Emmy® Awards

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER

EMMY^® AWARDS

Nominees & Recipients

NOMINEES & WINNERS WINNERS ONLY

CATEGORY #101

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI - Iowa's News Leader

KCCI

• Brian Sather, General Manager

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KMSP FOX 9

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, General Manager

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11

KARE

• Doug Wieder, General Manager

CATEGORY #102

NEWS EXCELLENCE

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5 Eyewitness News - A Year of News Excellence

KSTP

• Kirk Varner, News Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDAY-TV News

WDAY

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now

KSFY/KDLT

• Kevin King, News Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Stacey Nogy, News Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KMSP FOX 9

KMSP

• Kelly Huffman, News Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News

KCCI

• Allison Smith, News Director

CATEGORY #103

SPORTS EXCELLENCE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports

• Craig DeWit, General Manager

CATEGORY #104

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

Shelettamakesmelaugh.com

• Sheletta Brundidge, Executive Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mock Car Crash 2024 - Short Film - Forest Lake MN

Lakes Area TV

• Paul Peterson, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Community

KARE

• Alexis Rogers, Executive Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Covid Confessions: Food Systems

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer

CATEGORY #201

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tragedy in Perry, Iowa

WOI

• Simon Daniels, Producer

• Kate Boles, Producer

• Mark Albers, Producer

• Phil Lemen, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #202

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #203

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

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Northern News Now Today Winter Storm Coverage

KBJR

• Natalie Hoepner, Producer/Anchor

• Mitchell Zimmermann, Reporter

• Anthony Nargi, Meteorologist

• Matt Rasmussen, Director

• Derald Lean, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #204

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)

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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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

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FOX 9 News at 6 - Fallen Heroes Farewell

KMSP

• Amber Meyer, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

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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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

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Honoring Fallen Officer Jake Wallin

KVLY

• Renee Nygren, Producer

• Stacie Van Dyke, Anchor

• Justin Betti, Anchor

CATEGORY #206

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fire destroys historic Lutsen Lodge

KBJR

• Sophia Varner, Producer

• Dan Wolfe, Anchor

• Madisan Green, Reporter

• Jack Wiedner, Reporter

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WDIO News at Ten: Duluth Mayoral Election Night

WDIO

• Alexandra Buie, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WQOW Report: Investigation into Chippewa County Sheriff

WQOW

• Kristen Shill, Producer

• Shannon Hoyt, Anchor

• Keith Edwards, Anchor

CATEGORY #207

NEWS SPECIAL

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Madeline

KTTC

• Olivia Prondzinski, Producer

• Ben Mulholland, Editor

• Carson Johnson, Drone Photographer

• Caitlin Alexander, Producer

• Micah Hagen, Photographer

• Michael Oder, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cost of Gunfire

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Producer

• Chris Cruz, Photographer

• Ben Harper, Photographer

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

• Bailey Rieger-Borer, Editor

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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

CATEGORY #208

JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

[UN]SOLVED: The Mystery of the Babies in the Water

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Host

• David Peterlinz, Editor

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rasmussen = Results

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lou Raguse the Enterprising Newsman

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

CATEGORY #301

DAILY NEWS REPORT - (SINGLE SHIFT)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

US Pond Hockey

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Gordon Severson, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

True Grit: How Silver Lake Saved Summer

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What Can Be Undone In Time

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Until the Wheels Fall Off

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

CATEGORY #302

HARD NEWS REPORT - (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Miracle Rescue

WQOW

• Chris Hoyt, Photographer

• Shannon Hoyt, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Neighborhoods Without Neighbors

KBJR

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Duluth Housing Crisis: Employers Band Together

KBJR

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

CATEGORY #303

BREAKING/SPOT NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

April 26th Tornado Coverage

KCCI

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

• Anne Campolongo, Meteorologist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Officer Down

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #304

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Off The Rails

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spencer's Gift

KELO

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #305

INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

They Just Watched It Happen

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Flaw

KMSP

• Nathan O'Neal, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Crisis Responders Never Came

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sneaky B's - Out of state, out of touch

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

CATEGORY #306

INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11Investigates: Recovery Inc.

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Investigates: Nowhere to Turn

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Ron Stover, Drone Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Out of Options

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Investigating SeaQuest

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Behind Barbed Wire: A Closer Look at Minnesota Sex Offender Program

KBJR

• Laura Lee, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

CATEGORY #307

NEWS FEATURE - LIGHT FEATURE

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Buried Treasure

KARE

• David Porter, Photographer

• CeCe Gaines, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Floating hot dog cart cruises Lake Vermilion

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heart in the right place

KARE

• Samie Solina, Reporter

• Dave Porter, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tails from the Catwalk

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

My Friend Joe

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mr. Halloween

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Art From the Inside

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Producer

• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer

• Destiny Roberts, Photographer

• Kimberly Steward, Director

• Brian Few, Photographer

CATEGORY #308

NEWS FEATURE - SERIOUS FEATURE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cheryl's Choice

KSTP

• David Peterson, Photographer

• Joe Schmit, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Nice

WCCO

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter

• Nick Lunemann, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bitter Harvest

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Walking By Faith

KARE

• Will Hall, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Kingbird Sisters

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

CATEGORY #309

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Northern Nerd: Hayward's Rising Social Media Star

KBJR

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Instrument Of Change

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drawn To Comic Books

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

AI art. Tool or threat?

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jayme's Gift

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #310

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Target's Most Wanted

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drought Impact On The River

KARE

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Lender Loophole

KMSP

• Nathan O'Neal, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Egg People

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #311

CRIME/JUSTICE - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Coping With Crisis

WHO

• Elias Johnson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

• Kobe Gaines, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Suburban Scam Artist Busted

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cold Feet: Abrupt Wedding Venue Closure

KARE

• Morgan Wolfe, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Mistaken Raid

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

• Dave Peterson, Photographer

CATEGORY #312

CRIME/JUSTICE - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grieving widow calls for end to distracted driving

KCCI

• Scott Carpenter, Reporter

• Michael Simmons, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Married to a Murderer

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Women Who Prosecuted Minnesota’s Jeffrey Epstein

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis Confidential Informants

KMSP

• Nathan O'Neal, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rise of the Glock "switch"

KARE

• Ron Stover, Producer

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fake Tinder account creates emotional mayhem

WDAY

• Lisa Budeau, Reporter

CATEGORY #313

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Top of the Class

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Welcoming Migrant Students

WCCO

• Kirsten Mitchell, Reporter

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Universal Language

KELO

• Tom Hanson, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Graduation Surprise

WDAY

• Matt Henson, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

CATEGORY #314

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boys, Bikes & Bait

KELO

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Like A Kid Again

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paying it forward with Pumpkins

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jonah's Heroic Hands

WXOW

• Dustin Luecke, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Willy's Big Day

WOI

• Chenue Her, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Reading with Maggie

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #315

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Everything’s Ready to Burn

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

THC Canning Concerns

KSTP

• Ben Henry, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nora vs. the Pentagon

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Where'd The Deer Go?

KBJR

• Lukas Walls, Photographer

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

CATEGORY #316

HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Man's Best Friend

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Toll on Heathcare Workers

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Something In Common

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Golden Day

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Reporter

• Nick Anderson, Photographer

• Carmen Hauck, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Highway Heart

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Highly Questionable: DRE's in Doubt

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

CATEGORY #317

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Slowing down in a Ford Model A

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Writer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Suited Well

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Editor

• Ashley Bowes, Photographer

• Trevor Blom, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Eras of the Grandstand

KARE

• Michelle Baik, Producer

• Jack Stanek, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

John Wesley Harper: Black Civil War Soldier Unmarked Grave

KMSP

• Kelcey Carlson, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

January 11, 1974

Town Square Television

• Ashley Bowes, Producer

• Alexis Pearson, Reporter

CATEGORY #318

LIFESTYLE - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Are bars considered cookies? Good Question!

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

• Jose Pascual, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Down the drain. Floppy fish gets caught twice.

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Nick Broadway, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Different Kind Of Journey

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Rise of Roundabouts

KARE

• Ron Stover, Producer

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What colors look best on you? Here's how to know

KARE

• Michelle Baik, Reporter

• Jenny Taray, Photographer

CATEGORY #319

MILITARY - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Spielberg, Hanks, & Jim

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Surviving the Vietnam War

Town Square Television

• Ashley Bowes, Editor

• Alexis Pearson, Reporter

• Nick Anderson, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Flag of His Father

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Producer

• Richard Bowring, Producer

• Scott Wise, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Struggle To Structure - Kyle Anderson

Town Square Television

• Nick Anderson, Photographer

• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dusty box of medals found from Vietnam War

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inside A Northern Minnesota Military Operations Area

KBJR

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

CATEGORY #320

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The City Without a Mayor

WKBT

• Ken Kosirowski, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Race to Regulate A.I.

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Flag Not Flying

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Coffee with the Candidates

KCCI

• Amanda Rooker, Anchor

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Shannon Turner, Producer

• Amy Schmelzer, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tale of the Tape

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

CATEGORY #321

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Native American Chef Cooks Up Decolonized Diet

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Weaving People Together

WCCO

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Battling the Bottleneck: Residents Want Nuisance Liquor Store Closed

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Producer

• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer

• Josh Cobb, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Missing In Meskwaki

WOI

• Laryssa Leone, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hiking Hijabie

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joy On Parade

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Photographer

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

• Will Hall, Photographer

CATEGORY #322

WEATHER - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Weather Ready

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Meteorologist

• Sabrina Ullman, Meteorologist

• Brandon Weatherz, Meteorologist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Weatherz School

WDIO

• Brandon Weatherz, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Car Thru The Ice

KARE

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Through the Ice: Historic Upper Red Lake Ice Rescues

KBJR

• Laura Lee, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Heartbreak to Healing: Wayne, Nebraska Tornado, 10 Years Later

KTIV

• Matt Breen, Reporter

• Katie Copple, Photographer

• Acacia Phillips, Drone Photographer

CATEGORY #401

SPORTS STORY - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kirk Cousins 1-on-1

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Talent

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Second Life of the Ultimate Fighter

KARE

• Ron Stover, Producer

• Chris Hrapsky, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Growing the Game: Vikings Safety gives back to his home country

KMSP

• Se Kwon, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ava's Dream Team

WCCO

• Thomas Ryther, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mud Ducks

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #402

SPORTS STORY - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jackrabbit junior completes comeback after amputation

Sanford Health News

• Matt Holsen, Writer

• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer

CATEGORY #403

SPORTS PROGRAM

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Voyage

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Ryan O'Neill, Producer

• Alex Miller, Producer

• Autumn Thompson, Producer

• William Sheedy, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tales from the Hardwood

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Nate Wek, Producer

• Greg Beesley, Editor

• Jonathan Rouse, Editor

• Katherine Lundahl, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #404

SPORTS – ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Clark Effect: Iowa Women's Basketball

KCRG

• Conrad Gredell, Producer

• Chelsie Brown, Talent

• Jack Lido, Talent

• Kyle Sleichter, Editor

• David Lineweaver, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #407

SPORTS OPEN/TEASE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marc Andre Fleury Night - Open Video

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Joe Brunett, Producer

• Sean Rice, Photographer

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Matt Hussey, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elevate

Minnesota Timberwolves

• 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Woman's Basketball Intro - The Big Stage

Iowa Athletics

• Dalton Conrad, Photographer

• Matt Little, Producer

CATEGORY #501

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shift: The RAGBRAI Documentary

Des Moines Register

• Courtney Crowder, Director

• Kelsey Kremer, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Refugees Welcome

Very Local

• Laura Ling, Producer

• Andrew Fitzgerald, Producer

• Jenni Biebert, Editor

• Jimi Jake Shaw, Producer

• Aaron Biebert, Director

• Joanne Shen, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eight Women Together Alone

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

• Amanda Anderson, Photographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Badger Clark, Poet Among the Pines

1856 Productions

• Brad Dumke, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #503

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Broken Promises

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #504

MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Only In: Des Moines

Very Local

• Laura Ling, Producer

• Andrew Fitzgerald, Producer

• Jill Olsen, Producer

• Katie Hennen, Director

• Margaux Towne, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - Season Premiere - Episode 135

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

• Jordon Weideman, Graphics

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #505

PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At Issue with Tom Hauser

KSTP

• Tom Hauser, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fentanyl Crisis

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Liz Christy, Producer

• Caroline Cummings, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

South Dakota Focus: Stories from Foster Care

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Krystal Schoenbauer, Producer

• Jacqueline Hendry, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fighting Forever Chemicals

Pioneer PBS

• Dylan Curfman, Editor

• Cindy Dorn, Writer

CATEGORY #506

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Governor's Fire Prevention Day

Town Square Television

• Nick Anderson, Producer

• Alexis Pearson, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Madison's Lutefisk Eating Contest

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dakota County Emergency Preparedness Exercise

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Editor

• Nick Anderson, Photographer

• Trevor Blom, Photographer

• Carmen Hauck, Photographer

• Ashley Bowes, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Minnesota State Capitol

Shelettamakesmelaugh.com

• Sheletta Brundidge, Producer

CATEGORY #507

ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nur-D and Minnesota Orchestra perform "20 Cha"

Minnesota Public Radio

• Eric Romani, Audio

• Evan Clark, Producer

• Michael Osborne, Photographer

• Megan Lundberg, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Teaching Minnesotans the right way to say Bring Y'ass...

Shelettamakesmelaugh.com

• Sheletta Brundidge, Talent

• Jana Shortal, Host

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

NUNNABOVE - Valentine

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Director

• Kaden Demer, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lost Train of Pine City

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Photographer

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bringing the fun to a Friday night political show

Shelettamakesmelaugh.com

• Sheletta Brundidge, Talent

• Robert Paniagua, Photographer

CATEGORY #508

ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #509

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Business of Buoys!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Duke of Duluth

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Photographer

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Sheep to Shirt

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Made for the Outdoors: Faribault Woolen Mill

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Taste Buds: Spring Foraging Feast

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Director

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer

• Stephanie Hansen, Host

CATEGORY #510

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Job

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Scott Neal, Host

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chopping It Up: Vikings Coaches

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Gabe Henderson, Host

• Christian Rangel, Producer

• Jesse Marquette, Producer

• Michael Huiras, Producer

• William Sheedy, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings Circle: Best of 2023

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Gabe Henderson, Host

• Christian Rangel, Producer

• William Sheedy, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Catch with Audra & Emilio Pagan

Bally Sports North

• Audra Martin, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gov Smokes Pot - Almanac

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• Nicholas Ortiz, Editor

CATEGORY #511

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Man Band

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Negative to Positive

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

• Austin Carson, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Together We Sing - VocalEssence

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Pressing Legacy

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #512

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #513

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution: Give Peas a Chance

Pioneer PBS

• Amanda Anderson, Producer

• Esmeralda Ziemer, Photographer

• Dylan Curfman, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Covid Confessions: Small Business Owners

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frieda's Cafe

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Taste Buds: Handmade Sourdough and Focaccia

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Director

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer

• Stephanie Hansen, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Showcasing Rural Talents

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

CATEGORY #514

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Agenda: Edina - School Resource Officers

Edina TV

• Dan Carpenter, Reporter

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer

• Dorothea Martti, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Connecting Kids to Nature

Pioneer PBS

• Dylan Curfman, Photographer

• Cindy Dorn, Writer

• Cera Cordova, Editor

• Bret Amundson, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kaposia Library Opens

NDC4

• Carmen Hauck, Producer

• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Covid Confessions: College Freshmen

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer

CATEGORY #516

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Deep Crappie Research

Pioneer PBS

• Dylan Curfman, Graphics

• Bret Amundson, Producer

• Dan Amundson, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Moosers

515 Productions

• Lynn Melling, Reporter

• Ian Planchon, Drone Photographer

• Bruce Bales, Photographer

• Robb Moore, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Firefly

Ron Schara Productions

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Writer

• Troy Knechtel, Photographer

• Ron Schara, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Clear the Air: The East Phillips Fight Against Pollution

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Producer

• Francisco Sanchez, Photographer

• Brian Few, Photographer

• Josh Cobb, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond the Badge

Edina TV

• Dan Carpenter, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Teddy's Heart

SWCTC

• Ann Schweisguth, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - Rock Steady Boxing

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #518

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bud Grant: He Did It His Way

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Editor

• Nate Vaughn, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On the Edge of the Wind: Native Storytellers and the Land

Prairie Public

• Matt Olien, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering The Fitz'

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Small Town, Big Tradition

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

• Tyler Gastecki, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mousenik

KSMQ

• Kevin Hanson, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Ope Files

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Photographer

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

All the Hours of Love

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

CATEGORY #519

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Carl Ben Eielson: Over the Top of the World

University of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Producer

• Robert Cary, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSTP-TV 75th Anniversary Retrospective

KSTP

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• David Peterson, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Legends: The Juicy Lucy

KMSP

• Sean Skinner, Producer

• Michelle Truax, Editor

• Willow Locke, Photographer

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

• Brandon Middlesworth, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Steele's 50th Anniversary

KWWL

• Beth Sorensen, Producer

• Henry Hahn, Editor

• Daniel Perreault, Reporter

• Elizabeth Klinge, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #520

LIFESTYLE - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inventing Pizza Rolls

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Photographer

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Gunslinging Quilter

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frosty's Trail

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Ben Elling, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Taste Buds: MN State Fair Foods with Melissa Peterman

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Director

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

• Stephanie Hansen, Host

CATEGORY #521

LIFESTYLE - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Taste Buds: Korean Cuisine

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Director

• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

• Stephanie Hansen, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Covid Confessions: Chefs

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings Veteran's Voyage

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Will Sheedy, Producer

• Christian Rangel, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frozen in Time: The Vietnam War

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

• Tyler Gastecki, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Night Wings: OSS Carpetbagger Ops

Pioneer PBS

• Tyler Gastecki, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Healing Purple Hearts

Pioneer PBS

• Dylan Curfman, Graphics

• Bret Amundson, Producer

• Dan Amundson, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bridging Generations – Honor Flight from WWII to Korea & Vietnam

Click Content Studios

• Ezra Van Den Einde, Producer

• Tracy Briggs, Producer

• Aaron Godard, Graphics

CATEGORY #523

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT (UP TO 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Indigenous Collaboration

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lantern Center

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Producer

• Darrin Clouse, Photographer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• David Feingold, Audio

• Kevin Rivers, Audio

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Haiti to Minnesota

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alexander Miles, Elevator Action Man

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Photographer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

CATEGORY #526

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - LONG FORM CONTENT (LONGER THAN 15 MINUTES)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

First Alert Severe Weather Special

KSFY/KDLT

• Justin Wulf, Producer

• Philip Schreck, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

New Normal: How climate shifts are impacting our lives

WDIO

• Brandon Weatherz, Reporter

• Justin Liles, Reporter

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• Sabrina Ullman, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Iowa Flood of 2008 In Their Own Words

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Producer

• Rebecca Kopelman, Producer

• Logan Schroeder, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

First Alert StormTeam spots sister tornadoes

KVLY

• Summer Schnellbach, Talent

• Eric Whitehill, Talent

• Shelby Ebertowski, Talent

CATEGORY #601

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Preventing Scams

Image Generation

• Kevin McKeever, Producer

• Diana Pierce, Talent

• Bonnie Martin, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brain Snacks

Iowa PBS

• Bo Dodge, Producer

• Susan Ramsey, Editor

• Ken Harrison, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MinneHistories

Twin Cities PBS

• Miranda Harincar, Producer

• Carrie Clark, Editor

• Anne Guttridge, Motion Graphics

• Iris Kaminski, Talent

• Daniel Bergin, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Where Good Things Grow - Shared Heritage

Ron Nichols Communications

• Ron Nichols, Producer

• Joe Dickie, Photographer

• Charlie Dickie, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Men Teach

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Producer

• Cornel Beard, Director

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

• Benjamin Muller, Photographer

• George Accad, Director

• Josh Cobb, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pack the Pantry

KCCI

• Kathy Wiseman, Producer

• Leia Bacuyag, Audio

• Emily McCurdy, Producer

• Jordy Triana, Talent

CATEGORY #602

COMMERCIAL

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Avoidance

Hey Presto!

• Timothy Bathurst, Director

• Dustin Heveron, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota United FC Brand Spot

Minnesota United FC

• Sarah Korpi, Producer

• Chris Greene, Editor

• Johnny Randazzo, Producer

CATEGORY #603

PROMOTION – NEWS - NEWS PROMOTION – TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KGAN-Changing The Game: The Caitlin Clark Effect

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fentanyl Crisis in Minnesota

WCCO

• Seth Gow, Producer

• Samuel Gullickson, Editor

• James Ankeny, Photographer

• Jennifer Mayerle, Talent

• Caroline Cummings, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tough Weather Tower

WCCO

• Sam Gullickson, Motion Graphics

• James Ankeny, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Live - So Much More

KSTP

• Kevin Salo, Producer

• Taylor Stein, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Josh Duhamel Vikings

WCCO

• Sam Gullickson, Producer

• Kevin Kamin, Visual Effects

• James Ankeny, Photographer

CATEGORY #604

PROMOTION – NEWS - NEWS PROMOTION – IMAGE (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Storm Team 8 - Every Season

KCCI

• Mark Peterson, Producer

• Leia Bacuyag, Producer

• Erin Liu, Writer

• Kathy Wiseman, Drone Photographer

• Nathan White, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Your Stories. Your News. One Team.

KCCI

• Leia Bacuyag, Editor

• Jordy Triana, Writer

• Erin Liu, Producer

• Mark Peterson, Photographer

• Nathan White, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KGAN-604-Road Warrior Campaign

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Editor

• Zachary Zahn, Photographer

• Hunter Gary, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND. Your Home for 70 Years

KELO

• NICK RUSCITTI, Writer

• PAUL FARMER, Producer

• KEVIN KJERGAARD, Photographer

• DIRK O'DELL, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX Local Launch

KMSP

• David Pint, Producer

• Andrew Kallman, Editor

• Brandon Middlesworth, Photographer

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Samy Vernet, Photographer

• Kimberly Zamora-Pearson, Graphics

CATEGORY #605

PROMOTION – NON-NEWS - PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Taste Buds with Stephanie Promos

KMSP

• Brandon Middlesworth, Editor

• Michelle Truax, Producer

• Stephanie Hansen, Talent

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Orchestra 24-25 Season Announcement

Minnesota Orchestra

• Frank Merchlewitz, Editor

• Hannah Pietilä, Producer

• Alexandra Robinson, Writer

• Thomas Søndergård, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Mystery of the Missing Painting

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Kevin Salo, Photographer

CATEGORY #606

PROMOTION – SPORTS - SPORTS PROMOTION

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bud Grant Jersey Patch

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Love Hockey

WDIO

• Aaron Wernimont, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Epicenter of Women's Athletics

Iowa Athletics

• Dalton Conrad, Producer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #607

BRANDED CONTENT - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Day at a Time: A Hope Story

Lutheran Church Of Hope

• Christopher New, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jake's Wish

Tilt Studios - UnitedHealth Group

• Jay Olstad, Producer

• Todd Isaacs, Editor

• Tim Consdorf, Photographer

• Shawn Engel, Photographer

• Brian Lundy, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Great Symphony of Life - Minnesota Zoo Foundation

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #701

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jana Shortal

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alexis Rogers Composite

KARE

• Alexis Rogers, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rasmussen on the Set

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Anchor

CATEGORY #702

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chris Reece Composite

KSTP

• Chris Reece, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zane Satre Composite

KCCI

• Zane Satre, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Serwe - Composite

KSTP

• Matt Serwe, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

October Blizzard Weathercast

KFYR

• Kevin Lawrence - Chief Meteorologist, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Sydejko Composite

KCCI

• Jason Sydejko, Anchor

CATEGORY #703

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reggie Wilson Composite

KARE

• Reginald Wilson, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Will Hall Composite

KARE

• Will Hall, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Julia Daniels Composite

KARE

• Julia Daniels, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ahmad Hicks Composite

KMSP

• Ahmad Hicks, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy - Sports Anchor

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Anchor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Audra Martin Composite

Bally Sports North

• Audra Martin, Anchor

CATEGORY #704

TALENT - REPORTER

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rasmussen Reports

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lou Newsman

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Mayerle Reports

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gordon Severson Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gabe's Dad Reports

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

CATEGORY #705

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brooke Kohlsdorf: Road Trip Iowa

Iowa PBS

• Brooke Kohlsdorf, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stephanie Hansen Taste Buds Composite

KMSP

• Stephanie Hansen, Host

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sherck 2023

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mary Lahammer Host

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host

CATEGORY #706

SPORTS PLAY-BY-PLAY

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Grady Composite

Bally Sports North

• Michael Grady, Sports Play-by-Play

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Elsen Composite

Midco Sports

• Jay Elsen, Sports Play-by-Play

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Brown Composite

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Sports Play-by-Play

CATEGORY #707

SPORTS ANALYST

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rebekkah Lamar Brunson Composite

Bally Sports North

• Rebekkah Brunson, Talent

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Talent

CATEGORY #708

WRITER - NEWS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Writer

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Barbie Beat

KARE

• Eva Andersen, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wolfe Writes

KARE

• Morgan Wolfe, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

CATEGORY #709

WRITER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Historia: Minnesota in the Civil War

PBS North

• Mike Scholtz, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Carl Ben Eielson: Over the Top of the World

University of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Writer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Aviatrix

University of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Writer

CATEGORY #710

GRAPHIC ARTS - MOTION GRAPHICS/ VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSITING

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ben Malley Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Ben Malley, Motion Graphics

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cross Mental Health Region: Explainer Video

Trilix

• Josh De Lanoit, Animator

• Katie Sailer, Graphics

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Who is Iowa MHDS?

Trilix

• Katie Sailer, Motion Graphics

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Opens Composite

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ryan Gause Composite

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Ryan Gause, Motion Graphics

CATEGORY #711

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST OR LIVE/RECORDED LIVE PROGRAM

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Addison Chernow Composite

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Isaac Rice Director Multiviewer and Track

CCX Media/Northwest Community Television

• Isaac Rice, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTIV News 4: Tornadoes In Siouxland

KTIV

• Trevor Huber, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sioux City prepares for a blizzard and Iowa Caucuses

KTIV

• Greg Fisher, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 6

KWWL

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

CATEGORY #712

DIRECTOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elevate

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Ryan Thielen, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dream State Season V

SSQTCH

• Ian Fritz, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LUMINARY Commercial Director Reel 2024

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carl Ben Eielson: Over the Top of the World

University of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

PROFE

Twin Cities PBS

• Sergio Rapu, Director

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Aviatrix

University of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Director

CATEGORY #713

EDITOR - NEWS/SPORTS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Devin Krinke News Editor Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our Warming Lakes

WCCO

• Jose Pascual, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Caitlin Clark Mixtape

Iowa Athletics

• Dalton Conrad, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Artistry of Hockey

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Miller Editing Composite - Sports

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Editor

CATEGORY #714

EDITOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josh Gates

KSFY/KDLT

• Joshua Gates, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish

Twin Cities PBS

• Jack Davis, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pete Hermann-Franzen Editing Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Moosers

515 Productions

• Ian Planchon, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dream State Season V

SSQTCH

• Conor Murphy, Editor

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Arthur Kuh Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Editor

CATEGORY #715

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dayturn Daddy Composite

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stover Photography Compilation

KARE

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Devin Krinke News Photography Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Willow in the Wild

KMSP

• Willow Bryn Locke, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Iowa City Homecoming

Iowa Athletics

• Dalton Conrad, Photographer

• Matt Little, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nick Lunemann Photography Composite

WCCO

• Nick Lunemann, Photographer

CATEGORY #716

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin McKeever 2024 composite

Image Generation

• Kevin McKeever, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish

Twin Cities PBS

• Jack Davis, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kenny Knutson Composite - Western Skies Scenic Byway

Iowa PBS

• Kenny Knutson, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY Commercial Cinematographer Reel 2024

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sea Cave Photographer

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Photographer

CATEGORY #717

VIDEO ESSAYIST

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine - Equipping for Success

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Video Essayist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bob's Last Dance at Chucks

WOI

• Don Schmith, Video Essayist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sanford NICU volunteers rocking & reading to babies

KSFY/KDLT

• David Hauck, Video Essayist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Laying Unclaimed Veterans to Rest

WOI

• Don Schmith, Video Essayist

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making A Splash

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Essayist

CATEGORY #718

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - SINGLE SHIFT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Will & A Way

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MMJ Sports Features

WCCO

• Marielle Mohs, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tow Brothers and Sisters

KARE

• Morgan Wolfe, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chenue Her MMJ

WOI

• Chenue Her, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

CATEGORY #719

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ashley Bowes Composite

Town Square Television

• Ashley Bowes, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Crafting Connections

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Story to Tell

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

CATEGORY #720

SOLO STORYTELLER - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Anschutz Composite

Sanford Health News

• Jason Anschutz, Solo Storyteller

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Medicine Creek Farm

Ron Schara Productions

• Kyle Heidenreich, Solo Storyteller

2024 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Friendly Wave

SWCTC

• Daniel Huiting, Solo Storyteller

CATEGORY #101

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI: Iowa's News Leader

KCCI

• Brian Sather, President & General Manager

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9

KMSP

• Marian Davey, General Manager

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11

KARE

• Bill Dallman, General Manager

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now

KSFY/KDLT

• Jim Berman, General Manager

CATEGORY #102

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now

KSFY/KDLT

• Kevin King, News Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 News

KMSP

• Kelly Huffman, News Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Stacey Nogy, News Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI is Iowa's News Leader

KCCI

• Allison Smith, News Director

CATEGORY #103

SPORTS EXCELLENCE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sports

KARE

• Reginald Wilson, Sports Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports: 2022-23 Season

Midco Sports

• Craig DeWit, General Manager

CATEGORY #104

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Best Buddies

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

• Hannah Ginder, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

CATEGORY #201

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #203

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Today

KTIV

• Phillip Prather, Producer

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Claire Bradshaw, Anchor

• Jacob Howard, Meteorologist

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Randy Kascht, Audio Engineer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heavy Snow Causes Power Outages

WEAU

• Michelle Clemens, Producer

• Bob Gallaher, Anchor

• Dewey O'Flanagan, Director

• Mike Dandrea, Meteorologist

• Matthew Seckora, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #204

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nightcast February 22nd/2023

KSTP

• Masaki Sugimoto, Producer

• Wren Clair, Meteorologist

• Ben Henry, Reporter

• Callan Gray, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Holiday Winter Storm

KGAN/KFXA

• Michael Howell, Producer

• Mitch Fick, Anchor

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• Cayson Frerichs, Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #206

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WDIO News at 6 December Snowstorm

WDIO

• Anna Olfelt, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WQOW April 15/2023

WQOW

• Kristen Shill, Producer

• Julia Lopez, Producer/Anchor

CATEGORY #207

NEWS SPECIAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

State of Policing

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Producer

• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist

• Lewis Karpel, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking the Stigma: A Dakota News Now Special Report

KSFY/KDLT

• Justin Wulf, Producer

• Anndrea Anderson, Anchor

• Samuel Wright, Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #208

JOURNALISTIC ENTERPRISE - INDIVIDUAL/TEAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Blume/EnterprisingReporter

KMSP

• Paul Blume, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reporting/Not Stenography

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota in Motion

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Video or It Didn't Happen

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Relentless

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

CATEGORY #301

DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Repping D. Hill

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Here Today/Gone Tomorrow

KARE

• Morgan Wolfe, Producer

• Jacob Charbonneau, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The End of a Culinary Era

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Huddled Together

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Producer

• Samie Solina, Producer

CATEGORY #302

HARD NEWS REPORT - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis Encampments: Police not allowed

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rancher and Researcher: Two Unlikely Friends

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

CATEGORY #303

BREAKING/SPOT NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

March 31/2023 Tornado Outbreak

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist/Storm Chaser

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Michael Howell, Producer

• Cayson Frerichs, Meteorologist

• Garrett Heyd, Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Breaking News: Train Derailment

WCCO

• Pauleen Le, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Abortion Rights Protest in Sioux Falls

KSFY/KDLT

• Justin Wulf, Producer

• Kevin King, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Actually Thought It Was A False Alarm

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #304

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unreliable

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unfinished Business

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Railroaded

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Water Wars

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Producer

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Understanding Autism

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Forced Out

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

CATEGORY #305

INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Until Death

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bad Rooster

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Eli Files

KARE

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rubber Stamped

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Blowing the Whistle on Water Gremlin

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #306

INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Released Too Soon

KCRG

• Ethan Stein, InvestigativeReporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sheriff Hutchinson Unravels

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

48 Hours (and counting)

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

CATEGORY #307

LIGHT NEWS FEATURE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Retiring Violin Player

WQOW

• Katie Phernetton, Producer/Reporter

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Friendly Sasquatch

WXOW

• Mike Beiermeister, Reporter

• Elizabeth Briggson, Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bagger by Day/Crooner by Night

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spreading More Kindness

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Legacy of Love

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bubbling with Joy

KARE

• Samie Solina, Producer

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gunny at the Wheel

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

• Tommy Platek, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #308

SERIOUS NEWS FEATURE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Of Grief & Growth

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What's Gonna Happen to Him?

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Dose of Hope

KARE

• Will Hall, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Landen's Story: A Journey of Hope and Healing

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

November

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Reporter

• Joshua Cobb, Producer

• Rebecca Gilbuena-Johnson, Producer

• Ronald Johnson, Cinematographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fisher Family Fire

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Meghan Reistad, Producer

CATEGORY #309

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

I Do, I Do, for Real

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cut From The Same Cloth

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Song A Day Project

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Amish TikToker

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Don't Look Sick

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Producer

CATEGORY #310

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Local Exchange: Season 2 Composite

KBJR

• Kendall Jarboe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rejected

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Downtown's Loss

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

World's Largest Corn Maze

KARE

• Morgan Wolfe, Producer

• David Porter, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Willow's Mugs

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Putting the Squeeze On Low Income Seniors

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Jacob Charbonneau, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wild West of THC

KMSP

• Nathan O'Neal, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

CATEGORY #311

CRIME/JUSTICE - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Operation Safe Summer

WCCO

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Chris Cruz, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aniya's Angelversary

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Charmaine Nero, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shakopee Homicide Case

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Lou Raguse, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Drugs make it hard to prosecute

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

CATEGORY #312

CRIME/JUSTICE - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Where's Katie?

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is a stupid search warrant for a snowblower!

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Under (Automatic) Fire

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Murder She Solves

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Help Never Came

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Producer

CATEGORY #313

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Proud Little Leaders

WOI

• Chenue Her, Reporter/Writer/Editor

• Don Schmith, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

No Translation Needed

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

• Mitchell Yehl, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lockdown Learning Loss

WHO

• Elias Johnson, Reporter

• Kobe Gaines, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Day at a Time

CCX Media/Northwest Community Television

• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Reporter

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minna's Notes

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #314

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kaylee's Pitch to Never Quit

WDAY

• Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Ultimate Goal

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Sharp Kid

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question Composite

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Northland Strong: Zeke Priest

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joy Ambassador

KMSP

• Kelly O'Connell, Reporter

CATEGORY #315

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Power Switch

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tracking Forever Chemicals

KMSP

• Nathan O'Neal, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Balloon Launch: The Science Behind Aerostar

WCCO

• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist

• Jonah Kaplan, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Art Meets Science

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Fight for Roof Depot

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Line 3

WCCO

• Aki Nace, Producer

• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter

CATEGORY #316

HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Donations For Life

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home is where the heart Is

WCCO

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter/Producer

• Joe Berglove, Photographer/ Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In his journey of sobriety/Matt Moberg turns to art

WCCO

• Pauleen Le, Reporter

• Dave Charest, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

And Good Luck

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bonded by Hearts

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drake Lunch Lady

KCCI

• Todd Magel, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The COVID App That Few Used

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Angel on the Ice

KBJR

• Quinn Gorham, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dr. Moms are Dying By Suicide

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Reid Bolton, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #317

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hear Their Voices: Trauma caused by Federal Indian Boarding Schools

KXMB

• Brooke Williams, Anchor/Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Let's Play Hockey

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Letters from WWII

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Kyle Aune, Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Historic Steamboat Stuck On Dry Land

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

CATEGORY #318

LIFESTYLE - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Singing in the Car

WCCO

• Kirsten Mitchell, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Exploring Lake Superior: Sailing with Kicks

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter/Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Shoulder to Shoulder

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Samie Solina, Reporter

CATEGORY #319

MILITARY - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Art Of War

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hope's Horizon

KARE

• Jacob Charbonneau, Editor

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dom's Memorial

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Warfare Training In Norway

WCCO

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

For The Fallen

KARE

• David Porter, Photographer

CATEGORY #320

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Does This Train Go to Duluth?

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grand Marais Coast Guard station closing

KBJR

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Scrapped

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Safety or money? Small town makes millions on speed cameras

KCCI

• James Stratton, Reporter

• Bob Smith, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Pause in Violence Interruption

KSTP

• Ben Henry, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our Northern Border

WCCO

• Jose Pascual, Photojournalist

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

CATEGORY #321

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Walk to the Store

KARE

• Reid Bolton, Photographer/Editor

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Her Purple Jordans

CCX Media/Northwest Community Television

• Delane Cleveland, Reporter

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minneapolis v. Richardson

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Obstructing Justice

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

My Name Is Nora J.S. Reichardt

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Producer

• Eva Andersen, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Humble Horse

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

CATEGORY #322

WEATHER - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Flood 2023 Coverage

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• Logan Schroeder, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Madison County Strong/One Year Later

WOI

• Dave Downey, Producer/Reporter

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Enhanced Fujita Scale

KIMT

• Aaron White, Meteorologist

• Blake Klein, VFX Designer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Weatherz School

WDIO

• Brandon Weatherz, Producer

• James Faynik, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Weather Ready

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist/Producer

• Brandon Weatherz, Meteorologist

• Sabrina Ullman, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #401

SPORTS STORY - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Setting Women’s college hockey’s biggest stage

KBJR

• Alexis Bass, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

St. Paul Baseball

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Editor Photographer

• Mitchell Yehl, Photojournalist

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Blue Lou

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Seoul to St. Paul: MNUFC's Korean Sensation

KMSP

• Se Kwon, Reporter/Producer

• Sean Skinner, Photojournalist/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Miraculous Assist

KARE

• Will Hall, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Special Player/Special Season

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mauer Reunion

KSTP

• Joe Schmit, Reporter/writer

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

JJ & Willy's Friendship Gameplan

WOI

• Chenue Her, Reporter/Writer/Editor

• Don Schmith, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #402

SPORTS STORY - SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sebastien’s Story

Bally Sports North

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Beyond the Lines: Mind Over Matter

Mediacom, MC22

• Chris Lenart, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paying Tribute To Legendary Coach Bud Grant

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Right Where He Needs To Be

KMSP

• Amy Hockert, Writer/Producer

• Josh Grenier, Editor

• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Women's Basketball: Growing the Game

HawkVision Productions

• Dalton Conrad, Cinematographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #403

SPORTS PROGRAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Brandon McCauley, Producer

• Joe Brunett, Editor

• Sean Rice, Cinematographer

• Ryan Gause, Graphics

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #404

SPORTS - ONE TIME SPECIAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #405

LIVE SPORTING EVENT - GAME

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #406

LIVE SPORTING EVENT - SEASON

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Building a Table For 7: Farm & Forage to Fine Dining

Lakeland PBS

• Scott Knudson, Producer/Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The State of Polka

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Victory Songs: The Lakota Music Project

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Kevin Patten, Producer

• Rex Kinnear, Director

CATEGORY #502

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rivertown: The Ballad of Brinkman Ridge

WLAX

• Tyler Ike, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Pride of the Dakotas

1856 Productions

• Brad Dumke, Producer/Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Surviving the '72 Flood

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Seth Tupper, Producer

• Josh Haiar, Videographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #503

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Ups and Downs of Herb and Jan Conn

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Justin Koehler, Producer

• Michael Zinny, Producer

• Maxwell Tushla, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Juvenile Justice: Failing Victims/Failing Kids

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer/Anchor

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #504

MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josiah

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director/Editor/Producer

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SD Focus: City Responses to Homelessness

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Jacqueline Hendry, Producer

• Krystal Schoenbauer, Videographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Complicated Loss

WXOW

• Nick Bjerke, Producer

• Elizabeth Briggson, Videographer

• Jake Anderson, Editor

• Dustin Luecke, Anchor

• Brittany Rau, Producer/Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ely Winter Festival

Ron Schara Productions

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor

• Bill Sherck, Host

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Phoenix: Studio session at The Current

Minnesota Public Radio

• Evan Clark, Producer/Photographer

• Erik Stromstad, Photographer

• Eric Romani, Audio Engineer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stephen Sanchez: Live for The Current

Minnesota Public Radio

• Eric Romani, Producer

• Erik Stromstad, Photographer

• Evan Clark, Audio Engineer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #508

ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #509

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Perfectly Imperfect Sugar Cookies

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor

• Sean Skinner, Photographer/Director

• Stephanie Hansen, Talent/Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tourist Traps

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Videographer

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

• Greg Grell, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adipose Made For The Outdoors!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Seen By Me: Yia Vang

Hi-Fly'n Productions

• Kevin May, Producer/Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Woodbury City Budget: LEGO style

SWCTC

• Ann Schweisguth, Producer/Director/Animator/Editor

• Mark Martinez, Producer

• Brian Schmidt, Color Correction

CATEGORY #510

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spurgeon: Life in Photos

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Ryan Carter, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Circle: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Gabe Henderson, Talent/Producer/Editor

• Christian Rangel, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Circle: Kirk Cousins

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Gabe Henderson, Talent/Producer/Editor

• Christian Rangel, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jesse Ventura Almanac Interview

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host

• Scott Trotman, Director/Photographer

• Nic Ortiz, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

On The Job

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Scott Neal, Host

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #511

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Seen By Me: Yudong Shen

Hi-Fly'n Productions

• Kevin May, EP/Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bruce Engebretson: Handweaver

Prairie Public

• Andy Garske, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nursing home activity Director becomes characters on stage

Sanford Health News

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

When Glitches are Good

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Art Profiles

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kent Estey: Artist

Prairie Public

• Barbara Gravel, Producer

CATEGORY #512

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #513

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Empress of a Sugary Empire of Joy

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution: The Great Burger Taste-Off

Pioneer PBS

• Amanda Anderson, Producer/videographer/writer

• Esmeralda Ziemer, Videographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Blossoming Business

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

CATEGORY #514

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zach & Howard

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Micah Davis, Videographer/Editor

• Steve Betchkal, Writer/Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gabrielle Johnson: 2023 ND Poetry Out Loud State Champion

Prairie Public

• Cassie Pierce, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

School Social Workers Share Experiences During Pandemic

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aces on Ice

Ron Schara Productions

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist/Editor

• Travis Frank, Producer/Writer/Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Welcome to Mars, North Dakota

University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Producer

• Robert Cary, Producer

CATEGORY #515

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elementary Students Share Experiences During The Pandemic

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Horsin' Around: Candice Aamot

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Reporter

• Josh Munce, Producer

CATEGORY #516

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rock Snot Invasion

Pioneer PBS

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Cindy Dorn, Writer/Producer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Community Power Minnesota: Transportation and Happiness

The Redford Center

• Sebastian Schnabel, Producer/Director

CATEGORY #517

HEALTH/MEDICAL - SHORT OR LONG FORM FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kate Swenson: Autism Advocate

South Washington County Telecommunications Commission

• Bob McSherry, Producer/Editor

• Mark Martinez, Producer

• Brian Schmidt, Photography

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Hero For Heroes: PT Dan

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Reporter

• Josh Munce, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

My First Mammogram Saved My Life

Avera Health

• Andy Dykstra, Producer

• Jake Iversen, Producer

• Cale Feller, Producer

• Lindsey Meyers, Producer

• Michelle Pellman, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dr. Brita/T.D.

