingrassia, Audio
• Brent Willett, Graphics
• Joe Bustad, Graphics
• Darrin Clouse, Photographer
• Adam Welch, Photographer
• Eric Gooden, Photographer
• Kenny Knutson, Photographer
• Scott Faine, Photographer
• John Torpy, Photographer
• Steve Carns, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Dream.State. Warroad
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Matt Hussey, Producer
• Matt Lundmark, Producer
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Derek Bitter, Producer
• Ian Fritz, Producer
• Conor Murphy, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
PROFE
Twin Cities PBS
• Sergio Rapu, Producer
• Benji Perez Gonzalez, Producer
• Rachel Lauren Mueller, Photographer
• Jonathan Camp, Audio
• Carrie J. Clark, Editor
• Eric W. Pagel, Audio
• Jennilee Park, Audio
• Brian Few, Photographer
• Jim Kron, Photographer
• Michael Philips, Photographer
• Jacob Kelso, Photographer
• Jon Van Amber, Graphics
CATEGORY #504
MAGAZINE PROGRAM
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Iowa Life (Episode #108)
Iowa PBS
• Theresa Knight, Producer
• Patrick Boberg, Producer
• Emily Kestel, Producer
• Julie Knutson, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio
• Kevin Rivers, Audio
• Darrin Clouse, Photographer
• Eric Gooden, Photographer
• Kenny Knutson, Photographer
• Adam Welch, Photographer
• Joe Bustad, Graphics
• Brent Willett, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Midco Sports Magazine – Season Premiere – Episode 135
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Producer
• David Brown, Producer
• Jordon Weideman, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Bound
Ron Schara Productions
• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer
• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor
• Bill Sherck, Writer
• Kyle Heidenreich, Photographer
• Ben Elling, Photographer
• Laura Schara, Host
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor
• Troy Knechtel, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Only In: Des Moines
Very Local
• Laura Ling, Producer
• Andrew Fitzgerald, Producer
• Jill Olsen, Producer
• Katie Hennen, Director
• Margaux Towne, Director
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Rides With Jay Thomas: Drifting Away
KVLY
• Ike Walker, Producer
• Jay Thomas, Producer
• Wes Desjardins, Producer
• Alex Van Eeckhout, Producer
• Zach Thompson, Editor
• Shaun Myhre, Editor
• Benjamin Gilbertson, Photographer
• Lynn Trelstad, Graphics
CATEGORY #505
PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
At Issue With Tom Hauser
KSTP
• Tom Hauser, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Fentanyl Crisis
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
• Liz Christy, Producer
• Caroline Cummings, Reporter
• Grant Verdon, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Fighting Forever Chemicals
Pioneer PBS
• Dylan Curfman, Editor
• Cindy Dorn, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
South Dakota Focus: Stories From Foster Care
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
• Krystal Schoenbauer, Producer
• Jacqueline Hendry, Host
CATEGORY #506
SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Black Entrepreneurs Day At The Minnesota State Capitol
Shelettamakesmelaugh.com
• Sheletta Brundidge, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Dakota County Emergency Preparedness Exercise
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Editor
• Nick Anderson, Photographer
• Trevor Blom, Photographer
• Carmen Hauck, Photographer
• Ashley Bowes, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Governor’s Fire Prevention Day
Town Square Television
• Nick Anderson, Producer
• Alexis Pearson, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KS95’s 11th Annual Clouds Choir For A Cause 2023
Atomic K Records & Productions
• Karl Demer, Producer
• Todd Randall, Photographer
• Jason Wiltse, Photographer
• Edwin Irwin, Photographer
• Luke Hochrein, Photographer
• Cory Spawn, Photographer
• Natasha Carlson, Photographer
• Shawn Vougeot, Photographer
• Randy Olejnicak, Audio
• Jonathan Krejci, Lighting
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Madison’s Lutefisk Eating Contest
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
CATEGORY #507
ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Bringing The Fun To A Friday Night Political Show
Shelettamakesmelaugh.com
• Sheletta Brundidge, Talent
• Robert Paniagua, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Lost Train Of Pine City
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
NUNNABOVE – Valentine
Atomic K Records & Productions
• Karl Demer, Director
• Kaden Demer, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Nur-D And Minnesota Orchestra Perform “20 Cha”
Minnesota Public Radio
• Eric Romani, Audio
• Evan Clark, Producer
• Michael Osborne, Photographer
