24th Annual
UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
October 14, 2023
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2023 UPPER MIDWEST
REGIONAL EMMY®
NOMINEES & Recipients
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CATEGORY #101
OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Dakota News Now
KSFY/KDLT
Jim Berman, General Manager
FOX 9
KMSP
Marian Davey, General Manager
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
KARE 11 News
KARE
Stacey Nogy, News Director
KCCI Is Iowa’s News Leader
KCCI
Allison Smith, News Director
CATEGORY #103
SPORTS EXCELLENCE
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
The Relentless
KSTP
Eric Rasmussen, Reporter
Ryan Raiche, Reporter
Kirsten Swanson, Reporter
Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Joe Augustine, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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)
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
And Good Luck
KSTP
Ryan Raiche, Reporter
Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
Joe Augustine, Producer
Angel On The Ice
KBJR
Quinn Gorham, Reporter
Alex Laitala, Photographer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
Tourist Traps
PBS North
Steven Ash, Videographer
Mike Scholtz, Producer
Hailey Eidenschink, Host
Greg Grell, Producer
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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
Regional Emmy RECIPIENT
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