University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Uncharted Journey

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Director

CATEGORY #518

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grasshopper Girl: Author Teresa Peterson

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boomtown

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Videography

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

• Lance Haavisto, Videographer

• Greg Grell, Producer

CATEGORY #519

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sold! The Story of an Auctioneering Family

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Built With Love

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Alt-Meat Revolution: The Smell of Money

Pioneer PBS

• Amanda Anderson, Producer/videographer/writer

• Esmeralda Ziemer, Videographer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nelda Schrupp: Jewelry Artist

Prairie Public

• Cassie Pierce, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tina Rexing's Big Bad Holiday Cookies

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor

• Sean Skinner, Photographer/Producer

• Stephanie Hansen, Talent/Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Man's Winter Woods

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Growing Your Own Way

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #521

LIFESTYLE - LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ode to Izzy

Ron Schara Productions

• Scott Fransen, Producer

• Ben Elling, Photojournalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fresh-Baked Goodness

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Art of Everyday Living

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Austin Carson, Composer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rural By Choice

CSS Media+

• Cory Hepola, Producer

• Micah Kvidt, Producer

• Jenna Kvidt, Producer

CATEGORY #522

MILITARY - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Veterans/college students revive broken down 'cool bus'

Sanford Health News

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Remembering Robb Rolfing

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Photographer

• Jason Andera, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Veteran community teams up for 'guardian eagles' sculptures

Sanford Health News

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Lonnie Nichols, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Veteran's Voyage

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor

• Will Sheedy, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Band of Brothers

Ron Schara Productions

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bill Sherck, Producer/Writer/Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vietnam Brotherhood

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Producer/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #523

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Transit Workers Share Their Experiences During The Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Officer Sarah Grell: End of Watch

Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources

• Nick Frantzen, Videographer/Editor

• Kim Pleticha, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac North: LGBTQ+ Legislation

PBS North

• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Editor

• Owen Zagrabelny, Videographer

CATEGORY #524

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Decision 2022: Election Night

KTIV

• Keith W. Bliven, Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Talking Points: Mike Lindell and the Big Lie

WCCO

• Elizabeth Christy, Producer/Editor

• Esme Murphy, Anchor/Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI Caucus Coverage

KCCI

• Amanda Rooker, Political Director

• Michael Heckle, Producer

• Bob Smith, Photojournalist

• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist

• Todd Magel, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

CATEGORY #525

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's MMIR Office

PBS North

• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Editor

• Isaac Quick, Videographer

• Lance Haavisto, Videographer

• Jason Seboe, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Doulas Matter

BLCK Press

• Joshua Cobb, Producer

• Georgia Fort, Producer

• Brian Few Jr., Cinematographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Development for All

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Reporter

• Rebecca Gilbuena-Johnson, Producer

• Ronald Johnson, Cinematographer

• Joshua Cobb, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Black Men Teach

BLCK Press

• Brian Few Jr., Cinematographer

• Georgia Fort, Producer

• Joshua Cobb, Producer

CATEGORY #526

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

More to the Story: Introducing Nora J.S. Reichardt

WOI

• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor

• Eva Andersen, Producer

• Mitchell Yehl, Photojournalist

• Zach Sommers, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Heart of Thunder

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Into the Storm with Tanner Charles

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #528

BRANDED CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Depot Secrets: Architecture

St. Louis County Depot

• Kristin Johnson, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Director/Editor/Photographer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host/Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Bed of One's Own

Knights of Columbus

• Tim Moriarty, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Before the Sun Comes Up

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twin Cities Summer Jam 2022

AMPonStage, LLC

• Tim Consdorf, Producer

• Shawn Engel, Producer

• Jay Olstad, Producer

CATEGORY #601

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Waterloo Youth City Council

KWWL

• Michael Minard, Producer

• Tyler Ritchey, Producer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It's Watering Day

SWCTC

• Bob McSherry, Producer/Writer

• Mark Martinez, Producer

• Pedro Hernandez, Animator

• Tom Forliti, Music

CATEGORY #602

COMMERCIAL

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

West Glen

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Producer

• Jon Liebl, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Discover Your Purpose

Concordia University/St. Paul

• Drew Pearson, Producer

• Anthony Jaska, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

CATEGORY #603

NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Investigators Topicals

KMSP

• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer/Editor

• David Pint, Writer/Grip

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Where's Katie?

KSTP

• Kevin Salo, Writer/Producer/Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Searching for Johnny

KCCI

• Leia Bacuyag, Writer/Producer/Editor

CATEGORY #604

NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Your Home for Local

KSTP

• Kevin Salo, Writer/Producer/Editor/Photographer

• Taylor Stein, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI: Super Doppler 8

KCCI

• Mark Peterson, Writer/Producer

• Leia Bacuyag, Editor

• Kathy Wiseman, Videographer

• Nathan White, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's News Now WeatherFirst Image Campaign

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Video/Producer

• Zachary Zahn, Video/Producer

• Hunter Gary, Video/Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SportsFource Extra Launch

KTIV

• David Washburn, Director/Producer

• Kellyn Howell, Photographer

• Alexis Patterson, Drone Pilot

CATEGORY #605

PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drew Moves to CBS2: KGAN

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Writer/Editor/Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

As One

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota 2023 Image

Bally Sports North

• Tod Lavanty, Producer/Editor

• Russell Heeter, Photographer

• Samuel Hiti, Graphic Artist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD 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

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katie Phernetton Composite

WQOW

• Katie Phernetton, Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bisi Onile-Ere Composite

KMSP

• Bisi Onile-Ere, News Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chenue Her Composite

WOI

• Chenue Her, Anchor

CATEGORY #702

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nick Stewart Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cat Taylor Composite

KPTH

• Cat Taylor, Chief Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zane Satre Composite

KCCI

• Zane Satre, Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Liles Composite

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Demers Composite

KTIV

• Ron Demers, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #703

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Will Hall Composite

KARE

• Will Hall, Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reggie Wilson Composite

KARE

• Reginald Wilson, Sports Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Brown Composite

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marney Gellner Composite

Bally Sports North

• Marney Gellner, Anchor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy Composite

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Anchor/Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Katie Storm Composite

Bally Sports North

• Katie Storm, Anchor

CATEGORY #704

TALENT - REPORTER LIVE OR DAILY

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making an impact: Rasmussen Reports

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Live in 5: Kirsten Swanson Composite

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonah Kaplan Reports

WCCO

• Jonah Kaplan, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kent Eats Ice Cream/Judges Potholes & Other Stuff

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pauleen Le Composite

WCCO

• Pauleen Le, Reporter

CATEGORY #705

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Stephanie Hansen Composite

StephaniesDish LLC

• Stephanie Hansen, Talent

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Here's The Truth Host Georgia Fort

BLCK Press

• Georgia Fort, Host

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bret Amundson Prairie Sportsman Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host

CATEGORY #706

TALENT - SPORTS - PLAY-BY-PLAY

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Elsen Composite

Midco Sports

• Jay Elsen, Play-By-Play

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Heinert Composite

Midco Sports

• Alex Heinert, Play-By-Play

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Shawn Composite

Midco Sports

• Brian Shawn, Play-By-Play

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Grady Composite

Bally Sports North

• Michael Grady, Play-by-Play

CATEGORY #707

TALENT - SPORTS - ANALYST

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mark Parrish Composite

Bally Sports North

• Mark Parrish, Analyst

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Morneau Composite

Bally Sports North

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ryan Carter Composite

Bally Sports North

• Ryan Carter, Analyst

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Glen Perkins Composite

Bally Sports North

• Glen Perkins, Analyst

CATEGORY #708

WRITER - NEWS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Day at a Time

CCX Media/Northwest Community Television

• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10/000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kirsten's Writing

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Samie Writes

KARE

• Samie Solina, Writer

CATEGORY #709

WRITER - CONTENT (NON-NEWS)

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson writing

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron's Ramblings

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

History of the Hipp

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sherck's 2022 Favorites!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mr. Magoo the Mongoose and Other Animals in Wrong Places

PBS North

• Mike Scholtz, Writer

• Hailey Eidenschink, Writer

CATEGORY #710

GRAPHIC ARTS - MOTION GRAPHICS/VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSTING

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Augustana University Football 100th Season Social Media Trailer

Mud Mile Communications

• Kevin Perlic, Motion Graphic Artist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Arthur Kuh: Vikings Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Graphic Animator

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Opens

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ryan Gause Graphics Composite

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Ryan Gause, Graphics Producer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trilix: The Process

Trilix

• Josh De Lanoit, Motion Designer & Animator

• Katie Sailer, Motion Designer & Animator

CATEGORY #711

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST, LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Live at Five

KTIV

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Severe Weather Stops Live Newscast at Iowa State Fair

KCCI

• Ken Ambroson, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Addie Chernow Composite

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director/TD

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Today

KTIV

• Greg Fisher, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KWWL News at 6 & 10 Composite

KWWL

• Jeff Sandlin, Director/Technical Director

CATEGORY #712

DIRECTOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Built With Love Director Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rural By Choice

CSS Media+

• Cory Hepola, Director

• Micah Kvidt, Director

• Jenna Kvidt, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY 2023 Director Composite

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elementary Students Share Experiences During The Pandemic

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Director

CATEGORY #713

EDITOR - NEWS/SPORTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Joe Brunett Composite

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Joe Brunett, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question Composite

WCCO

• Jose Pascual, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Editor

• Dustin Wasserman, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Women's Basketball: Dreams Into Reality

HawkVision Productions

• Dalton Conrad, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Devin Krinke Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Editor

CATEGORY #714

EDITOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elementary Students Share Experiences During The Pandemic

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Community Power Minnesota: Transportation and Happiness

The Redford Center

• Sebastian Schnabel, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kristofor Gieske Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY 2023 Editor Composite

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hairballed

AMPonStage, LLC

• Tim Consdorf, Editor

• Shawn Engel, Editor

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dr. Brita/T.D.

University Of North Dakota Aerospace Network

• David Kuznicki, Editor

CATEGORY #715

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards Intro

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Photographer

• Dustin Wasserman, Photographer

• Michael Novak, Photographer

• Dan Wasserman, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jacob Charbonneau Composite

KARE

• Jacob Charbonneau, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question: How does mail get there?

WCCO

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Devin Krinke Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mitchell Yehl Composite

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Football: Welcome Home

HawkVision Productions

• Dalton Conrad, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Baseball But Art

HawkVision Productions

• Matthew Little, Photographer

CATEGORY #716

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brandon Green Composite

KCCI

• Brandon Green, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY 2023 Photographer Composite

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alder Lake

Ron Schara Productions

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Memories of Hairball

AMPonStage, LLC

• Shawn Engel, Photographer

• Tim Consdorf, Photographer

CATEGORY #717

VIDEO ESSAYIST

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mushers enjoy bitter cold & quiet trails during John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

WCCO

• Benjamin Harper, Video Essayist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nat Sound Magic

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Video Essayist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Scott Denfeld Composite

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Video Essayist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Helmet Head: John Sparano

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Video Essayist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Triumph Above All: Alex Post

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Video Essayist

CATEGORY #718

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - SINGLE SHIFT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MMJ Morgan

KARE

• Morgan Wolfe, Multimedia Journalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The New Adventures of Heidi

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva Day-Turn MMJ

KARE

• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Growing Together

WHO

• Elias Johnson, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #719

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Carpenter Composite

Edina TV

• Dan Carpenter, Multimedia Journalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Blessed Unrest

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Multimedia Journalist

2023 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A coaching dynasty: Celebrating Title IX

Pioneer PBS

• Amanda Anderson, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #101

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI - Iowa's News Leader

KCCI

• Brian Sather, President/General Manager

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KMSP FOX 9 Overall Excellence

KMSP

• Marian Davey, SVP General Manager

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11

KARE

• Bill Dallman, President/General Manager

CATEGORY #102

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KEYC-TV News Excellence

KEYC

• Mitchell Keegan, News Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI News Excellence

KCCI

• Allison Smith, News Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Stacey Nogy, News Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News Excellence

KMSP

• Kelly Huffman, News Director

CATEGORY #103

SPORTS EXCELLENCE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports: A Season To Remember

Midco Sports

• Craig DeWit, General Manager

CATEGORY #104

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Project HEALINGS Video PSA Campaign

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

P.INK | Inspired by Story

Acowsay Film Company

• Hannah Ginder, Producer

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KOTA Care & Share Food Drive

KOTA

• Alicia Garcia, Coordinator

CATEGORY #105

INTERACTIVE VIDEO - MICRO/SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Q&A: Iowa's Forces of Nature

WOI

• Mario Rossi, Digital Executive Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tacos vs Tornadoes

KPTH

• Katie Nickolaou, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twin Cities PBS TikTok

Twin Cities PBS

• Anne Guttridge, Producer/Director/Editor

• Adam Geiger, Program Producer

CATEGORY #201

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO Morning News

WCCO

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Heather Brown, Anchor

• Riley O'Connor, Meteorologist

• Josh Supik, Director

• Pauleen Le, Reporter

• Shayla Reaves, Reporter

• Nicholas Boeke, Photographer

• Joel Thurston, Photographer

• Ray Jones, Editor

• Mike Stern, Editor

• Sandra Lind, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Field of Dreams/Iowa State Fair

KCCI

• Alaina Hand, Producer

• Alyssa Weis, Producer

• Alex Kirkpatrick, Producer

• Amanda Countryman, Producer

• Anthony Pisut, Director

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Alyx Sacks, Anchor

• Beau Bowman, Reporter

• Chris Habermann, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sunrise

KARE

• Jordy Foy, Producer

• Dallas Warren, Producer

• Allison Headley, Producer

• Elizabeth Tewolde, Producer

• Gia Vang, Anchor

• Kris Laudien, Anchor

• Guy Brown, Weather Anchor

• Alicia Lewis, Anchor

• CeCe Gaines, Reporter

• Jennifer Austin, Reporter

• Jacob Rowe, Director

• Meghan Scott, Director

CATEGORY #202

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Breaking News: Overnight Apartment Fire plus Two Rounds of Storms

WDAY

• Lydia Blume, Anchor/Meteorologist

• Ben Amell, Director

• Ryan Stacy, Audio

• Ashley Brovold, Graphics

• Katrina Rector, Graphics

• Se Kwon, Anchor/Reporter

• Lisa Budeau, Anchor

• Drew Trafton, Anchor/Producer

• Travis Askerooth, Producer/Photographer

• Tanner Robinson, Producer

• Marissa Shiock, Producer

CATEGORY #203

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Today: September 22, 2021

KTIV

• Phillip Prather, Producer

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Claire Bradshaw, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Blizzard at Noon

KXMB

• Becky Farr, Reporter

• Amber Wheeler, Meteorologist

• Alysia Huck, Anchor/Producer

• Josh Meny, Reporter

• Kyara Brown, Reporter

• Lauren Davis, Reporter

• Leland Williams, Reporter

• Cameron Brewer, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Siouxland News at Sunrise - March 17, 2022

KPTH

• Brandon Irvine, Producer

• Jacob Heller, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota's historic December tornado outbreak

KIMT

• Brooke McKivergan, Anchor/Producer

• Tyler Utzka, Anchor/Producer

• Sean Macaday, Meteorologist

• Ryan Knapp, Meteorologist

• Alex Dederer, MMJ

• Anthony Monzon, MMJ

• Nathin Voeller, Director

CATEGORY #204

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

10 P.M. Evening Broadcast

WCCO

• Leah Carr, Producer

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Brandon King, Director

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Kirsten Mitchell, Reporter

• Mark Erb, Photographer

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter

• Joe Berglove, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

May 10, 2022 10 at 10 KMSP Newscast

KMSP

• Molly Robinson, Producer

• Daniel Kremen, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

February 7, 2022 10 at 10 KMSP Newscast

KMSP

• Molly Robinson, Producer

• Daniel Kremen, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News at 10

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Ben Dery, Meteorologist

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

• Amy Strande, Director

CATEGORY #205

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND News at 10

KELO

• Darcy Andersen, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Bridget Bennett, Reporter

• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist

• Sean Bower, Sports Anchor

• Lauren Soulek, Writer

• Carter Schmidt, Reporter

• Sydney Thorson, Reporter

• Jacob Vande Vegte, Editor

• Michael Simundson, Editor

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Kelli Volk, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now at 10:00

KSFY/KDLT

• Miranda Eschen, Producer

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Anndrea Anderson, Anchor

• Cooper Seamer, Reporter

• Adam Huntimer, Photojournalist

• Zach Borg, Reporter

• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist

• Tyler Roney, Meteorologist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Andrew Poepping, Editor

• Austin Haskins, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lunch Date Turns Deadly

WDAY

• Kayla Muehler, Producer

• Thor Thompson, Producer

• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor

• Dana Mogck, Anchor

• Matt Henson, Reporter

• Nick Broadway, Reporter

• Ryan Longnecker, Photographer

• Finn Harrison, Photographer

• John Wheeler, Meteorologist

• Zach Staton, Sports Anchor

• Sy Cavins-Wolford, Director

• Shaun Myhre, Audio

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's News Now at the Field of Dreams

KGAN/KFXA

• Kristen Hamilton, Producer

• Jacob Strom, Producer

• Mitch Fick, Anchor

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• David Amelotti, Reporter

• Michael Howell, Field Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 5

KWWL

• Collin Dorsey, Anchor

• Meg Swanson, Producer

• Travis Breese, Reporter

• Joie Bettenhausen, Meteorologist

• Mark Schnackenberg, Meteorologist

• Daniel Hampe, Photojournalist

• Jordan Rottinghaus, Photojournalist

• Max Tedford, Reporter

CATEGORY #206

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

6pm Report - Presidential Visit

WXOW

• Dustin Luecke, Anchor

• Heather Armstrong, Anchor

• Steve Bland, Director

• Scott Emerich, Sports Anchor

• Dan Breeden, Chief Meteorologist

• Bailee Schmidt, Audio Operator

• Dani Smith, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KTTC News at 6 (December Tornado)

KTTC

• Victoria Carra, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor

• Caitlin Alexander, Anchor

• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist

• Kamie Roesler, Reporter

• Beret Leone, Reporter

• Mark Poulose, Sports Anchor

• Amanda Morgan, Meteorologist

• Carli Petrus, Reporter

• Micah Hagen, Photographer

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Ian Babitt, Audio Operator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Evening Report at Six - The Flood: 10 Years Later

KMOT

• Joe Skurzewski, Anchor/Producer

• Grace Kraemer, Anchor/Producer

• Paul Ronning, Photographer/Editor

• Corey Serr, Photographer/Editor

• Andrew Anderson, Director

• Henry Blakes, Meteorologist

• Faith Hatton, Reporter

• Sasha Strong, Reporter

• John Salling, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Assessing the Damage

KAAL

• Sydney Zatz, Producer

• Brian Wise, Photographer

• Betsy Singer, Anchor/Reporter

• Chris Kuball, Chief Meteorologist

• Samantha Boring, Anchor

• Emily Pofahl, Reporter

• Mackenzie Davis, Reporter

• Chelsi Helm, Technical Director

• Nate Manning, Audio

• Steven Dickerson, Editor

• Spencer Furman, Meterologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Historic December Tornado Damage

KAAL

• Rachel Mills, Producer

• Betsy Singer, Anchor

• Chelsi Heim, Director

• Chris Kuball, Meteorologist

• Mackenzie Davis, Reporter

• Jennie Hinz, Producer

• Devin Martin, Reporter

CATEGORY #207

NEWS SPECIAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering Pat Lund

KTTC

• Victoria Carra, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor/Reporter

• Mark Poulose, Anchor/Reporter

• Beret Leone, Reporter

• Benjamin Mulholland, Editor

• Michael Oder, Editor

• Julian Mitchell, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND Investigates Cold Cases

KELO

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor/Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Editor

• Kelli Volk, Reporter

• Sydney Thorson, Reporter

• Rae Yost, Digital Content Reporter

• Mike Simundson, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota (un)told

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Producer/Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Iowa Derecho - Path to Recovery

KGAN/KFXA

• Kristen Hamilton, Producer

• Marissa Schwartz, Producer

• Mitch Fick, Anchor

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

• David Amelotti, Reporter

• Gillian Brooks, Reporter

• Mark Zoleta, Editor

CATEGORY #301

DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Room by Room

KCCI

• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BPD's Bovine Unit

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kenny's New Wheels

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

• Adam Jukkola, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

In the Weeds

WCCO

• Lewis Karpel, Photojournalist/Editor

• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Patriotic Kenny Gets A Scooter

WCCO

• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #302

HARD NEWS REPORT - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paying a Price

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Mystery of the Babies in the Water

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Aftermath of the Greenwood Fire

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis' Unsolved Dismemberment Case

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The 'March For Our Children' in Pierre

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Jacqueline Hendry, Producer

• Krystal Schoenbauer, Videographer/Editor

• Josh Haiar, Videographer/Editor

CATEGORY #303

BREAKING/SPOT NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

March 5th Deadly Tornadoes

KCCI

• Ellie Mirmazaheri, Producer

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Alex Payne, Producer

• Kasherah Reynolds, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Laura Terrell, Anchor

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Amanda Rooker, Reporter

• Kayla James, Reporter

• Beau Bowman, Reporter

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

• Alaina Hand, Producer

• Anne Campolongo, Meteorologist

• Scott Carpenter, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

First Look at Ground Level Tornado Destruction from Forada

WCCO

• Pauleen Le, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rare December Storm

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

• Eva Andersen, Reporter

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

• Jennifer Hoff, Reporter

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

• Andrea Mayeux, Photojournalist

• Karin Stone, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

July 14th, 2021 Tornado Outbreak

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

• Nathan Santo Domingo, Meteorologist

• Jacob Strom, Producer

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Marissa Schwartz, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unrest in Uptown

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Deadly School Shooting: Fear & the unknown at South Education Center

KMSP

• Paul Blume, Reporter

CATEGORY #304

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Light Rail Safety Crisis

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brady Cops

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adventureland

KCCI

• Alex Payne, Producer

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Kayla James, Reporter

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Todd Magel, Reporter

• Rheya Spigner, Anchor

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Investigates: Cruel & Unusual

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

CATEGORY #305

INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Field Training Officers Accused of Misconduct

KARE

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Executive Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Pattern of Abuse

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tampered Evidence

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Gary Knox, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home In-Equity

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Horizontal Guillotine

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Betrayal of Trust - LDS

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

CATEGORY #306

INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Investigates: Preganant & Shackled

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The GAP - Failure to Treat, Failure to Protect

KARE

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Race. Reform. Reality.

KSTP

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Ricky Campbell, Producer

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Problems with Subarus

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

CATEGORY #307

LIGHT NEWS FEATURE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bob Gallaher: A Look Inside compilation

WEAU

• Bob Gallaher, Reporter/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ice, ice, wading

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fence Friends

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Parking Lot Picnic

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Secret

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Friendly Smile in the Grocery Aisle

KCCI

• Laura Terrell, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

School Bus Surprise

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paddling for Hope: The Meaning Behind the Mission

WXOW

• Dustin Luecke, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life On The Farm

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

CATEGORY #308

SERIOUS NEWS FEATURE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Forced to Fill the Gaps

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Life Saved, A Favor Repaid

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Long Live His Legacy

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Promise Kept

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota’s Most Notorious UFO Sighting

KARE

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist/Editor

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Learning To Save Themselves

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

CATEGORY #309

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Flute Guy

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Eric Gedrose, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Crap from the Past

KARE

• Eva Andersen, Producer

• Mitchell Yehl, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Picture Of The Day Project

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Sound of Roberts

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

99th Freedom Rock

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Art in Action

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

CATEGORY #310

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Black Buyers Denied

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Brandon, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Executive Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Take KARE of Your Money

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

• Rieta Buttaro, Executive Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The High Rise Con

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kent & the Microchip Factory

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporeter

• David Porter, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Uneven enforcement of parking meters

KCRG

• Ethan Stein, Investigative Reporter

CATEGORY #311

CRIME - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

I Wasn't Driving That Car

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Editor

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Allina Shooter On Trial

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Lou Raguse, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shakopee Beheading

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

CATEGORY #312

CRIME - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

No-Knock Warrants

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fatal crash devastates families of victims and survivors

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Producer/Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In the Wrong Hands

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Less Lethal. Life Changing.

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Juvenile Justice: Failing Victims Failing Kids

KARE

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Executive Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Small Town Murder Mystery

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

When Police Stop Recording

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Teen Who Never Returned from a Job Interview

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

CATEGORY #313

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Top Teacher, Top Chef

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Reid Bolton, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Graduation Reboot

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Double Duty

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mr. Hagerty's New Gig

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Through Their Lens: Capitol View Elementary

WOI

• Chenue Her, Reporter/Photorapher/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

How He Rolls

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

CATEGORY #314

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Old Pro at 7

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kids with Courage: Ashlyn Greenwaldt

KTTC

• Caitlin Alexander, Reporter

• Andrew Murphy, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Breakfast Club 2.0

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mom's Crooked Face, Daughters Help Save Mother

KELO

• Tom Hanson, Producer/Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Never Too Young

WOI

• Chenue Her, Reporter/Writer/Editor

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #315

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Clash of Old and New

WCCO

• Lewis Karpel, Photojournalist/Editor

• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The fight to reclaim Iowa's scarred landscape

KCCI

• James Stratton, Producer

• Brandon Green, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Built to Last: Cities Prepare For Climate Change

WCCO

• Caroline Cummings, Reporter

• Lewis Karpel, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Caterpillar That Fueled a Wildfire

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making Improvements

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Superior Swallows the Shore

KARE

• Jennifer Austin, Reporter/Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pandemic Poop

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The intense project to save Minnesota’s moose

KBJR

• Dan Wolfe, Reporter

• Alex Laitala, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #316

HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Essential: Iowa’s EMS Emergency

KCCI

• James Stratton, Producer

• Brandon Green, Photojournalist

• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Medicine in the Music

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inside the ICU

KARE

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

• Jennifer Austin, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dangerous Demands

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

You're Coming to Us...

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist/Editor

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

CATEGORY #317

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Native American Boarding Schools: A Lost History

KARE

• Ron Stover, Photojournalis/Editor

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hidden History

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Girls Who Went Away

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hmong Family Folo

KARE

• Gia Vang, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Purple Mystery Solved

WCCO

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

• Joe Berglove, Photographer

• Matt Liddy, Producer

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

• Max Curtis, Photographer

• Lewis Karpel, Photographer

• Spencer Driskill, Photographer

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Station 24

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #318

LIFESTYLE - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Instant Sensation

WCCO

• Lewis Karpel, Photojournalist/Editor

• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rise of Van Life

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer/Editor

• Rieta Buttaro, Executive Producer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Summer of State Parks

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Kyle Aune, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hitting The Trails - Season 2

KARE

• Carry Clancy, Producer

• Josh Rogers, Sports Photographer

CATEGORY #319

MILITARY - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Souvenirs of Service

WQOW

• Shannon Hoyt, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Broken Promises, Invisible Wounds

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Former soldiers experience new mail call

KVLY

• Mike Morken, Reporter

• Davis Winn, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

I Didn't Know if He Lived

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #320

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jan 6: Reflections from Minnesota

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Missing pictures for missing people

KCCI

• James Stratton, Producer

• Brandon Green, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I do not have...

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Native Boarding Schools

WQOW

• Katie Phernetton, Reporter

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Billion Dollar Boondoggle

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

CATEGORY #321

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Legacy of Twin Cities Racially Restrictive Covenants

WCCO

• Aki Nace, Producer/Editor

• Shayla Reaves, Voice

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Race Unknown

KARE

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Case For Open Captions

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Coach Isaac

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #322

WEATHER - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

September 2021 Flooding

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• Nathan Santo Domingo, Meteorologist

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cold Hustle

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist/Editor

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Megacryometeor

WQOW

• Justin Esterly, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Weatherz School

WDIO

• Brandon Weatherz, Producer/Meteorologist

• Kyle Aune, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Severe Weather Coverage April 12th, 2022 Tornado Outbreak

KIMT

• Sean Macaday, Meteorologist

• Aaron White, Meteorologist

• Ryan Knapp, Meteorologist

• Trevor Wymer, Producer

• Nathan Voeller, Director

CATEGORY #401

SPORTS STORY - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Back in the Cancer Fight

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Randy Shaver, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Al's Final Ride

WDAY

• Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trust over Trauma

KELO

• Tanner Castora, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #402

SPORTS STORY - NEWS (NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grannies With Game

WKBT

• Amy DuPont, Producer

• Jordan Fremstad, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Susan & Jeffrey

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home Town Bats

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Producer

• Eric Gedrose, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy Runs the City

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MInnesota Title IX Trailblazers

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #403

SPORTS STORY - SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timberwolves - 2021 Intro

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Executive Producer

• Kyle Moe, Cinematographer

• Paul Winkels, Producer

• Chris Schultz, 3D Specialist

• Vlad Solovjov, 3D Specialist

• Sheridan West, Executive Producer

• Alyse Danikowski, Executive Producer

• David Vanderwarn, 2nd Unit Manager

• Ben Krych, 3rd Unit Manager

• Aaron Koltan, Graphics

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Warroad's Winter Gift To All Of Us

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Troy Knechtel, Photojournalist/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Shannon O’Hara Foundation

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Twins Opening Day Tease

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Battle Begins - Minnesota Vikings Season Hype Trailer

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan O'Neill, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

33 for 33: Dalvin Cook's Favorite Rushing Touchdowns of His Career

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Producer/Editor

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Lindsey Young, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Director

• Bryan Harper, Producer

CATEGORY #404

SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twins Live

Bally Sports North

• Halley Harris, Producer

• Jordan Austin, Director

• Katie Storm, Host

• Tim Laudner, Analyst

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wolves Live

Bally Sports North

• Halley Harris, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Marney Gellner, Host

• Kevin Lynch, Analyst

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Lea B. Olsen, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wild Live

Bally Sports North

• Rick Palermo, Producer

• Jason Clemens, Director

• Audra Martin, Host

• Gigi Marvin, Analyst

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SoundOff Live

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Host/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2022 Boys Hockey 2A State Championship

KSTC

• Brian Monahan, Producer

• Patrick O'Connor, Director

• Taylor Stein, Producer/Editor

• Tim McDonough, Graphics Artist

• Jeff Ihlan, Graphics Artist

• Lou Nanne, Game Analyst

• Jim Erickson, Play-By-Play

• Joe Schmit, Studio Host

• John Pohl, Studio Analyst

• Sean Kelly, Technical Director

CATEGORY #405

SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED/EDITED

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Posted Up with Ryan Carter

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Brandon McCauley, Producer

• Joe Brunett, Editor

• Ryan Carter, Talent

• Chris Barriere, Cinematographer

• Matt Hussey, Cinematographer

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

• Marko Zitzer, Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Pursuit: Mikko Koivu

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Host

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond Our Ice - Season 3

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Monty Torres, Editor

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Matt Hussey, Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Introducing

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Director

• Ryan O'Neill, Producer

• Alex Miller, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Pursuit: Justin’s Journey

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Marney Gellner, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild: Winter Classic All-Access

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Paul Loomis, Producer

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Pete Keffer, Editor

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Matt Hussey, Cinematographer

• Chad Gilmour, Graphics

CATEGORY #406

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is Heaven: Field of Dreams 2021

KGAN/KFXA

• Michael Howell, Producer

• Kristen Hamilton, Producer

• Mitch Fick, Anchor

• David Amelotti, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A New Era: Vikings Combine Special

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Hobie Artigue, Talent/Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer

• Tatum Everett, Talent/Producer

• Jesse Marquette, Technical Producer

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Christian Rangel, Producer

• Pete Bercich, Talent

• Skip Krueger, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Breakdown with Mauer and Morneau

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Justin Morneau, Producer

• Andrew Halverson, Producer

• Marney Gellner, Narrator

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Roger Harring: Football and Beyond

WXOW

• Scott Emerich, Producer/Anchor

• Steve Bland, Director/Editor

• Dustin Luecke, Reporter

• Elizabeth Briggson, Photographer

• Sean Dwyer, Producer

• Dave Booth, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota 2022

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Jordan Austin, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Jason Clemens, Director

• Tom Mee III, Graphics Operator

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager

• Colleen Schreier, Producer

CATEGORY #407

LIVE SPORTING EVENT SEASON

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Timberwolves

Bally Sports North

• Craig Rothberg, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Katie Storm, Reporter

• Lea B. Olsen, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild 2021-2022

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matthew Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• 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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Twins 2021

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Bill Boland, Producer

• Jordan Austin, Director

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

• Jim Kaat, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Audra Martin, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

University of North Dakota Hockey: 2021-22 Season

Midco Sports

• Alex Heinert, Play-By-Play

• Jeremy Klein, Producer

• Mike Derman, Director

• Marty Mueller, Editor

• Jack Neisen, Photographer

• Greg Enkers, Producer

• Toby McDonald, Graphics

• David Brown, Play-By-Play

• Jody Norstedt, Play-By-Play

CATEGORY #501

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Earn and Learn: Advancing Youth Career Pathways

Open Window Productions

• Henry Schneider, Director

• Nancy Jacobs, Producer

• Peg Thomas, Producer

• David Buchanan, Editor

• T Mychael Rambo, Voiceover

• Adam Conrad, Music Composer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made in Sweden

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iron Opera

PBS North

• Mike Scholtz, Director/Editor

• Marius Anderson, Director/Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Baldies

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Director Producer

• Carrie Clark, Online Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Annemarie Lawless, Writer

• Matt Ehling, Camera

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

CATEGORY #502

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Women of Alba Bales House

Prairie Public

• Matt Olien, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Remembering Place: A Cemetery Story

Twin Cities PBS

• Kevin Dragseth, Producer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jim Kron, Field Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio & Post-Production

• Fatima Abdulahi, Field Producer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Jonathan Camp, Field Audio

• Jon Van Amber, Graphics & Animation

• Abdifatah Abdi, Archive Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Swords & Plowshares - South Dakota & the Civil War

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Brian Gevik, Producer

• Paul Ebsen, Videographer

• Jonathan Rouse, Videographer

CATEGORY #503

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Remembers: 9/11 and the Minnesota National Guard

Minnesota National Guard

• Sydney Mariette, Director

• Ben Houtkooper, Producer

• Amy Lovgren, Photographer

• Sebastian Nemec, Photographer

• Robert Brown, Photographer

• Audra Flanagan, Producer

• Ralph Kapustka, Producer

• Melanie Nelson, Producer

• Andrea Drost, Producer

• Matt Ehling, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bring Her Home

Twin Cities PBS

• Leya Hale, Director/Producer

• Sergio Rapu, Producer/Editor

• Diana Fraser, Producer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Brent Michael Davids, Composer

• Carrie J. Clark, Editor/Motion Graphics

• Jonathan Thunder, Animation Design

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

• Steve Fines, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's Wild Weather: Flooding

Iowa PBS

• John Torpy, Producer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Eric Gooden, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Joe Bustad, Graphics

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics

• David Feingold, Audio

• Kevin Rivers, Editor

• Neal Kyer, Editor

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• David Miller, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Evan's Make A Wish Story

Make A Wish Iowa

• Sydney Dhabalt, Director / Producer / Editor

• James Drescher, Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Brett Adams, Producer

• Melissa McCarroll, Producer

• Lexi Konig, Producer

• Sara Kurovski, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Girls Got Game

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Nate Wek, Producer

• Jonathan Rouse, Videographer/Editor

• Max Tushla, Videographer/Editor

• Paul Ebsen, Videographer

• Kyle Mork, Videographer/Editor

• Greg Beesley, Videographer/Editor

CATEGORY #504

MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound 1,000 Show

Ron Schara Productions

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Bill Sherck, Host

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

• Troy Knechtel, Graphic Designer

• Ben Elling, Photojournalist

• Anna Kohls, Writer

• Travis Frank, Reporter

• Ron Schara, Writer

• Laura Schara, Host

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

• Eric Parker Andersen, Graphic Designer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is Iowa

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Beau Bowman, Reporter

• Chris Habermann, Photojournalist

• Rheya Spigner, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist

• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rides with Jay Thomas

Click Content Studios

• Cody Rogness, Photographer/Editor/Producer

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Editor/Producer

• Jay Thomas, Host/Producer

• Jaryn Homiston, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Bound #994

Ron Schara Productions

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Bill Sherck, Host

• Scott Fransen, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

• Travis Frank, Writer

• Ron Schara, Host

• Don Stremski, Graphic Design

• Laura Schara, Host

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

• Jared Christie, Reporter

• Eric Parker Andersen, Graphic Designer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Due North Outdoors: Carp Hunter

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Online Editor

• Travis Frank, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

• Bill Sherck, Writer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics Artist

CATEGORY #505

PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Steele Report-KWWL-TV 2021-2022

KWWL

• Ron Steele, Photographer/Editor/Writer/Producer

• Jeff Sandlin, Director/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

South Dakota Focus: Agriculture Update

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Jacqueline Hendry, Producer/Host

• Krystal Schoenbauer, Videographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac North

PBS North

• Greg Grell, Producer/Writer

• Steven Ash, Videographer/Editor

• Nick Stoltman, Director

• Anthony Larson, Videographer/Editor

• Julie Zenner, Host

• Dennis Anderson, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Conflicting Canines

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac Bill Signed

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter/Producer

• Scott Trotman, Director/Photographer

• Nic Ortiz, Editor

CATEGORY #506

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon Coverage

PBS North

• Isaac Quick, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Ashlee Smith, Producer

• Steven Ash, Videographer

• Anthony Larson, Videographer

• Megan McGarvey, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KS95's 9th Annual Clouds *Concert* For A Cause Feat. Sounds of Blackness

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Producer/Editor/Audio

• Edwin Irwin, Videographer

• Todd Randall, Videographer

• Jason Wiltse, Videographer

• Kaden Demer, Videographer

• Mark Walentiny, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News Special at 5: RAGBRAI In Waterloo

KWWL

• Collin Dorsey, Anchor

• Daniel Hampe, Photojournalist

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Taylor Vessel, Reporter

• Daniel Perreault, Reporter

• Jordan Rottinghaus, Photojournalist

• Caleb Wittman, Photojournalist

• Alan Slaughter, Engineer

• Ethan Pfaltzgraff, Engineer

• Alaina Kwan, Reporter

CATEGORY #507

ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Legend of St Urho

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Director Of Photography

• Mike Scholtz, Producer/Writer/Editor

• HAILEY EIDENSCHINK, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sounds of Blackness - Juneteenth Celebration

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Producer/Editor

• Kaden Demer, Videographer

• Gary Hines, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

NUNNABOVE - Connection

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Producer/Director/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Best of Me

GH Media Werks, LLC

• Jay Christensen, Director/Pilot/Producer

• GH Ridpath, Producer/Director

• Noah Ferche, Photographer/Producer

• Bryce Wandling, Director/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Vikings: Showtime

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Producer/Editor

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Jesse Marquette, Producer

• Greg Bostrom, Executive Producer

• Bryan Harper, Vice President, Content And Production

• Alex Miller, Editor

• Jim Marshall, Talent

• Osmo Vänskä, Conductor

• Tommy Barbarella, Composer

• Nikki Kill, Choreography

CATEGORY #508

ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cloud Cult with the Minnesota Orchestra

Minnesota Orchestra

• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer/Writer

• Grant Meachum, Producer

• Sarah Hicks, Conductor/Producer

• Adam Romey, Score Reader/Producer

• Craig Minowa, Producer

• Josh Radnor, Host

• Joel Mooney, Technical Director

• Michael Murnane, Lighting Director

• Jay Perlman, Audio

• Eric Romani, Broadcast Audio

• Ezra Gold, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Sessions: Dave Simonett at Wolf Ridge

Minnesota Public Radio

• Eric Romani, Director/Audio Mix/Editor

• Jeff Johnson, Cinematographer

• Erik Stromstad, Producer/Audio Recording

• Chad Amour, Camera Operator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Northern Rhythms

PBS North

• Steve Ash, Photographer/Editor

• Tomas Soderberg, Producer

• Jake Larson, Sound Recordist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2022 Young People's Concert

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Kevin Patten, Producer

• Jonathan Rouse, Director

CATEGORY #509

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Save the Turtles

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made for the Outdoors: XX Custom Blades

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Producer

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Historia - Hunting for Ancient Agates

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Director Of Photography

• Mike Scholtz, Producer/Writer/Editor

• Hailey Eidenschink, Host

• Anthony Larson, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish: Making Chinese Dumplings

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer/Director/Editor

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Yia Vang, Host

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor/Motion Graphics

• Eric Pagel, Post-Production Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Adam Geiger, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Zapf Legacy Canoes

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #510

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Enough Said

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Writer/Host

• Dan Barreiro, Host

• Justin Gaard, Host

• Christine Bastolich, Director

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Rob King, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Circle: Mike Zimmer

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Gabe Henderson, Producer/Talent

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses her cancer journey

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Marcus Foligno: My Life in Photos

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Ryan Carter, Reporter

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Bruce Meyers, Photographer

CATEGORY #511

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Beautiful Kingdom: Where Love Takes the Lead

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Tyler Bryce, Audio

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gao Hong: Composer and Pipa Player

Minnesota Orchestra

• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer/Writer

• Gao Hong, Producer

• Mark Hentges, Photographer

• Ezra Gold, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Every Day is a Gift and Never Give Up

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings from Iowa - The Aerialist

Iowa PBS

• Cameron McCoy, Producer

• David Feingold, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Unlikely Grammy Winner

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kyle Walczak, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Unusual Canvas

Pioneer PBS

• Dylan Curfman, Producer/Editor

• Bret Amundson, Host/Producer

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

CATEGORY #512

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Secrets of Swedish Folk Art with Pieper Bloomquist

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Artist's Heart Never Stops: The Kirk Williams Story

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Des Moines Symphony Academy: The Sound of the City

Des Moines Symphony

• Nathan McNurlen, Director/Producer/Editor

• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer

• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer

• Chad Adams, Cinematographer

• James Drescher, Cinematographer

• Ron Maahs, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents The Queen of Spades

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Producer/Director

• Julie Knutson, Technical Director

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Scott Faine, Camera

• Phong Duong, Graphic Designer

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Kevin Rivers, Audio

CATEGORY #513

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Market to Market #4702

Iowa PBS

• David Miller, Producer

• Josh Buettner, Producer

• John Torpy, Producer

• Peter Tubbs, Producer

• Colleen Krantz, Producer

• Paul Yeager, Producer

• Neal Kyer, Video

• David Feingold, Audio

• Chad Aubrey, Graphics

• Kevin Rivers, Technical Director

• Scott Faine, Camera

• Phil Blobaum, Camera

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

$8 million in Freeman development projects underway

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Jacqueline Hendry, Producer

• Krystal Schoenbauer, Videographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Grit & Metal: Iron Warrior

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Producer

• Josh Munce, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Art in Motion

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The TikTok Dairy Farmer

KGAN/KFXA

• Shannon Moudy, Reporter

CATEGORY #514

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Little Ones Learning Outdoors

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Power of Giving

Acowsay Film Company

• Hannah Ginder, Producer

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In Play: Indoor Percussion Ensemble

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Kyle Mork, Producer

• Greg Beesley, Videographer/Editor

• Jonathan Rouse, Videographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Culture In Our Classrooms

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Laura Checovich, Producer

• Emily Loney, Producer

• Sarah Rand, Producer

• Brad Keely, Editor

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

CATEGORY #515

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Job Jams Season 1

New Voice Productions

• Gordon Severson, Creator/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kids Talk About How Government Works - Compilation