• Megan Lundberg, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Teaching Minnesotans The Right Way To Say Bring Y’ass…
Shelettamakesmelaugh.com
• Sheletta Brundidge, Talent
• Jana Shortal, Host
• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer
CATEGORY #508
ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
A St. Thomas Christmas
Twin Cities PBS
• Lisa Blackstone, Producer
• Miranda Harincar, Producer
• Scott Trotman, Director
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Eric Pagel, Audio
• Terry Gray, Audio
• Jon Van Amber, Graphics
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Carmen
Iowa PBS
• Judy Blank, Producer
• Julie Knutson, Director
• Kevin Rivers, Editor
• Chad Aubrey, Director
• Neal Kyer, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio
• Darrin Clouse, Photographer
• Adam Welch, Photographer
• Scott Faine, Photographer
• Brent Willett, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Rides With Jay Thomas: Cars With The Cboys
KVLY
• Ike Walker, Producer
• Jay Thomas, Producer
• Alex Van Eeckhout, Producer
• Wes Desjardins, Producer
• Shaun Myhre, Editor
• Ben Gilbertson, Photographer
• Zach Thompson, Editor
• Lynn Trelstad, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Music And Healing
Minnesota Orchestra
• Sarah Hicks, Producer
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Adam Romey, Director
• Grant Meachum, Producer
• Michael Murnane, Lighting
• Jay Perlman, Audio
• Adam Geiger, Editor
• Steve Fischer, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Trumpeter Pacho Flores With The Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestra
• Adam Romey, Director
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Michael Murnane, Lighting
• Michael Osborne, Audio
• Jay Perlman, Audio
• Steve Fischer, Editor
• Frank Merchlewitz, Editor
CATEGORY #509
INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
From Sheep To Shirt
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Made For The Outdoors: Faribault Woolen Mill
Ron Schara Productions
• Ben Elling, Producer
• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Taste Buds: Spring Foraging Feast
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Director
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer
• Stephanie Hansen, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Business Of Buoys!
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Duke Of Duluth
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
CATEGORY #510
INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Catch With Audra & Emilio Pagan
Bally Sports North
• Audra Martin, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Chopping It Up: Vikings Coaches
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Gabe Henderson, Host
• Christian Rangel, Producer
• Jesse Marquette, Producer
• Michael Huiras, Producer
• William Sheedy, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Gov Smokes Pot – Almanac
Twin Cities PBS
• Mary Lahammer, Reporter
• Scott Trotman, Photographer
• Nicholas Ortiz, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
On The Job
Edina TV
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
• Scott Neal, Host
• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Vikings Circle: Best Of 2023
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Gabe Henderson, Host
• Christian Rangel, Producer
• William Sheedy, Producer
CATEGORY #511
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
A Pressing Legacy
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
From Negative To Positive
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
• Austin Carson, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
One Man Band
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Surf Rock On The Iron Range
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
• Marius Anderson, Drone Photographer
• Blake Nyquist, Drone Photographer
• Greg Grell, Writer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Making Of This Is Minnesota Orchestra
Minnesota Orchestra
• Adam Romey, Producer
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Adam Geiger, Editor
• Mark Hentges, Photographer
• J Scott Buckley, Audio
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Together We Sing – VocalEssence
Blue Key Media
• Dan West, Director
CATEGORY #512
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Art + Medicine: Disability, Culture And Creativity
Twin Cities PBS
• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer
• Bradley Keely, Editor
• Jack Davis, Photographer
• Michael Phillips, Photographer
• Terry Gray, Audio
• Jonathan Camp, Audio
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Katie O’Rourke, Producer
• Kristoffer Fernandes, Producer
• Jessica Horvath Williams, Host
• Kevin Kling, Host
• Tseganesh Selameab, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Orchestra Music Director Thomas Søndergård: Taken By The Sound
Minnesota Orchestra
• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer
• Thomas Søndergård, Producer
• Adam Romey, Producer
• Melissa Ousley, Talent
• Gwen Pappas, Producer
• Mark Hentges, Photographer
• Chase Hengtes, Audio
• Adam Geiger, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
STAGE: Dessa And South African Music Ensemble 29:11
Twin Cities PBS
• Kate McDonald, Producer
• David Roth, Producer
• Mercies May, Photographer
• Amy Melin, Producer
• Miranda Harincar, Producer
• Terry Gray, Audio
• Eric Pagel, Audio
• Paul Guthrie, Lighting
• Adam Geiger, Editor
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Tom Franchett, Lighting
• Brent Anderson, Lighting
CATEGORY #513
BUSINESS/CONSUMER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Covid Confessions: Small Business Owners
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Frieda’s Cafe
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota’s Alt-Meat Revolution: Give Peas A Chance
Pioneer PBS
• Amanda Anderson, Producer
• Esmeralda Ziemer, Photographer
• Dylan Curfman, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Showcasing Rural Talents
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Taste Buds: Handmade Sourdough And Focaccia
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Director
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer
• Stephanie Hansen, Host
CATEGORY #514
EDUCATION/SCHOOLS – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Agenda: Edina – School Resource Officers
Edina TV
• Dan Carpenter, Reporter
• Scott Denfeld, Producer
• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer
• Dorothea Martti, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Connecting Kids To Nature
Pioneer PBS
• Dylan Curfman, Photographer
• Cindy Dorn, Writer
• Cera Cordova, Editor
• Bret Amundson, Talent
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Grand Forks Public Schools: Integrating Proactive Safety And Security Measures
Marketing Wurks
• Justin Cubbage, Video Essayist
CATEGORY #515
CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Covid Confessions: College Freshmen
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Kaposia Library Opens
NDC4
• Carmen Hauck, Producer
• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Great Minnesota Recipe Junior
PBS North
• Anthony Larson, Editor
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Jason Seboe, Photographer
• Lance Haavisto, Photographer
• Laila Davis, Writer
• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer
• Isaac Quick, Producer
• Greg Grell, Photographer
• Megan McGarvey, Producer
• Nina Fredrickson, Producer
• Ashlee Smith, Producer
• Owen Zagrabelny, Photographer
CATEGORY #516
ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Clear The Air: The East Phillips Fight Against Pollution
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer
• Brian Few, Photographer
• Josh Cobb, Writer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Deep Crappie Research
Pioneer PBS
• Dylan Curfman, Graphics
• Bret Amundson, Producer
• Dan Amundson, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Firefly
Ron Schara Productions
• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Writer
• Troy Knechtel, Photographer
• Ron Schara, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Moosers
515 Productions
• Lynn Melling, Reporter
• Ian Planchon, Drone Photographer
• Bruce Bales, Photographer
• Robb Moore, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Weed Terminator
Pioneer PBS
• Dylan Curfman, Editor
• Cindy Dorn, Writer
• Cera Cordova, Photographer
• Bret Amundson, Talent
CATEGORY #517
HEALTH/MEDICAL – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Beyond The Badge
Edina TV
• Dan Carpenter, Producer
• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Colonoscopy, Conversation And Care
KTIV
• Matt Breen, Producer
• MaryAnn Farley, Director
• Jessica Bowman, Host
• David Washburn, Field Producer
• RJ Breen, Photographer
• Cesar Carbajal, Photographer
• Landen Hansen, Photographer
• Ellen Eide, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
FCPH – Harm Reduction Video Series
The City of Fargo
• Justin Bohrer, Director
• Ryan Green, Editor
• Peter Monsrud, Editor
• Gregg Schildberger, Producer
• Benjamin Baukol, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Midco Sports Magazine – Rock Steady Boxing
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Producer
• David Brown, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
My Allina Health Story
Allina Health
• Jeff Olsen, Producer
• Jennifer Steingas, Producer
• Conny Bergerson, Producer
• Signe Peterson, Producer
• Anne Hendrickson, Photographer
• Jason Wahl, Photographer
• Brittany North, Producer
• Matthew Gourley, Photographer
• Aaron Gelperin, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Teddy’s Heart
SWCTC
• Ann Schweisguth, Editor
CATEGORY #518
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