Lakeville Government Television

• Jim Schiffman, Producer/Editor

• Tim Sheehan, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wander & Wonder: First Thanksgiving

Iowa PBS

• Matt Clark, Producer

• Abby Brown, Host

• Taylor Shore, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FIND Iowa: Nahant Marsh

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Producer

• Abby Brown, Host

• Cody Smith, Producer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• David Feingold, Audio

• Bo Dodge, Graphics

CATEGORY #516

ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE - SHORT OR LONG FROM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike's Muckets

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cactus in Minnesota

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Raptor Rescue

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Edina Gold

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Troy Knechtel, Photojournalist/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Champion Trees

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Micah Davis, Producer

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Science Center of Iowa: Big Blast 2021

Science Center of Iowa

• Nathan McNurlen, Director/Producer/Editor

• Emily Seaton, Video Editor

• Josh De Lanoit, Motion Graphics Artist

• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer

• Chad Adams, Cinematographer

• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer

• Alex Rich, Producer

CATEGORY #517

HEALTH/MEDICAL - SHORT OR LONG FORM FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Alec Smith Story

Acowsay Film Company

• Hannah Ginder, Producer

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Power of Connection

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Micah Davis, Producer

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

• Colleen Kwong, Narrator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Radon: Iowa's Silent Killer

WOI

• Ryan Scott, Producer/Reporter

• Sharon Lilly, Graphics Designer

• Jon Diaz, Anchor

• Eva Andersen, Anchor

• Jordan Underwood, Technical Director

• Carlie Ott, Audio

• Alex Johnson, Editor/Camera

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Father's Gift to His Son

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Editor

• Jason Howland, Reporter

• DeeDee Stiepan, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

UnityPoint Health - The Not So Late Show with Austin

UnityPoint Health

• Nathan McNurlen, Director/Producer/Editor

• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer

• James Drescher, Cinematographer

• Chad Adams, Cinematographer

• Brent Wirth, Producer

• Greg Philby, Producer

• Brett Adams, Producer

• Mallary McKinney, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Director/Producer/Editor

• Carrie Clark, Editor/ Motion Graphics

• Adam Geiger, Producer

• Jack Davis, Offline Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Anne Guttridge, Producer

• Slade Kemmet, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Jacob Kelso, Photographer

• Jonathan Camp, Field Audio

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

• Jon Hallberg, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

With a Little Help from His Friends

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• DeeDee Stiepan, Reporter

CATEGORY #518

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tiny Titanic

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Root Beer Lady

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Photographer

• Mike Scholtz, Producer/Writer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bone Brushes and Hide Painting

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rex Cook: Western Leather Artist

Prairie Public

• Matt Olien, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Museum on a Farm

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

African American Baseball Pioneers

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Photographer

• LaTroy Hawkins, Reporter

CATEGORY #519

HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIA - LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

40 Thieves On Saipan: A Son Uncovers His Father's True Story

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Electronicle 1980

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer

• Steve Marsh, Host

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Miranda Harincar, Offline Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Jacob Kelso, Videographer

• Matt Ehling, Videographer

• Jonathan Camp, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Film in the Cities - Radical Roots of Youth Media

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer

• Miranda Harincar, Producer/offline Editor

• Anne Guttridge, Motion Graphics

• Deborah Girdwood, Producer

• Sheryl Mousley, Producer

• Kelsey Bosch, Producer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio

• Bradley J. Keely, Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Jon Van Amber, Art Director/Title Design

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Legacy of the Lakes

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

9/11 Always Remember

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Talent

• Todd Magel, Talent

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rooted in Secrets

KVLY

• Cailley Formichella, Reporter/Producer/Photojournalist

• Lynn Trelstad, Graphic Artist

• Alex Van Eeckhout, Graphic Artist

• Micah Hagen, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #520

LIFESTYLE - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Capable Duck Hunters

Ron Schara Productions

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photographer/Editor

• Travis Frank, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Walter's Maple Syrup

Ron Schara Productions

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

• Bill Sherck, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dragons, Gumball Machines and More

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bird Ranch Photographer

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Photographer / Editor

• Travis Frank, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Leo's Last Ride

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #521

LIFESTYLE - LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish: Jamaican Fruitcake and Sorrel Wine

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Director/Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Adam Geiger, Producer

• Yia Vang, Host

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor/Motion Graphics

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Slade Kemmet, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Liquid Gold: From the Midwest to the Mediterranean

Click Content Studios

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Editor/Producer

• Tracy Briggs, Producer

• Cody Rogness, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Outside Chance: Mountain Biking

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Luke Heikkila, Producer

• Chance York, Host

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Terry Gray, Post-Production Audio

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Artist

• Adam Geiger, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Miss INNdependent - Episode 1

Northern Pine Productions

• Josh Bryant, Producer/Writer/Cinematographer

• Kelly Olsen, Host/Producer

• Cole O'Brien, Producer/Writer/Cinematographer/Editor

• Trey Hall, Motion Graphics

• Alex Haberle, Photographer

• Eric Gislason, Producer

• Alisha Perkins, Host

• Kurt Weber, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Woodland Bounty

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

CATEGORY #522

MILITARY - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bonded by Sacrifice: Gene Murphy & Lyle Bowes

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One of a Kind

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Narrator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Resolute: MN Stories of 9/11 and the War

MN Military & Veterans Museum

• Randal Dietrich, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Warriors in the North: Healing Through Art

Prairie Public

• Andy Garske, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - In Command: Brian Kesselring

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Brian Shawn, Reporter

• Jack Neisen, Photographer

• Marty Mueller, Photographer

CATEGORY #523

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond the Badge

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer

• Tom Cornell, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Job

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Producer

• Scott Neal, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

West Des Moines Police Department - Community Video

West Des Moines Police Department

• James Drescher, Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Sydney Dhabalt, Producer / Editor

• Chad Adams, Cinematographer

• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer

• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bingo tax: Once a serious topic for lawmakers

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Seth Tupper, Producer

• Josh Haiar, Videographer/Editor

CATEGORY #524

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Director/Videographer

• Nic Ortiz, Video Editor

• Neil Gjere, Production Engineer

CATEGORY #525

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cookie Cart - Baking Bright Futures

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Is For Me

Bally Sports North

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Producer

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Thing That Makes Your Heart Sing

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac North- Black Lives Matter Swimmer

PBS North

• Megan McGarvey, Producer

• Isaac Quick, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Forced to Flee

Prairie Public

• Nayeli Castro, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

That Got Weird

Twin Cities PBS

• Sergio Rapu, Producer / Host

• Myc Dazzle, Character Design / Animation

• Marissa Blahnik, Producer

• Terry Gray, Sound Design

CATEGORY #526

DIVERSITY/EQUITY/INCLUSION - LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inkpa Mani: Ancient Arts in a Modern World

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unapologetic Valentine

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Our Heroes

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Lea B. Olsen, Host

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Intersections - Vern Northrup, Kaitlyn Walsh, and Natasha Kingbird

PBS North

• Tomas Soderberg, Producer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Be The Change (Composite)

GH Media Werks, LLC

• GH Ridpath, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Producer

• Brett Taber, Producer

• Adam Belfer, Producer

• Mark Davis, Animation Director

• Damil Bryant, Animation Director

• Khalid Farquharson, Animator

• Danny Ochoa, Animator

• Howard Morris, Animator

• Nate Vaughn, Videographer

CATEGORY #527

WEATHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Iowa's Forces of Nature

WOI

• Brad Edwards, Chief Meteorologist

• Brandon Lawrence, Meteorologist

• Taylor Kanost, Meteorologist

• Dave Downey, Meteorologist

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

• Mike Simmons, Photographer/Editor

• Zach Sommers, Producer

• Sharon Lilly, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's Wild Weather

KGAN/KFXA

• Valeree Dunn, Producer

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

• Nathan Santo Domingo, Meteorologist

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drought Tour 2022

KELO

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Kelli Volk, Anchor/Reporter

• Michael Simundson, Editor

• Sarah McDonald, Anchor/Reporter

• Sydney Thorson, Reporter

• Ariana Schumacher, Reporter

• Eric Mayer, Digital Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photojournalist

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Tom Hanson, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 First Alert Storm Team Severe Weather Special

KCRG

• Aaron Hepker, Producer

• Joe Winters, Chief Meteorologist

• Kaj O'Mara, Meteorologist

• Corey Thompson, Meteorologist

• Jan Ryherd, Meteorologist

• Hannah Messier, Meteorologist

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

• Matthew Jones, Photographer

• Bradley Burton, Photographer

• Sean Patty, Director

• Matthew Tribble, Audio

• Marc Bauer, Post-Production Director

CATEGORY #528

BRANDED CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Thorogood Boots!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Troy Knechtel, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

John Randle Unveils 2022 Vikings Schedule

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Producer/Director

• Skip Krueger, Director

• Bryan Harper, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Embassy Club

Estuary Motion Studios

• Israel Lopez, Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Not Weird. Wild.

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• John King, Producer

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Matt Hussey, Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2021 Twin Cities Summer Jam

AMPonStage, LLC

• Jay Olstad, Producer

• Shawn Engel, Producer

• Tim Consdorf, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LHB: Designing With The Community At Heart

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Alethia Fowler, Producer

• Michael Fischer, Producer

• Rick Carter, Producer

• Maureen Colburn, Producer

CATEGORY #601

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

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

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wildwood Hills Ranch—Baggage

Strategic America

• Randy Belcher, Writer/Director

• Heath Smith, Writer

• Tyra Washington, Graphic Artist

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

On Our Collective Power

Acowsay Film Company

• Hannah Ginder, Producer

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dream Iowa

Estuary Motion Studios

• Israel Lopez, Director & Cinematographer

• Katherine Dietrich, Writer & Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Project HEALINGS

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

• Ange Hwang, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Where Good Things Grow PSA Series

Ron Nichols Communications

• Ron Nichols, Writer/Producer

• Joe Dickie, Photographer

• Forrest Fox, Photographer

• Lynn Betts, Writer/Producer

• Cat Bailey, Logo Art/Animation

• Tom Steever, Narrator

CATEGORY #602

COMMERCIAL

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Icon Water Trails—Launch

Strategic America

• Randy Belcher, Writer/Director

• Kelcey Stoehr, Editor

• Karen Gray Beal, Graphic Artist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

This is Regions

HealthPartners

• Tina Long, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Big Network

HealthPartners

• Tina Long, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

UnityPoint Health - Holiday TV Spot

UnityPoint Health

• Chad Adams, Director / Producer / Cinematographer

• Sydney Dhabalt, Producer / Editor

• Kyle Stoutenberg, Cinematographer

• James Drescher, Cinematographer

• Nick Mongar, Cinematographer

• Phil Young, Sound Designer

• Brent Wirth, Producer

• Greg Philby, Producer

• Brett Adams, Producer

• Mallary McKinney, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

University of South Dakota 2022 Brand Spot

University of South Dakota

• Hailie Warren, Director

• Zbynek Surovec, Cinematographer

• Noah Shepard, Talent

• Michelle Cwach, Writer

CATEGORY #603

NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL (SINGLE SPOT OR CAMPAIGN)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KGAN-Iowa's News Now Field Of Dreams Coverage

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Writer / Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Untold Campaign

KMSP

• David Pint, Producer/Director

• Brandon, Lighting/Editor/Cinematographer

• Samy Vernet, Editor/Cinematographer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer

• Burke Daneman, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now

KSFY/KDLT

• Sean Albertson, Producer

• Joshua Gates, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Weather Ready

WDIO

• Aaron Wernimont, Writer/Producer

CATEGORY #604

NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KGAN-WeatherFirst Road Warrior Campaign

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Producer / Writer

• Aaron Gerhardt, Drone Pilot

• Nicholas Stewart, Talent

• Rebecca Kopelman, Talent

• Sarah Foernssler, Talent

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Catching a Tornado

KCCI

• Andrew Bridgewater, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Nathan White, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Northland's Chief Meteorologist Campaign

WDIO

• Aaron Wernimont, Writer/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI Storm Team 8 - Winter Campaign

KCCI

• Leia Bacuyag, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Kathy Wiseman, Producer

• Mark Peterson, Videographer

• Nathan White, Writer

• Andrew Bridgewater, Writer/Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTIV Winter Olympics - Super Bowl Image Campaign

KTIV

• David Washburn, Writer/Director/Producer

• Erick Lira, Videographer

• Angela Morrow, Videographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Grind

KWWL

• Beau Batterson, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Michael Minard, Cinematographer

CATEGORY #605

PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Saved By The Friends

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Producer/Actor

• Chris Onken, Actor

• Kevin Salo, Photographer

• Ben Musel, Lighting/Grip

• Tim McDonough, Graphics

• Joni Bria, Title Graphics

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Start Watching My Des Moines

KCCI

• Mark Peterson, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Nathan White, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Are Iowa Strong

WOI

• Andrea Garnant, Editor

CATEGORY #606

SPORTS PROMOTION

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Saints Baseball on FOX 9+

KMSP

• Brandon Middlesworth, Director/Videographer

• David Pint, Writer

• Michelle Truax, Videographer

• Samy Vernet, Sound

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Design

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Official Home of the Minnesota Viking - FOX 9

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• David Pint, Producer/Shooter

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer

• Michelle Truax, Producer

• Samy Vernet, Producer/Shooter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Winter Classic Promo

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Joe Brunett, Editor

• Marko Zitzer, Cinematographer

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It's About Winning

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Matt Hussey, Cinematographer

• Joe Brunett, Editor

CATEGORY #701

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rena Sarigianopoulos

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katie Phernetton Composite

WQOW

• Kathryn Phernetton, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brandi Powell - Anchor

KSTP

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Timothy Blotz Anchor

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kirsten Swanson - Potter Verdict Breaking News

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Anchor

CATEGORY #702

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

March 5th Tornado Outbreak

KCCI

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDIO Meteorologist Brandon Weatherz

WDIO

• Brandon Weatherz, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meteorologist Brandon Lawrence

WOI

• Brandon Lawrence, Anchor - Weather

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meteorologist Nick Stewart Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #703

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Norman Seawright III - Sports Talent

WCCO

• Norman Seawright, Talent

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reggie Wilson

KARE

• Reginald Wilson, Sports Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mitch Fick Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Mitch Fick, Anchor

CATEGORY #704

TALENT - REPORTER LIVE OR DAILY NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

(Not) Workin’ 9 to 5: Kirsten Swanson Composite

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heidi Wigdahl Composite

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rasmussen on a Deadline

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A.J.'s Daily Reporting

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva Daily Reporting

KARE

• Eva Andersen, Reporter

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pauleen Le Live Reporter Composite

WCCO

• Pauleen Le, Reporter

CATEGORY #705

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katie Storm Composite

Bally Sports North

• Katie Storm, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bill Sherck: The Man About The Woods

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bret Amundson: Prairie Sportsman Host

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Brown - Live Game Set Host

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marney Gellner Composite

Bally Sports North

• Marney Gellner, Host

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Allen Talent Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Paul Allen, Talent

CATEGORY #706

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, TV Play-by-Play

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rebekkah Brunson Composite

Bally Sports North

• Rebekkah Brunson, Analyst

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ryan Carter Composite

Bally Sports North

• Ryan Carter, Analyst

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Morneau Composite

Bally Sports North

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

CATEGORY #707

WRITER - NEWS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Writing

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Family, Finally

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva's Writing

KARE

• Eva Andersen, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J.'s investigative storytelling

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Writer

CATEGORY #708

WRITER - CONTENT (NON-NEWS)

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Shannon O’Hara Story

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grit & Metal: Iron Warrior

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Liquid Gold: From the Midwest to the Mediterranean

Click Content Studios

• Tracy Briggs, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson Writing

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ron's Nature Ramblings

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Writer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sherck's 2021 Favorites!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer

CATEGORY #709

GRAPHIC ARTS – MOTION GRAPHICS/VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSTING

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Arthur Kuh - Minnesota Vikings Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Motion Graphics

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heart of Iowa - Where to Go to Get Help

Heart of Iowa

• Josh De Lanoit, Motion Designer & Animator

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Show Opens

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa State Fair Coverage Graphics Package

Iowa PBS

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

CATEGORY #711

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST, LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Live at 5: Russia Invades Ukraine

KTIV

• Kaleb Zamora, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kim Potter Verdict

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

NHL Red Wings vs Wild

Bally Sports North

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 10

KWWL

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

CATEGORY #712

DIRECTOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LUMINARY Commercial Director Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Minnesota Vikings: A Symphony of the North

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Timberwolves - 2021 Intro

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Symphony Academy: The Sound of The City

Des Moines Symphony

• Nathan McNurlen, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

UnityPoint Health - The Not So Late Show with Austin

UnityPoint Health

• Nathan McNurlen, Director

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Best of Me

GH Media Werks, LLC

• Noah Ferche, Director

CATEGORY #713

EDITOR - NEWS/SPORTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Miller Editing Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Raising the Bar: Trent Francom

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Editor Jason Steussy

KARE

• Jason Steussy, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ron Stover Editing Compilation

KARE

• Ron Stover, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Devin Krinke Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joe Brunett - Minnesota Wild Edit Comp

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Joe Brunett, Editor

CATEGORY #714

EDITOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timberwolves - 2021 Intro

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Walter's Maple Syrup

Ron Schara Productions

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY Commercial Edit Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Myers Video Editing Composite

Blue Key Media

• Jared Myers, Editor

CATEGORY #715

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Photojournalist Jason Steussy

KARE

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tommy Platek Composite

KARE

• Tommy Platek, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Devin Krinke Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cutting It Close...

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Nelson - Composite

HawkVision Productions

• Matt Nelson, Photographer

CATEGORY #716

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Lantern Trail

Ron Schara Productions

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Sullivan Photography Composite

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY Commercial Cinematography Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Liquid Gold: From the Midwest to the Mediterranean

Click Content Studios

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Sessions: Faith Boblett at the Belwin Conservancy

Minnesota Public Radio

• Peter Ecklund, Photographer

CATEGORY #717

VIDEO ESSAY

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fatal crash devastates families of victims and survivors

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Photographer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bitten by the Bug

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making The Call

KMSP

• Justin McCray, News Cinematographer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timmy the T-Rex

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Merwin's train town

KELO

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/editor

CATEGORY #718

VIDEO JOURNALIST - SINGLE SHIFT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nourish the Soul

WKBT

• Jordan Fremstad, Writer/Photographer/Video Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Faith and Equality - Eva MMJ Day-turn work

KARE

• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MoMJ

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #719

VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO PRODUCTION TIME LIMIT

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Carpenter Video Journalist Composite

Edina TV

• Dan Carpenter, Video Journalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Art in Action

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Bird of Special Concern

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gordon Severson Video Journalist Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Video Journalist

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hometown Farmer – Cedar Ridge Farm

KPTH

• Jacob Heller, Photographer/Writer/Editor

2022 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #101

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11

KARE

• Carolyn Mungo, General Manager

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KMSP FOX 9

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI NewsChannel 8

KCCI

• Brian Sather, General Manager

CATEGORY #102

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Stacey Nogy, News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 News

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 Storytellers

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI NewsChannel 8

KCCI

• Allison Smith, News Director

CATEGORY #103

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Education for Ogilgei Documentary

Ryan Morrison, LLC

• Ryan Morrison, Cinematographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

75 People Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inspired By Story

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Producer

CATEGORY #104

INTERACTIVE MEDIA

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Digital

KARE

• Lauren Olson, Digital Director

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Digital Executive Producer

• Emily Haavik, Digital Managing Editor

• Alexandra Simon, Digital Producer

• Diane Sandberg, Digital Producer

• Dana Thiede, Digital Producer

• David Griswold, Digital Producer

• Bill Strande, Digital Producer

• Tyler Cashman, Digital Video Producer

• Valerie Lick, Digital Producer

• Miranda Manier, Digital Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Death of Mollie Tibbetts: Cristhian Bahena Rivera murder trial

WOI

• Mario Rossi, Digital Executive Producer

• Jon Diaz, Reporter

• Hollie Schlesselman, Digital Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Trial of Cristhian Bahena Rivera

KCCI

• Hope Wilson, Digital Editor

• Sarah Muller, Digital Editor

• Jeremy Moser, Digital Editor

CATEGORY #201

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 Morning News - 7 a.m.

KMSP

• Bjorn Saterbak, Producer

• Kelly O'Connell, Anchor

• Alix Kendall, Anchor

• Bill Keller, Reporter

• Shayne Stroud, Reporter

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Eric Reyers, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Chauvin Verdict: Community Responds

WCCO

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Amber Meyer, Producer

• Heather Brown, Anchor

• Shayla Reaves, Anchor

• Riley O'Connor, Meteorologist

• Christiane Cordero, Reporter

• Marielle Mohs, Reporter

• Joel Thurston, Photographer

• Mark Erb, Photographer

• Ray Jones, Editor

• Mike Stern, Editor

• Wendy Bridenstine, Director

• Mike Haberman, Producer

• Sandra Lind, Writer

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• John Anderson, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Sunrise

KARE

• Jordy Foy, Producer

• Carissa Polo, Producer

• Dallas Warren, Producer

• Gia Vang, Anchor

• Kris Laudien, Anchor

• Alicia Lewis, Anchor

• Guy Brown, Meteorologist

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

• Jennfier Austin, Reporter

• Meghan Scott, Director

• Jacob Rowe, Director

• Nate Anderson, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #202

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Dalton Tornado

WDAY

• Drew Trafton, Anchor/Producer

• Sarah Rudlang, Anchor

• Lydia Blume, Anchor/Meteorologist

• Ben Rieke, Producer

• Betsy Yanez-Rich, Producer

• Se Kwon, Producer

• Ryan Stacy, Photographer

• Janessa Andiorio, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND This Morning

KELO

• Kullyn Meffert, Producer

• Brian Karstens, Meteorologist

• Scot Mundt, Meteorologist

• Max Hofer, Reporter

• Lauren Soulek, Reporter

CATEGORY #203

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KBJR 6 News Today

KBJR

• Ryan Haff, Producer/Anchor

• CeCe Gaines, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC News at Noon/Oct. 30

KTTC

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Derek Grant, Producer

• Megan Zemple, Reporter

• Byron Tollefson, Reporter

• Ubah Ali, Reporter

• Sarah Gannon, Meteorologist

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Chuck Sibley, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 at Noon

KTIV

• Carl Norquist, Producer

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Jaret Lansford, Anchor

• Keith Bliven, Producer

• Brett Funke, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MidDay 4-6-2021

WXOW

• Andrea Albers, Anchor/Producer

• Steve Bland, Director

CATEGORY #204

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News at 5:00

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chauvin Verdict: Justice Served

WCCO

• Leah Carr, Producer

• Tracy Perlman, Executive Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Joe Mears, Editor

• Brandon King, Director

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter

• Lewis Karpel, Photographer

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

• Nick Streiff, Field Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News/6pm

KSTP

• Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer

• Conrad Gredell, Producer

• Jackie Cain, Anchor

• Paul Folger, Anchor

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Mazan, Reporter

• Tom Hauser, Political Reporter

• Joe Caffrey, Photographer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• David Peterson, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News at 10

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Executive Producer

• Amy Strande, Director

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• Charmaine Nero, Reporter

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• Blake Mills, Editor

• Karin Stone, Editor

• Josh Stifter, Editor

CATEGORY #205

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Night of Breaking News

WDAY

• Thor Thompson, Producer

• Grace O'Neil, Producer

• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor

• Dana Mogck, Anchor

• Sy Cavins-Wolford, Director

• Matt Henson, Reporter

• Ryan Longnecker, Photographer

• Norm Bell, Photographer

• John Wheeler, Weather

• Zach Staton, Sports Anchor

• Jeff Nelson, Photographer/News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KGAN News at 5: August 11/2020

KGAN/KFXA

• Kristen Hamilton, News Director

• Karen Fuller, News Anchor

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

• David Amelotti, Reporter

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist/Photojournalist

• Emily Chavez, Reporter

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Marissa Schwartz, Executive Producer

• Michael Howell, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 10

KWWL

• DJ Stewart, Producer

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Sashay Carroll, Director

• Vincent Lowerre, Reporter

• Travis Breese, Reporter

• Brandon Libby, Meteorologist

• Rick Coleman, Sports Director

• Kennedy DeRaedt, Video Journalist

• Jordan Rottinghaus, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCRG-TV9 News at 6PM: The Funeral of Sgt. Jim Smith

KCRG

• Aaron Hepker, Executive Producer

• Ben Hoppenworth, Producer

• Beth Malicki, Anchor

• Nicole Agee, Reporter

• Kristin Rogers, Reporter

• Phil Reed, Reporter

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

• Jeremy Vallin, Photographer

• Jon Howren, Director

• Chris Osborne, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND News at 6

KELO

• Krista Burns, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Bridget Bennett, Anchor

• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #206

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC 6 P.M. 4/20/2021 Chauvin Verdict

KTTC

• Victoria Carra, Producer

• Caitlin Alexander, Anchor

• Tom Overlie, Anchor

• Kamaria Braye, Reporter

• Beret Leone, Reporter

• Chuck Sibley, Photographer

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Michael Crowley, Audio Operator

• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

News 4 Live at Five

KTIV

• Carl Norquist, Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Ron Demers, Anchor

• Brett Funke, Photographer

• Keith Bliven, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News at 10

WEAU

• Jesse Horne, Producer

• Danielle Wagner, Anchor

• Bob Gallaher, Anchor

• Jamie Rogers, Director

• Carla Rogner, Reporter

• Jessica Mendoza, Reporter

• Justus Cleveland, Sports Anchor

• Tucker Antico, Meteorologist

• Max Cotton, Reporter

• Janis Harper, News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 News at 5

KBJR

• Jessie Slater, Producer/Anchor

• Dan Wolfe, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDIO News at Ten

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Anchor

• Justin Liles, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #301

DAILY NEWS REPORT (SINGLE SHIFT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Hope/I Hope/I Hope...

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It Wears On You

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Beresford family humbled by surprise gift

KSFY/KDLT

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lessons at 38th & Chicago

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Walk to the Store Changed May Life

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trap At Home

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Sarah Danik, News Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Come to Riot

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

CATEGORY #302

HARD NEWS REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pushed to the Limit

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Decision to Leave

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Officer Matson at Home

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist-Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cut Off

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #303

BREAKING NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

WCCO

• Mike Verlo, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Arthur Phillips, Photographer

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Dave Chaney, Photographer

• Will Greiner, Photographer

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter

• Sam Jones, Photographer

• Addie Chernow, Director

• Joe Kaczynski, Editor

• Scott Howard, Producer

• Mike Max, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

• Christiane Cordero, Reporter

• Dave Charest, Photojournalist

• Chris Cruz, Photojournalist

• Gerald Chew, Director

• Joe Tamburino, Legal Analyst

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Death of George Floyd: Derek Chauvin Verdict

KARE

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

• Nikki Muehlhausen Young, Producer

• Miranda Manier, Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Executive Producer

• Amy Strande, Director

• Natalie Abraham, Director

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• Charmaine Nero, Reporter

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KGAN Breaking News: The Iowa Derecho

KGAN/KFXA

• Rebecca Kopelman, Producer/Meteorologist

• Nick Stewart, Storm Chaser/Meteorologist/Photojournalist

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

• Marissa Schwartz, Executive Producer

• Kristen Hamilton, News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

THE VERDICT IS IN

KMSP

• Russell Weseman, Photojournalist

• Paul Blume, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking News: First Responders Race Across Rochester in Pursuit of Suspects After Two Teens Shot

KIMT

• Anthony Monzon, Reporter

CATEGORY #304

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Prone

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trash talk with Nico Swalley

KELO

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI - Continuing Coverage - Derecho

KCCI

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Road to Recovery - KWWL's coverage of the Iowa derecho

KWWL

• DJ Stewart, Producer

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Collin Dorsey, Anchor

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

• Diego Hernandez, Reporter

• Vincent Lowerre, Reporter

• Taylor Vessel, Reporter

• Mark Woodley, Reporter

• Joie Bettenhausen, Meteorologist

• Kennedy DeRaedt, Video Journalist

• Daniel Hampe, Chief Photographer

• Meg Swanson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vax Facts

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Jennifer Hoff, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

CATEGORY #305

INVESTIGATIVE - SINGLE REPORT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

He tried to save his sister. No one listened.

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fake Farms: The New Cash Crop

KELO

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Rae Yost, Digital Content Reporter

• Michael Simundson, Photographer

• Derek Domangue, Graphic Artist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Secret Discipline

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Editor/Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Outbreak Accountability

KSTP

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

CATEGORY #306

INVESTIGATIVE - MULTIPLE REPORTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Investigates: Cruel & Unusual

KARE

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Excited Delirium Dilemma

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

CATEGORY #307

LIGHT NEWS FEATURE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Holly & Greenie

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill's Buddies

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kids with Courage: Abri

KTTC

• Caitlin Alexander, Reporter

• Andrew Murphy, Graphics/Video Editor

• Chuck Sibley, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Submergents

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• Josh Grenier, Producer

CATEGORY #308

SERIOUS NEWS FEATURE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Year at Bethesda

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Brad's Rink

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The complexity of wearing blue while being Black

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Reporter/Photojournalist

• Don Schmith, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

PAR360 - The Invisible Danger

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

White Riot

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Editor/Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Mother's Plea

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor

• Ana Lastra, Producer

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rescue Reunion

KSTP

• Callan Gray, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Growth Through Grief

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #309

NEWS SPECIAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

COVID-19: A Year In Siouxland

KPTH

• Katie Copple, Producer

• Andrew Rogers, Reporter

• Diana Castillo, Anchor

• Jacob Heller, Reporter

• Larry Wentz, Reporter

• Vivian Rennie, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Unprecedented Year: Living in a Pandemic

WDAY

• Thor Thompson, Producer

• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor/Producer

• Dana Mogck, Anchor/Producer

• Noah Smith, Director

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Matt Henson, Reporter

• Nick Broadway, Reporter

• Drew Trafton, Reporter

• Norm Bell, Photographer

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Derek Chauvin Trial on CBSN Minnesota

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Joe Tamburino, Legal Analyst

• Joseph Donovan, Producer

• Nick Lentz, Producer

• Jessica Enwesi, Producer

• Samantha Fischer, Producer

• Addie Chernow, Director

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Arthur Phillips, Photographer

• Christiane Cordero, Reporter

• Mark Erb, Photographer

• Shayla Reaves, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Power to Change: The Legacy of George Floyd

KARE

• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer

• Monika Diaz, Executive Producer

• Reid Bolton, Photojournalist

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• Charmaine Nero, Reporter

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Jennifer Hoff, Reporter

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

CATEGORY #401

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Parking Lot Pandemic Concerts

WCCO

• Marielle Mohs, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Last Dance for Dad

WDAY

• Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

They call him the photo doc

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tunnel Vision

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Arts in the Age of COVID

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Producer

• Craig Norkus, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #402

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

BRAVO: Let's Hear it for the Arts

Estuary Motion Studios

• Israel Lopez, Producer

• Katherine Dietrich, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound - Portrait of a Photographer

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Producer/Writer

• Ben Elling, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drag Performers Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inked

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

CATEGORY #403

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Art of Resistance

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wish You Were Here: Stone Church

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Eliza Blue, Producer/Host

• Christian Begeman, Videographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Making of Tuscaloosa in Minnesota

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kyle Walczak, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Jason Show

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Ted Johnsen, Producer

• Jason Matheson, Host

• Kendall Mark, Co-Host

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Eric Sturm, Photographer

• Robert King, Editor

CATEGORY #404

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Take KARE of Your Money

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Producer

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eau Claire Connection to Charlie Berens

WQOW

• Katie Phernetton, Journalist

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Foodski

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elias Johnson Reports

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Photographer/writer/editor

CATEGORY #405

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

S&S Bait Co. Sisters

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Insect Cuisine

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Grocery Workers Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Market to Market #4638 (May 7/2021)

Iowa PBS

• David Miller, Executive Producer

• Josh Buettner, Producer

• John Torpy, Producer

• Peter Tubbs, Producer

• Colleen Krantz, Producer

• Paul Yeager, Producer/Host

• Kevin Rivers, Technical Director

• Neal Kyer, Video

• Jim Leasure, Audio

CATEGORY #406

CRIME - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Makayla's 13th Birthday

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Wheelie Boys

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Separated At Birth No Longer

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Dumping Ground

KELO

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Tory Stolen, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Firkus Framing

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• David Peterlinz, Producer

CATEGORY #407

CRIME - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Policing for Profit

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cop House

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justifying the Force

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lost Souls

KSTP

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer

• Kirsten Swanson, Investigative Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

CATEGORY #409

CRIME - LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Trial of Derek Chauvin

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dakota Spotlight: The House on Sweet and Seventh

Click Content Studios

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Producer/Editor

• James Wolner, Writer/Producer/Narrator

• Cody Rogness, Producer

• Jim Manney, Executive Producer

• Mary Jo Hotzler, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #410

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Their Calling: Mr. White

KARE

• Shelley Stridsberg, Producer

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

• Mitchell Yehl, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Special Needs Students Left Out

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Virtual Learning Curve

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Photographer/writer/editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anatomy of a Scandal

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer/Editor

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mrs. Klein's Greatest Lesson

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #411

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Great River School's "Other" Classroom

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

They Care for the Horses

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Teachers Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Into the Outdoors: Into Hunting and Conservation

Discover Mediaworks

• Mark Rose, Executive Producer

• Lisa Rose, Executive Producer

• Richard Rose, Co-Creator

• Mark McNease, Co-Creator

• Jessica Murphy, Producer

• Andreina Patilliet, Producer/Marketing

• Teddy Maier, Videographer

• Sam Troz, Editor

CATEGORY #413

CHILDREN/YOUTH/TEEN

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kids With Courage: Nathan

KTTC

• Caitlin Alexander, Reporter

• Andrew Murphy, Photographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

All About the Youth

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Acts of Resilience - Courage (Peter and the Wolf)

Iowa PBS

• Theresa Knight, Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director

• Phil Blobaum, Camera Operator

• Darrin Clouse, Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator/Lighting

• Kevin Rivers, Camera Operator

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• David Feingold, Audio

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Neal Kyer, Video

• Phong Duong, Graphics

• Brent Willett, Graphics

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MinneHistory PSA Series

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer

• Brianna Bergin, Narrator

• Carrie Clark, Producer/Editor/Motion Graphics

• Anne Guttridge, Production Assistant

• Leslie Barlow, Original Art

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Eric Pagel, Sound Mix

• Katie O'Rourke, Archival Producer

CATEGORY #414

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Un-Frog-getable

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Editor/Photographer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Troubled Taps

WKBT

• Amy DuPont, Producer/Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Take KARE of Your Money: When Do Electric Cars Start Saving You Money?

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Producer

CATEGORY #415

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - SHORT OR LONG FROM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Paha Sapa Grotto

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Water: The Oil of Our Century

SWCTC

• Mark Martinez, Executive Producer

• Justin Atkinson, Director/Lead Editor

• Ann Schweisguth, Director/Editor

• Alaina Myers, Writer/Camera

• Brian Schmidt, Director Of Photography

• Lonnie Garland, Director Of Photography

• Bob McSherry, Camera

• Pedro Hernandez, Animator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ginger's Conservation Legacy

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Assistant Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

To Clean An Island...

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Troy Knechtel, Editor

CATEGORY #416

HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS (SINGLE SHIFT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Covid Homecoming

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Cost of COVID-19

WKBT

• Jordan Fremstad, Reporter/Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Inside Regions

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

CATEGORY #417

HEALTH/MEDICAL - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In The Red

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Pattern of Denial

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

COVID's Toll on Long-Term Care

KARE

• Karla Hult, Anchor/Reporter/Producer

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Less Lethal

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE II Explain: Vaccines

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #418

HEALTH/MEDICAL - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

1 Heart/2 Iowa Families Forever Connected

New Tribe Media

• Sam Hoyle, Director/Producer

• Alex Feilmeier, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian's Story

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

• Brian Shawn, Associate Producer

• Jody Norstedt, Associate Producer

• Jack Neisen, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nurses Share Their Experiences Working During The Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joelle's Journey to a New Heart

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• Jason Howland, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lessons from COVID-19: Disability Rights Activist

PBS North

• Ramona Marozas, Multiplatform Producer/Writer

• Lance Haavisto, Photographer/Editor

• Dawn Mikkelson, Executive Producer

• Greg Grell, Senior Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A New Life with Phage Therapy

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• Vivien Williams, Reporter

• Susan Murphy, Writer

CATEGORY #419

HEALTH/MEDICAL - LONG FORM FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Reflections on the Pandemic

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer/Editor

• Jon Hallberg/MD, Creator

• Miles Painter, Online Editor

• Brennan Vance, Offline Editor

• Ezra Gold, Offline Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Slade Kemmet, Camera

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

• Scott Trotman, Camera

• Jim Kron, Camera

• Julie Censullo, Line Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

So Many Goodbyes: An Alzheimer's Journey

KARE

• Karla Hult, Anchor/Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer-Editor

CATEGORY #420

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Carnival Worker

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Jason Steussy, Drone Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Spokeman-Recorder

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Secrets In Pine County

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brad Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Story Of Resilience: Minnesota And The 1918 Flu

WCCO

• Aki Nace, Producer/Writer/Editor

• Amelia Santaniello, Voice

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reconnecting Rondo

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• Josh Grenier, Producer

CATEGORY #421

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Supper Club

PBS North

• Matthew Koshmrl, Producer/Director/DP

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Intersections: Susana Pelayo-Woodward

PBS North

• Tomas Soderberg, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Dawn Mikkelson, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Come From The Stars

PBS North

• Missy Whiteman, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Worn Within: Hmong Paj Ntaub

Twin Cities PBS

• Susan Thao, Producer/Director/Host

• Carrie Clark, Editor/Animations

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Maria Ahrens, Illustrations

• Ben Malley, Graphics

• Kristen Blekum, Line Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Inspirational Hike

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wild Rice

Prairie Public

• Andy Garske, Producer

CATEGORY #422

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trailheads: The Oregon Trail’s Origins

MinnMax

• Ben Hanson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In This Place: New Horizons

PBS North

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Dawn Mikkelson, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Small Town Girl

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lost Twin Cities 5

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer/Director

• Katie O'Rourke, Producer

• Brad Keely, Editor

• Don Shelby, Narrator

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Ben Malley, Art Direction

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Joe Demko, Audio Mix

• Anne Guttridge, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Return to Skid Row

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Brad Keely, Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Audio Sweetening

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Alyssa Franklin Fuller, Media Assets

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Executive Producer

• Julie Censullo, Line Producer

• Miranda Harincar, Production

CATEGORY #424

LIFESTYLE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life in the Uplands

Ron Schara Productions

• Travis Frank, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound - Eagle Hang Gliding

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

• Bill Sherck, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carving Fate: Journey of a Luthier

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The New Melting Pot of America

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mini Machinary: Wesley Thompson

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Yia Vang, Host

• Carrie Clark, Online Editor

• Eric Pagel, Post Production Audio

• Adam Geiger, Producer

CATEGORY #425

MILITARY - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Operation Safety Net

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mickey goes the Distance

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bloodline of Service

WQOW

• Shannon Hoyt, Journalist

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Veterans Denied Benefits During Pandemic

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Small Town Hearts

WCCO

• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #426

MILITARY - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Armed with Language

Twin Cities PBS

• Katie O'Rourke, Director/Producer

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Executive Producer

• Anne Guttridge, Producer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• David Mura, Writer

• Carrie Clark, Motion Graphics Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fifteen Minutes Ago: A Vietnam War Story

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Siouxland Freedom Park: History and Healing

KTIV

• Keith Bliven, Producer

• Matt Breen, Reporter

• Brett Funke, Photographer

• Al Joens, Reporter

• Taylor Dermit, Production

• David Washburn, Graphics

• Bridget Breen, Producer

• Michaela Feldmann, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vaccinating veterans

Sanford Health News

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Lonnie Nichols, Videographer

• Katie Foutz, Producer

• Ann Nachtigal, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wings of Valor

Sanford Health News

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Lonnie Nichols, Videographer

• Katie Foutz, Producer

• Ann Nachtigal, Producer

CATEGORY #428

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS (NO TIME LIMIT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

AstroTurf Candidates

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• Brad Swagger, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

State of Resignation

KSTP

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Last in Line

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

CARE$ Accountability

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer/Editor

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sign Me Up

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #429

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Restaurant Workers Share Their Experiences with Shutdown Mandates: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Producer/Director/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Get the Lead Out

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Job

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Scott Neal, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Political Reporter Mary Lahammer

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Reporter

CATEGORY #430

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCAU 9 Election Night 2020

KCAU

• Kayla Samek, Producer

• Sophie Erber, Anchor

• Tim Seaman, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

State of Minnesota Virtual Veterans Day Program

SnowGlobe Public Relations

• Bruce Meyers, Cinematographer/Editor/Producer/Drone Operator

• Anna Long, Producer

• Kevin Olson, Producer

• Anne Sonnee, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Director/Videographer

• Alauna Yust, Segment Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Lives Matter in Iowa

Roske Productions/LLC

• Brent Roske, Producer/ Host

CATEGORY #431

WEATHER - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9: August 10th Derecho Coverage

KCRG

• Aaron Hepker, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Snowy October To March Melt

KMSP

• Melissa Martz, Photojournalist

• Karen Scullin, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Disaster Divide: Stories of vulnerable Iowans after the derecho storm

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Video Journalist

• Kelsey Hammer-Parks, Video Journalist

• Ryan Scott, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Power of Petrichor

KPTH

• Katie Nickolaou, Meteorologist/Reporter

CATEGORY #432

WEATHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Marshalltown Tornado: In Their Own Words

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Producer/Editor/Meteorologist

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Great Flood of 2011: 10 Years Later

KPTH

• Katie Copple, Producer

• Cat Taylor, Chief Meteorologist/Anchor

• Vivian Rennie, Meteorologist/Report

• Katie Nickolaou, Meteorologist/Reporter

• Jacob Heller, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Project Tornado

KTTC

• Victoria Carra, Producer

• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist/Anchor

• Andrew Murphy, Graphics/Video Editor

• Beret Leone, Reporter

• Amanda Morgan, Meteorologist

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Kamie Roesler, Reporter

• Sarah Gannon, Meteorologist

• Robert Pfeilsticker, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

First Alert Severe Weather Special

KSFY/KDLT

• Justin Wulf, Producer

• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist

• Tyler Roney, Meteorologist

• Aaron Doudna, Meteorologist

• Austin Haskins, Meteorologist

• Austin Goss, Reporter

CATEGORY #502

SPORTS STORY - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

And They’re Off!

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Supernatural Strength: Dakota State Women's Basketball Triumphs Through Tragic Death Of Beloved Mentor

KSFY/KDLT

• Zachary Borg, Producer/Reporter

• Dave Hauck, Photographer

• Adam Huntimer, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Abundance of Riches

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Simley Rolls to State Title

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Osseo gymnast overcomes Goltz Syndrome to compete - Andy Mac

KARE

• Andy McDonnell, Reporter

CATEGORY #503

SPORTS STORY - SHORT & LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Driven: Lance Christensen Jr.

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lights on Heroes for the Home Opener

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Sam Henschen, Producer

• Andrew Halverson, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Photographer

• Dave Pratt, Photographer

• Dick Bremer, Narrator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kettle River Rafting

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor

• Dylan Curfman, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond Our Ice - Ready for Game 7

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Paul Loomis, Executive Producer

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - No Bad Days: Hunter Pinke

Midco Sports

• Alex Heinert, Producer

• Jeremy Klein, Photographer

• Marty Mueller, Photographer

CATEGORY #504

SPORTS PROGRAM - LIVE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twins Live

Bally Sports North

• Rick Palermo, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Annie Sabo, Host

• Dick Bremer, Host

• Glen Perkins, Analyst

• Roy Smalley, Analyst

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wolves Live

Bally Sports North

• Rick Palermo, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Annie Sabo, Host

• Dave Benz, Host

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Kevin Lynch, Analyst

• Rebekkah Brunson, Analyst

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wild Live

Bally Sports North

• Marsh Ness, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Audra Martin, Host

• Anthony LaPanta, Host

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Ryan Carter, Analyst

• Gigi Marvin, Analyst

CATEGORY #505

SPORTS PROGRAM - POST-PRODUCED/EDITED

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Baseball in the Dominican - Twins Academy

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Marney Gellner, Narrator

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild - Playing Through A Pandemic

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Pete Keffer, Editor

• Brandon McCauley, Cinematographer

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

• Chad Gilmour, Video Animator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: 100th Episode

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host

• Jay Elsen, Reporter

• Jeremy Klein, Producer

• Marty Mueller, Producer

• Alex Heinert, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Voyage: Episode 02 - Season 02

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Director/Producer

• Ryan O'Neill, Producer

• Alex Miller, Producer

• Jordan Struck, Videographer

• Pat Fischer, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Remembering Sid

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Anthony LaPanta, Host

CATEGORY #506

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bringing Hockey Home

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer

• Marko Zitzer, Cinematographer/Editor

• Paul Loomis, Executive Producer

• Robert Durland, Cinematographer

• Chad Gilmour, Graphic Animator

• Dusty Peterson, Cinematographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

45TV Celebrates High School Hockey

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Chris Long, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Marney Gellner, Host

• Mark Parrish, Analyst

• Katie Emmer, Host

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Colleen Schreier, Producer

• Audra Martin, Host

• Ryan Carter, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

CATEGORY #507

LIVE SPORTING EVENT/GAME - SINGLE GAME/SERIES

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2021 Boys Hockey 2A State Championship - Eden Prairie vs. Lakeville South

KSTC

• Brian Monahan, Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Taylor Stein, Producer/Editor

• Jim Erickson, Play-By-Play

• John Pohl, Studio Analyst

• Joe Schmit, Studio Host

• Lou Nanne, Color Analyst

• Sean Kelly, Technical Director

• Tim McDonough, Graphic Designer

• Jeff Ihlan, Graphic Artist/Operator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2020-21 Timberwolves vs. Jazz Season Series

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Jordan Austin, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Lea B. Olsen, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twins 2021 Home Opener

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Bothun, Producer/Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild 2021 (NHL Playoffs: Golden Knights vs Wild - Game 6)

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Tom Mee III, Graphics Operator

• Ted Allaire, Replay Operator

• Brad Zeimet, Audio Mixer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kenta Maeda Near No-Hitter

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Audra Martin, Reporter

CATEGORY #601

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Esta Es Mi Casa - This Is My Home

Prairie Public

• Matt Olien, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Coming To Mni Sota

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Leya Hale, Producer/Offline Editor

• Ezra Gold, Editor

• Ryan Klabunde, Offline Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Director

• Julie Censullo, Line Producer

• Anne Guttridge, Production

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unweaving

PBS North

• Megan McGarvey, Director

• KATIE LINDOW, Editor

CATEGORY #602

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rivertown

WLAX

• Paul Bjorge, Producer/Director Of Photography

• Tyler Ike, Producer/Director

• Tori Charnetzki, Producer/Director

• Wyatt Matson, Producer/Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Forgotten War: Iowans in Korea

Iowa PBS

• David Miller, Producer/Director/Executive Producer

• Neal Kyer, Editor

• David Feingold, Audio

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Phong Duong, Graphics

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics

• Peter Dean, Narrator

• Tiffany Hill, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Red River Flood

Media 523

• David Kuznicki, Producer

• Brian Katona, Producer

• Eric Althoff, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Citizen

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer

• Katie O'Rourke, Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Videography

• AJ Williams, Videographer

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

• Carrie Clark, Editor/Motion Graphics

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor/Colorist

• Eric Pagel, Audio Mix

• Leslie Barlow, Original Art

• Sun Mee Chomet, Narrator

• Anne Gutridge, Editor

CATEGORY #603

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Life Autistic Documentary

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Director/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Neal Kyer, Editor

• Kevin Rivers, Editor

• Chad Aubrey, Post Production Audio

• Jim Leasure, Post Production Audio

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Joe Bustad, Graphic Artist

• Phong Duong, Graphic Artist

• Brent Willett, Graphic Artist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Patient No More

Twin Cities PBS

• Diana Fraser, Director

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Audio Mixer

• Katie Lescarbeau, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A year without mom

StarTribune

• Renee Jones-Schneider, Photographer/editor/producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Education for Ogilgei Documentary

Ryan Morrison, LLC

• Ryan Morrison, Cinematographer/Editor

• Moses Bomett, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd

Twin Cities PBS

• Cy Dodson, Director/Editor

• Charlie McCarron, Composer

• Stephen Letnes, Composer

• Alzie Ramsey, Composer

• Ezra Gold, Colorist

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Decoding the Driftless

Sustainable Driftless/Inc.

• Timothy Jacobson, Producer

• George Howe, Producer

• Rob Nelson, Producer

• Jonas Stenstrom, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

6 Days in May: A WCCO Original Production

WCCO

• Jodi Oelfke, Director/Editor

• Sean Skinner, Director/Director Of Photography

• Seth Gow, Director Of Photography

• Sam Gullickson, Director Of Photography

• Rob Haffner, Lighting

• Sev Pearman, Lighting

• Scott Wooldridge, Lighting

• DeRonn Greseth, Engineer

• Jeff Turner, Engineer

• Liza Goncharova, Graphic Design

• Michael Dow, Graphic Design

• Barron Whittet, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Iowa Derecho: In Their Own Words

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Producer/Meteorologist

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Sara Flynn, Meteorologist

• Kristen Hamilton, Producer

• Scott Zimdar, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #604

MAGAZINE PROGRAM

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making It: Start Up

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Director

• Steven Ash, Senior DP/Editor

• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota Life: Postcard from Hot Springs

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Melissa Sievers, Producer

• Paul Ebsen, Editor

• Larry Rohrer, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rides with Jay Thomas

Click Content Studios

• Cody Rogness, Photographer/Producer/Editor

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Producer/Editor

• Jay Thomas, Host/Producer

• Jaryn Homiston, Editor

• Jim Manney, Executive Producer

• Mary Jo Hotzler, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Bound - Episode 953

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Director

• Aaron Achtenberg, Chief Photographer

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Ben Elling, Photographer

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photographer

• Troy Knechcel, Photographer

• Ron Schara, Writer

• Laura Schara, Host/Writer

• Bill Sherck, Executive Producer

• Scott Fransen, Line Producer

• Jared Christie, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Discover Wisconsin/Road Trip: Turtle Lake and Barron County & Tales from the Trails: Northern Wisconsin

Discover Mediaworks

• Mark Rose, Executive Producer

• Lisa Rose, Executive Producer

• Jessica Murphy, Producer

• Matthew Edgar, Producer

• Teddy Maier, Cinematographer

• Andrew Natvig, Cinematographer

• Brandon Sveum, Cinematographer/Editor

• Sam Troz, Editor

• David Janus, Audio Engineer

• Mariah Haberman, Host

• Eric Paulsen, Host

CATEGORY #605

PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Conspiracy Theory Casualties

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Producer

• Zach Sommers, Producer

• Sarah Beckman, Reporter

• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor

• Chris Hansen, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josiah

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director/Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Jodi Ritacca, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tomorrow Together

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Producer

• Alexis Allston, Producer/Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vets Hunt and Ag-based Solar Cells

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond the Badge

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #606

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Facing Race Awards

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Eric Pagel, Post-Production Audio

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Artist

• Montana Scheff, Producer

• Kristen Blekum, Line Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Funeral of Iowa State Patrol Sergeant Jim Smith

KWWL

• Trevor Oates, Producer

• DJ Stewart, Producer

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

• Diego Hernandez, Reporter

• Collin Dorsey, Reporter

• Taylor Vessel, Reporter

• Kennedy DeRaedt, Video Journalist

• Daniel Hampe, Chief Photographer

• Jordan Rottinghaus, Photographer

• Alan Slaughter, Chief Engineer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rotary Lights 2020

WXOW

• Travis Judell, Executive Producer

• Brittany Rau, Producer

• Elizabeth Briggson, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KS95's 8th Annual Largest Clouds Choir for a Cause

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Producer/Director/Editor

• Dan Seeman, Producer

• Todd Randall, Videographer

• Mark Walentiny, Videographer

• Jonathan Krejci, Lighting

CATEGORY #607

ENTERTAINMENT - SHORT FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vocal Essence - "Seasons of Love"

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Thousand Acres - Des Moines Metro Opera

Estuary Motion Studios

• Israel Lopez, Director

• Katherine Dietrich, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

JDIFF - The Sponsors

DreamCatcher Productions

• Tim Connery, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor

• Jon Van Allen, Producer

• Jackson Gango, Cinematographer/Colorist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

JDIFF Year 2021

DreamCatcher Productions

• Tim Connery, Producer/Director/Writer/Editor

• Kristian Day, Producer

• Fernando Castillo, Videographer

• Jackson Gango, Cinematographer

CATEGORY #608

ENTERTAINMENT - LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is Minnesota Orchestra: Musical Menagerie

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Producer

• Joel Mooney, Technical Director

• Sarah Hicks, Conductor/Host And Writer

• Adam Romey, Score Reader

• Michael Murnane, Lighting Designer

• Ezra Gold, Editor

• Jay Perlman, Head Sound Engineer

• Don Hughes, Stage Manager

• Jessi Ryan, Director Of Education/Community Engagement & Writer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Jim Kron, Camera

• Diana Fraser, Production Manager

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is Minnesota Orchestra: Remembrance and Reflection

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh Rowe, Producer

• Joel Mooney, Technical Director

• Sarah Hicks, Host/Writer

• Michael Murnane, Lighting Designer

• Jay Perlman, Head Sound Engineer

• Ezra Gold, Editor

• Don Hughes, Stage Producer

• Matt Winiecki, Stage Producer

• Jim Pfitzinger, Audio Engineer

• Nayif Abuteyah, Engineer

• Mark Payne, Engineer

• Frank Merchlewitz, Digital Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Welcome Christmas with VocalEssence

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Terry Gray, Sound Design/Mix

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Design

• Jennie Reedquist, Scenic Design

• Abdifatah Abdi, Producer

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Jennilee Park, Audio

• Adam Geiger, Producer

CATEGORY #609

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings from Iowa - Autumn Weaver

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tapping the Sugar Bush

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eight Seconds: One Fatal Distraction

Minnesota Department of Public Safety

• Joshua Knodle, Chief Videographer/Editor/Graphic Designer

• Scott Wasserman, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At the Table Series

Twin Cities PBS

• Alauna Yust, Producer

• Susan Thao, Producer

• Carrie Clark, Editor

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Eric Pagel, Audio

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Audio/Post-Production

• Ann Pavlish, Graphic Designer

• Nastja Nykaza, Media Assets

• Alyssa Fuller, Media Assets

• Adam Geiger, Producer

CATEGORY #610

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Project Community

KCCI

• Rheya Spigner, Producer/Host

• Amy Schmelzer, Technical Producer/Editor

• Elgin Rucker, Producer/Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Enough Said

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Dan Barreiro, Host

• Justin Gaard, Host

• Rob King, Editor

• Christine Bastolich, Director

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Quality Bluegills

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor

• Dylan Curfman, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Posted Up with Ryan Carter--Chirps Only

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Brandon McCauley, Producer

• Ryan Carter, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The First Juror To Speak - Chauvin Trail

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photojournalist

• Leah Beno, Reporter

CATEGORY #701

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Black History Month

KMSP

• Samy Vernet, Producer/Director/Editor

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• David Pint, Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Puppets Mask Up For COVID-19

Lakeville Government Television

• Jim Schiffman, Producer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A New Kind of Record

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

CATEGORY #702

NEWS PROMOTION - TOPICAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Commitment 2020

KCCI

• Andrew Bridgewater, Producer

• Leia Bacuyag, Writer/Producer

• Kathy Wiseman, Writer/Producer

• Mark Peterson, Writer/Producer

• Nathan White, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Your Eyewitness to History

KSTP

• Kevin Salo, Producer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE TO VOTE

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Producer

• Dan Crowe, Producer

• Michael Scheuermann, Producer

• Travis Kobs, Producer

• David Mahlman, Designer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Delta-8

KMSP

• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer

• David Pint, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Producer

CATEGORY #703

NEWS PROMOTION - IMAGE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's News Now WeatherFirst Image

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Writer/Producer

• Aaron Gerhardt, Photographer/Drone Pilot

• Scott Zimdar, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Verdict Reaction from the Trial of Derek Chauvin

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Michelle Truax, Producer/Editor

• David Pint, Producer

• Samy Vernet, Producer

• Brandon Middlesworth, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's News Now - Derecho Coverage Image

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Writer/Producer/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sunrise: Guy Brown Launch

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Producer

• Travis Kobs, Producer

• Dan Crowe, Producer

• Michael Scheuermann, Producer

CATEGORY #704

PROGRAM/IMAGE PROMOTION (SINGLE SPOT)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

45TV 20th Anniversary - Bob's Burgers

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Producer/Voice Talent

• Joni Bria, Graphic Designer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Parable of the two candles

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Producer

• Travis Kobs, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Show Image – Let's Make It a Good Day

KMSP

• Michelle Truax, Producer/Director

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Art Director/Producer

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• David Pint, Producer/Cinematographer

• Ally Bell, Producer

• Samy Vernet, Cinematographer

• Joshua Blackburn, Producer

CATEGORY #705

SPORTS PROMOTION

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unite The North

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Lead Producer

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Erin Swartz, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Storied History

KMSP

• David Pint, Producer/Editor

• Burke Daneman, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Timberwolves - 2021 Jersey Reveal

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

• Paul Winkles, Director

• Kyle Moe, Cinematographer

• Erik Nelson, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #706

COMMERCIAL

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Warner's Dock - 007 Goes Fishin'

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jumer's Casino Commercial Campaign

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Producer

• Jon Liebl, Producer

• Christina Amys, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Treated By TRIA Campaign

HealthPartners

• Tina Long, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

AEP Testimonials Campaign

HealthPartners

• Tina Long, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Avtex - Great CX Doesn't Happen by Accident

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cheers to 60 Years

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Director

• Erin Swartz, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #801

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Belanger - Clinic Mass Shooting Breaking News

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jason DeRusha Morning Anchor

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katie Phernetton Composite

WQOW

• Kathryn Phernetton, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lauren Leamanczyk Composite

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Breen Composite

KTIV

• Matt Breen, Anchor

CATEGORY #802

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Weather Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lydia Blume Composite

WDAY

• Lydia Blume, Meteorologist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meteorologist Lisa Meadows

WCCO

• Lisa Meadows, Meteorologist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meteorologist Nick Stewart Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meteorologist Robert Suhr Composite

KXMB

• Robert Suhr, Meteorologist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Liles Weather Composite

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #803

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Owen Siebring

KPTH

• Owen Siebring, Sports Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Andrew Rogers Composite

KPTH

• Andrew Rogers, Sports Anchor/Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy - Sports Anchor

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Anchor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Norman Seawright III — Sports Talent Composite

WCCO

• Norman Seawright, Anchor/Producer

CATEGORY #804

TALENT - REPORTER LIVE OR DAILY NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sharon Yoo Reporter Composite

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rasmussen: Accountability on a Deadline

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Boyd Huppert Daily Reporting

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Mayerle

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heidi Wigdahl Composite: April 2021

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

CATEGORY #805

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Christie Host Destination Polaris

Ron Schara Productions

• Jared Christie, Host

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jana Shortal

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Host/Moderator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Laura Schara Host Minnesota Bound

Ron Schara Productions

• Laura Schara, Host/Writer/Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Host Mary Lahammer

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bret Amundson - Prairie Sportsman Host

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host

CATEGORY #806

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wes Walz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Wes Walz, Analyst

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Morneau Composite

Bally Sports North

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Shawn Composite

Midco Sports

• Brian Shawn, On Air Talent

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Heinert Composite

Midco Sports

• Alex Heinert, Play-by-Play

CATEGORY #807

LIVE NEWS PRODUCER

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nicole Muehlhausen Young

KARE

• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katie Copple Composite

KPTH

• Katie Copple, Producer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ellie Coatar Producing Composite

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

CATEGORY #809

WRITER - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson - This Is Iowa

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva's Writing: The Brilliant Baker and Courting During COVID

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Karla Hult Composite

KARE

• Karla Hult, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Writing Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

CATEGORY #810

WRITER - CONTENT (NON-NEWS)

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Man About The Woods

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Know Your Adversary Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Cy Amundson, Writer

• GH Ridpath, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Daniel Pierce Bergin Writer composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Red River Flood

Media 523

• David Kuznicki, Writer

• Eric Althoff, Writer

CATEGORY #812

GRAPHIC ARTS – MOTION GRAPHICS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Connected: The SKOLOL Special

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Glenn Gracia, Animator

• GH Ridpath, GFX

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Opens Composite

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Arthur Kuh - Minnesota Vikings Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Motion Graphics

CATEGORY #813

GRAPHIC ARTS - VISUAL EFFECTS/COMPOSTING

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Timberwolves - 2021 Jersey Reveal

Triglass Productions

• Ben Pimlott, VFX Artist

• Chris Schultz, 3D Artist

CATEGORY #814

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 6

KWWL

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

45th President Flown To Walter Reed Hospital

KTIV

• Trevor Huber, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Addison Chernow Composite

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director

CATEGORY #815

DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matthew J. Gangl Composite

Bally Sports North

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Director - Twins Live

Bally Sports North

• Michael Malmgren, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

George Floyd Memorial Service

KARE

• Amy Strande, Director

CATEGORY #816

DIRECTOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LUMINARY 2021 Director Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nurses Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves - 2021 Jersey Reveal

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Freshwater trailer

515 Productions

• Ian Planchon, Director

CATEGORY #817

EDITOR - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tommy Platek Composite

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva's editing: QAnon/the insurrection & personal fallout

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dylan's Editing

KSTP

• Dylan Jacobson, Editor/Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Steussy/Editor

KARE

• Jason Steussy, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carly Danek Composite

KARE

• Carly Danek, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Devin Krinke Edits

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Editor

CATEGORY #818

EDITOR - SPORTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lights on Heroes

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Iowa GymHawks Royalty Promo

HawkVision Productions

• Christopher Ruth, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driven: Lance Christensen Jr.

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Bothun Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Editor

CATEGORY #819

EDITOR - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Editor

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LUMINARY 2021 Editor Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nurses Share Their Experiences Working During the Pandemic: Covid Confessions

Fischr Media

• Alec Fischer, Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Alex Miller Editing Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Editor

CATEGORY #820

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Gooden Composite

WOI

• Eric Gooden, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carly Danek Composite

KARE

• Carly Danek, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Devin Krinke's Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tommy Platek Composite

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Photographer

CATEGORY #821

PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driven: Lance Christensen Jr.

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Together As One - Hawkeye Football

HawkVision Productions

• Christopher Ruth, Cinematographer

CATEGORY #822

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT OR LONG FORM CONTENT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LUMINARY 2021 Cinematographer Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Cinematographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

GSP Heritage Lake

Ron Schara Productions

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Achtenberg Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Sullivan Photography Composite

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

CATEGORY #823

VIDEO ESSAY

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

4 seasons

KELO

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I live in a Cemetery

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

State of Our Sound

WQOW

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

My suffering has great power Alexandria Priest shares ALS diagnosis story

KSFY/KDLT

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Seeds of Change

Edina TV

• Dan Carpenter, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #824

VIDEO JOURNALIST - SINGLE SHIFT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eva's MMJ Day-Turn Work

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Adelson MMJ

KARE

• Aaron Adelson, MMJ

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Solo and Social Distancing

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #825

VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO TIME LIMIT

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gordon Severson Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter/Photographer

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Derecho recovery/funeral postponement/and COVID Romance

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Multimedia Journalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

George Floyd: How protests sparked a Minneapolis community movement

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Video Journalist

2021 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Sky Is The Limit

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #01

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTIV-TV

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, General Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KMSP-TV

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI-TV

KCCI

• Brian Sather, President/General Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE-TV

KARE

• John Remes, General Manager

CATEGORY #02

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSTP-TV 5 Eyewitness News

KSTP

• Kirk Varner, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News

KCCI

• Allison Smith, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Stuart Boslow, Content Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now

KSFY/KDLT

• Kevin King, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

CATEGORY #03

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Nice - Fighting For Today - An Afternoon with Nur-D

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI Project CommUNITY: Half-Million Meal Challenge

KCCI

• Nathan White, Community Outreach Coordinator

CATEGORY #04

INTERACTIVE MEDIA

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Digital

KARE

• Lauren Olson, Digital Director

• Emily Haavik, Digital Managing Editor

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Digital Video Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WXOW COVID-19 Coverage

WXOW

• Kevin Millard, Social Media Digital Content Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Commitment 2020 Iowa Caucus Chaos

KCCI

• Hope Wilson, Social Media Editor

• Sarah Muller, Digital Editor

• Jeremy Moser, Digital Media Manager

CATEGORY #05A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sunrise

KARE

• Corey Spencer, Executive Producer

• Jordy Foy, Producer

• Michelle Ngo, Producer

• Carissa Polo, Producer

• Gia Vang, Anchor

• Kris Laudien, Anchor

• Alicia Lewis, Anchor

• Laura Betker, Meteorologist

• Alex Hagan, Reporter

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

• Jacob Rowe, Director

• Meghan Scott, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chaos, Confusion & No Conclusion

KCCI

• Ellie Mirmazaheri, Executive Producer

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Rheya Spigner, Anchor

• Alyx Sacks, Anchor

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Kelley Moody, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Floyd Protest: Twin Cities Burn

KSTP

• Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer

• Kyle Johnson, Senior Producer

• Ryan Odeen, Producer

• Paul Lockwood, Producer

• Troy Neumann, Producer

• Aarik Woods, Producer

• Megan Newquist, Anchor

• Chris Egert, Anchor

• Ashley Zilka, Reporter

• Ben Henry, Reporter

• Josie Smith, Traffic Reporter

• Ken Barlow, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News Midday: George Floyd

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

• Leah McLean, Anchor

• Ashley Zilka, Reporter

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Mitra Zolfaghari, Producer

CATEGORY #05B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Friday in Fargo ft. Explosion

WDAY

• Sarah Rudlang, Anchor/Producer

• Drew Trafton, Executive Producer

• Betsy Harmsen, Producer

• Ben Rieke, Producer

• Amy Unrau, Anchor

• Emily Olson, Reporter

• Ryan Stacy, Photojournalist

• Andrew Nelson, Photojournalist

• Ben Amell, Production

• Hunter Currie, Production

• Jenna Webster, Producer

• Lydia Blume, Meterologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midday In KELOLAND

KELO

• Krista Burns, Producer

• Brady Mallory, Anchor

• Kelli Volk, Reporter

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Tory Stolen, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KSFY Morning News - Tornado Aftermath

KSFY/KDLT

• Miranda Sundermann, Producer

• Josh Chilson, Executive Producer

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Kamie Roesler, Anchor

• Colton Molesky, Reporter

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Matt Moes, Techincal Media Producer

• Jason Mitchell, Techincal Media Producer

CATEGORY #05C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hello Wisconsin 112719

WEAU

• Michelle Clemens, Producer

• Tyler Mickelson, Anchor

• Amie Winters, Anchor

• Sarah Winkelmann, Reporter

• Mitchell Krisnik, Photographer

• Kelly Slifka, Meteorologist

• Dewey O'Flanagan, Director

• Matthew Seckora, Director

• Beau Harker, Master Control Operator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MidDay 5-14-2020

WXOW

• Andrea Albers, Anchor/Producer

• Allante Walker, Producer

• Steve Bland, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC 6 News Good Morning

KAAL

• Jennie Hinz, Executive Producer

• Kay Fate, Producer

• Ross Becker, Anchor

• Brianna Cook, Anchor

• Jim Peterson, Meterologist

• Alice Keefe, Reporter/Photographer

• Talia Milavetz, Reporter/Photographer

• Brett Bachtle, Reporter/Photographer

• Miguel Octavio, Reporter/Photographer

• Blaise Keller, Meterologist/Reporter

• Garrett Short, Sports Reporter

• Quinton Dols, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KBJR 6 News Today

KBJR

• Ryan Haff, Anchor/Producer

• CeCe Gaines, Anchor

• Kevin Jacobsen, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #06A

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

After the Storm

KCCI

• John Hoyem, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Kurtis Gertz, Chief Meteorologist

• Ken Ambroson, Director

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Laura Terrell, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Elgin Rucker, Reporter

• Todd Magel, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News Nightcast

KSTP

• Stacey Alletto, Senior Producer

• Alan Hoglund, Senior Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 10

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Executive Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

• Reid Bolton, Photographer

• Trista Byerly, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News at 5

KMSP

• Makayla Mladenovic, Senior Producer

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Rob Kerr, Director

• Amy Hockert, Anchor

• Kelcey Carlson, Anchor

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Meteorologist

• Jim Rich, Anchor

• Theo Keith, Reporter

• Rob Olson, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WHO 13 News at 10

WHO

• Samantha Gronlund, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO 4 News at 5:00

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Dave Hillestad, Director

• Joe Kaczynski, Editor

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Liz Collin, Reporter

CATEGORY #06B

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fargo Riot

WDAY

• Thor Thompson, Executive Producer

• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor

• Dana Mogck, Anchor

• Jacob Anderson, Director

• Matt Henson, Reporter

• Andreas Haffar, Reporter

• Nick Broadway, Reporter

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Tanner Robinson, Photographer

• Derek Murray, Photographer

• Andrew Nelson, Photographer

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSFY News at 6:00 - Sioux Falls Tornadoes

KSFY/KDLT

• Christopher Dexter, Producer

• Vanessa Gomez, Anchor

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Scott Engen, Reporter

• Erik Thorstenson, Reporter

• Beth Warden, Reporter

• Jonah Heisinger, Techincal Media Producer

• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist

• Jeffrey Cleland, Assignment Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now - George Floyd Protest in Sioux Falls

KSFY/KDLT

• Joshua Chilson, Producer

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Carleen Wild, Reporter

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Jenna LeMair, Reporter

• Jacob Cersosimo, Reporter

• Adam Huntimer, Photojournalist

• Kelsie Passolt, Anchor

• Zach Borg, Sports Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 6

KWWL

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• DJ Stewart, Producer

• Quinn Allen, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND News at 6

KELO

• Krista Burns, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Brady Mallory, Reporter

• Dan Santella, Reporter

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Tory Stolen, Photographer

• Mike Simundson, Photographer

CATEGORY #06C

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter storms impede Thanksgiving travel

KIMT

• Elizabeth Stay, Executive Producer

• Katie Lange, Anchor

• Chris Nelson, Chief Meteorologist

• Isabella Basco, Reporter

• Nick Kruszalnicki, Reporter

• Kaleb Gillock, Sports Director/Reporter

• Megan Tonn, Director

• Jaime Copley, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC News at 10

KTTC

• Victoria Carra, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor

• Caitlin Alexander, Anchor

• Kamaria Braye, Reporter

• Ubah Ali, Reporter

• Pat Lund, Sports Anchor

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Ian Babbitt, Audio

• Micah Hagen, Photojournalist

• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cows Swept Away during Historic SE MN Flooding

KAAL

• Jennie Hinz, Executive Producer

• Kay Fate, Producer

• Rachel Wick, Anchor

• Laura Lee, Anchor

• Chris Kuball, Chief Meterologist

• Talia Milavetz, Reporter/Photographer

• Brett Bachtle, Reporter/Photographer

• Chad Corey, Chief Photojournalist

• Brian Wise, Photojournalist

• Steven Dickerson, Editor

• Chelsi Heim, Director

• Terry Healy, Audio

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 at Six September 11, 2019

KTIV

• Carl Norquist, Producer

• Trevor Huber, Director

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Stella Daskalakis Thurkill, Anchor

• Ron Demers, Chief Meteorologist

• Michaela Feldmann, Reporter

• Brad Pautsch, Sports Anchor

• Blake Branch, Content Manager

• Bridget Breen, Executive Producer

• Brett Funke, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Siouxland News at 10pm

KPTH

• Diana Castillo, News Director/Anchor

• Larry Wentz, Anchor

• Owen Siebring, Sports Director

• Katie Copple, Producer

• Jetske Wauran, Anchor/Reporter

• John Gerard, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #07A

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Unexplained Death

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

• Brad Swagger, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

On the U's Dime

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Senior Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The System

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brad Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sex Trafficking: Judges Retrained

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Investigative Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Speed

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

CATEGORY #07B

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Water Gremlin Lead Concerns

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

• Dave Chaney, Photographer

• Lewis Karpel, Editor

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I9 Investigation: School Bus Driver Records

KCRG

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

• Matt Wilde, Photographer

• Joshua Scheinblum, Chief Investigative Reporter

• Kyle Sleichter, Graphics

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Untested

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Investigates: Mission Critical

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Aaron Adelson, Photographer

CATEGORY #08

BREAKING NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis Unrest

KARE

• Jennifer Griffin, Executive Producer

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

• Deevon Rahming, Reporter

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

• Reid Bolton, Photographer

• Ben Garvin, Photographer

• Amy Strande, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Riots in Downtown Fargo

KVLY

• Renee Nygren, Assistant News Director

• Ike Walker, News Director

• Mike Morken, Anchor

• Beth Hoole, Anchor

• Andrea Larson, Anchor

• Bailey Hurley, Reporter

• Kortney Lockey, Reporter

• Katie Aupperle, Reporter

• Joshua Peguero, Reporter

• Michael Downs, Photographer

• Alex Egan, Producer

• Zach Thompson, Director

• Marlee Crawford, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota News Now - Protests Turn Violent in Sioux Falls

KSFY/KDLT

• Justin Wulf, Producer

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Carleen Wild, Reporter

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Kelsie Passolt, Anchor

• Jacob Cersosimo, Reporter

• Jenna LeMair, Reporter

• Zach Borg, Reporter

• Tyler Johnson, Techincal Media Producer

• Anndrea Anderson, Executive Producer

• Jeffrey Cleland, Assignment Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Protests in Des Moines

KCCI

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Beth Sorensen, Senior Producer

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Matt Spurlock, Director

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Laura Terrell, Reporter

• Beau Bowman, Reporter

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

• Kayla James, Reporter

• Adam Brower, Photographer

• Sarah Muller, Reporter

• Chris Gothner, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Peaceful Protests, Unrest & Arrests

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Jeff Wagner, Anchor

• Jennifer Mayerle, Anchor

• Tracy Perlman, Executive Producer

• David Schuman, Reporter

• Aaron Goodyear, Photographer

• Dave Charest, Photographer

• Mike Max, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

• Will Greiner, Photographer

• Alex Palmer, Director

• Dave Hillestad, Robo/Director

CATEGORY #09

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

6 Days of Unrest In The Twin Cities

KSTP

• Kirk Varner, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Calls for Justice for George Floyd

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Leah Carr, Producer

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

• Nick Lunemann, Photographer

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

• NIck Streiff, Assignment Editor

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Christiane Cordero, Reporter

• Joel Thurston, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mike Max & Photographers Continuing Coverage from the Frontlines

WCCO

• Mike Max, Reporter

• Will Greiner, Photographer

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

• Sean Skinner, Chief Photographer

• Chris Cruz, Photographer

• Arthur Phillips, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In Search of Affordable Insulin

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Who's Watching Water Gremlin

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Lewis Karpel, Photographer

• Nick Lunemann, Photographer

• Grant Verdon, Photographer

• Mike Durenberger, Photographer

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

• Dave Chaney, Photographer

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

• Joe Mears, Photographer

• Chris Cruz, Photographer

• Sam Jones, Photographer

• Arthur Phillips, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unrest in the Twin Cities

KSTP

• Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer

• Kyle Johnson, Senior Producer

• Paul Lockwood, Producer

• Ryan Odeen, Producer

• Troy Neumann, Producer

• Aarik Woods, Producer

• Ashley Zilka, Reporter

• Ben Henry, Reporter

• Chris Egert, Anchor

• Megan Newquist, Anchor

• Caroline Rode, Producer

• Josie Smith, Traffic Reporter

CATEGORY #10A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Northern Metal Recycling Fire

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Nick Lunemann, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Toxic Metal Fire

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Producer

• Danny Spewak, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Downtown Attacks

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pandemic Can't Keep Couple Apart

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Samuel's Gift

KARE

• Jennifer Austin, Reporter

CATEGORY #10B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Orphans

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Treasure Above, Riches Below

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Maddy Gets Her Drug

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

They Called Me a Creeper

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

CATEGORY #11A

LIGHT FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Indy 300

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bull in a Nursing Home

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brick By Brick

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

• Casey Hooker, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bob & Lulu

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Demo Derby

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

CATEGORY #11B

SERIOUS FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Haley & Heather

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cemetery Dad

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sharenting

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What Grieving Kids Want You To Know About Grief

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

No One Will Die Alone

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Craig Norkus, Photographer

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Left Behind After Suicide

WEAU

• Bob Gallaher, Reporter

• Jeff Ralph, Photographer

• Zachary Prelutsky, Photographer

• Jesse Horne, Producer

• Corey Czekalski, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Faith

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Addict to Author

KPTH

• Jetske Wauran, Reporter

CATEGORY #12

CRIME - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Dunlap Files

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Anoka Sheriff's Detective Evades Arrest

KMSP

• Courtney Godfrey, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photojournalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Digital Dragnet

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Senior Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Cop & the Shoplifter

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Violence On The Road

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Land of 10,000 Second Chances

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #13A

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FF Band

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Andrew Nelson, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Master & the Protégé

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zach's Magic Reaches Hollywood

KARE

• Karla Hult, Producer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dreadwood Haunted Forest

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

PopUp Choir Gets Royal Treatment From Queen of England

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• Josh Grenier, Producer

CATEGORY #13B

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

10 out of 10

AMPonStage, LLC

• Jay Olstad, Producer

• Shawn Engel, Photographer/Editor

• Tim Consdorf, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota Life: Eúŋkičhetupi

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Jacqueline Hendry, Producer

• Krystal Schoenbauer, Videographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tylar Larsen: Growth Through Bravery

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Moment of Action

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Porchraits

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #13C

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Last Song

Click Content Studios

• Cody Rogness, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Mary Jo Hotzler, Writer/Producer/Executive Producer

• Jim Manney, Producer/Executive Producer

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Graphics

• Ryan Lance, Producer

• Allan Rust, Producer

• Darren Rust, Producer

• Tim Kasper, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Delina White Fashion: Common Ground 1113

Lakeland PBS

• Scott Knudson, Producer/Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild - Ryan Donato

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Executive Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Kevin Falness, Voice Talent

• Aaron Sickman, Production Coordinator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Bon Appétit!

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer In Charge

• Julie Knutson, Technical Director

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Kevin Rivers, Audio

• Phil Blobaum, Camera Operator

• Darrin Clouse, Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator

• Phong Duong, Graphic Artist

• Brent Willett, Graphic Artist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Signing Off

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Director

• Steven Ash, Director Of Photograph/Editor

• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer

• Anthony Larson, Photographer

• Dawn Mikkelson, Broadcast Content Manager

CATEGORY #14

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trail of the Money Mule

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Ben Garvin, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In the Church's Name

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Senior Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Cup N' Saucer

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Take KARE of Your Money Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bind Insurance

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

CATEGORY #15A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN at the Border: The Immigration Debate

KARE

• Karla Hult, Producer And Photographer

• Jason Steussy, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pandemic Profiteering

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Deciders: So Many Choices!

WHO

• Dave Price, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Deportation Business

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Senior Producer

• Ana Lastra, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driving Test Delays

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

CATEGORY #15B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Presidential politics at the State Fair: An Iowa tradition

Des Moines Register

• Kelsey Kremer, Photographer

CATEGORY #15C

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL Caucus Night

KWWL

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• DJ Stewart, Producer

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

First in the Nation: An Iowa Caucus Special

KGAN/KFXA

• Michael Howell, Executive Producer

• Caroline Cummings, Reporter

• Christopher King, Anchor

• Nick Weig, Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's US Senate Democratic Forum

KWWL

• Ron Steele, Moderator

• Matt Breen, Moderator

• Stacy Horst, Moderator

CATEGORY #17A

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fight Like a Girl

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Disconnected

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

They Come From South

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking Point

WHO

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #17B

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unity Inc.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Cara Hetland, Producer

• Andrew Bork, Videographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

This Free North

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Robert Edwards V, Producer

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Executive Producer

• Bradley Keely, Online Editor

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• Diana Fraser, Production Manager

• Ryan Klabunde, Offline Editor

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Coordinator

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Nastja Nykaza, Media Asset Specialist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KaBOOM Playground

UHC Newsroom - United HealthCare

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Sara Pelissero, Producer

• Marissa Adams, Producer

CATEGORY #18A

HEALTH - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

So Many Goodbyes

KARE

• Karla Hult, Producer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

I Touched Lives

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is the Hope

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• Jeff Olsen, Writer

• Susan Barber Lindquist, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Can't Afford To Live

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Riding Shotgun

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Maury Glover, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Momo Twins

WOI

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brave Ben

WHO

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boxing Helps Parkinson's Patients 'Fight Back'

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Kyle Aune, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Warrior Jake

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Swimmer still setting records despite heart disease

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• Jason Howland, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Peter & the Three Muses

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

• Micah Davis, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Childhood Cancer Awareness

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Megan Reuther, Reporter

CATEGORY #18B

HEALTH - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Understanding Covid-19 For Kids

WCCO

• Aaron Beckman, Producer

• John Anderson, Executive Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Heather Brown, Anchor

• Addie Chernow, Director

• Norman Seawright, Reporter

• Wade Mesenbring, Audio

• Gerald Chew, Robo Cameras

• Wendy Bridenstine, Floor Director

• Ron Westermeyer, Floor Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Opioid Fix Part One

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Susan Thao, Associate Producer

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

• Carrie Clark, Editor

• Mike Phillips, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Coordinator

• Alyssa Franklin Fuller, Media Asset Specialist

• Nastja Nykaza, Media Asset Specialist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Coronavirus - Facts. Not Fear.

KWWL

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Trevor Oates, Producer

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

CATEGORY #19A

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota’s Salt Water Problem

KARE

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Loons Adopt Duckling

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Billion Little Pieces

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

• Brad Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rising Concerns

WDIO

• Brandon Weathers, Reporter

CATEGORY #19B

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Living With Wolves

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Field Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BWCA at Risk

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Ben Elling, Photojournalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Searching for Sasquatch

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

• Micah Davis, Videographer

CATEGORY #20A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Different Classroom

KARE

• Alex Hagan, Multimedia Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

4,627 Kisses

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Producer

• Melissa Martz, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Rise and Fall of Wilbur Foshay

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

• Casey Hooker, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Minnesota Model

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hidden Recipes

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Still Seeking Justice

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

CATEGORY #20B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Tom Schultz Story

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Christian Rangel, Editor/Producer

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Greg Bostrom, Producer

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Bob Hagan, Producer

• Logan Johnson, Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Graphics

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The July Water Ran Down My Leg

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Honoring Coach Greeno

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Alex Heinert, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carrol's Wild Life Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Assistant Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

From War to Dance: The Carlyle Larsen Story

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #20C

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Deadly Morning

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sailing the Plains

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristorfor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Homegrown Miracle - After The Miracle

Northern Pine Productions

• Cole O'Brien, Producer/Cinematographer

• Josh Bryant, Cinematographer

• Joseph Pauly, Motion Graphics Artist

• Eric Gislason, Producer/Writer/Narrator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

June Fremont

SWCTC

• Ann Schweisguth, Director/Editor/Videographer

• Bob McSherry, Videographer

• Brian Schmidt, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

From Where They Have Come

KMSP

• Randy Meier, Anchor/Producer

• Scott Keller, Photojournalist

• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #21A

MILITARY - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Can't Do That: Benefits Exams During Pandemic

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dan Drevnick: Woodbury's Son

SWCTC

• Bob McSherry, Producer/Editor

• Brian Schmidt, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A COVID Salute to Mitchell Olson

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Forgotten Tours

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wrong Address Puts Veteran on Brink of Homelessness

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

CATEGORY #21B

MILITARY - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Always Remember

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer/Editor

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer/Editor

• Miles Painter, Editor

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field/Post-Production Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Coordinator

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• Adam Geiger, Supervising Producer

• Alyssa Franklin Fuller, Media Asset Manager

• Ted Hinck, Director Of Media Operations

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Veterans Voyage - Normandy

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Brett Taber, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Producer

• Logan Johnson, Producer

• Quinn Adams, Producer

• Rick Riley, Narrator

CATEGORY #22A

SPORTS - NEWS STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Against the Odds

WHO

• John Sears, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

NDSU Football: Legacy

Adrenaline Sports

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Brad Dumke, Producer

• Kevin Perlic, Motion Graphics Artist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

75 Years of South St. Paul Hockey

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Casey & Emmett

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Woonsocket Rocket

KSTP

• Joe Schmit, Reporter

• Jared Bergerson, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Suni & Her Dad

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #22B

SPORTS - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Fight Like A Ninja

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Community Rinks

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sounds of the Game: NFC Wild Card Game vs. Saints

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan O'Neill, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine: Faith, Family, Football

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Editor

• Brian Shawn, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Homegrown: Building the Bison Dynasty

Click Content Studios

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Producer/Editor

• Cody Rogness, Photographer/Producer/Editor

• Jeff Kolpack, Producer

• Dom Izzo, Photographer/Producer

• Jim Manney, Executive Producer

• Mary Jo Hotzler, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Whalen -The Warrior

Minnesota Lynx

• Chadwick Folkestad, Executive Producer/Director

• Alyse Danikowski, Director/Producer

• Barry Andersson, Director Of Photography

• Travis Higgins, Cinematographer

• Josh Harms, Animation Producer

• Jared Hughes, Writer

• Chris Vanderbeek, Associate Producer

• Sheridan West, Associate Producer

• Max Sjobert, Drone Cinematographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mauer Letters

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Samantha Fischer, Writer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #22C

SPORTS - PROGRAM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Season Premiere

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host

• David Brown, Reporter

• Brian Shawn, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Wolves Up Close

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Petersen, Reporter

• Grady Mathiasen, Reporter

• Chris Ritchie, Producer

• Colleen Schreier, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Insider

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Annie Sabo, Host

• Jim Petersen, Reporter

• Glen Perkins, Reporter

• Ryan Carter, Reporter

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Chris Ritchie, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

HomeGrown

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Chris Barriere, Producer And Director

• Scott Skaja, Editor/Motion Graphic Animator

• Robert Durland, Director Of Photography

• Jamie Spencer, Executive Producer

• Anne Butters Anderson, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Baseball in the Dominican Republic - Nelson Cruz

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Elvis Martinez, Narrator

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #22D

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9: Remembering Hayden Fry

KCRG

• Aaron Hepker, Executive Producer

• Joshua Christensen, Reporter

• Michael OBrien, Reporter

• Ben Hoppenworth, Writer

• Christopher Cervantes, Writer

• Chris Osborne, Editor

• Kyle Sleichter, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Colleen Schreier, Producer

• Jamie Hersch, Host

• Ben Clymer, Analyst

• Jenny Taft, Host

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Jim Bothun, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Pursuit: From Berlin to the Bigs

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Dustin Morse, Host

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Generations of Victory

Adrenaline Sports

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Kevin Perlic, Producer

• Brad Dumke, Producer

• Tom Hanson, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Curling Minnesota: Bemidji

Lakeland PBS

• Andrew Dziengel, Producer/Director

CATEGORY #23

SPORTS EVENT/GAME – LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota 2020 - Outdoor Game (Blaine vs Blake)

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Bothun, Associate Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild Hockey

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Ryan Carter, Analyst

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Tom Mee III, Graphics

• Ted Allaire, Replay Operator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves Home Opener

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Paul Laskey, Replay Operator

• Mike Mee, Graphics

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joe Mauer's Number Retirement

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Justin Morneau, Narrator

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Toni Tortorici, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twins vs. Yankees Slugfest

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Roy Smalley, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #24A

WEATHER - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Airborne Snow Survey

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Multimedia Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

They Really Came Through

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Dan Winters, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Woodlawn dronelapse

WDAY

• Andrew Nelson, Photographer

• Sarah Rudlang, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What is thunder and lightning?