All The Hours Of Love
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Bud Grant: He Did It His Way
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Arthur Kuh, Editor
• Nate Vaughn, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Mousenik
KSMQ
• Kevin Hanson, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
On The Edge Of The Wind: Native Storytellers And The Land
Prairie Public
• Matt Olien, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Remembering The Fitz’
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Small Town, Big Tradition
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
• Tyler Gastecki, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Ope Files
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
CATEGORY #519
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Carl Ben Eielson: Over The Top Of The World
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Producer
• Robert Cary, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Josie Johnson: Hope In The Struggle
Twin Cities PBS
• Miranda Harincar, Producer
• Steve Spencer, Producer
• Daniel Bergin, Producer
• Lisa Blackstone, Producer
• Nathan Reopelle, Editor
• Claire Erickson, Animator
• Jon Van Amber, Graphics
• Brian Few Jr, Photographer
• Jim Kron, Photographer
• Mike Phillips, Photographer
• Eric Pagel, Audio
• Terry Grey, Audio
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KSTP-TV 75th Anniversary Retrospective
KSTP
• Tom Hauser, Reporter
• David Peterson, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Legends: The Juicy Lucy
KMSP
• Sean Skinner, Producer
• Michelle Truax, Editor
• Willow Locke, Photographer
• Tyler Ryan, Photographer
• Brandon Middlesworth, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Rides With Jay Thomas: A Piece Of History
KVLY
• Ike Walker, Producer
• Jay Thomas, Producer
• Wes Desjardins, Producer
• Alex Van Eeckhout, Producer
• Shaun Myhre, Editor
• Zach Thompson, Editor
• Ben Gilbertson, Editor
• Lynn Trelstad, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Ron Steele’s 50th Anniversary
KWWL
• Beth Sorensen, Producer
• Henry Hahn, Editor
• Daniel Perreault, Reporter
• Elizabeth Klinge, Talent
CATEGORY #520
LIFESTYLE – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Frosty’s Trail
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Producer
• Ben Elling, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Inventing Pizza Rolls
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Seen By Me: Belén Rodríguez
Hi-Fly’n Productions
• LaDonna Huseby, Producer
• Zoe D’Amato, Producer
• Gail Shore, Producer
• John Overby, Photographer
• Kevin May, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Taste Buds: MN State Fair Foods With Melissa Peterman
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Director
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
• Stephanie Hansen, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Gunslinging Quilter
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
CATEGORY #521
LIFESTYLE – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Covid Confessions: Chefs
Fischr Media
• Alec Fischer, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Relish
Twin Cities PBS
• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer
• Amy Melin, Producer
• Yia Vang, Host
• Jack Davis, Director
• Jim Kron, Photographer
• Terry Gray, Audio
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Ben Malley, Animator
• Katie O’Rourke, Producer
• Marissa Blahnik, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Taste Buds: Korean Cuisine
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Director
• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
• Stephanie Hansen, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Taste Buds: Sushi Rolls And Salmon Bowls
KMSP
• Michelle Truax, Director
• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
• Stephanie Hansen, Host
CATEGORY #522
MILITARY – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Bridging Generations – Honor Flight From WWII To Korea & Vietnam
Click Content Studios
• Ezra Van Den Einde, Producer
• Tracy Briggs, Producer
• Aaron Godard, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Frozen In Time: The Vietnam War
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
• Tyler Gastecki, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Healing Purple Hearts
Pioneer PBS
• Dylan Curfman, Graphics
• Bret Amundson, Producer
• Dan Amundson, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Night Wings: OSS Carpetbagger Ops
Pioneer PBS
• Tyler Gastecki, Producer
• Dylan Curfman, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Vikings Veteran’s Voyage
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Will Sheedy, Producer
• Christian Rangel, Director
CATEGORY #523
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The 1968 Presidential Election Campaign
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