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lake City Tornado

KTTC

• Nathan Nakama, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor

• Vivien Williams, Anchor

• Nick Jansen, Field Anchor/Chief Meteorologist

• Ubah Ali, Reporter

• Linda Ha, Reporter

• Chuck Sibley, Photojournalist

• Micah Hagen, Photojournalist

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Michael Crowley, Audio

CATEGORY #24B

WEATHER - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rising Waters 2020

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Weather Producer

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Michael Howell, Executive Producer

• Kristen Hamilton, News Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Surviving the Storm

KWWL

• Mark Schnackenberg, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #25A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Horse Powers: From the Land of the Vikings

Media Arts Center

• Ted Maynard, Editing/Post Production

• Jon Learn, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

First Avenue: Closer to the Stars

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer

• Adam Geiger, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

• Carrie J. Clark, Motion Graphics Editor

• Ben Malley, Graphic Designer

• Julie Censullo, Post-Production Manager

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Coordinator

• Alyssa Franklin Fuller, Senior Media Asset Specialist

• Nastja Nykaza, Media Asset Specialist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sympathetic Strings

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 Presents: Missing and Murdered: An Invisible Epidemic

KBJR

• Ramona Marozas, Executive Producer

• Bonney Bowman, Writer/Host

• Blake Melin, Photojournalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Red Bow

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Lee Strubinger, Producer

• Andrew Bork, Producer

• Paul Ebsen, Videographer

• Michael Zimny, Videographer

CATEGORY #25B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Homegrown Miracle - Return To Lake Placid

Northern Pine Productions

• Cole O'Brien, Producer/Editor

• Josh Bryant, Cinematographer

• Eric Gislason, Producer/Writer/Narrator

• Joseph Pauly, Motion Graphics Artist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This Town

PBS North

• Mike Scholtz, Producer

• Greg Grell, Consulting Producer

• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer

• Dawn Mikkelson, Broadcast Content Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Carrie Chapman Catt: Warrior for Women

Iowa PBS

• Laurel Bower, Producer/Writer/Editor

• Kate Mulgrew, Narrator

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Videographer

• David Feingold, Editor/Audio Mix

• Brent Willett, Graphics Animation

• Emily Blobaum, Assistant Producer

• Phong Duong, Graphic Designer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Solid State: Minnesota's High-Tech History

Twin Cities PBS

• Kevin Dragseth, Producer

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Susan Thao, Associate Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Horse Relative

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Kris Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Dylan Curfman, Videographer

CATEGORY #25C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Devil's Instrument

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

small town ROBOT

Moving Pictures Inc.

• Joe Brandmeier, Producer/Director

• Joan Steffend, Producer/Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Last Harvest

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brad Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A River Becomes a Wall

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

More Than Just The Music

Prairie Public

• Barbara Gravel, Producer

CATEGORY #26

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Shaggy's

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Secret (and not-so-secret) Amenities at the Minnesota State Fair

Uptop Films

• Ryan Grams, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driving While High

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter/Producer

• Lewis Karpel, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SDPB Learn: Native American Activity Starters Native American Winter Counts

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Steve Rokusek, Producer

• Josh Haiar, Animator/Editor

CATEGORY #27

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings All-Decade Special

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Director

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Graphics

• Ryan Cardinal, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Mark Rosen, Host

• Kevin Seifert, Analyst

• Paul Allen, Analyst

• Pete Bercich, Analyst

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Catch with Audra

Bally Sports North

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Photographer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Enough Said

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Dan Barreiro, Host

• Justin Gaard, Host

• Christine Bastolich, Director

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Evan Anderson, Floor Director

• Robert King, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Undecideds

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

• Cynthia Fodor, Anchor

• Allison Smith, Executive Producer

• Erin Moynihan, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drawn to Write

PBS North

• Pamela Fish, Producer

• Mike Scholtz, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Jason Show

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Ted Johnsen, Producer

• Jason Matheson, Host

• Kendall Mark, Contributor

• Eric Sturm, Photographer

• Robert King, Editor

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Marian Davey, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

CATEGORY #28

MAGAZINE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Postcards: Visual Artist Cody Henrichs, Master Collector Betty Mann and Take 16 Brewery

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering Raven

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Executive Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

• Ron Schara, Reporter

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Scott Fransen, CEO

• Pete Herman Franzen, Photojournalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Greetings From Iowa - Series

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Shooter

• Rick Fuller, Shooter

• Steve Carns, Shooter

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rides with Jay Thomas- Winter's Dream Snow Machine

Click Content Studios

• Derek Fletcher, Photographer/Producer/Editor

• Cody Rogness, Phtographer/Producer

• Jay Thomas, Host/Producer

• Jim Manney, Executive Producer

• Mary Jo Hotzler, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driftless

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer/Writer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Field Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

CATEGORY #29A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rise of the only child

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pandemic Problems

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Brandon Stahl, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Homelessness Grows in Minnesota

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ALICE in the Suburbs

WHO

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist

• Mike Borland, Editor

CATEGORY #29B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Esther’s Story - City Voices Des Moines

Estuary Motion Studios

• Ryan Morrison, Producer

• Israel Lopez, Cinematographer/Editor

• Ben Moeller, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Upon This Rock

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Heather Benson, Videographer/Editor

• Melissa Sievers, Videographer/Editor

• Brad Van Osdel, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Sled Dog Capital

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Field Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

CATEGORY #29C

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

#Brake4Buses

KARE

• Ellery McCardle, Host

• David Porter, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Opioid Fix Part Two

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Susan Thao, Associate Producer

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

• Carrie Clark, Editor

• Mike Phillips, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Coordinator

• Alyssa Franklin Fuller, Media Asset Specialist

• Nastja Nykaza, Media Asset Specialist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Project CommUNITY Living in Color

KCCI

• Rheya Spigner, Anchor

• Ellie Mirmazaheri, Executive Producer

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Adam Brower, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• John Houghton, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shine On Minnesota

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Beth Pearlman, Executive Producer

• Marian Davey, News Director

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Burke Daneman, VP Creative Services

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Senior Graphic Artist

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• Nate Zinnel, Editor/Photographer

• Brad Swagger, Editor

• Elijah Gardiner, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

BWCA at Risk...

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Executive Producer

• Ron Schara, Reporter

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Media Management

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

• Ben Elling, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Raising Kids During COVID

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor/Producer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• David Mahlman, Graphic Designer

CATEGORY #30

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Socialice

KTTC

• Naomi Grey, Producer

• Victoria Carra, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor

• Caitlin Alexander, Anchor

• Sarah Gannon, Reporter

• Alex Tejada, Reporter

• Nick Jansen, Meteorologist

• Chuck Sibley, Photojournalist

• Micah Hagen, Photojournalist

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Bob Pheilsticker, Director

• Ian Babbitt, Audio

• Anthony Pileggi, Production Manager

• John Wilcox, Chief Engineer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2019 Upper Midwest Emmy® Awards 20th Anniversary Gala

Wagners Design

• Brian Wagner, Director/Editor

• John Murray, Executive Producer/Writer

• Cliff Dodge, Technical Director

• Joe Carlini, Videographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

7th Annual KS95’s Clouds Choir for a Cause 2019

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Producer/Director/Editor

• Todd Randall, Director Of Photography

• Jason Wiltse, Camera

• Benjamin Kryzer, Camera

• Mark Walentiny, Camera

• Natasha Carlson, Camera

• Patrick Laeger, Camera

• Randy Olejnicak, Live Audio Recording

• Jerome Bour, Camera

• Konnor Sanghera, Camera

• Jonathan Krejci, Technical Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A St. Thomas Christmas – Comfort & Joy

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Senior Producer

• Shari Lamke, Executive Producer

• Ted Hinck, Senior Coordinating Producer

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Cassandra Fenelon, Partnerships Development Manager

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Assistant

• Scott Trotman, Director

• Susan Thao, Associate Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Carrie Clark, Editor

• Joe Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

CATEGORY #31

INTERSTITIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Great White Way

Iowa PBS

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Writer

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Building Health Equity: Appetite for Change

Twin Cities PBS

• Alauna Yust, Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

• Brandon Wells, Partner Manager

• Diana Fraser, Project Manager

• Mike Phillips, Videographer

• Christopher Lange, Videographer

• Jonathan Camp, Field Audio

• Miles Painter, Editor

• Fatima Abdulahi, Production Coordinator

• Nastja Nykaza, Media Asset Manager

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Art Profiles

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Dan Carpenter, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Tom Cornell, Production Assistant

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tim Pierce - Knife Maker

Prairie Public

• Cassie Pierce, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Intersections: Charles Fai

PBS North

• Tomas Soderberg, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Up In Smoke

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

CATEGORY #32A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT/SERIES

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

History in Miniature: Max’s Dioramas

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

7 Lives Ike

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Relish

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Amy Melin, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Ode To The Race

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Producer

• Josh Munce, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zach Knuckey's Fight to Fish

Ron Schara Productions

• Travis Frank, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #32B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Whats Next with Diana Pierce

Diana Pierce Productions

• Diana Pierce, Producer-writer-Editor

• Scott Bemman, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Player Piano Man

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Exploring Red Lake

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Editor/Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prairie Yard and Garden - Goats and Invasive Species

Pioneer PBS

• Mike Cihak, Producer, Director And Editor

• Mary Holm, Host And Associate Producer

• Timothy Bakken, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Evolution of Fatherhood

Style Click Media

• Anthony Tunstall, Creator/ Host

• Guy Bowling, Producer/Co-Host

• Michael T Brook, Co-Host

• Brian Bacus, Executive Producer

• Shillete Busy, Line Producer

CATEGORY #33

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cut Short

HealthPartners

• Tina Long, Senior Creative Producer

• Kyle McManus, Editor

• Peggy Arnson, Creative Director

• Shannon Fletcher, Copywriter

• Michael Long, Designer/Art Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Education for Ogilgei

Ryan Morrison, LLC

• Ryan Morrison, Cinematographer/Editor

• Moses Bomett, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ND Human Trafficking Task Force Awareness Campaign

Absolute Marketing Group

• Mark Huesman, Co-Producer

• Jim Kirwan, Co-Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Foodbank of Iowa

Strategic America

• Bruce Ganzer, Producer

• Jacob Moyer, Director/Director Of Photography

• Randy Belcher, Executive Creative Director

• Kasey Baker-VerMulm, Art Director

• Heath Smith, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skoldiers: A Salute to Service

Vikings Entertainment Network

• GH Ridpath, Creator/Lead Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Matt Engstrom, Supervising Producer

• James Belfer, Animating Producer

• Adam Belfer, Animating Producer

CATEGORY #34A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Local Lego Masters

KMSP

• Samy Vernet, Producer/Videographer /Editor

• Burke Daneman, Executive Producer

• David Pint, Producer

• Josh Grenier, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sunrise Seriously Fresh "Dawn"

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Director Of Creative, Marketing And Brand

• Dan Crowe, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sports Overtime

WXOW

• Brittany Rau, Writer

• Steve Bland, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Minnesota

KMSP

• David Pint, Producer/Editor

• Burke Daneman, Executive Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer

• Joshua Blackburn, Producer

• Samy Vernet, Producer

• Michelle Truax, Producer

• Ally Bell, Producer

• Brad Swagger, Videographer

CATEGORY #34B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What to Wear Campaign

KCCI

• Andrew Bridgewater, Asst. Creative Director

• Nathan White, Creative Director

• Kelley Moody, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SportsFource Extra Launch Campaign

KTIV

• David Washburn, Writer/Executive Producer

• Jake Rains, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We've Got You Covered

KWWL

• Mike Cunningham, Marketing Director

• Shelby Gappa, Editor

• Thomas Benjamin, Videographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Michaela Feldmann Image Campaign

KTIV

• David Washburn, Writer/Producer

• Jake Rains, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Bold North - Fox 9 Winter Image 2020

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Executive Producer

• David Pint, Videographer

• Joshua Blackburn, Videographer

• Ally Bell, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Belonging

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Director Of Creative, Marketing And Brand

• Travis Kobs, Creative Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's News Now_LIve Anchors

KGAN/KFXA

• Darrin Fullerton, Promotion Producer/Writer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Together

KCCI

• Andrew Bridgewater, Asst. Creative Director

• Leia Bacuyag, Producer

• Nathan White, Creative Director

CATEGORY #34C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Love Them First

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Director Of Creative, Marketing And Brand

• Travis Kobs, Creative Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Be Our Northland Neighbor

PBS North

• Dawn Mikkelson, Producer/Editor

• Jake Larson, Sound Sweetening/Mix

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Generations of Victory Promo

Adrenaline Sports

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Kevin Perlic, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pursuit - Feat. Eric Kendricks

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Ben Pimlott, Post Production Supervisor

• Kyle Moe, Cinematographer

• Spencer Olson, Sound Design

• Iris Page, Producer

• Chris Schultz, VFX Artist

• David Vanderwarn, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings NFL 100: Legendary featuring John Randle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Producer/Editor/Graphics

• Darius Smith, Producer/Director

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Jesse Marquette, Videographer

• Nate Vaughn, Videographer

• Alex Miller, Videographer

• John Randle, Talent

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shelf Elf

KWWL

• Mike Cunningham, Marketing Director

• Beau Batterson, Writer/Producer

• Angela Billman, Talent

CATEGORY #35

COMMERCIAL

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Speedway : Ready To Feel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

TCO Comeback Series

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lincoln Savings Bank

Estuary Motion Studios

• Israel Lopez, Director

• Katherine Dietrich, Lead Writer/Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tribute to the USD 2020 Seniors

University of South Dakota

• Hailie Warren, Co-Director/Writer

• Zbynek Surovec, Co-Director/Videographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves - Brand Spot

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Joe Kronenberg, Producer/Editor

• Doug Price, Producer/Editor

• Noah Ferche, Producer/Director

• Erik Nelson, Executive Producer/Director/Scriptwriter

• Gram Krause, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Making of an Iconic Statue

Creative Soul Video

• Mark Anderson, Executive Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

• Sam Scaman, Producer, Cinematographer

• Jon Morgan, Cinematographer

• Justin Barr, Drone Operator

• John Overby, Drone Operator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Catch Des Moines—The Ss Are Silent

Strategic America

• Randy Belcher, Executive Creative Director

• Bruce Ganzer, VP Creative

• Kelcey Stoehr, Multimedia Production

• Joe Emmons, Editor

• Ryan Borts, Director

CATEGORY #36A

DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matthew J. Gangl Composite

Bally Sports North

• Matthew J. Gangl, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News Composite

KWWL

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Super Tuesday

KARE

• Amy Strande, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

George Floyd Aftermath Breaking News Composite

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director

CATEGORY #36B

DIRECTOR - POST-PRODUCTION/SHORT FORM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ICCSD - We are One

Rize Creative Group, Inc.

• Matt Bishop, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

GH Ridpath Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• GH Ridpath, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pursuit Feat. Eric Kendricks

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

For My Kids: The Kevin Breen Story

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Luminary Director Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

CATEGORY #37A

EDITOR - NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Devin Krinke Edits

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carly Danek Composite

KARE

• Carly Danek, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Stover Composite

KARE

• Ron Stover, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tommy Platek Composite

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Micah Davis Composite

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Micah Davis, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chad Nelson Composite

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Editor

CATEGORY #37B

EDITOR - SPORTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

2020 Schedule Release Remix

Vikings Entertainment Network

• GH Ridpath, Editor

• Alex Miller, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pursuit Feat. Eric Kendricks

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Generations of Victory

Adrenaline Sports

• Kevin Perlic, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Baseball in the Dominican Republic - Nelson Cruz Trailer

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Berlin to the Bigs: The Tease

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chris Ruth - Editor Sports Composite

HawkVision Productions

• Christopher Ruth, Editor

CATEGORY #37C

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Secret (and not-so-secret) Amenities at the Minnesota State Fair

Uptop Films

• Ryan Grams, Editor

• Timmy Schrader, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: An Ode To The Race

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Sullivan Composite

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Homegrown Miracle - After The Miracle

Northern Pine Productions

• Cole O'Brien, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nathan Reopelle: Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jason Van Zetten Composite

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Editor

CATEGORY #37D

EDITOR - POST-PRODUCTION/SHORT FORM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Miller Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Alex Miller, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Luminary Editor Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Lund Editing Composite

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Generations of Victory Promo

Adrenaline Sports

• Kevin Perlic, Editor

CATEGORY #38

GRAPHIC ARTS – GRAPHICS/ANIMATION

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Van Zetten Composite

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Graphic Artist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SKOLOL: Chapter 2

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Glenn Gracia, Animator

• GH Ridpath, GFX

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Opens Composite

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skoldiers: A Salute to Service

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Matt Engstrom, Animator

• James Belfer, Animator

• Adam Belfer, Animator

• GH Ridpath, GFX

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Arthur Kuh Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Arthur Kuh, Motion Graphics

CATEGORY #39A

WRITER - NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Why I do what I do

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Betchkal Writing Composite

Story Time with Steve & Micah

• Steve Betchkal, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is Iowa

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Writing Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

CATEGORY #39B

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Faith, Family, Football

Midco Sports

• Brian Shawn, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

David Brown Composite

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill's 2019 Favorites!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Wonder Woman

Midco Sports

• Jody Norstedt, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cindy Dorn Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Generations of Victory

Adrenaline Sports

• Tom Hanson, Writer

CATEGORY #39C

WRITER - SHORT FORM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings NFL 100: Legendary featuring John Randle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Darius Smith, Writer

• Arthur Kuh, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Generations of Victory Promo

Adrenaline Sports

• Jolene Loetscher, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

45TV Institute of Laughter Composite

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This Land Is Iowa

KWWL

• Mike Cunningham, Writer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Belonging

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Writer

CATEGORY #40

NEWS PRODUCER

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katie Copple Composite

KPTH

• Katie Copple, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ellie Coatar Composite

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

CATEGORY #41A

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jana Shortal Composite

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brandi Powell Composite

KSTP

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Winters - Caucus Night

WHO

• Dan Winters, Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Belanger Composite

KSTP

• Matthew Belanger, Anchor

CATEGORY #41B

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Sydejko Composite

KCCI

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

John Gerard Composite

KPTH

• John Gerard, Chief Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meteorologist Nick Stewart Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Robert Suhr Weather Composite

KXMB

• Robert Suhr, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #41C

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Schwartz Composite

KARE

• Dave Schwartz, Sports Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Hanneman Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Sports Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy Composite

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andrew Rogers Composite

KPTH

• Andrew Rogers, Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #41D

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mary Lahammer

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Sherck The Man About The Woods

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Allen - Host Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Paul Allen, Host

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bret Amundson Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host

CATEGORY #41E

TALENT - REPORTER

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Lagoe - Veterans, Puppies & Protests

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Karla Hult: My Most Meaningful Stories

KARE

• Karla Hult, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kirsten Swanson Composite

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Mayerle

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rasmussen Reports

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Boyd Huppert

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

CATEGORY #41F

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Heinert Composite

Midco Sports

• Alex Heinert, Play-By-Play

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wes Walz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Wes Walz, Analyst

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Petersen: Minnesota Timberwolves Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Elsen Composite

Midco Sports

• Jay Elsen, Play-By-Play

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Justin Morneau: Minnesota Twins Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

CATEGORY #42A

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bradley Swagger Composite

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Devin Krinke's Composite

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Photojournalist Lives Matters

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tommy Platek Composite

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This Is Just A Tribute (To Nat King McCray)

KMSP

• Dan Helgeson, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nelson News Photography Composite

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

CATEGORY #42B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

NDSU Football: Legacy

Adrenaline Sports

• Nate Burdine, Photographer

• Brad Dumke, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #42C

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Homegrown Miracle - Return To Lake Placid

Northern Pine Productions

• Cole O'Brien, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Sullivan Photography Composite

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Achtenberg composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

CATEGORY #42D

PHOTOGRAPHER - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Lavinsky Composite

StarTribune

• Aaron Lavinsky, Photographer/ Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chris Spah Mixed Media Artist

Ron Schara Productions

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Serene Meditation

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photographer/Editor

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Freezing Fairways

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #42E

PHOTOGRAPHER - POST PRODUCTION/SHORT FORM

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Luminary Cinematographer Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2019 Twin Cities Summer Jam

AMPonStage, LLC

• Shawn Engel, Photographer

• Tim Consdorf, Photographer

CATEGORY #43A

VIDEO JOURNALIST - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stories from the North Star State

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Adelson: 24 Hours

KARE

• Aaron Adelson, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Alex's Solo Stories

KARE

• Alex Hagan, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva Andersen Day-Turn MMJ

WOI

• Eva Andersen, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #43B

VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO TIME LIMIT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Adelson: No Time Limit

KARE

• Aaron Adelson, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gordon Severson Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elias Johnson Reports

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Video Journalist

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Faith, Art and Cookies

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #44

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Live NFL Draft Coverage

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Jesse Marquette, Director

• Arthur Kuh, Graphics

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Scott Kegley, Associate Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Gabe Henderson, Host

• Ryan McCarthy, Engineer

• Ryan Cardinal, Associate Producer

2020 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2020 US Senate Primary Forum

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Technical Producer

• Allison Smith, Executive Producer

• Keith Bliven, Executive Producer

• Erin Moynihan, Producer

• Angela Rogers, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Ron Steele, Anchor

CATEGORY #01

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Overall Excellence - KTIV

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, General Manager

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6

KBJR

• David Jensch, General Manager

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI-TV

KCCI

• Brian Sather, General Manager

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KMSP Overall Excellence

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11

KARE

• John Remes, General Manager

CATEGORY #02

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News

KSTP

• Kirk Varner, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Stuart Boslow, Director Of Content

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News Excellence

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News Excellence - KTIV

KTIV

• Keith Bliven, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News

KCCI

• Allison Smith, News Director

CATEGORY #03

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News Donation Drive for Halmstad & Southview Memorial

WEAU

• Andrew Felix, Organizer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

eyesUP

KARE

• Alicia Lewis, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Emily's Hope - A Personal Battle Against The Opioid Crisis

KELO

• Angela Kennecke, Individual Most Responsible

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North At A Crossroads

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inspired By Story

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

• Danny Krueger, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home for the Holidays

WCCO

• Kaitlyn Link, Communications & Marketing Specialist

CATEGORY #04

INTERACTIVE MEDIA

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

PINK

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

• Danny Krueger, Producer

• Alec Kintigh, Cinematographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Mollie Tibbetts

KCCI

• Hope Wilson, Social Media Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The 7:34

WCCO

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Matt Brickman, Anchor

• Cole Premo, Digital Producer

• Jason Thiel, Director

• Jonathon Sharp, Digital Producer

• Eric Henderson, Digital Content Manager

• Alyson May, Digital Producer And Desk

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Digital

KARE

• Lauren Olson, Digital Director

• Emily Haavik, Digital Managing Editor

• Dana Thiede, Digital Producer

• Bea Chang, Digital Producer

• Estefan Saucedo, Digital Producer

• Alexandra Simon, Digital Producer

• Bill Strande, Digital Producer

• Sara Pelissero, Digital Producer

• Laura Stokes, Digital Producer

• Marisa DeCandido, Digital Producer

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justice in Agriculture

Iowa PBS

• Colleen Krantz, Producer/Reporter

• David Miller, Executive Producer

• Randy Garza, Web Coding/Design

• Taylor Shore, Web Design

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Bo Dodge, Web Graphics Animation

• Paul Yeager, Social Media Producer

• Julie Knutson, Social Media Designer/Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Joe Bustad, Graphics

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Denied Justice

StarTribune

• Renee Jones-Schneider, Multimedia Photographer And Producer

• Anna Boone, Digital Designer

• Brandon Stahl, Reporter

• Jennifer Bjorhus, Reporter

CATEGORY #05A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-75)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Mike Haberman, Producer

• Kim Johnson, Anchor

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Christiane Cordero, Reporter

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• Joel Thurston, Photographer

• Robyn Black, Photographer

• Ray Jones, Editor

• Mike Stern, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 EYEWITNESS News Morning: Jayme Closs Returns

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

• Aarik Woods, Producer

• Mitra Zolfaghari, Producer

• Ashley Zilka, Reporter

• Callan Gray, Reporter

• Jonathan Yuhas, Meteorologist

• Will Greiner, Photographer

• Amanda Theisen, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Today In Iowa Sunday

WHO

• Lisa Felton, Producer

• Sonya Heitshusen, Anchor

• Jodi Whitworth, Reporter

• Jerad Giottonini, Reporter

• Sam Lozada, Photojournalist

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

• Curtis Dreesman, Photojournalist

• Laurel Feakes, Photojournalist

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

• Amber Alexander, Meteorologist

• Keith Murphy, Sports Director

• Cyril Heng, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Sunrise

KARE

• Stuart Boslow, Director Of Content

• Stacey Nogy, Director Of News Content

• Kristin Kay, Executive Producer

• Jordy Foy, Producer

• Michelle Ngo, Producer

• Kris Laudien, Anchor

• Alicia Lewis, Anchor

• Ellery McCardle, Reporter

• Kiya Edwards, Reporter

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

• Nate Anderson, Editor

• David Vance, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Morning Iowa: Adair Tornado

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Anchor

• Elias Johnson, Anchor

• Taylor Kanost, Meteorologist

• Blake Lybbert, Photographer

• Jason Coellner, Director

• Lakyn McGee, Reporter

• Elizabeth Christy, Producer

• Sarah Beckman, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #05B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 76-120)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSFY Morning News - April Blizzard

KSFY/KDLT

• Colton Molesky, Producer

• Joshua Chilson, Executive Producer

• Kamie Roesler, Anchor

• Shawn Cable, Meteorologist

• Ricardo Lewis, Multimedia Journalist

• Ryan Martin, Multimedia Journalist

• Jill Langland, Multimedia Journalist

• Spencer Lee, Photojournalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Samuel Gabrielli, Meteorologist

• Jeff Cleland, Assistant News Director

• Kevin King, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WDAY First News: Spring Meets Winter

WDAY

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

• Drew Trafton, Executive Producer

• Andy Osterbauer, Producer

• Sarah Rudlang, Anchor/Producer

• Rob Manch, Anchor/Producer

• Bailey Vertin, Reporter/Producer

• Ben Rieke, Producer

• Emily Olson, Reporter

• Andrew Whitmyer, Reporter/Meteorologist

• Jared Piepenburg, Meteorologist

• Eric Bolin, Director

• Ben Amell, Graphics

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 Morning News: March 13/2019 - Onslow Fire

KCRG

• Brandi Bachman, Executive Producer

• Caitlin Harbach, Producer

• Christopher Cervantes, Producer

• Nicole Agee, Anchor

• Chris Earl, Anchor

• Kaj O'Mara, Meteorologist

• Toby Meyer, Director

• Daniel Haight, Director

• Steven Neuenschwander, Editor

CATEGORY #05C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Governor's Fishing Opener Makes a Splash in Albert Lea

KAAL

• Christine Quirk, Producer

• Brianna Cook, Anchor

• Jim Peterson, Meteorologist/Reporter

• Laura Lee, Anchor

• Brian Wise, Photojournalist

• Erick Koen, Editor/Audio

• Quinton Dols, Director

• Javier Gil, Broadcast Engineer

• Hannah Tiede, Reporter

• Blaise Keller, Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter Today at 5:30 a.m./March 5/2019

KTTC

• Stevan Stojanovic, News Producer

• Jacob Murphey, Anchor/Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Kilat Fitzgerald, Multimedia Journalist

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Jason Holland, Director

• Becca Curtis-Messick, Audio

• Sarah Gannon, Multimedia Journalist

• Holden Krusemark, Multimedia Journalist

• Linda Ha, Multimedia Journalist

• Pat Lund, Sports Director

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hello Wisconsin May 24th

WEAU

• Lisa Patrow, News Director

• Abigail Hantke, Anchor

• Tyler Mickelson, Reporter

• Duane Wolter III, Photographer

• Michelle Clemens, Producer

• Sarah Winkelmann, Reporter

• Dewey O'Flanagan, Director

• Matt Seckora, Director

• Carrie Vigo, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 News Today

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

• Briggs LeSavage, Content Manager

• Ryan Haff, Anchor/Producer

• Emma Rechenberg, Anchor

• Adam Lorch, Meteorologist

• Jack Schmid, Director

• Jenna Lake, Meteorologist

• Blake Melin, Chief Photojournalist

• Chance Fortune, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Recovering from Tornadoes

KIMT

• Tyler Utzka, Anchor

• Brandon Libby, Meteorologist

• Arielle Harrison, Anchor

• DeeDee Stiepan, Reporter

• Annalisa Pardo, Reporter

• Ben Weber, Director

• Nathin Voeller, Director

• Ryan Odeen, Producer

• Jaime Copley, News Director

CATEGORY #06A

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-75)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Local 5 News Deadly Flash Floods

WOI

• April Samp, Producer/News Director

• Allison Derks, Producer

• Jack Miller, Anchor

• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor

• Jacob Peklo, Anchor

• Brynn Carman, Anchor

• Sharon Lilly, Director

• Jon Schaeffer, Anchor

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• Ryan Davidson, Photographer

• Brandon Lawrence, Meteorologist

• Brad Edwards, Chief Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 10

KARE

• Ellie Coatar, Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

• Eric Perkins, Sports Anchor

• Carry Clancy, Producer

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Alex Hagan, Reporter

• Blake Mills, Editor

• Karin Stone, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jamie Closs Comes Home

WCCO

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Jennifer Hibbard, Director

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Susan-Elizabeth LITTLEFIELD, Reporter

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Joe Berglove, Photographer

• Arthur Phillips, Photograher/Engineer

• Chris Cruz, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News at 5:00: Jayme Closs Found Alive

KSTP

• Lauren Peake, News Producer

• Bob Sabo, Assistant News Director

• Sarah Peterson, Executive Producer

• Tim Vetscher, Field Producer

• Paul Folger, Anchor

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist

• Beth McDonough, Reporter

• Mark Garvey, Photojournalist

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO News at 10pm

WCCO

• John Burfisher, Producer

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Chief Meteorologist

• Mike Max, Sports

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Susan-Elizabeth LITTLEFIELD, Reporter

• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist

• Chris Cruz, Photojournalist

• Tony Peterson, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #06B

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 76-120)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 News at 10: December 19/2018 - Arrest in Martinko Case

KCRG

• Aaron Hepker, Executive Producer

• Ellen Kurt, Producer

• Bruce Aune, Anchor

• Beth Malicki, Anchor

• Joe Winters, Meteorologist

• Dave Franzman, Reporter

• Forrest Saunders, Reporter

• Chantelle Navarro, Reporter

• Rebecca Varilek, Photographer

• Jay Greene, Multi Media Journalist

• Terri Walter, Director

• Adam Carros, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND News at 6: March Flash Floods

KELO

• Krista Burns, Producer

• Sammi Bjelland, Anchor

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Dan Santella, Reporter

• Kelli Volk, Video Journalist

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor

• Tory Stolen, Photographer

• Sarah McDonald, Video Journalist

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Thom Morrow, Photographer

• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist

• Michael Simundson, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSFY News at 5:00 - March Flooding

KSFY/KDLT

• Joshua Chilson, Executive Producer

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Vanessa Gomez, Anchor

• Ryan Martin, Multimedia Journalist

• Ricardo Lewis, Multimedia Journalist

• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist

• Jill Langland, Multimedia Journalist

• Spencer Lee, Photojournalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Andrew Poepping, Editor

• Kevin King, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 6 - January 29/2019

KWWL

• Zach Garcia, Producer

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Mark Schnackenberg, Chief Meteorologist

• Rick Coleman, Sports Director

• Ashley Neighbor, Reporter

• Taylor Vessel, Reporter

• Daniel Hampe, Photographer

• Denice Pelster, Meteorologist

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSFY News at 5:00 - April Blizzard

KSFY/KDLT

• Dillon Kober, Producer

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Vanessa Gomez, Anchor

• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist

• Ricardo Lewis, Multimedia Journalist

• Jill Langland, Multimedia Journalist

• Ryan Martin, Multimedia Journalist

• Michaela Feldmann, Multimedia Journalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Jeff Cleland, Assistant News Director

• Kevin King, News Director

CATEGORY #06C

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WQOW 10 p.m. Report

WQOW

• Stephen Kelley, Producer/Anchor

• Kristen Shill, Executive Producer

• Savanna Tomei, Anchor

• Keith Edwards, Journalist

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

• Shannon Hoyt, Journalist

• Shannon Satterlee, Journalist

• Lindsey Ford, Journalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCAU 9 News at 10:00 3/14/19

KCAU

• Bridget Bennett, Anchor/Reporter & Producer

• Tim Seaman, Anchor & Producer

• Scott Larson, Meteorologist

• Jesse Krull, Sports Anchor

• Kayla Samek, Producer

• Zach Hicks, Director

• Johnathan Mack, Chief Photographer

• Rebecca Pryor, Reporter

• Andrew Bottger, Assignment Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 News at 5: Husky One Year Later

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

• Briggs LeSavage, Content Manager

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor

• Jessie Slater, Anchor

• Adam Clark, Chief Meteorologist

• Jordan Sherman, Director

• Anthony Matt, Reporter

• Blake Melin, Photojournalist

• Wyatt Buckner, Photojournalist

• Idun Rasmussen, Photojournalist

• Megan McGarvey, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTIV News 4 at 6 - March 15/2019

KTIV

• Dean Welte, Producer

• Keith Bliven, News Director

• Tia Heidebrecht, Executive Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Stella Daskalakis Thurkill, Anchor

• Travis Hoffer, Photographer

• Brett Funke, Photographer

• Ron Demers, Chief Meteorologist

• Ashly Richardson, Reporter

• Trevor Huber, Director

• Don Brockberg, Audio Operator

• Jesus Rodriguez, Production Assistant

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTIV News 4 Live at 5 - June 22/2018

KTIV

• Carl Norquist, Producer

• Brett Funke, Photographer

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Ashly Richardson, Reporter

• Keith Bliven, Photographer

• Michelle Schoening, Reporter

• Jaret Lansford, Reporter

• Stella Daskalakis Thurkill, Anchor

• Jonathon Rouse, Director

• Jesus Rodriguez, Audio Operator

• Travis Hoffer, Photographer

CATEGORY #07A

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Investigates: Phones Not Checked

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Evicted Before Convicted

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Ana Lastra, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Jared Bergerson, Photographer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Born Under Suspicion

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer

• Dylan Jacobson, Investigative Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Investigative Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Side Monopoly

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drive By Lawsuits

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

CATEGORY #07B

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Pattern of Denial

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

High Speed. High Risk.

KSTP

• Ryan Raiche, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Investigative Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Investigative Photojournalist

• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sex Trafficking - A Failure to Fine

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Use of Force

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Double Billing the Badge - The Patrol Car Payback

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Craig Norkus, Photographer

CATEGORY #08

BREAKING NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Local 5 News Deadly Flash Floods

WOI

• April Samp, Producer/News Director

• Allison Derks, Producer

• Brynn Carman, Anchor

• Brandon Lawrence, Meteorologist

• Sharon Lilly, Director

• Alex Wilson, Reporter

• Jacob Peklo, Anchor

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• Ryan Davidson, Photographer

• Mario Rossi, Digital Executive Producer

• Jon Schaeffer, Anchor

• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KGAN Breaking News: Iowa City Tornado Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Terry Swails, Meteorologist

• Nick Stewart, Storm Chaser/Photojournalist/Meteorologist

• Bevan Lucas, Producer

• Scott Zimdar, Photojournalist

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Escape from captivity

WCCO

• Mary McGuire, Reporter

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Christiane Cordero, Reporter

• David Schwab, Photojournalist

• Joel Thurston, Photojournalist

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Josh Supik, Director

• Jason Myles, Producer

• Wendy Bridenstine, Director

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Heather Brown, Anchor

• Bill Middeke, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL Breaking News - August 21/2018

KWWL

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Zach Garcia, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

March Flash Floods

KELO

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor

• Dan Santella, Reporter

• Kelli Volk, Reporter

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Michael Geheren, Producer

• Sammi Bjelland, Anchor

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Tory Stolen, Photographer

• Sarah McDonald, Reporter

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Brady Mallory, Anchor

• Sean Watkins, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tornado Outbreak

KCCI

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Amy Schmelzer, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Kurtis Gertz, Meteorologist

• Chris Gothner, Reporter

• John Houghton, Photographer

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Todd Magel, Reporter

• Lauren Donovan, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #09

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fall from Higher Ed: Abuse Exposed

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Investigative Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

• Ana Lastra, Producer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Officer on Trial

KMSP

• Russell Weseman, Photojournalist

• Paul Blume, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jayme Closs: Missing & Found

KARE

• Stuart Boslow, Director Of Content

• Stacey Nogy, Director Of News Content

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Kent Erdahl, Producer

• Danny Spewak, Reporter

• Julie Nelson, Reporter

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Field Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sex/Lies/and Disgrace

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Investigative Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Senior Investigative Producer

• Ana Lastra, Investigative Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Polygamists Move to Minnesota

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Editor

CATEGORY #10A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hurricane Florence: Help is on the Way

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Diana & Dino

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

For Diane

WCCO

• Katie Hunt, Reporter

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jonny Comes Home

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

• Andrew Nelson, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Construction Cuts Off Business

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

CATEGORY #10B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Holding Suspects Accountable

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Whatever it takes

KMSP

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

• Christina Palladino, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Construction Costs Residents and Business Owners Thousands

KAAL

• Alice Keefe, Reporter/Photographer

• Brian Wise, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bear Attack Survivor

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breakfast Club

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

CATEGORY #11A

LIGHT FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Press Button for Laughs

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cops At The Castle

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Adam & Trey

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jerry's Tree

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

One Crash At A Time

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Amy Hockert, News Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bachelormania Anniversary

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Crossing Guard

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

CATEGORY #11B

SERIOUS FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jacy's Ton of Tabs

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

When Memories Fade

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Her Voice

KSFY/KDLT

• Vanessa Gomez, Reporter

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eddie's Sign

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Last Harvest

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

CATEGORY #12A

CRIME - NEWS SINGLE STORY

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Life & Death of Heaven

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Exhibit 8

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Father's Anguish

KSTP

• Megan Link, Reporter

• Paul McEnroe, Producer

• Jason Hanson, Editor

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bad Contractor

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Reckoning

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

CATEGORY #12B

CRIME - PROGRAM SPECIAL/FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Whole People: A New Response

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

• Kaolee Vang, Production Manager

• Susan Thao, Production Assistant

• Caissa Casarez, Production Assistant

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio & Sweetening

• Angela Heins, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Editor

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Alyssa Fuller, Media Asset Specialist

CATEGORY #13A

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Blood Brothers

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Aaron Goodyear, Photographer

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dad Rock Radio

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Smiley Sandy

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Adam Carter, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Going Viral: How an 8-Year-Old Became China's Biggest Celebrity

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter/Writer

• David Porter, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prairie Christmas

KELO

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

CATEGORY #13B

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Author Nora McInerny

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Senior Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Joseph Demko, Post-Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Ben Malley, Graphics

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Making of 'Come Through' with TU Dance/Bon Iver and SPCO's Liquid Music

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography/ Editor

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Mark Hentges, Photographer

• Eric Pagel, Lead Audio

• Terry Gray, Audio

• Jennilee Park, Audio

• Joseph Demko, Re-Recording Mixer

• Ezra Gold, Editor/Colorist

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Creating for the Temporary

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dance Group Al Taw’am Reimagines the World

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Joseph Demko, Field/Post Production Audio

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Diana Fraser, Production Manager

• Alyssa Fuller, Senior Media Asset Specialist

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

• Amie Miller, Managing Director/Content Development

• Donna Saul Millen, Managing Director/Events & Engagement

• Jennifer O'Byrne, Events Specialist

• Ann Pavlish, Graphic Designer

• Ezra Gold, Animation

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One Step at a Time

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original - Dem Atlas

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Slade Kemmet, Photographer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Matt Mead, Post Production Coordinator/Photographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post-Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

CATEGORY #13C

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stories of the State

WEAU

• Andrew Felix, Executive Producer

• Judy Clark, Moderator

• Tom Benson, Production

• Keith Grohn, Photographer

• Jeff Ralph, Photographer

• Carrie Vigo, Photographer

• Duane Wolter III, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Music for Mandela: Minnesota Orchestra in South Africa

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Producer

• Ezra Gold, Editor

• Mark Hentges, Director Of Photography

• Tom Hambleton, Supervising Sound Editor And Re-recording Mixer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Brennan Vance, Camera

• Ben Malley, Senior Graphics Designer

• Anne Guttridge, Production Coordinator

• Shari Lamke, Production Manager

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Rusalka

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer In Charge

• Kevin Rivers, Technical Director

• Julie Knutson, Technical Director

• Jim Leasure, Audio Engineer

• David Feingold, Audio Engineer

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor

• Rick Fuller, Crew Chief/Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Laura Shannon, Production Supervisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Moment of Truth

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making It Opera: The Filthy Habit

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Co-Director

• Steven Ash, Co-Director/Editor

• Lance Haavisto, Photographer

• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer

CATEGORY #14A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: NEWS - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Billion Dollar Threat

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Scamming the scammers

KARE

• Sharon Yoo, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Target Price Switch

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Funding Fee Fiasco

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Aaron Adelson, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Behind the Business Composite

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

CATEGORY #14B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: PROGRAM - FEATURE SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

My Cottage Grove: Jaron Garland

SWCTC

• Justin Atkinson, Director/Writer/Editor

• Lonnie Garland, Director Of Photography

• Ann Schweisguth, Aerial Photography

• Bob McSherry, Camera Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pollinator Friendly Solar

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Assistant Producer

• Lisa Cownie, Voice Artist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Market to Market: Joni's Journey

Iowa PBS

• John Torpy, Producer/Videographer

• David Miller, Executive Producer

• Neal Kyer, Production Technician

• David Feingold, Production Technician

• Julie Knutson, Production Technician

• Jim Leasure, Senior Production Technician

CATEGORY #15A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pushing the Limits

KSTP

• Tim Vetscher, Producer

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Ana Lastra, Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

• Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Stay Away Pay

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Jeff Kummer, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Caught On Camera: Officers Use Of Body Cameras Questioned

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Producer

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Lee Rouse, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #15B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fred Hubbell seeks to turn business knowledge/family ties/into public service

Des Moines Register

• Brian Powers, Video Journalist/Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Political Brew

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kim Reynolds faces the hardest glass ceiling: The race to be Iowa's next governor

Des Moines Register

• Kelsey Kremer, Photo Journalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Exploring Local Government Aid

CCX Media/Northwest Community Television

• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Producer/Reporter

• Benjamin Kroll, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #15C

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Celebrating Women

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Anchor

• Sarah Beckman, Executive Producer

• Elias Johnson, Videojournalist

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• Sharon Lilly, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter

• David Gillette, Anchor/Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Field Director/Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• JoAnn Babic, Director

• John Forsberg, Field Audio Engineer

• Eric Pagel, Audio Engineer

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

1st Congressional District Debate

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Weig, Moderator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Election Night 2018

KWWL

• Zach Garcia, Producer

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Abby Turpin, Anchor

• Amanda Gilbert, Reporter

• Lauren Moss, Reporter

• Ashley Neighbor, Reporter

• Jalyn Souchek, Reporter

• Taylor Vessel, Reporter

• Daniel Hampe, Photographer

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

• Allison Gibson, News Director

• Sara Belmont, Assignment Manager

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Commitment 2018: Iowa Governor Debate

KCCI

• Heidi Gojkovich, Producer

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

• Steve Karlin, Moderator

• Kathie Obradovich, Moderator

• Dave Busiek, News Director

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Dakota Dodge, Engineer

• Justin Wolber, Engineer

• Al Snyder, Engineer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At Issue with Tom Hauser: Post-2018 Midterm Election Special

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Senior Producer

• Tom Hauser, Anchor/Host

• Kevin Hinkle, Director

CATEGORY #16

CHILDREN/TEEN

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Sound

Iowa PBS

• Dan Wardell, Creator/Host

• Abby Brown, Co-host

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Theresa Knight, Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Producer

• Scott Faine, Puppeteer

• David Feingold, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Sound

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Huddle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Brandon Clemens, Producer

• Madison Cortese, Producer

• Allie Krings, Host

CATEGORY #17A

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

School Lunches: Then vs. Now

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Ben Garvin, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Librarian on Wheels

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Educating Elliott

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Myron's Mind

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking Point: Violence and Outrageous Behavior in Classrooms

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Dan Winters, Reporter

CATEGORY #17B

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

TUNE Camp

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Narrator

• Max Grabow, Production Assistant

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reclaiming Dakota Hand Games

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Becoming Native Scientists

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

CATEGORY #18A

HEALTH - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Riding For Love

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter/Producer

• Chad Corey, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gene's Big Dumb Kidneys

KARE

• Adam Jukkola, Editor

• Adrienne Broaddus, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill & Becca's Bond

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A dementia friendly state of mind

KARE

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Posting the Positive: The Chris Chronicles

WDIO

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

CATEGORY #18B

HEALTH - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Giving Voice Chorus: Love Never Forgets

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor

• Robert Hutchings, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Mark Hentges, Photographer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Matt Mead, Photographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director Arts And Culture

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Journey for a Cure

Mayo Clinic

• Ian Roth, Reporter

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Road to Hearing for Baby Aida

Mayo Clinic

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

• Vivien Williams, Reporter

• Jason Howland, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy's Smile

Mayo Clinic

• Ian Roth, Reporter

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

• Andy Shilts, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hari's Heart Print

Susan Bordson LLC

• Susan Bordson, Writer/Producer

• Nate Maydole, Director Of Cinematography

• Nick Mihalevich, Sound Designer

CATEGORY #19A

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mae Jemison, First Black Woman in Space Shows the Sky

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Recycling Future

WHO

• Megan Reuther, Reporter

• Sam Lozada, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Seemore's Bubble Butt

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

• Tom Cornell, Underwater Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Recycling Refresher

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zero Waste

KBJR

• Anthony Matt, Reporter

• Blake Melin, Chief Photojournalist

CATEGORY #19B

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Raptors Bald and Golden

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Host

• Max Grabow, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bear 56

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Host

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Outdoors: Acoustic Ecology

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer/Music

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Travis Graven, Producer

• Scott Siepker, Host

• Kellie Kramer, Host

• David Feingold, Audio

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life's A Beach

Ron Schara Productions

• Travis Frank, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer & Editor

CATEGORY #20A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Whiskey and Rhymes

WHO

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

• Ben Oldac, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From MN/With Love

KARE

• Karla Hult, Reporter/Photographer

• Adam Jukkola, Editor

• Jason Steussy, Editor

• Chad Nelson, Editor

• Ben Garvin, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories: John Donaldson

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I want to live! - A Native American Marine's Transplant Denial

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Piece Of Nostalgia

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photographer

• Courtney Godfrey, News Reporter

CATEGORY #20B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The A is for Auschwitz

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Celebrates 50 Years

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Slade Kemmet, Editor

• Mark Hentges, Photographer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio

• Minju Kim, Production Assistant

• Ezra Gold, Colorist/ Post Production Audio

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Greetings From Iowa - Sikh in the Spotlight

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Paul Yeager, Associate Producer

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Anderson: History Collector

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

CATEGORY #20C

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Majestic Chaos

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

USS Sioux City - The Journey

KTIV

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Jake Rains, Photographer

• Keith Bliven, Producer

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Andy Benz, Engineer

• Trevor Huber, Director

• Josh Goodman, Voice Talent

• David Washburn, Floor Director

• Bridget Breen, Executive Producer

• Jonathon Rouse, Engineer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Flour Power

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director

• Katie O'Rourke, Associate Producer

• Jearlyn Steele, Narrator

• Ted Hinck, Production Manager

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Designer

• Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Brendan Henehan, Managing Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making It Lincoln Park

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Director

• Steven Ash, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alderstrappen: Steps of Life

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #21A

MILITARY - NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dangerously Defective

KSTP

• Tim Vetscher, Producer

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Executive Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Ana Lastra, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Neighborhood Heroes in Kuwait

WCCO

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

• Patrick Armijo, Assistant News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Final Act of Service

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Failing Private Burnham

KSTP

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Jared Bergerson, Photograher

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Ana Lastra, Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bringing History Home

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Writer/Editor/Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Freedom Rock

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #21B

MILITARY - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gawlik Family

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Decade of Honor

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hunting The Alleys

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Man Behind the Name: Marcus Kuboy

SWCTC

• Bob McSherry, Producer

• Lonnie Garland, Photography

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Veterans Voices: Titan Project

WOI

• April Samp, Producer/News Director

• Elias Johnson, Host/Reporter

• Sarah Beckman, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #22A

SPORTS - NEWS STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tackle Cancer: Luke Bonte

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Anchor/Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joe Mauer's Final Game

Minnesota Twins

• Peter Nelson, Photographer/Editor/Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond the Gridiron - Iceland

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Editor/Camera

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Irv Cross Story

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rapid City Cheerleaders, Tragedy of 1968

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Nate Wek, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boxer for a Day

KCCI

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ely Marathon

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

CATEGORY #22B

SPORTS - PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

George Pelawa

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Audra Martin, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: No Nonsense

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

• Dan Ludeman, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beattys at Beargrease

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Editor/Videographer

• Bret Amundson, Host

• Max Grabow, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eduardo Escobar

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Sophia Minnaert, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dear Kyle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Editor/Camera Operator

• Brett Taber, Producer

• Logan Johnson, Producer

• Quinn Adams, Producer

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #22C

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild: Hit The Road With The Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Executive Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Kevin Falness, Voice Talent

• Brandon McCauley, Videographer

• Aaron Sickman, Talent Coordinator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Finding A Way

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Reporter

• Tom Nieman, Host

• Jody Norstedt, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Town Ball Uniquely Minnesota

Big G Media

• Mike Griak, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

DREAM. STATE. Season 3

Public Works

• Derek Bitter, Executive Producer/Writer

• Ian Fritz, Producer

• Patrick Reagan, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Conor Murphy, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Matt Lundmark, Producer

• Anne Anderson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Behind The Loon | Wonderwall

Minnesota United FC

• Daniel Claxton, Executive Producer

• Samuel Plucker, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor

• Jonathan Whitney, Graphics Production

• Scott Sikich, Cinematographer

• Jon Sadeh, Cinematographer

CATEGORY #22D

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Spotlight: Jack's Journey

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Twins Latin Players

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Roy Smalley, Reporter

• Sophia Minnaert, Reporter

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matthew Gangl, Director

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Chelsea Johnson, Producer

• Jamie Hersch, Host

• Ben Clymer, Analyst

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Vikings Draft Review Show

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Allan Wertheimer, Director

• Arthur Kuh, Graphics

• Candice Anderson, Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Spring Football All-Access

HawkVision Productions

• Christopher Ruth, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor

• Parker Dilley, Cinematographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rosie 50 Years

WCCO

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Dave Hillestad, Director

• Thomas Ryther, Photographer

• Sean Skinner, Photographer

• Jodi Oelfke, Editor

• Kari Postotnik, Editor

• Grant Verdon, Editor

• Robyn Black, Editor

• Seth Gow, Editor

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

CATEGORY #23

SPORTS EVENT/GAME – LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota State Boys Hockey Tournament-2A Final-Edina vs. Eden Prairie

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Jim Erickson, Play-By-Play

• Lou Nanne, Color Analyst

• Tori Holt, Sideline Reporter

• Joe Schmit, Studio Host

• Mike McGraw, Studio Analyst

• Dave Palmquist, Studio Analyst

• Taylor Stein, Editor/Photographer

• Monica Doyle, Director Of Operations

• Tim McDonough, Graphic Designer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Prep Bowl-Lakeville North vs. Eden Prairie-6A Championship Game

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Producer

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Dave Lee, Play-By-Play

• Corbin Lacina, Color Analyst

• Tori Holt, Sideline Reporter

• Joe Schmit, Studio Host

• Larry Thompson, Studio Analyst

• Taylor Stein, Editor/Photographer

• Monica Doyle, Director Of Operations

• Tim McDonough, Graphic Designer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Jesse Marquette, Technical Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Twins Baseball: Joe Mauer Tribute

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matthew Gangl, Director

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Twins Baseball - Devin Smeltzer Debut

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matthew Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Jordan Austin, Director

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Dick Bremer, Play By Play

• Jack Morris, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota 2019 - Minnesota State vs Bemidji State

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matthew Gangl, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Vosters, Play By Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Krissy Pohl, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Bothun, Associate Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Bob Rohde, Operations

CATEGORY #24A

WEATHER - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Weathering a Brutal Winter

WCCO

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

• Nick Lunemann, Photographer

• Joe Mears, Photographer

• Mike Durenberger, Photographer

• Bill Middeke, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question: How much colder were Minnesota winters?

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Following Too Closely

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Summer Weather Ready

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

• Brandon Weathers, Meteorologist

• Taylor Dayton, Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Through the Ice

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• David Porter, Photographer

• Bea Chang, Photographer

• Travis Kobs, Photographer

• Dan Crowe, Photographer

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

CATEGORY #24B

WEATHER - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Weathering the Storm

KCCI

• Alex Payne, Producer

• Beth Sorensen, Producer

• Kurtis Gertz, Chief Meteorologist

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

• Metinka Slater, Meteorologist

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Laura Terrell, Reporter

• Chris Gothner, Reporter

• John Houghton, Photographer

• Todd Magel, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our New Weather

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, Producer

• Keith Hopkins, Producer & Photographer

• Ben Read, Producer

• Chris Brown, Producer

• Paige Rautio, Producer

• Dan Pugleasa, Producer

• Nick Beatie, Producer

• Adam Clark, Chief Meteorologist

• Adam Lorch, Meteorologist

• Briggs LeSavage, Reporter

• Ryan Haff, Reporter

• Daniel Wolfe, Host

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Storm Ready

KARE

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer

• Belinda Jensen, Anchor/Meteorologist

• Laura Betker, Meteorologist

• Sven Sundgaard, Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rising Waters: The making of the 2019 flood forecast

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Editor/Producer/Meteorologist

• Terry Swails, Meteorologist

• Rebecca Kopelman, Meteorologist

• Brandon Marshall, Meteorologist

• Scott Zimdar, Photojournalist/Drone Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rebuilding Paradise

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

• Andrew Nelson, Photographer

CATEGORY #25A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Land & Sky

Iowa PBS

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer/Camera

• Patrick Boberg, Producer/Camera

• Travis Graven, Producer/Voice Over Talent

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• David Feingold, Audio

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Kevin Rivers, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Whole People: Healing Journeys

Twin Cities PBS

• Kevin Dragseth, Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

• Kaolee Vang, Production Manager

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Angie Heins, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Editor

• Susan Thao, Production Assistant

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Jack Davis, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The People's Protectors

Twin Cities PBS

• Leya Hale, Director/Producer/Offline Editor

• Brent Michael Davids, Composer

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography/Online Editor

• Jonathan Thunder, Animator

• Kate Gibson, Production Manager

• Diana Fraser, Associate Producer

• Joseph Demko, Audio Mixer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Shari Lamke, Executive Producer

• Delinda Pushetonequa, Production Assitant

• Shirley K. Sneve, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #25B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Crow of the North

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Director

• Katie O'Rourke, Associate Producer

• Ted Hinck, Production Manager

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography

• Jim Kron, Additional Videography

• Carrie Clark, Editor/Animation Design

• Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Designer

• Brendan Henehan, Managing Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made in St. Paul: Stories from the Ford plant

Myers Communications Group

• Peter B. Myers, Executive Producer/Writer

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Cathy Wurzer, Narrator

• Matt Ehling, Director Of Photography

• Joseph Demko, Audio Mix

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Landmarks - Keeping History Alive

Pioneer PBS

• Timothy Bakken, Videography/Editor

• Doug Ohman, Host/Producer

CATEGORY #25C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Prussia

Click Content Studios

• Cody Rogness, Photographer/Editor/Producer

• Jim Manney, Executive Producer/Producer

• Aaron Godard, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Game On: Women Can Coach

Twin Cities PBS

• Carrie Clark, Producer/Offline Editor

• Shari Lamke, Executive Producer

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Kate Gibson, Supervising Production Manager

• Matt Ehling, Videographer

• Katie Lescarbeau, Additional Videography

• Jennilee Park, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Amanda Reardon, Supervising Producer

• Ben Malley, Senior Graphic Designer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meth: A Crisis in Our Community

WQOW

• Kristen Shill, Producer

• Keith Edwards, Anchor

• Chris Hoyt, Videographer

• Shannon Satterlee, Reporter

• Samantha Wensel, Reporter

• Hannah Utecht, Graphic Designer

• Stephen Kelley, Anchor

• Steve Bland, Editor

• Dave Solie, Reporter

• Heather Armstrong, Reporter

• Travis Judell, Photographer/Editor

• Elizabeth Briggson, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2018-2019 Iowa Wrestling

HawkVision Productions

• Matt Nelson, Director/Producer/Editor/Photographer

• Parks McBride, Photographer

• Andrew Sherry, Photographer

CATEGORY #26

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Faster Fire

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skimmer Thefts

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Garrett Young, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

VMC

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Ben Elling, Executive Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Graphics

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photojournalist

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

• Sam Schild, Production Assistant

• Jared Christie, Scheduler

• Don Stremski, Closed Captioning

• Lindsey Hayes, Host

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Land and Sky: The Importance of Freshwater Mussels

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Tiffany Morgan, Education Producer

• Shane Straka, Education Producer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question Composite

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

CATEGORY #27

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Close Up: The Gun Debate

KCCI

• John Houghton, Photographer/Editor

• Shaina Humphries, Anchor

• Kimberly Steenhoek, Producer

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Julia Manning, Producer

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twisted Sisters

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Bret Amundson, Host/Editor

• Dylan Curfman, Videographer

• Max Grabow, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mary Lahammer Interviews

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Enough Said

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Senior Executive Producer

• Dan Barreiro, Host

• Justin Gaard, Host

• Christine Bastolich, Director

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Rob King, Editor

• Evan Anderson, Floor Director

• Ryan Rablin, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSMQ Health Connections: Alzheimer's & Caregiving

KSMQ

• Stephanie Passingham, Executive Producer

• Ken Stone, Producer/Director

• Eric Olson, Host

• Edward Nelson, Technical Director/Graphic Design

• Kevin Hanson, Audio

• Matthew Bluhm, Camera Operator

• Donny Rowles, Camera Operator

• Marty Burnham, Graphics Operator

CATEGORY #28

MAGAZINE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Destination Polaris - Voyageurs, MN

Ron Schara Productions

• Jared Christie, Host/Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor/Graphics

• Kyle Heidenreich, Media Managment

• Ben Elling, Photographer/Editor

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photographer/Editor

• Don Stremski, Closed Captioning

• Sam Schild, Production Assistant

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making It Up North: Off the Lake

PBS North

• Steven Ash, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Land & Sky: The Mississippi River

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer/Music/Camera

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Travis Graven, Producer/Voice Over Talent

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• David Feingold, Audio

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Original: Author Nora McInerny/Photographer Amy Ballinger and Liquid Music's Come Through with TU Dance and Bon Iver

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Audio

• Ben Malley, Senior Graphics Designer

• Mark Hentges, Camera

• Jack Davis, Camera

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Lisa Richards, Coordinating Producer

CATEGORY #29A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -NEWS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

ALICE: Hidden In Plain Sight

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justice de-railed

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Editor

• George Marincel, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wild/Wild/Weed

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inside Tent City

WCCO

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Farmer Immigration Battle

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Adam Jukkola, Producer

CATEGORY #29B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS -PROGRAM FEATURE/SEGMENT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

More Than A Game

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Brett Taber, Producer

• Kevin Warren, Producer

• Rick Spielman, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Lester Bagley, Producer

• Jeff Anderson, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Painting a Vanished World

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Water Depends on Us

Uptop Films

• Ryan Grams, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Greetings From Iowa - The Oakdale Community Choir

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Armani Wilson, Assistant Producer

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

• Paul Yeager, Associate Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Haunted Hospital?

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Reporter/Producer

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #29C

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND News Special Report: Opioid Crisis

KELO

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor Reporter

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Michael Geheren, Producer

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Tory Stolen, Photographer

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Thom Morrow, Photgrapher

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Brady Mallory, Reporter

• Sammi Bjelland, Reporter

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Karen Sherman, Digital Content Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Family Fights for Survival This Week in Iowa Special

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Host/Reporter

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North At A Crossroads

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hooked to Heal

WXOW

• Dustin Luecke, Anchor/Producer

• Steve Bland, Director

• Andrea Albers, Anchor/Producer

• Heather Armstrong, Reporter

• Dave Solie, Reporter

• Brittany Lake, Reporter

• Elizabeth Briggson, Editor/Photographer

• Travis Judell, Editor/Photographer

• Nick Bjerke, Editor/Photographer

• Sean Dwyer, News Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black History: Sharing Our Story

KARE

• David Porter, Photographer

• Adrienne Broaddus, Anchor

• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer

CATEGORY #30

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Iowa Band Festival Parade

KIMT

• Amy Fleming, Anchor

• Raquel Hellman, Anchor

• Chris Nelson, Meteorologist

• Kaleb Gillock, Reporter

• Jon Bendickson, Producer

• Nick Haxton, Technical Director

• Kirk Liefstedt, Audio

• Anthony Dahle, Executive Producer

• Timothy McCleary, Director

• James Ripperger, Camera Operator

• Ben Weber, Camera Operator

• Brian Tabick, Camera Operator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

6th Annual Clouds Choir for a Cause 2018

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Producer/Director

• Todd Randall, Director Of Photography

CATEGORY #31

INTERSTITIAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Great American Read - Miniature Books Interstitial

Iowa PBS

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Videographer

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Sarah Lewis, Voice Over Talent

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Art Profiles

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Weavers Guild: Sustainability

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Native Treaties: Making Relations

Twin Cities PBS

• Missy Whiteman, Producer

• Carrie Clark, Post Producer

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Slade Kemmet, Videographer

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

My MN Story: Joe

Twin Cities PBS

• Adam Geiger, Producer

• David Roth, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

CATEGORY #32A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT/SERIES

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Know Your Farmer

Minnesota Farmers Union

• Bruce Miller, Producer

• Whitney Allen, Director/Editor

• Kellen Witschen, Cinematographer

• Gary Wertish, Executive Producer

• Michelle Medina, Associate Producer

• Rich Wallin, Executive Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Armless Archer

Ron Schara Productions

• Travis Frank, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Josh Bryant, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Market StP

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography/ Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post-Production Audio

• Skip Davis, Online Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio Engineer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Katelin's Day

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Cy Dodson, Photojournalist

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

DeRusha Eats

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Reporter/Producer

• Robyn Black, Producer/Photographer

• Arthur Phillips, Photographer

CATEGORY #32B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made for the Outdoors - Alpacka Raft

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photojournalist/Editor/VFX

• Lindsey Hayes, Host/Producer

• Jared Christie, Managing Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alaska

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Host

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Culinary Artists

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Senior Producer

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Slade Kemmet, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post-Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts And Culture

CATEGORY #33A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Randy Shaver 2 For 2

KARE

• Dan Crowe, Editor/Photographer

• Travis Kobs, Producer/Photographer

• Janeen Vogelaar, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lyon County Mattress Recycling Program

Blue Key Media

• Dan West, Co-Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Mark Rolseth, Co-Director/Cinematographer/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skoldiers

Vikings Entertainment Network

• GH Ridpath, Director

• Matt Engstrom, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Rosemary Pledge

Twin Cities PBS

• Robert Edwards V, Producer/Animator

• Julie Censullo, Production Manager

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio

• Ulysses Zackery, Voice Over

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cancer Fighters

Twin Cities PBS

• Robert Edwards V, Producer/Animator

• Kaolee Vang, Production Manager

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Terry Gray, Audio Recorder

• Brittany Shrimpton, Voice Over Talent

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Summer Meal Meet-Ups

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Mike Caudle, Producer

CATEGORY #33B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX9 Top Teacher 2019 Campaign

KMSP

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Animator

• Ally Jennrich, Editor

• Burke Daneman, Director

• Justin Lund, Videographer

• David Pint, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Classical15

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

• Alec Kintigh, Cinematographer

• Danny Krueger, Producer

• Alyse Iorio, Cinematographer

• Jenny Olson, Photographer

CATEGORY #34A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Little Sioux Tornado: 10 Years Later

KTIV

• David Washburn, Writer/Producer

• Jake Rains, Editor/Producer

• Bridget Breen, Writer/Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Addiction or Murder?

KSTP

• Taylor Stein, Senior Writer/Producer

• Shawn Braith, Associate Creative Services Director

• Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director

• Joe Augustine, Investigative Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Target Pricing Switch

KARE

• Dan Crowe, Producer/Editor/Graphics

• Janeen Vogelaar, Director Of Marketing & Creative

• Chris Hrapsky, Talent/Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox 9 Investigators: Excessive Force

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Director

• David Pint, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unsolved Amy

KARE

• Dan Crowe, Producer/Editor/Photographer

• Travis Kobs, Assistant Camera

• Janeen Vogelaar, Director Of Marketing & Creative

CATEGORY #34B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sunrise Fresh Quotes

KARE

• Travis Kobs, Producer/Editor/Graphics/DP

• Janeen Vogelaar, Director Of Marketing & Creative

• Dan Crowe, Production Assistant

• Lee Stridsberg, Production Assistant

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 Investigator Image 2019

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Director

• David Pint, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Groundhog Campaign Ad

KXLT

• Sarah Vrabel, Editor/Scriptwriter

• Joseph McDevitt, Editor/Scriptwriter

• Ted Schmidt, Talent

• Jennifer Janvrin, Supervisor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Times Are a Changin’

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Director

• David Pint, Producer

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• Justin Lund, Producer/Writer

• Ally Jennrich, Producer/Writer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Writer/Producer

CATEGORY #34C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

45TV Institute of Laughter - Dr. Chuck Ells and The Goldbergs Rap

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Writer/Producer/Editor/Actor

• Nick Scholten, Photographer

• Derek Hageness, Graphics

• Ben Musel, Key Grip

• Shawn Braith, Associate Creative Services Director

• Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The PJ Fleck Show Promo

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Director

• David Pint, Writer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Videographer

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Transcendence

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director

• Ben Pimlott, Art Director

• Spencer Olson, Sound Design/Titles

• Jacob Velander, Director Of Photography

• Spencer Nelson, Assistant Camera

• Tracy Mailloux, Gaffer

• Max Benson, Prop Maker

• Kurt Thielen, Set Design

• Annie Gruba, Makeup

• Jonn Robinet, Production Assistant

• David Vanderwarn, Production Assistant

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This Is Game Day

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Scott Kegley, Producer/Director

• Davis Paul, Director And DP

• Per Jerner, 1st Camera

• Patrick Wood, 2nd Camera

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Greg Bostrom, Producer

• Darius Smith, Producer

• Allan Wertheimer, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Evolution - Feat. Karl-Anthony Towns

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Erik Nelson, Executive Producer

• Chadwick Folkestad, Executive Producer

• Ryan Thielen, Producer

• Kyle Moe, DP

• Ben Pimlott, Art Director

• Spencer Olson, Post Production Supervisor

• Jonn Robinet, Set Decorator

• David Vanderwarn, Line Producer

• Ben Krych, BTS Videographer

CATEGORY #35A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Blue Moon Restaurant

WLAX

• Paul Bjorge, Producer

• Tyler Ike, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Archetype - The Sign Whisperers

Creative Soul Video

• Mark Anderson, Executive Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Sam Scaman, Cinematographer/Assistant DP

• John Overby, Cinematographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves - Prince Vinyl Release

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Noah Ferche, Executive Producer

• Joe Kronenberg, Producer/Editor

• Douglas Price, Producer/Editor

• Erik Nelson, Producer

• Barry Andersson, Director Of Photography/Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Downtown Cedar Rapids Sucks - Entertainment

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Pranav Shrestha, Strategist

• Margaret Singh, Videographer - Art Director

• Seth Smith, Senior Art Director - Animator/Videographer

• Kacie Long, Writer - Strategist

• Shaina Boylan, Producer - Account Manager

CATEGORY #35B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

US Bank - ATM Series

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director

• Ben Pimlott, Editor

• Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics

• David Vanderwarn, Line Producer

• Kyle Moe, DP

• Carsten Johnson, AC

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Farmer's Union Insurance Image Campaign

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Writer/Producer

• Marty Halgrimson, Director Of Photography

• Anthony Chaput, Co-writer

• Scott Tostenrud, Editor

CATEGORY #36A

DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

2019 Minnesota Twins Baseball

Bally Sports North

• Matthew Gangl, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tornado Outbreak

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News at 10 Composite

KWWL

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

CATEGORY #36B

DIRECTOR - POST PRODUCTION/SHORT FORM

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

American Diabetes Association - Camp Needlepoint

Acowsay Film Company

• Alyse Iorio, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Transcendence - Feat. Danielle Hunter

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LUMINARY Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Evolution - Feat. Karl-Anthony Towns

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

105 By Hand

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

CATEGORY #37A

EDITOR - NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chad Nelson Editor Composite

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jeremiah Jacobsen

KARE

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Editing Compilation

KARE

• Ron Stover, Editor

CATEGORY #37B

EDITOR - SPORTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Joe Mauer Timeline Tease

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andover Football Intro

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards 2019 Open

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Transcendence - Feat. Danielle Hunter

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Bothun Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Evolution - Feat. Karl-Anthony Towns

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

CATEGORY #37C

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Water Depends on Us

Uptop Films

• Timmy Schrader, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matthew Bluhm Editor Composite

KSMQ

• Matthew Bluhm, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Young musicians find harmony on shores of Lake Vermillion

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Editing Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

CATEGORY #38

GRAPHIC ARTS – GRAPHICS/ANIMATION

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Van Zetten - Graphic Art Composite

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Graphic Artist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original Graphic Arts Composite

Twin Cities Media

• Ezra Gold, Senior Graphic Editor

• Ben Malley, Senior Graphics Designer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Opens

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

SkoLOL Animation Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• GH Ridpath, Graphics

• Glenn Gracia, Animator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Connected Graphics Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• GH Ridpath, Graphics

CATEGORY #39A

WRITER - NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Writing Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hollingsworth Park

CCX Media/Northwest Community Television

• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eric Hanson's This is Iowa

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

CATEGORY #39B

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Complexity of Simplicity

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine: No Nonsense

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Armless Archer

Ron Schara Productions

• Travis Frank, Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cindy Dorn Writing Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Cindy Dorn, Writer

CATEGORY #40

NEWS PRODUCER

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Geheren Composite

KELO

• Michael Geheren, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nicole Muehlhausen Young Composite

KARE

• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jeremiah Jacobsen Producer Composite

KARE

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kristen Shill Craft

WQOW

• Kristen Shill, Producer

CATEGORY #41A

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Belanger Anchor Composite

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stella Daskalakis Composite

KTIV

• Stella Daskalakis Thurkill, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason DeRusha Anchor

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adrienne Broaddus Anchors

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jana Shortal Composite

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Breen Composite

KTIV

• Matt Breen, Anchor

CATEGORY #41B

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cold February Mike Modrick KOTA Territory News 10pm Feb 26 2019

KOTA

• Michael Modrick, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meteorologist Lisa Meadows

WCCO

• Lisa Meadows, Weather Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Liles Composite

WDIO

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meteorologist Nick Stewart composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Nick Stewart, Meteorologist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

John Gerard Composite

KPTH

• John Gerard, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #41C

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Hanneman Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy - Sports Anchor

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Owen Siebring Sports Anchor

KPTH

• Owen Siebring, Anchor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brad Pautsch Composite

KTIV

• Brad Pautsch, Anchor

CATEGORY #41D

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Christie Host Destination Polaris

Ron Schara Productions

• Jared Christie, Host

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bill Sherck Host

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Allen Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Paul Allen, Host

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bret Amundson - Prairie Sportsman

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mary Lahammer Host

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Jack's Journey Hosted by Tom Hanneman

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Host

CATEGORY #41E

TALENT - REPORTER

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Lyden - Afflict The Comfortable

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boyd Huppert

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eric Rasmussen Reports

KSTP

• Eric Rasmussen, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Investigates

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adrienne Broaddus' Minority Report Composite

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

CATEGORY #41F

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen: Wolves Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play By Play

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Morneau Composite

Bally Sports North

• Justin Morneau, Analyst

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Brown Composite

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Play-by-Play

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wes Walz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Wes Walz, Analyst

CATEGORY #42A

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tommy Platek Composite

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

J Val Making Photojournalism Great Again

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nelsons Composite

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eli Gardiner composite

KMSP

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Missy Pham Story

KSFY/KDLT

• Dave Hauck, Photographer

CATEGORY #42B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andover Football Intro

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Photographer

• Rose Woodworth, Photographer

• Dan Wasserman, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards 2019 Open

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Photographer

• Dustin Wasserman, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Dan Wasserman, Photographer

• Rose Woodworth, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Harvest of Our Success

Adrenaline Sports

• Nate Burdine, Director Of Photography

• Brad Dumke, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nate Vaughn Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Videographer

CATEGORY #42C

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Photography Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Collett's Clip Composite

UHC Newsroom - United HealthCare

• Rob Collett, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY Storyteller Series

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Water Depends on us

Uptop Films

• Ryan Grams, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Bolsem Composite

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

• Dan Bolsem, Photographer

CATEGORY #42D

PHOTOGRAPHER - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Flooded with Support

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Four Seasons

KELO

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cutting New Life into a Dying Tree

KDLT-TV

• Tyler Teal, Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fat Bikes of Itasca

Ron Schara Productions

• Ben Elling, Photographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

His Favorite Venture

KARE

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #43A

VIDEO JOURNALIST - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eva Andersen MMJ Day-Turn work

KGAN/KFXA

• Eva Andersen, Reporter/Photjournalist/Editor

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Heidi's Solo Stories

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gordon Severson Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor/Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mystery Money

KELO

• Kelli Volk, Video Journalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Adelson

KARE

• Aaron Adelson, Reporter/photographer

CATEGORY #43B

VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO TIME LIMIT

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Take KARE of Your Money Composite

KARE

• Gordon Severson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor/Writer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fire Ops 101 Training

Edina TV

• Jay Ness, Videojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Lifting Spirits

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Videographer

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elias Johnson Reports

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Writer/Editor/Photojournalist

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer/Editor/Reporter

2019 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heidi Wigdahl Composite

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #01

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Schara Productions

• Scott R. Fransen, CEO/President

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KMSP Station Excellence

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Overall Excellence

KARE

• Stacy Nogy, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX Sports North

Bally Sports North

• Mike Dimond, General Manager

CATEGORY #02

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 News Excellence

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDIO Eyewitness News Excellence

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI News Excellence

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

CATEGORY #03

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO-TV Pulling Together

WCCO

• Kaitlyn Link, Communications/Marketing Specialist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Remembers Vietnam

Twin Cities PBS

• Jim Pagliarini, President & CEO, Twin Cities PBS

• Dean Orton, COO, TPT - Twin Cities PBS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

EyesUp Distracted Driving Campaign

KARE

• Alicia Lewis, Producer/Reporter

CATEGORY #04A

NEWSCAST - MORNING (MARKETS 1-70)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Kristopher Jobe, Producer

• Sandra Lind, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Kim Johnson, Anchor

• Ali Lucia, Traffic Reporter

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Ray Jones, Editor

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• Joel Thurston, Photographer

• Robyn Black, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE Sunrise

KARE

• Kristin Kay, Executive Producer

• Beth Tunis, Producer

• Nicole Muehlhausen Young, Producer

• Trace Stump, Producer

• Kris Laudien, Anchor

• Alicia Lewis, Anchor

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Anchor

• Sven Sundgaard, Meteorologist

• Ellery McCardle, Reporter

• Curtis Kieser, Director

• Nate Anderson, Editor/Videographer

• David Vance, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Super Bowl: The Next Morning

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Kim Johnson, Anchor

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Ali Lucia, Reporter

• Kylie Bearse, Reporter

• Mary McGuire, Reporter

• Robyn Black, Photographer

• Dave Charest, Editor

• Joel Thurston, Photographer

• Ray Jones, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News This Morning

KCCI

• Heidi Gojkovich, Executive Producer

• Alex Payne, Producer

• Anthony Pisut, Director

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Elizabeth Klinge, Anchor

• Alyx Sacks, Reporter

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Rheya Spigner, Anchor

• Zach Hayes, Photographer

• Emma Wilson, Producer

• Riley O'Connor, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #04C

NEWSCAST - MORNING (MARKETS 121+)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 News Today

KBJR

• Michael Raimondi, Anchor/Producer

• Emma Rechenberg, Anchor

• Adam Lorch, Alorch@kbjr6.com

• Brandon Michaels, Meteorologist

• Jordan Sherman, Director

• Matt McDevitt, Photographer

• Reece Lindquist, Editor

• Billy Wagness, Executive Producer

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KIMT News 3’s team winter weather coverage

KIMT

• Ryan Odeen, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Today

KTIV

• Phillip Prather, Producer

• T.J. Springer, Meteorologist

• Michelle Schoening, Anchor

• Al Joens, Reporter

• Brett Funke, Photographer

• Mason Mauro, Reporter

• Jennifer Lenzini, Reporter

• Jaret Lansford, Reporter

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Randy Kascht, Audio

• Andy Benz, Director Of Production

• Keith Bliven, News Director

CATEGORY #05A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-70)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News at 11

KMSP

• Tara Terregino, Producer

• Amy Hockert, Anchor

• Keith Marler, Meteorologist

• Cody Matz, Meteorologist

• Bill Keller, Reporter

• Steve Peinovich, Photographer

• Eaya Moore, Director

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Mike Durkin, Managing Editor

• Christine Bastolich, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Countdown to Super Bowl 52

WCCO

• Aaron Beckman, Producer

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Ali Lucia, Reporter

• Robyn Black, Photojournalist

• Michael Augustyniak, Meteorologist

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• Ron Westermeyer, Audio

• Jennifer Hibbard, Cameras

• Stephen Richardson, Floor Director

• Josh Supik, Floor Assist

CATEGORY #05C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 121+)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KBJR 6 News at Noon

KBJR

• Emma Rechenberg, Anchor/Producer

• Adam Lorch, Meteorologist

• Anthony Matt, Reporter

• Jordan Sherman, Director

• Blake Melin, Chief Photographer

• Billy Wagness, Executive Producer

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 at Noon

KTIV

• Al Joens, Producer/Anchor

• T.J. Springer, Meteorologist

• Brett Funke, Photographer/Editor

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Randy Kascht, Director

• Andy Benz, Director Of Production

• Keith Bliven, News Director

• Bridget Breen, General Manager

CATEGORY #06A

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-70)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Prince Death Investigation Complete

WCCO

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Dave Hillestad, Director

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Liz Collin, Anchor

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Kate Raddatz, Reporter

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter

• Chris Shaffer, Weather

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Officer Noor Charged

WCCO

• John Burfisher, Producer

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Dave Hillestad, Director

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Heather Brown, Reporter

• Matt Brickman, Reporter

• Mark Rosen, Sports

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Nick Lunemann, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 10pm

KARE

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

• Eric Perkins, Sports Director

• Amy Strande, Director

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• John Croman, Reporter

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Stacy Nogy, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News at 5pm

KCCI

• Shelby HIsel, Producer

• Ken Ambroson, Director

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Shaina Humphries, Anchor

• Chris Gothner, Reporter

• Billy Storm, Photojournalist

• Max Diekneite, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Donna Smith, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News at 5

KMSP

• Makayla Mladenovic, Producer

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• ROB KERR, Director

• Vince Squillacioti, Assistant Director

• Kelcey Carlson, Anchor

• Jeff Passolt, Anchor

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• Amy Hockert, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Meteorologist

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director/Field Producer

• Mike Durkin, Managing Content Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

5 Eyewitness News at 10: Officer Yanez Verdict/Protests

KSTP

• Marissa Cusumano, Producer

• Zach Tecklenburg, Executive Producer

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

• Kevin Doran, Anchor

• Lindsey Brown, Anchor

• Josh Rosenthal, Reporter

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Matt Belanger, Reporter

• Kirsten Swanson, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist

• Jim O'Connell, Photojournalist

• Joel Doering, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #06B

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 71-120)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KWWL News 7 at Six

KWWL

• Zach Garcia, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL News7 at 10

KWWL

• Zach Garcia, Producer

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Local Election Night - FOX 28 News at Nine

KFXA-TV

• Nick Weig, Producer

• Becky Lutgen Gardner, News Director

CATEGORY #06C

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 at Six

KTIV

• Blake Branch, Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Stella Daskalakis Thurkill, Anchor

• Ron Demers, Meteorologist

• Ashly Richardson, Reporter

• Jennifer Lenzini, Reporter

• Mason Mauro, Reporter

• Jaret Lansford, Reporter

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

• Don Brockberg, Audio

• Andy Benz, Director Of Production

• Keith Bliven, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Barron County Tornado One-Year Later

WEAU

• Bob Gallaher, News Anchor/Reporter

• Judy Clark, News Anchor/Reporter

• Danielle Wagner, News Anchor/Reporter

• Darren Maier, Meteorologist

• Duane Wolter III, Video Photographer

• Jeff Ralph, Video Photographer

• Abigail Hantke, News Anchor/Reporter

• Brooke Schwieters, News Anchor/Reporter

• Raji Alowairdi, Director

• Drew Gerstenzang, Drone Camera Operator

• Lisa Patrow, Executive Producer

• Lindsay Alowairdi, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KBJR 6 News at Ten

KBJR

• Josh Lee, Producer

• Shawn Frost, Director

• Jennifer Austin, Anchor

• Daniel Wolfe, News Anchor

• Adam Clark, Chief Meteorologist

• David Coy, Sports Director

• Michelle Alfini, Reporter

• Anthony Matt, Reporter

• Blake Melin, Chief Photographer

• Steve Elwell, Photographer

• Rick McLean, Editor

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyewitness News at Ten

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Emmanuel Ayisi, Producer

• Darren Danielson, Anchor

• Justin Liles, Meteorologist

• Dan Williamson, Sports Anchor

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• Dan Romano, Reporter

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Taylor Holt, Reporter

• Amy Adamle, Reporter

• Ryan Juntti, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCAU9 10PM News January 16th 2018

KCAU

• Andrew Bottger, News Director

• Dan Haack, Producer

• Tim Seaman, Anchor

• Jenna Rehnstrom, Anchor

• Morgan Mobley, MMJ

• Johnathan Mack, Photographer

• Fred Hexom, Meteorologist

• Jordan Furbee, Sports Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Semi Into School - January 16/2017

KAAL

• David Springer, News Director

• Drew Cooper, Producer

• Betsy Singer, Anchor

• Dan Conradt, Reporter/Photographer

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• Brian Wise, Photographer

• Chris Kuball, Meteorologist

• Chelsi Heim, Audio

• Noelle Anderson, Reporter/Photographer

• Marissa Collins, Reporter/Photographer

• Peter Leuthardt, Director

• Brianna Cook, Reporter

CATEGORY #07A

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 1-70)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

April Blizzard

WCCO

• Annie Kelby, Producer

• Liz Collin, Anchor

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Michael Augustyniak, Meteorologist

• Molly Rosenblatt, Meteorologist

• Kate Raddatz, Reporter

• Tony Peterson, Photojournalist

• Aaron Goodyear, Photojournalist

• David Schwab, Photojournalist

• Kari Postotnik, Editor

• Mike Max, Sports Anchor

• Jennifer Hibbard, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 EYEWITNESS News at 10: Mall of America Stabbing

KSTP

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Ana Lastra, Producer

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

• Chris Long, Sports Anchor

• Jonathan Yuhas, Meteorologist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News at 9

KMSP

• Bill Snodgrass, Producer

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Peter Marty, Director

• Tim Blotz, Anchor

• Jennifer McDermed, Meteorologist

• Marian Kessler, VP News

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Mike Durkin, Managing Content Editor

CATEGORY #07B

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 71-120)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

April Blizzard

KSFY/KDLT

• Shawn Cable, Meteorologist

• Bridget Bennett, Anchor

• Vanessa Gomez, Reporter

• Jill Langland, Reporter

• Erika Leigh, Reporter

• Dillon Kober, Producer

• Sam Tastad, Photojournalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Samuel Gabrielli, Meteorologist

• Philip Schreck, Meteorologist

• Jonah Heisinger@ksfy.com, Director

• Kevin King, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND Weekend News

KELO

• Kelli Volk, Anchor

• Hannah Olsen, Producer

• Bailey Milne, Reporter/Sports Anchor

• Dan Santella, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Grant Smith, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #07C

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 121+)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

CBS 3 News at Ten Super Bowl Sunday

KBJR

• Edward Moody, Anchor

• Lyanne Valdez, Producer/Anchor

• Barrett Anderson, Sports Anchor

• Jessie Slater, Reporter

• Michelle Alfini, Reporter

• Anthony Larson, Director

• Austin Haskins, Meteorologist

• Blake Melin, Chief Photographer

• Steve Elwell, Photographer

• Elsa Robins, Content Manager

• Billy Wagness, Executive Producer

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

CBS 3 News at Ten Weekend

KBJR

• Lyanne Valdez, Anchor/Producer

• Austin Haskins, Meteorologist

• Korey Kaczur, Sports Anchor

• Anthony Larson, Director & Photographer

• Michelle Alfini, Reporter

• Ramona Marozas, Producer

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spring Blizzard April 14th 2018 10pm News

KCAU

• Andrew Bottger, News Director

• Tim Seaman, Anchor

• Jenna Rehnstrom, Reporter

• Bailey Brooker, Producer

• Fred Hexom, Meteorologist

• Morgan Mobley, MMJ

• Jamie Perez, MMJ

• Rebecca Pryor, MMJ

• Jesse Krull, Photographer

• Kenny Kroll, Photographer

• Mary Pautsch, Producer

• Bob Schmeltz, Director

CATEGORY #08A

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Round Up Ready/Or Not

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Blown Away

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anamosa police chief sent racist/sexual emails to colleagues/city officials

KCRG

• Josh Scheinblum, Chief Investigative Reporter

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Radon Roulette

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Jeff Kummer, Data Journalist