CATEGORY #524
POLITICS/GOVERNMENT – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Almanac At The Capitol
Twin Cities PBS
• Mary Lahammer, Host
• Kristoffer Fernandes, Producer
• Kari Kennedy, Producer
• Scott Trotman, Director
• Nicholas Ortiz, Editor
CATEGORY #525
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Alexander Miles, Elevator Action Man
PBS North
• Steven Ash, Photographer
• Hailey Eidenschink, Host
• Mike Scholtz, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Aquatic Liberation: Dr. Rakhu’s Healing Waters
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Farah Fazal, Writer
• Destiny Roberts, Photographer
• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer
• Adrian Wilson, Photographer
• Kimberly Steward, Director
• Shari Hutar-Brochhausen, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
From Haiti To Minnesota
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Kristofor Gieske, Editor
• Ben Dempcy, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Indigenous Collaboration
Pioneer PBS
• Dana Conroy, Producer
• Ben Dempcy, Editor
• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Lantern Center
Iowa PBS
• Patrick Boberg, Producer
• Cameron McCoy, Producer
• Darrin Clouse, Photographer
• Julie Knutson, Editor
• David Feingold, Audio
• Kevin Rivers, Audio
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Water Over Nickel
515 Productions
• Lynn Melling, Reporter
• Kelly Applegate, Producer
• Ayme Zemke, Producer
• Ian Planchon, Drone Photographer
• Bruce Bales, Photographer
• Robb Moore, Photographer
CATEGORY #526
DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION – LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Black Entrepreneurs Day At The Minnesota State Capitol
Shelettamakesmelaugh.com
• Sheletta Brundidge, Producer
• Katie Hennen, Producer
• Nolan Morice, Photographer
• Anna Berger, Photographer
• Kevyn Burger, Writer
• Shawn Brundidge, Producer
• Saida Lester, Producer
• Tom Northenscold, Photographer
• Joe Palmore, Producer
• Lambers Fisher, Producer
• Theresa Giebel, Graphics
• Gina Kazmerski, Graphics
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Here’s The Truth
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Destiny Roberts, Photographer
• Farah Fazal, Writer
• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer
• Brian Few, Photographer
• Adrian Wilson, Photographer
• Josh Cobb, Producer
• Kimberly Steward, Director
• Ryan Bynum, Director
• Shari Hutar-Brochhausen, Editor
CATEGORY #527
WEATHER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
First Alert Severe Weather Special
KSFY/KDLT
• Justin Wulf, Producer
• Philip Schreck, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
First Alert StormTeam Spots Sister Tornadoes
KVLY
• Summer Schnellbach, Talent
• Eric Whitehill, Talent
• Shelby Ebertowski, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KTIV First Alert Weather: Staying Safe In Siouxland Storms
KTIV
• Brandon Irvine, Producer
• Ron Demers, Anchor
• Cat Taylor, Reporter
• Jacob Howard, Reporter
• Kaleb Zamora, Director
• Keith W. Bliven, Editor
• Carmelo Lattuca, Reporter
• Acacia Phillips, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
New Normal: How Climate Shifts Are Impacting Our Lives
WDIO-TV
• Brandon Weatherz, Reporter
• Justin Liles, Reporter
• Renee Passal, Reporter
• Sabrina Ullman, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Iowa Flood Of 2008 In Their Own Words
KGAN/KFXA
• Nick Stewart, Producer
• Rebecca Kopelman, Producer
• Logan Schroeder, Photographer
CATEGORY #601
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Black Men Teach
BLCK Press
• Georgia Fort, Producer
• Cornel Beard, Director
• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
• Benjamin Muller, Photographer
• George Accad, Director
• Josh Cobb, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Brain Snacks
Iowa PBS
• Bo Dodge, Producer
• Susan Ramsey, Editor
• Ken Harrison, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
MinneHistories
Twin Cities PBS
• Miranda Harincar, Producer
• Carrie Clark, Editor
• Anne Guttridge, Motion Graphics
• Iris Kaminski, Talent
• Daniel Bergin, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Pack The Pantry
KCCI
• Kathy Wiseman, Producer
• Leia Bacuyag, Audio
• Emily McCurdy, Producer
• Jordy Triana, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Preventing Scams
Image Generation
• Kevin McKeever, Producer
• Diana Pierce, Talent
• Bonnie Martin, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Where Good Things Grow – Shared Heritage
Ron Nichols Communications
• Ron Nichols, Producer
• Joe Dickie, Photographer
• Charlie Dickie, Photographer
CATEGORY #602
COMMERCIAL
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Avoidance
Hey Presto!
• Timothy Bathurst, Director
• Dustin Heveron, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Here. We. Go.