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Videographer

• Ron Stover, Videographer

• Ferlon Webster, Videographer

• Chad Nelson, Videographer

• Emily Haavik, Producer

• Dana Thiede, Producer

• Stacy Nogy, News Director

CATEGORY #08B

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Double Billing The Badge

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Jeff Kummer, Data Journalist

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Videographer

• Ron Stover, Videographer

• Rob Collett, Videographer

• Ferlon Webster, Videographer

• Carly Danek, Videographer

• Laura Stokes, Digital Operations Manager

• Stacy Nogy, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Web of Lies

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Pattern of Denial

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Stacy Nogy, Assistant News Director

• Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #09

BREAKING NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Refinery Explosion

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Baihly Warfield, Anchor/Reporter

• Taylor Holt, Reporter

• Renee Passal, Anchor/Reporter

• Darren Danielson, Anchor/Reporter

• Amy Adamle, Reporter

• Ryan Juntti, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

• Clayton Zervas, Photographer

• Todd Raaen, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Superior Refinery Explosion & Fire

KBJR

• Michelle Alfini, Reporter

• Korey Kaczur, Reporter

• Edward Moody, News Anchor

• Ramona Marozas, Producer

• Matt Rasmussen, Director

• Blake Melin, Chief Photographer

• Matt Swanson, Director

• Matt McDevitt, Photographer

• Dave Anderson, Meteorologist

• Colin Oraskovich, Meteorologist

• Billy Wagness, Bwagness@kbjr6.com

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Husky Refinery Explosion

KBJR

• Michelle Alfini, Reporter

• Anthony Matt, Anchor/Reporter

• Jennifer Austin, Anchor

• Emma Rechenberg, Reporter

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor

• Adam Clark, Chief Meteorologist

• Adam Lorch, Meteorologist

• Jordan Sherman, Director

• Shawn Frost, Director

• Josh Lee, Producer

• Billy Wagness, Executive Producer

• Kevin Jacobsen, News Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnehaha Academy Explosion

WCCO

• Jennifer Jimenez, Producer/Managing Editor

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Ali Lucia, Anchor

• Bill Hudson, Reporter

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Mary McGuire, Reporter

• Pat Kessler, Reporter

• Wendy Bridenstine, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Prairieburg Tornado Coverage

KFXA-TV

• Becky Lutgen Gardner, News Director

• Nick Weig, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Explosion at Minnehaha Academy

KSTP

• Katie Skalicky, Producer

• Alan Hoglund, Producer

• Chris Egert, Anchor

• Ellen Galles, Reporter

• Todd Wilson, Reporter

• Ken Melchior, Chopper 5 Pilot

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Lori Burchett, Photojournalist

• Phil Thiesse, Photojournalist

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

• Bob Sabo, Assistant News Director

CATEGORY #10

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lucy Laney

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Ben Garvin, Videographer

• Jane Helmke, News Director (Former)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our Most Precious Cargo

WHO

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Travis Jungling, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Failure To Report

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Investigative Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Tim Vetscher, Senior Producer Of Special Projects & Investigations

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

• Erik Altmann, Investigative Producer

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Boy on the Skateboard

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Philando Castile: The People Who Loved Him

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• Adam Jukkola, Photog

• Kevin Sullivan, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Failure to Check

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Beret Leone, Investigative Researcher

CATEGORY #11A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pass It On

KMSP

• Justin McCray, News Photojournalist

• Kelcey Carlson, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Youngest Bridge Collapse Survivor

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• David Peterlinz, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Frozen Family Tradition

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Call Out Hate

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #11B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Thanking Knox

KWWL

• Jessica Hartman, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

35W Bridge Collapse Anniversary

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stella's Story

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Kelcey Carlson, Reporter

• Vince Squillacioti, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Angel Gowns

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Statehouse Dome Renovation

KCCI

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist

• Spencer Vaughn, Photojournalist

• Zach Hayes, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #12A

LIGHT FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wilbur

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In Character

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Michael Mackie, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowan builds "Field of Dreams" in his own backyard

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Cortney Kintzer, Producer

• Spencer Vaughn, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jeanna & George

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Judge's Decision

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A New Space For An Old Place

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #12B

SERIOUS FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Against the Odds

KSTP

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

• Jason Hanson, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Huppert Dairy

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Principal finds purpose after surviving childhood abuse

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter/Producer

• Ben Garvin, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reflecting on Red Lake

KARE

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Going to see God

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #13

CRIME

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota’s Sex Crime Sentencing

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Deathbed Confrontation

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life After Drug Court

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Troubling Mysteries In The Water

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Kelcey Carlson, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Race Against Time

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Beyond The Badge: Edina Investigates - Brock Orwig

Edina TV

• Dietrich Nissen, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Confessions of a Killer

WOI

• Orko Manna, Reporter

• Mario Rossi, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Arizona man wrongly held in Iowa jail for crime he didn't commit

KCRG

• Josh Scheinblum, Chief Investigative Reporter

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drug Task Force Raids

KFYR

• Marcie Bollinger, Reporter

• Clifford Naylor, Photographer

• Sara Berlinger, Reporter

CATEGORY #14A

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Turning Autism into Artistry

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Skip Davis, Online Editor

• Terry Gray, Field Audio/Post Production Audio

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts/Culture

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Through Jimmy's Eyes

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Picturing Magic

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings From Iowa - Hot Air Balloon Racing

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home Is Where the Art Is

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Super Bowl Halftime Flashback

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Reporter

• Jason Hanson, Photojournalist

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #14B

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Jason Show

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Ted Johnsen, Producer

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Jason Matheson, Host

• Shayne Stroud, Reporter

• Rob King, Editor

• ERIC STURM, Photographer/Editor

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dracula: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities

Iowa PBS

• Theresa Knight, Producer/Assistant Director

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer/Director

• Cameron McCoy, Camera/Assistant Producer

• Rick Fuller, Camera/Crew Chief

• Phil Blobaum, Camera

• Darrin Clouse, Camera

• Edward Toomire, Camera

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer In Charge/Editor

• David Feingold, Audio/Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Neal Kyer, Video

• Brent Willett, Graphics Animation

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Billy Budd

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer/Director

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer In Charge

• David Feingold, Technical Director

• Jim Leasure, Audio Engineer

• Kevin Rivers, Audio Engineer

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor

• Rick Fuller, Crew Chief/Camera Operator

• Steve Carns, Camera Operator

• Phil Blobaum, Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Rhythm of Life

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #15A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Reward

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Freeze Your Credit

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Super Bowl Economics

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Off The Books

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wage Theft

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #15B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Farm Fresh Road Trip 4

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Producer/Host

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Scott Trotman, Director Of Photography

• McGraw Jones, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Bruce Miller, Partner Producer

• Katie Cannon, Still Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Our Rights: Raising The Stakes

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• LaRonda Schultz, Associate Producer

• Leya Hale, Associate Producer/Offline Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Angie Heins, Online Editor

• Terry Gray, Audio Sweetening

• Robert Edwards V, Post Production Assistant

• Tom Trow, Executive In Charge

CATEGORY #16A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sen. Al Franken Exclusive Interview

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Medicine in the Making

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Disconnects & Denials

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ripped Apart: Dontell's Story

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director

CATEGORY #16B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At Issue with Tom Hauser: November 19/2017

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Senior Producer

• Tom Hauser, Reporter/Host

• Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter

• David Gillette, Anchor/Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Field Director/Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• JoAnn Babic, Director

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Medicine in the Making TWII Special

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• Sarah Beckman, Producer

• April Samp, News Director

• Amanda Krenz, Reporter

• John Provenzano, Photographer

CATEGORY #17

CHILDREN/TEEN

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SciGirls Stories: Latinas at Work

Twin Cities PBS

• Marie Domingo, Producer

• Gina Reis, Co-Producer/Offline Editor

• Emily Taplin, Co-Producer

• Angie Prindle, Executive Producer

• Emily Stevens, Executive Producer

• Rita Karl, Executive Producer

• Kyle Blakeborough, Line Producer

• Michael Phillips, Director Of Photography

• Eric Pagel, Production Audio

• Dan Luke, Offline Editor

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor/Colorist

• Joseph Demko, Sound Design

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Huddle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor

• Brandon Clemens, Producer/Editor

• Madison Cortese, Producer

• Brett Taber, Producer/Editor

• Allie Krings, Host

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

IPTV KIDS Clubhouse: Water Episode

Iowa PBS

• Dan Wardell, Host/Writer

• Abby Brown, Co-Host/Educational Content

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Videographer

• Theresa Knight, Producer

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• David Feingold, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Scott Faine, Puppeteer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

CATEGORY #18

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

How Lucy Laney school in Mpls reduced African American suspensions

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter/Producer

• Ben Garvin, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Changing Earth: Crossing the Arctic

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• LaRonda Schultz, Production Manager

• Matthew Whalen, Arctic Videographer

• Jim Kron, Twin Cities Videographer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Tom Trow, Executive In Charge

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lesson in caring comes full-circle for central Iowa teacher

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Bound - Face to Face

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Producer

• Bill Sherck, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hudayfi

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BEESTMode

Lakeville Government Television

• Paul Winkels, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Protecting His School

WCCO

• Jeff Wagner, Reporter

CATEGORY #19

HEALTH

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LISTEN/ Stories of Cancer/Resilience

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Adam Geiger, Offline Editor

• Kate Gibson, Production Manager

• Pamela McClanahan, Director Of Partnerships

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• McGraw Jones, Photographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

• Joe Demko, Field/Post Production Audio

• Ben Malley, Senior Designer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Yanno's Battle: Beyond the Mat

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Multimedia Journalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Does Logan Hold the Key?

WDIO

• Darren Danielson, Reporter

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Clayton Zervas, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Battle Back

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Miracles Under the Mango Tree

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Courtney's Happy Tears

KMSP

• Amy Hockert, Reporter

• Spencer Driskill, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cancer 20 Years Later

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Producer

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kyle's Story

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gabby's Smile

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Preston's Story

United Healthcare Children's Foundation

• Shawn Engel, Photographer/Editor

• Mike Brunswick, Producer/Reporter

CATEGORY #20

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sax-Zim Bog

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host/Producer

• Dylan Curfman, Videographer

• Cindy Dorn, Producer

• Sparky Stensaas, Contributing Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Climate Legacy

Twin Cities PBS

• Martin Blanco, Producer/Director/Editor/Cinematographer

• Clayton Stansberry, Composer

• Dylan Thomson Von Brendel, Social/Media Specialist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Climate Smart: Cities Working Together

Twin Cities PBS

• Leya Hale, Producer/Offline Editor

• Diana Fraser, Production Manager

• Robert Edwards V, Field Producer

• Susan Thao, Production Assistant

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio & Audio Sweetening

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Tom Trow, Partner Manager

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9's Wolf Special - From Reviled To Revered

KMSP

• Randy Meier, Anchor/Producer

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Amanda Bishop, Producer

• Marian Kessler, VP News

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Mike Durkin, Managing Content Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Catching Crystals

WDIO

• Darren Danielson, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hands-On Science

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Host/Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• Scott Trotman, Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Eric Pagel, Audio Engineer

• Terry Gray, Audio

• Rich Brown, Engineer

• Jim Kron, Camera

• Michael Phillips, Camera

• Jennifer O'Byrne, Event Staff Coordinator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Noah Takes It Away

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our Greatest Gift

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Host

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor

• Eric Parker Andersen, Graphics

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Wisconsin Farmboy in Galápagos

CVCTV

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

CATEGORY #21A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Maya Bdeg'a

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Audio Technician

• Tate Marshall, Illustrator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Quad Cities TV Reporter breaks barrier for Muslim women

Des Moines Register

• Brian Powers, Photographer/Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fertile Field of Dreams

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brownbody: Exploring African American Culture/History on Ice

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Carrie Clark, Editor

• Katie O'Rourke, Associate Producer

• Skip Davis, Online Editor

• Joseph Demko, Audio Engineer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Slade Kemmet, Photographer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts/Culture

• David Canada, Field Audio

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Journey of Reflection

WCCO

• Lewis Karpel, Producer/Photojournalist

• Susan-Elizabeth LITTLEFIELD, Producer/Reporter

CATEGORY #21B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nature: Walking with Emerson & Thoreau

Twelve Plus Media

• Dawn Mikkelson, Producer/Offline Editor

• Steve Spencer, Consulting Producer

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Matt Ehling, Cinematography

• Cliff Dahlberg, Cinematography

• Ben Premeaux, Cinematography

• John Sims, Field Audio

• Tim Wright, Field Audio

• Markell Kiefer, Consulting Producer

• Tyson Forbes, Consulting Producer

• Tom Trow, Director Of Partnerships

• Dean Orton, Chief Operating Officer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dinner at Mayowood

Mayo Clinic

• Mark Flaherty, Producer/Director

• Matt Dacy, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vietnam Remembered - Western/Southwestern Minnesota

Pioneer PBS

• Timothy Bakken, Producer/Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Matthew Johnson, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Star - Civil War Stories

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director

• Carrie Clark, Motion Graphics

• Robert Hutchings, Videographer/Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio

• Terry Gray, Sound Design & Mix

• Kate Gibson, Production Manager

• Tom Trow, Project Developer

• Toki Wright, Original Song/Narrator

• Brittany Lynch, Narrator

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

CATEGORY #22

MILITARY

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Art of War

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Josh Kappler, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding John

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mefloquine: A Hidden Epidemic

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Reporter

• Jim O'Connell, Photojournalist

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Joe Augustine, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Distance Delays & Denial

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Piece of Our Brother

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

CATEGORY #23A

SPORTS - NEWS STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rink of Dreams

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wave Of Hope

Des Moines Register

• Brian Powers, Photographer/Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KAREvan Series

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Sports Director

• Dave Schwartz, Sports Reporter

• Ryan Shaver, Photographer

• Brandon McCauley, Photographer

• Andrew Trowbridge, Sports Producer

• Carry Clancy, Executive Sports Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis Miracle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Grant Ridpath, Producer/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer/Editor

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer

• Alex Miller, Producer

• Jordan Struck, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Happy Hamburger

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter/Producer

• Dave Charest, Photojournalist

• Aaron Goodyear, Photojournalist

• Thomas Ryther, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pigeon Racing

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter/Producer

• David Porter, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #23B

SPORTS - PROGRAM STORY (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Patrick's Foundation

Bally Sports North

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rod's Fight

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Matt Gourley, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings: Beyond The Gridiron - Harrison Smith Flies Navy Warbird

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Blind coach remains focused on baseball

Des Moines Register

• Michael Zamora, Photographer/Videographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Analytics Kid: JC Byers

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Jason Andera, Reporter

• David Brown, Producer

CATEGORY #23C

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dream.State. Season Two

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

• Danny Krueger, Producer

• Alyse Iorio, Cinematographer

• Alec Kintigh, Cinematographer

• Jenny Olson, Marketing

• Gerick Engle, Cinematographer

• Derek Bitter, Executive Producer

• Sam Christian, Assistant Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Fiftieth

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host

• Carla Metts, Reporter

• Alex Heinert, Reporter

• David Brown, Producer

• Darren Lien, Photographer

• Marty Mueller, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild Season 7: Eric Staal

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Executive Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• Kevin Falness, Voice Talent

• John Maher, Executive Producer

• Fred Veinfurt, 2nd Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Story Tellers

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Twins Close Up

Bally Sports North

• Chelsea Johnson, Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Torii Hunter, Reporter

• Dick Bremer, Reporter

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #23D

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Jordan Austin, Producer

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Tom Chorske, Analyst

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Audra Martin, Host/Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Terence Newman Presents

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dynasty on the Diamond

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Nate Wek, Producer

• Kyle Mork, Director/Editor/Videographer

• Chad Andersen, Associate Producer

• Josh Kappler, Associate Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Destination Polaris- MN Super Bowl RS1

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Host/Producer

• Ben Elling, Photographer/Editor

• Jared Christie, Host/Producer

• Josh Bryant, Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photographer/Editor

• Gram Krause-Lyons, Photographer

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Photographer

CATEGORY #24

SPORTS EVENT/GAME – LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota 2018

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Chris Vosters, Play-by-Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Associate Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Bob Rohde, Operations

• Candice Anderson, Operations

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boys State 4-A Championship Final/Cretin Derham Hall vs. Apple Valley

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Sports Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Dustin Dancisak, Technical Director

• Dave Lee, Play-By-Play

• Kevin Lynch, Color Analyst

• Allie Arlt, Sideline Reporter

• Chris Long, Studio Host

• Trent Tucker, Studio Analyst

• Lea Olsen, Studio Analyst

• Taylor Stein, Editor

• Derek Hageness, Lead Designer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Marney Gellner - Utility Broadcaster

Bally Sports North

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Twins Baseball

Bally Sports North

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Roy Smalley, Analyst

• Jack Morris, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

CATEGORY #25A

WEATHER - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Parkersburg: 10 Years Later

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Photographer

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

• Brandon Lawrence, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ice Out

WDAY

• Devin Krinke, Photographer/Editor

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nowhere To Hide

KSTP

• Tim Vetscher, Executive Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Ryan Raiche, Reporter

CATEGORY #25B

WEATHER - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Surviving the Storm

KWWL

• Mark Schnackenberg, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Parkersburg tornado: In their own words

KGAN/KFXA

• Becky Gardner, News Director

• Nick Stewart, Editor/Producer/Meteorologist

• Terry Swails, Meteorologist/Researcher

• Jason Meyer, Photojournalist

• Scott Zimdar, Researcher

CATEGORY #26A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cultivation: Writing/Wrestling in Iowa City

Trilix

• Nathan McNurlen, Director

• James Drescher, Cinematographer

• Chad Adams, Cinematographer

• Brett Adams, Executive Producer

• Nick Pfeiffer, Producer

• Joshua Schamberger, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Remembers Vietnam: The Telling Project

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Katie O'Rourke, Associate Producer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Slade Kemmet, Photographer

• David Canada, Field Audio

• Joshua Stallings, Lighting Designer

• Joseph Demko, Field/Post Audio

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Managing Director/Arts & Culture

CATEGORY #26B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life

Iowa PBS

• Laurel Bower, Producer/Director/Writer

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• GregAlan Williams, Narrator

• Paxton Williams, Associate Producer

• Peter Burchard, Writer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Neal Kyer, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics

• Phong Duong, Graphic Designer

• Tiffany Hill, Assistant Producer

• Peter Tubbs, Additional Videography

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

America's Secret War

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Director

• Kaolee Vang, Associate Producer

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography

• Xhokeezheng 'Long' Yang, Production Fellow

• Caissa Casarez, Production Assistant

• Jon VanAmber, Senior Art Director

• Shu Lor, Composer

• Kang Vang, Narrator

• Terry Gray, Audio Engineer

• Joseph Demko, Audio Post Production

• Ted Hinck, Supervising Producer

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Out North - MNLGBTQ History

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Senior Producer/Director

• Carrie Clark, Motion Graphics

• Diana Fraser, Production Manager

• Robert Edwards V, Animation Design

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Robert Hutchings, Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Mix

• Stewart Van Cleve, Content Advisor

• Lisa Vecoli, Content Advisor

• Amie Miller, Content Development

• Claire Eder, Development Specialist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Biafra: An Igbo Perspective

TP Productions

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Simeon Agbara Jr., Producer

CATEGORY #26C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Restoring the People's House

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Producer/Host

• Scott Trotman, Director Of Photography

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

VISION - Seeing is Believing

Creative Soul Video

• Mark Anderson, Executive Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Scott Libin, Co-Producer

• Kevin May, Assistant DP

• John Overby, Assistant DP

• Sam Scaman, Assistant DP

• Amira Stone, Assistant Camera

• Todd Rogenthien, Consulting Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Super

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Against All Odds

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Julia Manning, Producer

• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist

• Robbie Rissman, Editor

• Matt Rittman, Graphic Artist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa in the Heart of China

Des Moines Register

• Kelsey Kremer, Photographer/Videographer/Editor

• Kyle Munson, Reporter

CATEGORY #27

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

America From Scratch: Should 12-year-olds be able to vote?

Twin Cities PBS

• Josef Lorenzo, Producer/Director

• David Gillette, Creator-Writer

• Toussaint Morrison, Host

• Robert Edwards, Motion Graphics

• Terry Gray, Audio

• Dylan Thomson Von Brendel, Social Media

• Marissa Blahnik, Executive Producer

• Maribel Lopez, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made For The Outdoors/Marttiini Knives

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Lindsey Hayes, Producer

• Ben Elling, Photojournalist

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

• Cole O'Brien, Photojournalist

• Jared Christie, Producer

• Scott Fransen, CEO

• Josh Bryant, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Graphics

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

How the Super Bowl is Fixing Recycling

Twin Cities PBS

• Josef Lorenzo, Producer/Director

• Marissa Blahnik, Executive Producer

• Dylan Thomson Von Brendel, Social/Media Specialist

CATEGORY #28

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twins Town Hall

Bally Sports North

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Anthony LaPanta, Host

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Chelsea Johnson, Associate Producer

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hometown Managers

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Dick Bremer, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sergei's Story

WHO

• Dave Price, Host/Producer

CATEGORY #29

MAGAZINE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Host

• Bill Sherck, Writer

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Ben Elling, Editor

• Laura Schara, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Due North Outdoors Partridge Lake

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host/Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Ron Schara, Producer

• Laura Schara, Host/Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Graphics

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Don Stremski, Captioning

• Travis Frank, Producer/Reporter

• Pete Hermann-Franzen, Editor

• Kyle Heidenreich, Photojournalist

• Scott Fransen, CEO

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings From Iowa - Series

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• David Feingold, Audio Mix

• Alisa Dodge, Graphics

• Phong Duong, Graphics

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Tiffany Hill, Associate Producer

• Taylor Shore, Associate Producer

• Tonya Weber, Associate Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: Lynn Maderich/Paul J. Flick/Indigo & Snow/Nooky Jones

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Amy Melin, Senior Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer/Editor

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photographer/Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field/Post Audio

• Michael Phillips, Camera

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• David Canada, Field Audio

CATEGORY #30A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life Line or Life Lost

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• Brian Wise, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Food Insecurity

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Mike Caudle, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Left Unprotected: Minnesota's Senior Care Crisis

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Producer

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Brian Augustin, Photojournalist

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making House Calls On The Farm

KMSP

• Amy Hockert, Reporter

• Spencer Driskill, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Obadiah Bullying

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Producer/Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #30B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI Close Up: #MeToo Movement

KCCI

• Shaina Humphries, Anchor/Reporter

• Julia Manning, Producer

• John Houghton, Photojournalist

• Cortney Kintzer, Photojournalist

• Robbie Rissman, Photojournalist

• Kimberly Steenhoek, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jen Welter & Girls on the Run

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Voter's Guide to the Primaries: Governor's Race

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• Sarah Beckman, Producer

• April Samp, News Director

• Amanda Krenz, Reporter

• John Provenzano, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac

Twin Cities PBS

• Brendan Henehan, Series Producer

• Eric Eskola, Progam Host

• Cathy Wurzer, Program Host

• Kari Kennedy, Associate Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Reporter

• David Gillette, Reporter

• Kaomi Goetz, Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Director/videographer

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Caissa Casarez, Production Assistant

• Susan Thao, Production Assistant

CATEGORY #31

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters at MIA

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Joah Colby, Videographer

• Dan Huiting, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A St. Thomas Christmas: So Bright The Star

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Senior Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Tom Hambleton, Sound Design & Mix

• Ted Hinck, Senior Coordinating Producer

• Jack Davis, Camera

• Matt Ehling, Camera

• Jim Kron, Camera

• Robert Hutchings, Camera

• Benjamin McHie, Camera

• Ed Dally, Camera

• Kai Holm, Camera

CATEGORY #32

INTERSTITIAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Postcards: Mindful Exhibit

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A City That Works – Veterinarian

City of Minneapolis

• CJ Harrison, Executive Producer/Photographer

• Jordan Gilgenbach, Producer

• Kim Brown, Photographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life without Lindsay

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety & The Minnesota National Guard

• Ben Houtkooper, Producer

• Scott Wasserman, Producer

• Joshua Knodle, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Art Profiles

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Biafra: An Igbo Perspective

TP Productions

• Tommy Platek, Producer

• Simeon Agbara Jr., Producer

CATEGORY #33A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT/SERIES

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Little Kitchen/Big Success

KARE

• Janel Klein, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driftless Area Flyathon

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer/Music/Videographer

• Kellie Kramer, Host

• Scott Siepker, Host

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Emily Blobaum, Assistant Producer

• Scott Faine, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Snowy Dreamers!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Story Producer/Talent

• Aaron Achtenberg, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Stoney Point Surfers

Ron Schara Productions

• Kyle Heidenreich, Producer

• Josh Bryant, Photographer

CATEGORY #33B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Process- Bronze Sculpture

New Ulm Community Access Television

• Steven Sherman, Producer/Videographer

• Mike McMahon, Videographer/Editor

• Jason Jaspersen, Producer/Host

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient: Peaches Episode

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Videographer

• Theresa Knight, Producer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer In Charge

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• David Feingold, Audio

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making It - Learning the Craft

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer

• Steven Ash, Editor Photographer

• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer

• Juli Kellner, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Backroads with Ron/Raven

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Host

• Kyle Heidenreich, Shooter

• Cole O'Brien, Online Editor

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

CATEGORY #34

BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Destination Polaris - Silverton/CO

Ron Schara Productions

• Jared Christie, Host/Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Graphics

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Destination Polaris- The Carolinas

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Host/Producer

• Josh Bryant, Photographer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

• Jared Christie, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paschen For Congress

515 Productions

• Ian Planchon, Director/DP

• Dave Poyzer, Audio Operator

• Tyler Dreher, 1st AC

• Lynn Melling, Producer

CATEGORY #35A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Wonder

KPTH-TV

• Matt Rixner, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Pete Iversen, Videographer/Producer/Editor

• Justin Klein, Videographer/Producer/Editor

• Aaron Siders, Videographer/Producer/Editor

• Jetske Wauran, Videographer

• Katie Copple, Videographer

• Diana Castillo, Videographer

• Jake Stephens, Videographer

• Nate Bergeson, Videographer

• Chris Harpenau, Videographer/Sound/Video Setup

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Downtown Businesses Open

Lakeville Government Television

• Paul Winkels, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Homeward Animal Shelter

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Writer/Producer

• Marty Halgrimson, Director Of Photography

• John Shea, Location Sound Engineer

• Scott Tostenrud, Editor

• Loren Johnson, Graphic Animator

• Aimee Mitchell, Co-Producer

• Andi Thoreson, Co-Producer

• Heather Klefstad, Co-Producer

• Heather Clyde, Co-Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Madison/MN: You're Finally Home (Pt. 2)

The Western Guard

• Dana Conroy, Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #35B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Girls Science/Technology Campaign

KMSP

• David Pint, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Executive Producer

• Justin Lund, Photographer/Editor

• David Mahlman, Graphic Designer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Production Assistant

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Real Men Wear Gowns

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Dan Schuchman, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Travis Kobs, Photographer

• Dan Crowe, Producer/Photographer

CATEGORY #36A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9's 2017 Year Ender

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Videographer

• Ally Jennrich, Videographer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Videographer

• David Pint, Writer

• Burke Daneman, Writer

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Videographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR Refinery Fire POP

KBJR

• Ben Read, Executive Producer/Camera Operator

• Keith Hopkins, Director/Editor

• Brandon Middlesworth, Camera Operator

• Chris Flink, Camera Operator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Investigative Image: Redacted

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Tim Moore, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Travis Kobs, Photographer

CATEGORY #36B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

AM Image - Fresh

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Travis Kobs, Producer/Editor

• Dan Crowe, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 So Much More Campaign 2017/2018

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Director

• David Pint, Producer

• Justin Lund, Producer

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer

• Ally Jennrich, Producer

• David Mahlman, Graphic Designer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We are Iowa Loving Living Local Image Campaign

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Andrea Garnant, Promotions Director

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Mike Caudle, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX9 Weather Team Campaign

KMSP

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer/Director/Graphics

• Burke Daneman, Director

• David Pint, Lighting

• Justin Lund, Videographer

CATEGORY #36C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

All My Friends

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Tim Moore, Director/Producer/Photographer

• Travis Kobs, Producer/Drone Pilot

• Karl Demer, Audio Engineer

• John Drilling, Photographer

• Todd Randall, Photographer

• Lee Stridsberg, Assistant Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Silent Noise - Xavier Rhodes for Pro Bowl

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Producer/Editor

• Ryan Noreen, Producer/Editor

• Marcus Taplin, Videographer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

CW 7.2 Twitter Followers

KWWL

• Chris Hussey, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Everson Griffen: A Dangerous Game

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director/Editor

• Spencer Olson, VFX Supervisor

• Tracy Mailloux, Gaffer

• Jonn Robinet, Assistant Camera

• Annie Gruba, Production Assistant

• David Vanderwarn, Line Producer

• Ben Pimlott, Set Design

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Anomaly

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Executive Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Executive Producer

• Jeff Saunders, Cinematographer

• Spencer Olson, Sound Design

• Ben Pimlott, VFX Supervisor

• Jonn Robinet, Cinematographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders 2017

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Executive Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Executive Producer

• Josh Becker, Cinematographer

• Tracy Mailloux, Gaffer

• Spencer Olson, VFX Supervisor

• Jonn Robinet, Assistant Camera

• Annie Gruba, Art Director

• Ben Pimlott, PA

• David Vanderwarn, Line Producer

CATEGORY #37A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grandbaby

Fairview Health Services

• Adam Natrop, Director Of Photography

• Josh Mundahl, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kia: The Chase

White & Rice

• Brian Heimann, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

More Iowa : Iowa Taproom

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Jon Liebl, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Downtown Cedar Rapids Sucks

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Margaret Singh, Art Director - Videographer

• Pranav Shrestha, Strategist

• Seth Smith, Senior Art Director - Animator

• Shaina Boylan, Producer - Account Manager

• Benji McElroy, Writer

CATEGORY #37B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is Our Ice Commercial Campaign

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Editor/Producer

• John Maher, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Moments Memory Care TV Commercial Campaign

Wideskreen.tv

• Sam Scaman, Executive Producer/Cinematographer/Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

We Are The North - Minnesota Vikings Ticket Campaign

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Producer/Editor

• Ryan Noreen, Producer/Editor

• Marcus Taplin, Videographer

• Erin Swartz, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #38A

DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prince Night Reigns Over Super Bowl Live

KARE

• Amy Strande, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mike Malmgren Composite

Bally Sports North

• Michael Malmgren, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gangl Composite - Moments from Hockey Day Minnesota 2018

Bally Sports North

• Matt Gangl, Director

CATEGORY #38B

DIRECTOR - POST PRODUCTION/SHORT FORM

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers Football Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Director

• Ryan Noreen, Director

• Ryan Maus, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Wild Team Intro Video

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Director

• Paul Loomis, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Influenced MN

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Dangerous Game

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

CATEGORY #39A

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vancleave comp for Editor-Program

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Destination Polaris - Silverton/CO

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kyle Heidenreich Editing Composite Crafts Achievement

Ron Schara Productions

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Editing Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

CATEGORY #39B

EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Justin Lund Editing Composite 2018

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lavanty Editor Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tod Lavanty, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josh Blessing Composite

Gopher Digital Productions

• Josh Blessing, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Dangerous Game

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

CATEGORY #39C

EDITOR - NEWS/SPORTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minneapolis Miracle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Grant Ridpath, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Gooden Composite 2018

WHO

• Eric Gooden, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

To Sawyer: From Uncle Kevin

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Editor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Collett's Quality Cuts

KARE

• Rob Collett, Editor

CATEGORY #40A

GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elite Edge Productions Graphics Compilation

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Creative Director

• Joren Kandel, Animator

• Adam Schmisek, Animator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Promo's/Open

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Graphic Artist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Public Television Show Opens

Iowa PBS

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Connected - Graphics Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Grant Ridpath, Graphics

CATEGORY #40B

GRAPHIC ARTS - ANIMATION

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Opens

Mediacom, MC22

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Vikings Gameplan Open

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Creative Director

• Joren Kandel, Animator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Composite of work from Arthur Kuh

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Graphics Animation

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX9 at the State Fair

KMSP

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Animator

CATEGORY #41A

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Miracles Under the Mango Tree

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frankly Unstoppable: Frank Farrar

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Triple Threat: Connor Henze

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

CATEGORY #41B

WRITER - NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson composite

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Wallevand's Composite

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greg Vandegrift Writing Composite

KARE

• Greg Vandegrift, Writer

CATEGORY #41C

WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

White Jeans

GH Media Werks, LLC

• Charles Jude, Head Writer

• GH Ridpath, Associate Writer

• Noah Ferche, Associate Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Short Form Writing_Jim Kirwan

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Writer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Here's to the Weekend

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Writer

• Jenny Moyer, Writer

CATEGORY #42

NEWS PRODUCER

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer's producing jam

KARE

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nicole Muehlhausen Young - News Producer

KARE

• NICOLE MUEHLHAUSEN YOUNG, News Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Amanda Theisen Composite

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Senior Producer

CATEGORY #43A

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Belanger Composite

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Adrienne Broaddus Anchors

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Timothy Blotz Anchor Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason DeRusha: Morning Anchor Composite

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

CATEGORY #43B

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Brickman Composite

WCCO

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Talent

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meteorologist Kevin Lawrence Composite

KFYR

• Kevin Lawrence, Chief Meteorologist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Demers

KTIV

• Ron Demers, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #43C

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cory Hepola

KARE

• Cory Hepola, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Hanneman Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Anchor

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy Garman Composite

KCCI

• Andy Garman, Anchor

CATEGORY #43D

TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST/PERFORMER/NARRATOR

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rick Riley - Narrator

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Murphy's Law

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Commentator

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jana Shortal

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Commentator

CATEGORY #43E

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Christie - Program Host

Ron Schara Productions

• Jared Christie, Host

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photoghaper

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Toussaint Morrison

Twin Cities PBS

• Toussaint Morrison, Host

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bret Amundson - Prairie Sportsman Host

Pioneer PBS

• Bret Amundson, Host

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made For The Outdoors Wipaire Floats

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Partridge Lake Adventure!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

CATEGORY #43F

TALENT - REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lou News Man

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boyd Huppert

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Lyden

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Investigates

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

CATEGORY #43G

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

CATEGORY #44A

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Modern Makers

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rethink Reentry

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Miracles Under the Mango Tree

WDAY

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eric Parker Andersen - Photographer Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josh Bryant Photographer Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Josh Bryant, Photographer

CATEGORY #44B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

LUMINARY Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lola Jessika: From Haiti to Home

Acowsay Film Company

• Tyler Eichorst, Photographer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Photographer Composition

KMSP

• David Pint, Photographer

• Justin Lund, Photographer

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Photographer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Photographer

CATEGORY #44C

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

#All I Want For Christmas Is To Beat Boyd

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

For My Sweet Bailey

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Collett's Clip Composite

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #44D

PHOTOGRAPHER - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Walk in The Park: Split Rock

Ron Schara Productions

• Josh Bryant, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Fights Cancer All-Stars

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Photographer

• Maggie J. Kukar, Executive Producer

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Battle Of The Cathedral

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photojournalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Picture Day

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photographer

CATEGORY #45A

VIDEO JOURNALIST - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Days In The Life

KARE

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Multimedia Journalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Michelle Alfini MMJ Compilation

KBJR

• Michelle Alfini, Multimedia Journalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MMJane

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #45B

VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO TIME LIMIT

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elias Johnson Reports

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Video Journalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

She Did

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ryan Shaver

KARE

• Ryan Shaver, Multimedia Journalist

2018 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Make It An Experience - Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #01

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KMSP-TV

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News Overall Excellence

KARE

• John Remes, KARE President And General Manager

CATEGORY #02

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDIO News Excellence

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News Excellence

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 News Excellence

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Lori Fisher, Senior Executive Producer

CATEGORY #03

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Addicted: Fargo's Opiate Crisis

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter/Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE EyesUp Distracted Driving Campaign

KARE

• Alicia Lewis, Executive Producer And Talent

CATEGORY #04A

NEWSCAST - MORNING (MARKETS 1-70)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Michael Verlo, Producer

• Diane Giscard D'Estaing, Producer

• Mike Haberman, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Kim Johnson, Anchor

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Ali Lucia, Traffic Reporter

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Ashley Roberts, Reporter

• Josh Supik, Director

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning: Protests Follow Philando Castile Shooting

KSTP

• Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer

• Kyle Johnson, Producer

• Katie Skalicky, Producer

• Megan Newquist, Anchor

• Chris Egert, Anchor

• Tyler Berg, Reporter

• Brett Hoffland, Reporter

• Chris Knoll, Photojournalist

• Thomas Palanuk, Photojournalist

• Ashley Halbach, Producer

• Ken Barlow, Morning Chief Meteorologist

• Josie Smith, Traffic Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News This Morning: Officers Ambushed

KCCI

• Heidi Gojkovich, Executive Producer

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Elizabeth Klinge, Anchor

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Rheya Spigner, Reporter/Anchor

• Zach Hayes, Photographer

• Cortney Kinzter, Photographer

• Shelby Brink, Producer

• Alex Payne, Producer

• Anthony Pisut, Director

• Bob Thomas, Photographer

CATEGORY #04B

NEWSCAST - MORNING (MARKETS 71-120)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Today in Iowa: Fall Flooding

KWWL

• Jordan Mickle, Producer

CATEGORY #04C

NEWSCAST - MORNING (MARKETS 121+)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hello Wisconsin - May 17, 2017

WEAU

• Michelle Clemens, Producer

• Thomas Hensen, Producer

• Courtney Everett, Anchor

• Tyler Mickelson, Anchor

• Corey Czekalski, Director

• Dewey O'Flanagan, Director

• Logan Mackie, Master Control Operator

• Andrew Fefer, News Director

• Monica Ott, Meteoroligist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter Today, 6:30 a.m., March 7, 2017

KTTC

• Ethan McConkey, News Producer

• Jacob Murphey, Anchor/Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Niala Charles, Multimedia Journalist

• Chris Yu, Multimedia Journalist

• Jason Holland, Director

• Bashar Nima IL Easawi, Audio

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Morning Northland

WDIO

• Michelle Stenberg, Producer

• Maarja Anderson, Anchor

• Dana Zimmer, Meteorologist

• Baihly Warfield, Anchor

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

February Snowfall

KTIV

• Kimberly Woo, Producer

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Michelle Schoening, Reporter

• Timothy Springer, Meteorologist

• Jaret Lansford, Meteorologist

• Keith Bliven, Photographer

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Randy Kascht, Audio

• Alexandra Krula, Assignment Desk

• Andy Benz, Chief Engineer

• Tom Stock, Director Of Production

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 News Today

KBJR

• Michael Raimondi, Producer/Anchor

• Georgia Ellyse, Anchor

• Adam Lorch, Meteorologist

• Jordan Sherman, Director

• Dustin DeSanto, Production Manager

• Kevin Jacobsen, Assistant News Director

• Barbara Reyelts, News Director

CATEGORY #05A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-70)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO MidMorning

WCCO

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Aaron Beckman, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Kylie Bearse, Anchor

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• Heather Brown, Panelist

• Matt Brickman, Panelist

• Wendy Bridenstine, Robocam Operator

CATEGORY #05B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 71-120)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KWWL News at Noon: Fall Flooding

KWWL

• Sommer Steiner, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #06A

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-70)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS at 10: Answers in Jacob Wetterling Case

KSTP

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Bill Lunn, Anchor

• Leah McLean, Anchor

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Beth McDonough, Reporter

• Jay Kolls, Reporter

• Kevin Doran, Reporter

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist

• Dave Peterson, Photojournalist

• Josh Rosenthal, Reporter

• Katherine Johnson, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 5pm

KARE

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Jeff Edmondson, Meteorologist

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Zachery Lashway, Reporter

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Boua Xiong, Reporter

• Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 News @ 9

KMSP

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Bill Snodgrass, Producer

• Tom Cousins, Director

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Police Shooting of Philando Castile

KARE

• Ian Philbrick, Executive Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

• Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• John Croman, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

• George Marincel, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9's 10 @ 10

KMSP

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Ashley Bolkcom, Producer

• Vince Squillacioti, Director

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News at 10: Officers Ambushed

KCCI

• Julia Manning, Producer

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Shaina Humphries, Anchor

• Laura Terrell, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

• Steffani Nolte, Photographer

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

• Andy Garman, Sports Director

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Todd Magel, Reporter/Anchor

CATEGORY #06B

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 71-120)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Copper Lounge Building Collapse 12-2-2016

KDLT-TV

• Paul Heinert, Producer

• Tom Hanson, Anchor

• Kelsie Passolt, Anchor

• Jack Eble, Reporter

• Anndrea Anderson, Reporter

• Sydney Kern, Reporter

• Joshua Bixler, Photographer

• Adam Huntimer, Photographer

• Jeff Johnson, Director

• Monica Albers, Producer

• Brandon Spinner, Meteorologist

• Zachary Borg, Sports Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KSFY News at 10:00 - December 2, 2016

KSFY/KDLT

• Ronald Hawkins, Producer

• Bill Miller, Technical Media Producer

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Courtney Collen, Anchor

• Bridget Bennett, Multimedia Journalist

• Tess Hedrick, Multimedia Journalist

• Kelley Smith, Multimedia Journalist

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Simon Floss, Photojournalist

• Vanessa Gomez, Multimedia Journalist

• Kevin King, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND News at 5pm-December 2, 2016

KELO

• Anna Kruse, Producer

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor/Reporter

• Brady Mallory, Anchor/Reporter

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Kelli Volk, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photograpoher/Editor

• Michael Simundson, Photographer/Editor

• Thom Morrow, Photographer/Editor

• Sarah McDonald, Photographer/Editor

• Michael Geheren, Field Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

DAPL Protest and Winter Storms

WDAY

• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor/Producer

• Dana Mogck, Anchor/Producer

• John Wheeler, Meteorologist

• Jeremy Ness, Director

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Ty Filley, Reporter

• Andrew Nelson, Photojournalist

• Kayla Muehler, Assignment Editor

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

• Dom Izzo, Sports Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND News at 10pm-December 2, 2016

KELO

• Darcy Andersen, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor/Reporter

• Kelli Volk, Anchor/Reporter

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/Editor

• Brady Mallory, Reporter

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Michael Simundson, Photographer/Editor

• Thom Morrow, Photographer/Editor

• Sarah McDonald, Photographer/Editor

• Michael Geheren, Field Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDAZ 10 pm 5/11/17 Newscast

WDAZ

• Matt Henson, Anchor/Producer

• Stacie Van Dyke, Producer

• Jon Tweet, Director

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

• Jason Hibbs, Assistant News Director

• Drew Trafton, Assistant News Director

• Ty Filley, Reporter

• Scott Cook, Reporter

• Caitlin Jacobs, Photographer

• John Wheeler, Weather

• Mark Pearson, Sports

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL 6 p.m. Newscast - Thanksgiving Day explosion

KWWL

• Sara Belmont, Producer

• Jeff Sandlin, Director

CATEGORY #06C

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 121+)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News at 5

WEAU

• Andrew Fefer, Producer/News Director

• Raji Alowairdi, Director

• Tom Benson, Audio Operator

• Duane Wolter III, Camera Operator

• Jeff Ralph, Camera Operator

• Ron Viste, Engineer

• Joel Hrubesch, Associate Director

• Brian Anderson, Master Control Operator

• Darren Maier, Meteoroligist

• Judy Clark, Field Anchor

• Nikola Junewicz, Field Anchor

• Stepanie Olson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

McNeilus Explosion

KAAL

• Erin Pellett, Producer

• Betsy Singer, Anchor

• Peter Leuthardt, Director

• Mike Bush, Audio

• Karsen Forsman, Reporter

• Elise Romas, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• Brian Wise, Photographer