HealthPartners
• Tina Long, Producer
• Peggy Arnson, Producer
• Jeff Jondahl, Graphic Designer
• Tim Myers, Writer
• Kat Raphael, Director
• Steve Holm, Photographer
• Carrie Shanahan, Editor
• Brack Herfurth, Audio
• Greg Geitzenauer, Audio
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Iowa One Call: Exotic Animals
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Cole Bates Norum, Director
• Nick Mongar, Lighting
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Photographer
• Chad Adams, Photographer
• Phil Young, Audio
• Alex Rich, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota United FC Brand Spot
Minnesota United FC
• Sarah Korpi, Producer
• Chris Greene, Editor
• Johnny Randazzo, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Raised By Wolves -23/24 Brand Spot
Minnesota Timberwolves
• Doug Price, Editor
• Ryan Thielen, Producer
• Mike Grahl, Producer
• Jedidiah Jones, Talent
• Ananth Pandian, Writer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Redwoods
HealthPartners
• Tina Long, Producer
• Jena Bjorgen, Producer
• Sarah Loughran, Writer
• Michael Long, Graphic Designer
• Tim Myers, Producer
• Jeff Jondahl, Producer
• Payton Prafke, Director
• Carrie Shanahan, Editor
• Peggy Arnson, Producer
• Brack Herfurth, Audio
• Greg Geitzenauer, Audio
CATEGORY #603
PROMOTION – NEWS – NEWS PROMOTION – TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Fentanyl Crisis In Minnesota
WCCO
• Seth Gow, Producer
• Samuel Gullickson, Editor
• James Ankeny, Photographer
• Jennifer Mayerle, Talent
• Caroline Cummings, Talent
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Josh Duhamel Vikings
WCCO
• Sam Gullickson, Producer
• Kevin Kamin, Visual Effects
• James Ankeny, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KGAN-Changing The Game: The Caitlin Clark Effect
KGAN/KFXA
• Darrin Fullerton, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Live – So Much More
KSTP
• Kevin Salo, Producer
• Taylor Stein, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Tough Weather Tower
WCCO
• Sam Gullickson, Motion Graphics
• James Ankeny, Producer
CATEGORY #604
PROMOTION – NEWS – NEWS PROMOTION – IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
FOX Local Launch
KMSP
• David Pint, Producer
• Andrew Kallman, Editor
• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• Samy Vernet, Photographer
• Kimberly Zamora-Pearson, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KELOLAND. Your Home For 70 Years
KELO
• NICK RUSCITTI, Writer
• PAUL FARMER, Producer
• KEVIN KJERGAARD, Photographer
• DIRK O’DELL, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KGAN-604-Road Warrior Campaign
KGAN/KFXA
• Darrin Fullerton, Editor
• Zachary Zahn, Photographer
• Hunter Gary, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Storm Team 8 – Every Season
KCCI
• Mark Peterson, Producer
• Leia Bacuyag, Producer
• Erin Liu, Writer
• Kathy Wiseman, Drone Photographer
• Nathan White, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Your Stories. Your News. One Team.
KCCI
• Leia Bacuyag, Editor
• Jordy Triana, Writer
• Erin Liu, Producer
• Mark Peterson, Photographer
• Nathan White, Producer
CATEGORY #605
PROMOTION – NON-NEWS – PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Orchestra 24-25 Season Announcement
Minnesota Orchestra
• Frank Merchlewitz, Editor
• Hannah Pietilä, Producer
• Alexandra Robinson, Writer
• Thomas Søndergård, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Pictionary In The Land Of 10,000 Lakes
KMSP
• Burke Daneman, Producer
• Michelle Truax, Producer
• Andrew Kallman, Editor
• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer
• David Pint, Producer
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphics
• Samy Vernet, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Taste Buds With Stephanie Promos
KMSP
• Brandon Middlesworth, Editor
• Michelle Truax, Producer
• Stephanie Hansen, Talent
• Sean Skinner, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Mystery Of The Missing Painting
KSTC
• Taylor Stein, Producer
• Kevin Salo, Photographer
CATEGORY #606
PROMOTION – SPORTS – SPORTS PROMOTION
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
78’s Jersey Launch
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Ryan Gause, Producer
• Chris Barriere, Producer
• Marko Zitzer, Photographer
• Matt Hussey, Photographer
• Joey Skare, Photographer
• Chris Dougherty, Photographer
• Chris McMurry, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Aurora FOX9+ ID Campaign
KMSP
• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphics
• Brandon Middlesworth, Editor
• David Pint, Photographer
• Samy Vernet, Producer
• Andrew Kallman, Producer
• Burke Daneman, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Bud Grant Jersey Patch
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Nate Vaughn, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Epicenter Of Women’s Athletics
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Producer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
We Love Hockey
WDIO
• Aaron Wernimont, Director
CATEGORY #607
BRANDED CONTENT – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Jake’s Wish
Tilt Studios – UnitedHealth Group
• Jay Olstad, Producer
• Todd Isaacs, Editor
• Tim Consdorf, Photographer
• Shawn Engel, Photographer
• Brian Lundy, Director
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Make A Wish Iowa: Gavin’s Story
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Nathan McNurlen, Director
• Laura Formanek, Producer
• Sara Engelhart, Producer
• Melissa McCarroll, Producer
• Nick Mongar, Lighting
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Photographer
• Brooke Schaffner, Audio
• Katie Sailer, Animator
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Make A Wish Iowa: James’ Story
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Laura Formanek, Director
• Sara Engelhart, Producer
• Melissa McCarroll, Producer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Photographer
• Nick Mongar, Lighting
• Brooke Schaffner, Audio
• Katie Sailer, Animator
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
One Day At A Time: A Hope Story
Lutheran Church Of Hope
• Christopher New, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Stine Seed: Simply The Best
Trilix
• Brett Adams, Producer
• Brent Wirth, Director
• Nathan McNurlen, Editor
• Chad Adams, Photographer
• Kyle Stoutenberg, Photographer
• Phil Young, Audio
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Great Symphony Of Life – Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Blue Key Media
• Dan West, Director
CATEGORY #701
TALENT – ANCHOR – NEWS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Alexis Rogers Composite
KARE
• Alexis Rogers, Anchor
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Jana Shortal
KARE
• Jana Shortal, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Rasmussen On The Set
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Timothy Blotz Composite
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Anchor
CATEGORY #702
TALENT – ANCHOR – WEATHER
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Chris Reece Composite
KSTP
• Chris Reece, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jason Sydejko Composite
KCCI
• Jason Sydejko, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Matt Serwe – Composite
KSTP
• Matt Serwe, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
October Blizzard Weathercast
KFYR
• Kevin Lawrence – Chief Meteorologist, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Zane Satre Composite
KCCI
• Zane Satre, Anchor
CATEGORY #703
TALENT – ANCHOR – SPORTS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Ahmad Hicks Composite
KMSP
• Ahmad Hicks, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Audra Martin Composite
Bally Sports North
• Audra Martin, Anchor
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Julia Daniels Composite
KARE
• Julia Daniels, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Keith Murphy – Sports Anchor
WHO
• Keith Murphy, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Reggie Wilson Composite
KARE
• Reginald Wilson, Anchor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Will Hall Composite
KARE
• Will Hall, Anchor
CATEGORY #704
TALENT – REPORTER
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Gabe’s Dad Reports
KARE
• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Gordon Severson Composite
KARE
• Gordon Severson, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jennifer Mayerle Reports
WCCO
• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Lou Newsman
KARE
• Lou Raguse, Reporter
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Rasmussen Reports
KSTP
• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
CATEGORY #705
TALENT – PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Brooke Kohlsdorf: Road Trip Iowa
Iowa PBS
• Brooke Kohlsdorf, Host
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Mary Lahammer Host
Twin Cities PBS
• Mary Lahammer, Host
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Sherck 2023
Ron Schara Productions
• Bill Sherck, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Stephanie Hansen Taste Buds Composite
KMSP
• Stephanie Hansen, Host
CATEGORY #706
SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
David Brown Composite
Midco Sports
• David Brown, Sports Play-by-Play
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jay Elsen Composite
Midco Sports
• Jay Elsen, Sports Play-by-Play
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Michael Grady Composite
Bally Sports North
• Michael Grady, Sports Play-by-Play
CATEGORY #707
SPORTS ANALYST
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Jim Petersen Composite
Bally Sports North
• Jim Petersen, Talent
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Rebekkah Lamar Brunson Composite
Bally Sports North
• Rebekkah Brunson, Talent
CATEGORY #708
WRITER – NEWS
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Land Of 10,000 Stories
KARE
• Boyd Huppert, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Barbie Beat
KARE
• Eva Andersen, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Timothy Blotz Writer
KMSP
• Timothy Blotz, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Wolfe Writes
KARE
• Morgan Wolfe, Writer
CATEGORY #709
WRITER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Carl Ben Eielson: Over The Top Of The World
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Minnesota Historia: Minnesota In The Civil War
PBS North
• Mike Scholtz, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Relish
Twin Cities PBS
• Amy Melin, Writer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Aviatrix
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Writer
CATEGORY #710
GRAPHIC ARTS – MOTION GRAPHICS/ VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSITING
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Ben Malley Composite
Twin Cities PBS
• Ben Malley, Motion Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Cross Mental Health Region: Explainer Video
Trilix
• Josh De Lanoit, Animator
• Katie Sailer, Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
MC22 Sports Opens Composite
Mediacom, MC22
• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Ryan Gause Composite
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Ryan Gause, Motion Graphics
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Who Is Iowa MHDS?
Trilix
• Katie Sailer, Motion Graphics
CATEGORY #711
DIRECTOR – NEWSCAST OR LIVE/RECORDED LIVE PROGRAM
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Addison Chernow Composite
WCCO
• Addie Chernow, Director
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Isaac Rice Director Multiviewer And Track
CCX Media/Northwest Community Television
• Isaac Rice, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KTIV News 4: Tornadoes In Siouxland
KTIV
• Trevor Huber, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
KWWL News At 6
KWWL
• Jeff Sandlin, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Sioux City Prepares For A Blizzard And Iowa Caucuses
KTIV
• Greg Fisher, Director
CATEGORY #712
DIRECTOR – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Carl Ben Eielson: Over The Top Of The World
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Director
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Dream State Season V
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Ian Fritz, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Elevate
Triglass Productions
• Ryan Thielen, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
LUMINARY Commercial Director Reel 2024
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
PROFE
Twin Cities PBS
• Sergio Rapu, Director
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Aviatrix
University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network
• David Kuznicki, Director
CATEGORY #713
EDITOR – NEWS/SPORTS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Alex Miller Editing Composite – Sports
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Alex Miller, Editor
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Caitlin Clark Mixtape
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Devin Krinke News Editor Composite
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Our Warming Lakes
WCCO
• Jose Pascual, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Artistry Of Hockey
Bally Sports North
• Nicole Kunkel, Editor
CATEGORY #714
EDITOR – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Arthur Kuh Composite
Vikings Entertainment Network
• Arthur Kuh, Editor
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Dream State Season V
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
• Conor Murphy, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Josh Gates
KSFY/KDLT
• Joshua Gates, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Pete Hermann-Franzen Editing Composite
Ron Schara Productions
• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Relish
Twin Cities PBS
• Jack Davis, Editor
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
The Moosers
515 Productions
• Ian Planchon, Editor
CATEGORY #715
PHOTOGRAPHER – NEWS/SPORTS
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
An Iowa City Homecoming
HawkVision Productions
• Dalton Conrad, Photographer
• Matt Little, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Dayturn Daddy Composite
KARE
• Tommy Platek, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Devin Krinke News Photography Composite
KARE
• Devin Krinke, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Nick Lunemann Photography Composite
WCCO
• Nick Lunemann, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Stover Photography Compilation
KARE
• Ron Stover, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Willow In The Wild
KMSP
• Willow Bryn Locke, Photographer
CATEGORY #716
PHOTOGRAPHER – SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Kenny Knutson Composite – Western Skies Scenic Byway
Iowa PBS
• Kenny Knutson, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Kevin McKeever 2024 Composite
Image Generation
• Kevin McKeever, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
LUMINARY Commercial Cinematographer Reel 2024
Luminary Creative
• Jacob Moyer, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Relish
Twin Cities PBS
• Jack Davis, Photographer
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Sea Cave Photographer
Ron Schara Productions
• Ben Elling, Photographer
CATEGORY #717
VIDEO ESSAYIST
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Bob’s Last Dance At Chucks
WOI
• Don Schmith, Video Essayist
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Laying Unclaimed Veterans To Rest
WOI
• Don Schmith, Video Essayist
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Making A Splash
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Video Essayist
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Midco Sports Magazine – Equipping For Success
Midco Sports
• Josh Munce, Video Essayist
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Sanford NICU Volunteers Rocking & Reading To Babies
KSFY/KDLT
• David Hauck, Video Essayist
CATEGORY #718
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST – SINGLE SHIFT
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
A Will & A Way
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Chenue Her MMJ
WOI
• Chenue Her, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
MMJ Sports Features
WCCO
• Marielle Mohs, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Tow Brothers And Sisters
KARE
• Morgan Wolfe, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
CATEGORY #719
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST – NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
A Story To Tell
KARE
• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Ashley Bowes Composite
Town Square Television
• Ashley Bowes, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Crafting Connections
KARE
• David Peterlinz, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Dennis Rafftery Composite
NDC4
• Dennis Rafftery, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
CATEGORY #720
SOLO STORYTELLER – SHORT FORM CONTENT
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
A Friendly Wave
SWCTC
• Daniel Huiting, Solo Storyteller
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Jason Anschutz Composite
Sanford Health News
• Jason Anschutz, Solo Storyteller
Regional Emmy NOMINEE
Medicine Creek Farm
Ron Schara Productions
• Kyle Heidenreich, Solo Storyteller