• Chris Kuball, Meteorologist

• Steven Dickerson, Editor

• David Springer, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Clark's Grove Tornado

KAAL

• Erin Pellett, Producer

• Betsy Singer, Anchor

• Karsen Forsman, Reporter

• Chris Kuball, Meteorologist

• Jim Peterson, Meteorologist/Reporter

• Peter Leuthardt, Director

• Mike Bush, Audio

• Steven Dickerson, Editor

• David Springer, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eyewitness News at Six

WDIO

• Bjorn Saterbak, Producer

• Darren Danielson, Anchor

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

• Dan Romano, Reporter

• Taylor Holt, Reporter

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Dan Williamson, Sports Anchor

• Chelsie Brown, Sports Reporter

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

News 4 Live at Five

KTIV

• Jennifer Lenzini, Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Sheila Brummer, Anchor

• Keith Bliven, Executive Producer

• Michelle Schoening, Reporter

• Mason Mauro, Reporter

• Tiffany Lane, Reporter

• Ron Demers, Meteorologist

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

• David Washburn, Field Producer

• Andy Benz, Field Engineer

• Tom Stock, Field Director

CATEGORY #07A

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 1-70)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS at 6:00: Jacob Wetterling

KSTP

• Alan Hoglund, Producer

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

• Matt Belanger, Anchor

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Brett Hoffland, Reporter

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

• Nick Gaither, Photographer

• Dan Jabs, Photographer

• Ryan Wyckoff, Director

• Dave Weaver, Technical Director

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News Saturday Morning: Jacob Wetterling Found

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director

• Mike Haberman, Producer

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Michael Augustyniak, Meteorologist

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Natalie Nyhus, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Ron Westermeyer, Camera Operator

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE Weekend Newscast

KARE

• Rebecca Rohde-Eckblad, Weekend Executive Producer

• Bill Strande, Producer

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Laura Betker, Meteorologist

• Dave Schwartz, Sports Anchor

• Karla Hult, Reporter

• Ellery McCardle, Reporter

• Camille Williams, Reporter

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, KARE 11 Investigates Executive Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Senior Executive Producer

• Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News @ 9

KMSP

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Alyssa Kroeten, Producer

• ROB KERR, Director

• Marian Kessler, VP News / News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director

CATEGORY #07C

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 121+)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

News 4 at Five

KTIV

• Jennifer Lenzini, Producer

• Mason Mauro, Anchor

• Ron Demers, Meteorologist

• Jaret Lansford, Meteorologist

• Ashly Richardson, Reporter

• Keith Bliven, Executive Producer

• Mark Freund, Sports Anchor

• Darren Johnson, Director

• Andy Benz, Chief Engineer

• Tom Stock, Director Of Production

• Shelby Fickett, Audio Operator

• Alexandra Krula, Content Manager

CATEGORY #08A

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SINGLE STORY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Justice For Antonio

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nursing Home Abuse Kept Secret

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Steve@steveeckert.com, Producer

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shaken

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Medical Examiner Mistakes

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

CATEGORY #08B

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT - SERIES

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kids at Risk:Minnesota Schools Failing To Test for Lead in Water

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Erik Altmann, Producer

• Kevin Bubach, Photographer/Editor

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Quid Pro Quo

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• Casey Hooker, Photographer/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Oil & Water: The Dakota Access Pipeline

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Reporter

• Joe Caffrey, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Double Billing The Badge

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

• Ferlon Webster, Editor

• Carly Danek, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Invisible Wounds: Treatment & Reform

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Bob Crippa, Photojournalist

• Taylor Lumsden, Photojournalist

• William Middeke, Photojournalist

• Laura Stokes, Web Producer

CATEGORY #09

BREAKING NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sioux Falls Building Collapse

KSFY/KDLT

• Kevin King, News Director

• Jeffrey Cleland, Assistant News Director

• Bridget Bennett, Anchor/Reporter

• Courtney Collen, Anchor

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Jonah Heisinger, Technical Media Producer

• David Hauck, Photojournalist

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Vanessa Gomez, Multimedia Journalist

• Kelley Smith, Multimedia Journalist

• Kyle Vis, Producer

• Ronald Hawkins, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

2016 Flood Coverage

KGAN/KFXA

• Kevin Barry, Reporter

• Aaron Gerhardt, Photographer

• Jason Meyer, Photographer

• Matt Larsen, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Major Break in Jacob Wetterling Case

KSTP

• Nicole Roddy, Executive Producer

• Stephen Rydberg, Producer

• Chloe Goldade, Producer

• Matthew Belanger, Anchor

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Tyler Berg, Reporter

• Joel Doering, Photojournalist

• Justin Haugesag, Photojournalist

• Will Greiner, Photojournalist

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Philando Castile Shooting

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

November 2, 2016 - Officers Ambushed

KCCI

• Heidi Gojkovich, Manager

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Elizabeth Klinge, Producer

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Zach Hayes, Photographer

• Shelby Brink, Producer

• Alex Payne, Producer

• Steve Karlin, Reporter

• Stacey Horst, Producer

• Shaina Humphries, Producer

CATEGORY #10

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Horse Giveaway

KELO TV

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Officers Ambushed

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

• Dana Cardin, Assistant News Director

• Tom Torpy, Managing Editor

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Elizabeth Klinge, Producer

• Steve Karlin, Producer

• Stacey Horst, Producer

• Laura Terrell, Producer

• Cynthia Fodor, Producer

• Todd Magel, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Insane Benefit

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist

• Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist

• Katie Robb, Data Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering Colt Allery

KMOT

• Joe Skurzewski, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota Access Pipeline Protests

KFYR

• J.R. Havens, News Director

• Clifford Naylor, Producer

• Bo Evans, Reporter

• Allyssa Dickert, Reporter

• Sara Berlinger, Reporter

• Max Grossfeld, Reporter

• Megan Mitchell, Reporter

• Dwayne Walker, Photographer

• Donna Hardt, Photographer

• Monica Hannan, Anchor

• Kevin Stanfield, Anchor

• Marcie Bollinger, Anchor/Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chetek Tornado Team Coverage

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• Russell Weseman, Photographer

• Courtney Godfrey, Reporter

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Ted Haller, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

• Dan Sundem, Photographer

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

• Karen Scullin, Reporter

• Jared Rose, Photographer

• Pete Harty, Engineer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota Access Pipeline Protest

WDAY

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

• Kerstin Kealy, Anchor/Producer

• Dana Mogck, Anchor/Producer

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter/Producer

• Andrew Nelson, Photojournalist

• Ty Filley, Reporter

• Jordan Ryan, Photojournalist

• Matt Henson, Reporter/Producer

• Amy Unrau, Reporter/Producer

• Jordan Schroeer, Reporter

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

• Kayla Muehler, Assignment Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jacob Wetterling

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Dakota Access Pipeline

KSTP

• Matt Belanger, Reporter

• David Peterson, Photographer

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

• Todd Raaen, Photographer

• Joe Caffrey, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Invisible Danger

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

CATEGORY #11A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Day for Dad

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Full-Court Snip

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Litchfield Tornado

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I'm Glad to See It Gone

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Mysterious Meow

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Ted Haller, News Reporter

CATEGORY #11B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Care Concerns

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

• Melissa Martz, Photographer

• Joe Mears, Photographer

• Joe Berglove, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vanity Awards

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Emmett & Erling's Goodbye

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anyone's Son

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pipeline Protests

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Ace of Hearts

WDIO

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Shooting of Philando Castile

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Firefighter In The Fight Of His LIfe

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Murder On The 'Dark Web'

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #12A

LIGHT FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gem of the Week

WDAZ

• Matt Henson, Reporter/Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spreading Kindness

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings Superfan Obadiah

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Videojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adoption Day

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Cortney Kintzer, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Ear is Listening

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gravestone

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

CATEGORY #12B

SERIOUS FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Johanna Watkins Is Allergic to Everything

KMSP

• Karen Scullin, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• John Cottew, Photographer

• Dan Sundem, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Three Angels

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Death Becomes Her

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

• Gary Knox, Editor

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Adam Jukkola, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Courageous Life

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fighting Back: Former NHL Player's Medical Records 'Intentionally Concealed'

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Jared Bergerson, Photographer/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

William & Eric

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mona's Story

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor

CATEGORY #13

CRIME

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Romance Scam

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist / Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jasmine's Story

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Producer

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Connection or Coincidence?

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bad Locksmith

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Craig Norkus, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mentor & Monster

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #14A

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - SINGLE STORY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Photographer Layne Kennedy

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field/Post Production Audio

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings From Iowa - The Bobblehead Guy

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Charles Czech, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grandma Tink

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Photographer/Reporter/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

NYT vs. Comics

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Caitlin

Flyover Films

• Damian Kussian, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

• Caitlin Karolczak, Artist

• Sean Johnson, Cinematographer

• Will Moses, Cinematographer

• Hailey Enge, Cinematographer

• Brian Bradbury, Assistant Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Beauty and the Beast

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Composer Libby Larsen

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Matt Ehling, Photographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Brennan Vance, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio/Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production/Web Coordinator/Photographer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #14B

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cheng Khee Chee in Perspective

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/OffLine Editor

• Steven Ash, Photographer/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Man on the Moon

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fire & Light

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Manon

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer/Director

• Chad Aubrey, Engineer In Charge

• Julie Knutson, Technical Director

• Jim Leasure, Audio Engineer

• David Feingold, Audio Engineer

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer/Editor

• Rick Fuller, Crew Chief/Camera Operator

• Steve Carns, Camera Operator

• Phil Blobaum, Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Jason Show

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Carl Jaeger, Producer

• Jason Matheson, Host

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Rob King, Editor

• ERIC STURM, Photographer

• Shayne Stroud, Correspondent

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Lowertown Line: P.O.S

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer/Director/Editor

• Adam Geiger, Line Producer/Editor

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant/Editor

• Stefon Alexander, Talent

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ezra Gold, Editor/Colorist

• Mitch Griffin, Music & Re-Recording Mixer

• Terry Gray, Additional Audio

• Robert Hutchings, Camera Operator

• Neal Wallace, Additional Audio Support

• Michael Phillips, Jib Operator

CATEGORY #15A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Sharing Revolution

WHO

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist/Editor

• Ben Oldac, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Harry's Haircuts & Hot Towels

KDLT-TV

• Tom Hanson, Reporter

• Adam Huntimer, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Escape Rooms

WDIO

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

• Julie Kruse, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skimmer Patrol

KXLT

• Tori Bokios, Anchor/Reporter

• Chuck Sibley, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tracking the Gas Tax

KWWL

• Jerry Gallagher, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Missing Memories & Broken Vows

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Barkery For Treats

KMSP

• Justin McCray, News Photojournalist

• Maury Glover, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Who's profiting from prescription overcharges?

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Forty Years With The Sauceman

KPTH

• Larry Wentz, Anchor/Reporter

CATEGORY #15B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Working Dogs: Innovations in Healthcare

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Producer

• Scott Trotman, Field Director

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #16A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SINGLE STORY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trooper Shortage

KCCI

• Todd Magel, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa's Ties to China

WOI

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Get Me A Lawyer

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photographer/Editor

• Katherine Johnson, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Make Hillary Pay Me Back

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #16B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our Issues - Fate of America's Immigrants

WUCW

• Rana Kamal, Executive Producer/Host

• Clay Holland, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At Issue: July 24, 2016

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Producer

• Tom Hauser, Anchor/Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• David Peterson, Photojournalist

• Al Carlson, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking the News Political Special

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Jana Shortal, Anchor

• Nicole Muehlhausen, Producer

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• John Croman, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

• Ferlon Webster, Photojournalist

• Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist

• Cindy Chapman, Senior Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter

• David Gillette, Special Correspondent

• Scott Trotman, Field Director/Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• JoAnn Babic, Director

• Caissa Casarez, Associate Director

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

RVPD Behind the Badge

CTV North Suburbs

• Kevin Schmitz, Producer & Editor

• Rick Mathwig, Producer

• Tim Domke, Project & Outreach Manager

CATEGORY #17

CHILDREN/TEEN

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Be Heard: Teen Poetry Competition

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Katie O'Rourke, Associate Producer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Slade Kemmet, Photographer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• David Canada, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Huddle

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Brett Taber, Producer

• Christian Rangel, Producer/Editor

• Brandon Clemens, Producer

• Madison Cortese, Producer

• Kyle Buchholz, Videographer

• Lauren Young, Host

• Mike Huiras, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyes Up Campaign

KARE

• Alicia Lewis, Executive Producer And Host

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Producer

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

• Bryan Piatt, Host

• Megan Precht, Community Engagement Coordinator

• Bea Chang, Social Media Manager

• Laura Stokes, Digital Operations Manager

• Nate Anderson, Photojournalist And Editor

• Melissa Colorado, Reporter

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IPTV Kids Clubhouse: Construction Episode

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Dan Wardell, Host/Producer

• Abby Brown, Host/Producer

• Theresa Knight, Producer/Director

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director

• David Feingold, Editor

• Scott Faine, Puppeteer

• Delaney Howell, Assistant Producer

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics

• James Sieck, Original Music

CATEGORY #18

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Road to Referendum

CVCTV

• Steve Betchkal, Writer/Photographer/Editor.

• Aaron Rigby, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Man in the Red Cap

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run To Remember

KELO

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Small Iowa town divided over transgender issues in school

The Des Moines Register

• Michael Zamora, Photographer/Videographer/Editor

• Courtney Crowder, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sonia's Feat

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cameron's Voice

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Photographer/Reporter/Editor

CATEGORY #19

HEALTH

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Writing with Alzheimer’s

Des Moines Register

• Kelsey Kremer, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drug Diversion Without Penalty

KARE

• Lauren Leamanczyk, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist / Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Mother's Sacrifice

KSTP

• Joel Doering, Photojournalist

• Ellen Galles, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brighid's Legacy

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mayo Clinic's First Face Transplant: The Patient & The Surgery

Mayo Clinic

• Dennis Douda, Writer

• Andrew Shilts, Videographer

• Ginger Plumbo, Field Producer

• Peter Steiner, Medical Animation

• Joanna King, Medical Animation

• David Cheney, Medical Animation

• Jan Case, Medical Animation

• Eric Sheahan, Still Photographer

• Kevin Ness, Still Photographer

• Michael Cleary, Still Photographer

• Malgorzata Weivoda, Still Photographer

• Lauren Muraco, Still Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prescription to Addiction

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Producer

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

CATEGORY #20

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Loons

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Photojournalist

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Personal Pig

KSTP

• Chris Egert, Reporter/Producer

• Jason Hanson, Photojournalist/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Persistence Paying Off

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Josh Kappler, Producer

• Paul Ebsen, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Problem with Urban Geese

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Andy Fales, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Environmental Poet Moheb Soliman

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Celebrating their 100th year -- the Wonder of Voyageurs National Park

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #21A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SINGLE STORY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rita Mustaphi and Kathak Dance

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Historic Haunted Hotel

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

• Ben Elling, Photographer

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Esther's Dream

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jack Trice: Death & Mystery On The Gridiron

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Resilient Story of Bonnie St. John

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer/Editor

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

CATEGORY #21B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Our Hidden History

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Jessica Flinn, Editor

• Elias Johnson, Anchor/Reporter

• John Provenzano, Photographer

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hell to Heartland

KSTP

• Farrah Fazal, INVESTIGATIVE Reporter/WRITER/PRODUCER

• Anne Wittenborg, NEWS DIRECTOR

• Paul McEnroe, EXECUTIVE PRODUER INVESTIGATIONS

• Tim Vetscher, SENIOR PRODUCER IN DEPTH/INVESTIGATIVE

• ROB HUBBARD, GENERAL MANAGER

• CORY KAMPSCHROER, DIGITAL MEDIA MANAGER

• THERESA MALLOY, WEB PRODUCER

• REBECCA OMASTIAK, WEB PRODUCER

• Jason Hanson, Editor

• KEVIN HINKLE, DIRECTOR

• Joni Bria, GRAPHIC DESIGN

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Marching Saints: Pearl Harbor

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #22

MILITARY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Denials, Disconnects & Reform

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Staff Sgt. Gerald Jacobsen

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Reflection of Hope

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Soldier's Journey

SWCTC

• Justin Atkinson, Director/Producer/Editor

• Brian Schmidt, Director Of Photography

• Mark Martinez, Executive Producer

• Ann Simpson, Aerial Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Playing his Dues

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

• Adam Jukkola, Photographer

• Ferlon Webster, Photographer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Charlie Foxtrot

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

CATEGORY #23A

SPORTS - NEWS STORY/SERIES

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Breaking the Rules

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• William Middeke, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Going the Distance: Runner Dick Beardsley

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fighting Back

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer

• Joe Augustine, Producer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer/Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Rink

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Powerful Perspective

KARE

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Reporter

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Impact: Tyler Sash and CTE

KCCI

• Laura Terrell, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Proudest Rebel

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter/Producer

• Sean Skinner, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #23B

SPORTS - PROGRAM STORY (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Overcoming Obstacles: The Lincoln Becker Story

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Don't Look Back: The Gaelin Elmore Story

Gopher Digital Productions

• Josh Blessing, Shooter, Editor

• Ryan Maus, Supervisor

• Chris Jackson, Shooter

• Dan West, Shooter

• Garrett Wright, Shooter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Game 7, 1991 - A Pitching Dual for the Ages

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Jim Bothun, Editor/Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kyle Satrom: Twins 1991 World Series Fan Story

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Oliver 'Butch' Mousseau - Midco Sports Magazine

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pocahontas Indians & Elle Ruffridge - 2017 Girls Basketball

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• David Feingold, Audio Mix

CATEGORY #23C

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings: Beyond The Gridiron

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Producer/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Nick Frantzen, Producer/Editor

• Allan Wertheimer, Producer/Videographer

• Greg Bostrom, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild - Becoming Wild: Game Day with the Wild

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Sr. Manager, Broadcasting And Production

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• John Maher, Vice President, Brand Marketing

• Aaron Sickman, Media Relations Director

• Kevin Falness, Voice Talent

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tales of the Gridiron

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Brad Van Osdel, Producer

• Andrew Bork, Producer/Videographer

• Paul Ebsen, Videographer

• Chad Andersen, Producer

• Nate Wek, Producer

• Josh Kappler, Co-Producer/Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dream. State.

Acowsay Cinema

• Tyler Eichorst, Director / Cinematographer / Editor

• Danny Krueger, Producer

• Gerick Engle, Cinematographer

• Alyse Iorio, Cinematographer / Editor

• Jenny Olson, Cinematographer / Social Media

• Alec Kintigh, Cinematographer / Editor

• Bruce Meyers, Cinematographer / Editor / Producer

• Sam Christian, Producer

• Derek Bitter, Executive Producer

• Sarah Edwards, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sunday Insider

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - Life Lessons

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host

• David Brown, Reporter

• Brian Shawn, Reporter

CATEGORY #23D

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brotherhood of Basketball

Mud Mile Communications

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Tom Billeter, Co-Executive Producer

• Michael McQuade, Art Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Impact

KCCI

• Andy Garman, Anchor

• Julia Manning, Managing Editor

• Scott Reister, Reporter

• Tony Seeman, Reporter

• Laura Terrell, Producer

• Robbie Rissman, Producer

• Marcus McIntosh, Reporter

• Spencer Vaughn, Photographer

• Matt Rittman, Graphic Designer

• Mark Tauscheck, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Andrew McGuire, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota 2017

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Jordan Austin, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Tom Chorske, Analyst

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Audra Martin, Host/Reporter

CATEGORY #24

SPORTS EVENT/GAME – LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Wild Season Series

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Tom Mee, Graphics

• Ted Allaire, VTR

• Jim Bothun, Associate Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota 2017

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Associate Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Bob Rohde, Operations

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Paul Laskey, Replay

• Mike Mee, Graphics

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Twins Baseball

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Roy Smalley, Analyst

• Jack Morris, Analyst

• Jim Bothun, Editor

CATEGORY #25A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hmong Pioneers - Honoring the First Wave

St. Paul Neighborhood Network - SPNN

• David Zierott, Producer / Director

• Noel Lee, Photographer

• Lee Pao Xiong, Interviewer / Translator

• Anna Goranova, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Somalia: A Nation of Poets

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Diana Fraser, Line Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Tom Trow, Executive In Charge

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Robert Bly: A Thousand Years of Joy

Fischeye Films

• Steve Fischer, Associate Producer

• Haydn Reiss, Director

• Dominic Howes, Producer

• Thomas Lemmer, Writer

• Mark Traver, Director Of Photography

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Eagles of Decorah

Iowa PBS

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Chris Gourley, Producer

• Travis Graven, Producer

• Patrick Boberg, Producer

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Paul Hickey, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• David Feingold, Audio

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Joe Bustad, Graphics

• Tiffany Hill, Associate Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Two Spirits

KFYR

• Clifford Naylor, Photographer/Co-Writer

• Megan Mitchell, Producer/Co-Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Living Free

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

CATEGORY #25B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Deadwood Pioneer: A Face From The Past

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Chad Andersen, Producer

• Andrew Bork, Videographer/Editor

• Brian Gevik, Narrator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gems of Itasca: The Bovey Edition

A Plus B Productions, LLC

• ALISI STYLES, Director / Producer

• BENJAMIN BRAFF, Producer / Cinematographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Interstate 94: A History and Its Impact

Twin Cities PBS

• Luke Heikkila, Producer

• Skip Davis, Video Editor

• Leya Hale, Associate Producer

• Kate Gibson, Line Producer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Marcus Taplin, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sonderzüge: A Box Car Story

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Legendary Saint Paul Winter Carnival

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Robert Hutchings, Photographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field/Post Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphics

• Marissa Blahnik, Line Producer

• Anne Guttridge, Lead Research

• Katie Moritz, Production Assistant

• David Wermus, Production Manager

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Flowers of The Church- Minnesota's Stained Glass Heritage

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Steve Wennblom, Producer

• Cassie Pierce, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hi, Gene! Meet the Real Senator McCarthy

Robbob Productions

• Rob Hahn, Director And Executive Producer

CATEGORY #25C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brainstorm

Stacia Kalinoski Productions

• Stacia Kalinoski, Producer/Editor

• Ken Stone, Executive Producer

• Sara Kalinoski, Graphics Designer/Color Correction

• John Pompeo, Producer

• Bob Perkerwicz, 3D Graphics Designer

• Vern Norwood, Audio Sweetening

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Orphans of the Nile

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Reclaiming Sacred Tobacco

Twin Cities PBS

• Leya Hale, Producer/Offline Editor

• Diana Fraser, Line Producer

• Michael Phillips, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Sweetening

• Alyssa Fuller, Post Production Coordinator

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Supervising Producer

• Shari Lamke, Sr. Director, Supervising Producer

CATEGORY #26

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Luther House of Study: The Second Commandment

Mud Mile Communications

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Kevin Perlic, Editor

• Michael McQuade, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyes Up: Taking the Fight to the Phone

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photographer

• John Drilling, Drone Pilot

• Travis Kobs, Drone Pilot

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Made For The Outdoors Stormy Kromer

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Reporter/Writer/Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor/Motion Graphics

• Michael Uss, Producer

• Bill Sherck, Co-Host

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made For The Outdoors Prime Bows

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Reporter/Writer/Producer

• Michael Uss, Photographer/Editor/Producer

• Cole O'Brien, Photographer

• Bill Sherck, Co-Host

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Made For The Outdoors CCS

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Talent/Producer/Wordsmith

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Josh Bryant, Producer

• Lindsey Hayes, Co-Host

• Michael Uss, Producer

CATEGORY #27

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Humanizing Healthcare

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host & Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Field Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Kari Kennedy, Show Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Conversation with Bill Moyers

Twin Cities PBS

• Adam Geiger, Producer/Director

• Bill Moyers, Guest

• Don Shelby, Host

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Thomas Franchett, Lighting Director

• Joseph Demko, Audio Mix

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor/Colorist

• McGraw Jones, Camera Operator

• Michael Phillips, Jib Operator

• Ed Dally, Camera Operator

• Tom Keleher, Production Engineer

• David Wermus, Vice President, Production

CATEGORY #28

MAGAZINE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Due North Outdoors

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Executive Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Travis Frank, Producer

• Ben Elling, Photojournalist

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photojournalist

• Don Stremski, Captioning

• Gram Krause-Lyons, Photojournalist

• Jared Christie, Scheduling

• Josh Bryant, Photojournalist

• Cole O'Brien, Editor

• Ron Schara, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings from Iowa - Season 1

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Shooter

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Taylor Shore, Associate Producer

• Tonya Weber, Associate Producer

• Phong Duong, Graphics

• Charles Czech, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gaelynn Lea: Not Aftraid to Be

PBS North

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/OffLine Editor

• Steven Ash, Photographer/Editor

• Lance Haavisto, Photographer

• Tomas Soderberg, Photographer

• Jake Larson, Music Mixing

• Nick Clingman, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - Crafty

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

• Jody Norstedt, Reporter

• Tom Nieman, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Original: Photographer Eric Mueller, Poet and Activist Andrea Jenkins and Hip Hop Artist Prof

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Audio

• Jack Davis, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• David Canada, Field Audio

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

CATEGORY #29A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - SINGLE STORY

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Am Anfa

KSTP

• Farrah Fazal, Reporter

• Anne Wittenborg, NEWS DIRECTOR

• Paul McEnroe, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER INVESTIGATIONS

• Jason Hanson, Editor

• AHMED FARAH, PHOTOJOURNALIST

• DAUD YUSSUF, FIELD PRODUCER

• THERESA MALLOY, WEB PRODUCER

• REBECCA OMASTIAK, WEB PRODUCER

• KEVIN HINKLE, DIRECTOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Beyond Hunger

KSTP

• Farrah Fazal, PRODUCER/Reporter

• Anne Wittenborg, NEWS DIRECTOR

• Paul McEnroe, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER INVESTIGATIONS

• Jason Hanson, Editor

• THERESA MALLOY, WEB PRODUCER

• REBECCA OMASTIAK, WEB PRODUCER

• Joe Johnston, PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

• AHMED FARAH, PHOTOJOURNALIST

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inattentional Blindness

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Justin McCray, Photographer

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Off 90: 300M4Freedom

KSMQ

• Stephanie Passingham, Producer

• Kevin Hanson, Editor/Videographer

• Matthew Bluhm, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Born Addicted

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Ben Garvin, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hiding In Plain Sight

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Jodi Whitworth, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Room 327

StoryTeller Media & Communications

• Ed Heil, Executive Producer

• Kari Jo Faulhaber, Producer

• Rob Theoret, Videographer/Editor

• Mary Huss, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #29B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Teen to Terrorist

KSTP

• Farrah Fazal, INVESTIGATIVE Reporter/WRITER

• Anne Wittenborg, NEWS DIRECTOR

• Paul McEnroe, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER INVESTIGATIONS

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, PHOTOJOURNALIST

• KEVIN HINKLE, DIRECTOR

• STEVE TELLIER, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life Decisions: The Power of Death & Directives

KARE

• Kent Erdahl, Anchor/Reporter

• William Middeke, Photographer

• Julie Anderson, Producer

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Missing

KSTP

• Kevin Doran, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photojurnalist

• John Mueller, Photojournalist

• Justin Duhn, Photojournalist

• Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist

• Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist

• Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist

• Will Greiner, Photojournalist

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Joel Doering, Photojournalist

• Jason Hanson, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

State of Addiction

KCCI

• Shaina Humphries, Anchor

• Julia Manning, Managing Editor

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

• Robbie Rissman, Editor

• Mel Konrad, Engineer

• Brandi Vick, Technical Director

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Mike Sims, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond The Badge - April 2017

Edina TV

• Dietrich Nissen, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Kaylin Eidsness, Executive Producer

• Scott Denfeld, Assistant Producer

• Brian Hubbard, Host

• Ryan Quinn, Co-Host

• Beau Schoenhard, Co-Host

• Aaron White, Co-Host

• Chris Laskowski, Production Staff

• Josh Schmidt, Production Staff

• Dawn Wills, Production Staff

CATEGORY #30

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Christmas at Concordia: Gather Us In O' Child of Peace

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Senior Producer

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• JoAnn Babic, Associate Director

• Scott Trotman, Technical Director/Switcher

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Design/Mix

• Mark Woods, Jib Operator

• Matt Ehling, Camera (handheld)

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Gordon Moe, Producer Concordia

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond The Badge - National Police Week in Washington D.C.

Edina TV

• Dietrich Nissen, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Kaylin Eidsness, Executive Producer

• Brian Hubbard, Host

• Jason Behr, Production Staff

• Darin Cizek, Production Staff

• Tony Martin, Production Staff

• Ryan Schultz, Production Staff

CATEGORY #31

INTERSTITIAL

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Public Art Profiles

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ret. Col. Marty Mahrt

TP Productions

• Tommy Platek, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Job

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Scott Neal, Host

• Kaylin Eidsness, Production Staff

• Chris Laskowski, Production Staff

• Dietrich Nissen, Production Staff

• Dawn Wills, Production Staff

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Postcards: Train Car Mural

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Conroy, Executive Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #32A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Tator

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chef Erick Harcey

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer/Editor

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Mark Hentges, Photographer

• Jack Davis, Photographer

• Matt Ehling, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• David Canada, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

1000 Dresses

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Producer

• Amy Hockert, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Machine Age Lamps

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Brennan Vance, Photographer

• Eliot Popko, Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production/Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

DeRusha Eats

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Reporter

• Robyn Black, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #32B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Iowa Ingredient: Zucchini Episode

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Theresa Knight, Producer/Director

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• David Feingold, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphics

• Scott Faine, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Outdoors #702

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Travis Graven, Producer

• Kellie Kramer, Host

• Scott Siepker, Host

• Scott Faine, Videographer

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio Technician

• Tiffany Hill, Associate Producer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Story Producer

• Ron Schara, Executive Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Producer

• Gram Krause-Lyons, Photojournalist

• Josh Bryant, Photojournalist

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Ben Elling, Photojournalist

• Cole O'Brien, Photojournalist

• Travis Frank, Writer

• Jared Christie, Scheduling

CATEGORY #33

BRANDED CONTENT PROGRAM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Senior Connect

Flyover Films

• Olga Lezhepekova, Story Producer

• Noah Wolf, Producer/Photographer

• TJ Tronson, Cinematographer

• Will Moses, Cinematographer

• Brian Bradbury, Associate Producer

• Hailey Enge, Camera Operator

• Alek Roslik, Sound Recordist

• Paul Dan Moon, GFX/Animation

• Damian Kussian, Producer/Director/Director Of Photography

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Destination Polaris Mexico

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Reporter/Writer/Producer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor/Motion Graphics

• Gram Krause-Lyons, Photographer

• Jared Christie, Co-Host

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

CATEGORY #34A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Alliant Energy: Your Energy. Your Options.

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director - 3D Animator

• Benji McElroy, Writer

• Shaina Boylan, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bookawocky PSA 2016

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Todd Randall, Producer

• Timothy Moore, Producer

• Christopher Whurr, Motion Graphics

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mark Yes

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Mike Caudle, Producer

• Jon Van Allen, Lighting Director

• Jessica Miller, Art Director

• Misty Blank, Makeup Stylist

• Caden Moyer, Assistant Camera

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Polar Plunge

KMSP

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Director

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Animator

• Ally Jennrich, Animator

• Justin Lund, Photographer

• Burke Daneman, Producer

CATEGORY #34B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Project Green

KARE

• Timothy Moore, Producer

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Travis Kobs, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing

CIty of Minneapolis - Minneapolis 14

• Kim Brown, Executive Producer/Editor

• CJohn Harrison, Executive Producer

• Cheryl Boe, Graphic Designer

• Mike Hestick, Producer

• Bridgette Bornstein, Producer

• Greta Bergstrom, Producer

• Betsy Hodges, Talent

• Angela Watts, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Brains Are Built

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Writer/Producer/Director

• Carrie Clark, Motion Graphics Editor

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• LaRonda Schultz, Production Assistant

• Leya Hale, Production Assistant

• Toki Wright, Narrator

• Michael Phillips, Director Of Photography

• Jonny Hagen, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

• Shari Lamke, Director Of Producing

• Lucy Swift, Executive In Charge

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Remembers Vietnam

Twin Cities PBS

• Jon VanAmber, Producer/Art Direction/Editor

• Carin Paul, Producer/Voice-over

• Amy Hubler, Producer

• John Goebel, Editor

• Katie Carpenter, Producer/Writer

• Jess Bellville, Writer

CATEGORY #35A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Teen To Terrorist

KSTP

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director

• Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer - Investigations

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fake News

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Producer

• David Pint, Producer

• Burke Daneman, Executive Producer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Talent

• Ally Jennrich, Talent

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

NHL - Fighting Back

KSTP

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director

• Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

• Paul McEnroe, Executive Producer - Investigations

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Digging Deeper: Nuclear Fallout Shelters

KTTC

• Jennifer Janvrin, Writer / Editor

CATEGORY #35B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News Image

KCCI

• Andrew Bridgewater, Producer/Writer/Editor

• Mark Peterson, Producer/Writer/Editor

• Austin VonEhwegen, Producer/Videographer

• Kathy Wiseman, Producer/Videographer

• Matt Rittman, Graphics

• Brad Riley, Creative Services Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 "So Much More" 2016/2017

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Executive Producer

• David Pint, Senior Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Justin Lund, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer/Videographer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Producer/Videographer

• David Mahlman, Graphic Designer

• Thomas Lynch, Producer

• Ally Jennrich, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Siouxland Proud

KCAU

• Brian Plantenberg, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Welcome Back Tim

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Timothy Moore, Producer

• Lee Stridsberg, Producer

• Travis Kobs, Producer

CATEGORY #35C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Nordy Holiday Card

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Editor/Producer

• Robert Hathaway, Mascot Coordinator

• Maggie J. Kukar, Sr. Manager, Broadcasting And Production

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Under the Lights - Gopher Football 2016

Gopher Digital Productions

• Josh Blessing, Executive Produer

• Garrett Wright, Videographer

• Ryan Maus, Supervisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pump Up Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer

• Tracy Mailloux, Lighting Tech

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota United 2017 Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Adam Schmisek, Editor

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

• Brad Baker, Executive Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Cinemotagrapher

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Hitman featuring Harrison Smith

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Josh Becker, Cinematographer

• Spencer Olson, Visual Effects

• Jonn Robinet, Drone Operator

• David Vanderwarn, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2016 Minnesota Gophers Football Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

• Ryan Maus, Executive Producer

• Josh Blessing, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greetings From Iowa, Series Promo 1 - Fresh Eyes

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Shooter

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Charles Czech, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Deadwood Pioneer

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Producer

• Brian Gevik, Voice Talent

• Fritz Miller, Executive Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Rio: Everyman Montage

KARE

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Timothy Moore, Producer

• Lee Stridsberg, Producer

• Christopher Whurr, Motion Graphics

• Karl Demer, Audio Engineer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mad Dog featuring Everson Griffen

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director/Editor

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Josh Becker, Cinematographer

• Spencer Olson, Visual Effects

• David Vanderwarn, Producer

• Annie Gruba, Art Director

CATEGORY #36A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What Do You Want To Do: Jerry S.

Limb Lab

• Benjamin Bogard, Producer

• Caitlin Stephenson, Producer

• Brandon Sampson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gridiron Glory

KARE

• Timothy Moore, Producer

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Lee Stridsberg, Production Crew

• Travis Kobs, Production Crew

• Christopher Whurr, Motion Graphics

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Flashfall

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Jenny Moyer, Producer

• Mike Caudle, Producer

• Jon Van Allen, Lighting Director

• Misty Blank, Makeup Stylist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC Creative Services

KTTC

• Ben Mulholland, Actor / Writer / Editor

• Katy Pence, Actor / Writer / Editor

• Ryan Bliss, Actor / Writer / Editor

• Jennifer Janvrin, Advisor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

LSB Business Lending Network

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director/3D Animator/Writer

• Seth Smith, Senior Art Director/Animator/Writer

• Shaina Boylan, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stefon Diggs Vote For Pro Bowl

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Frantzen, Associate Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Cinemotagrapher

CATEGORY #36B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Service Legends Home Comfort Heroes

Ascension Cinema

• Ryan Buck, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BiPro - Protein Water

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

• Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics Designer

• David Vanderwarn, Line Producer

• Jonn Robinet, Director Of Photography

• Jack Satzinger, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild - Forward Fast

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Executive Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Editor/Producer

• John Maher, Vice President Of Brand Marketing

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wagner Furno Heat Gun

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Producer/Director

• Spencer Olson, Graphics/Animation

• David Vanderwarn, Line Producer

CATEGORY #37A

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST OR ACP OPERATOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wild Live Pre-Game with Director Track

Bally Sports North

• Michael Malmgren, Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 Morning News at 8am

KMSP

• Alex Cooper, Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News at Six

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Addison Chernow Composite

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director

CATEGORY #37B

DIRECTOR - NON-LIVE (POST PRODUCED)/SHORT FORM

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Planet Xay

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Director

• Bryan Harper, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Vikings Open Video

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Director

• Ryan Noreen, Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Authentically You: Fashion Week MN 2016

Acowsay Cinema

• Tyler Eichorst, Director

• Gerick Engle, Cinematographer

• Sarah Edwards, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Booze Crooze: Deja Too

GH Media Werks, LLC

• GH Ridpath, Director

• Noah Ferche, Director

CATEGORY #38A

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original Compilation

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond The Badge Editing Composite

Edina TV

• Dietrich Nissen, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Editor

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Robert Bly: A Thousand Years of Joy

Fischeye Films

• Steve Fischer, Editor

• Haydn Reiss, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kristofor Gieske Editor Composite

Pioneer PBS

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

CATEGORY #38B

EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Wild Team Intro Video

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fredrick Veinfurt, Minnesota Wild Playoff Composite

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Frederick Veinfurt, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justin Lund Composite - KMSP

KMSP

• Justin Lund, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Josh Blessing Composite

Gopher Digital Productions

• Josh Blessing, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tim Moore Composite

KARE

• Timothy Moore, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Space Journey

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers 2016 Hockey Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Journey of Stephon Diggs

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Hawkeye Football Introduction Video

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Editor

CATEGORY #38C

EDITOR - NEWS/SPORTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Sullivan Composite

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves Team Pump Up Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Collett's Crazy Cuts

KARE

• Rob Collett, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tyler Ryan Reel- I don't work with Boyd

KMSP

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rookie Spotlight: The 2017 Vikings Draft Class

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers Men's Basketball Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Editor

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chad Nelsons Edits

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Editor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Intense Must-Watch Look At The Win vs. Green Bay

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

CATEGORY #39A

GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Connected - Graphics Composite

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Grant Ridpath, Graphics/Visual Effects

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elite Edge Productions Graphics Composite

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Animator

• Adam Schmisek, Animator

• Joren Kandel, Animator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX9 Graphics Creative

KMSP

• David Mahlman, Graphic Designer

• Kimberly Zamora Pearson, Graphic Designer

• Justin Lund, Graphic Designer

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Graphic Designer

• David Pint, Graphic Designer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Travis Kobs Composite

KARE

• Travis Kobs, Motion Graphics

CATEGORY #39B

GRAPHIC ARTS - ANIMATION

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Vikings Open Video

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Noreen, Visual Effects

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2017 Twins Game Open

Minnesota Twins

• Matt Semke, Animator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wolves Weekly Show Open

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Adam Schmisek, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IPTV Show Opens Composite

Iowa PBS

• Brent Willett, Graphic Animation

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Arthur Kuh, Minnesota Wild Composite

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Graphic Artist/Animator

CATEGORY #40A

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - Oliver 'Butch' Mousseau

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sherck's 2016 Works

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Orphans of the Nile

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jerry Schemmel - Midco Sports Magazine

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

CATEGORY #40B

WRITER - NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lagoe & Eckert: Writing for Impact

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Writer

• Steve Eckert, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Snowball's Chance

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson's This is Iowa

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

CATEGORY #40C

WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Flashfall

Luminary Creative

• Jenny Moyer, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Football: Under The Lights

Gopher Digital Productions

• Garrett Wright, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Here And Then - For Rob Oliver

Mud Mile Communications

• Patrick Hicks, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Journey of Stephon Diggs

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Writer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Seth Gow Writing Composite

WCCO

• Seth Gow, Writer

CATEGORY #41

NEWS PRODUCER

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

News Producer Rieta Buttaro

KARE

• Rieta Buttaro Mikkelsen, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cassondra Knudson Producer Composite

KSTP

• Cassondra Knudson, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Julia Manning Composite

KCCI

• Julia Manning, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sunrise Shenanigans

KARE

• Brianna Collett, Producer

CATEGORY #42A

TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cory Hepola Composite

KARE

• Cory Hepola, News Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adrienne Broaddus Anchors News

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Julie Nelson KARE 11

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Timothy Blotz Anchor Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elizabeth Klinge Compilation

KCCI

• Elizabeth Klinge, Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

DeRusha Morning Anchor Composite

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

CATEGORY #42B

TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLT Chief Meteorologist Brandon Spinner

KDLT-TV

• Brandon Spinner, Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chad Sandwell Composite 2017

KPTH

• Chad Sandwell, Chief Meteorologist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Demers

KTIV

• Ron Demers, Meteorologist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Meteorologist Kevin Lawrence Composite

KFYR

• Kevin Lawrence, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #42C

TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy - Sports Anchor

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Hanneman - Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Host

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dr. Seuss 2017

KEVN

• Jamie Zepp, Sports Director

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bob Bradovich, WQOW Sports

WQOW

• Bob Bradovich, Sports Producer-Anchor

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Joe Schmit Sports Anchor

KSTP

• Joe Schmit, Sports Director

CATEGORY #42D

TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST/PERFORMER/NARRATOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rick Riley - Vikings: Beyond The Gridiron

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What's Bugging Andy?

WHO

• Andy Fales, Commentator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Croman Unleashed

KARE

• John Croman, Reporter-Video Editor

CATEGORY #42E

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sherck's Atikokan Adventure

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lindsey Hayes

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Host/Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mary Lahammer Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Sherck's Lure of Lund Fiberglass

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Program Host

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy - Host

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Host

CATEGORY #42F

TALENT - REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Boyd Huppert

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lou News Man

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Mayerle

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Lyden

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cory Hepola Composite

KARE

• Cory Hepola, News Reporter

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Lagoe reports

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

CATEGORY #42G

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BJ Schaben Composite

Mediacom, MC22

• BJ Schaben, Play-by-Play

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Talent

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

CATEGORY #43A

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Photographer

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

STEM Careers

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Orphans of The Nile

WDAY

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #43B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2017 Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marcus Taplin Composite

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Chad Nelsons Promos

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

CATEGORY #43C

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Marcus Taplin Composite

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Cinematographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chad Nelsons Photography

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Camera Operator

• Dustin Wasserman, Camera Operator

• Mike Novak, Camera Operator

• Dan Wasserman, Camera Operator

• Stephan Ahonen, Camera Operator

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Collett's Clip Composite

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Sullivan Composite

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

CATEGORY #43D

PHOTOGRAPHER - VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cops On Top

KMSP

• Justin McCray, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Torii Hunter Inducted into Twins Hall of Fame

Minnesota Twins

• Peter Nelson, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Great Sandhill Crane Migration

WDAY

• Devin Krinke, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cuyuna State Park - Above and Below the Water

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Paralympic Swimmer Walks Down the Isle

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Photographer-Video Essays

StarTribune

• Mark Vancleave, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #44A

VIDEO JOURNALIST - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Betchkal Composite

CVCTV

• Steve Betchkal, Videojournalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Daily Deadlines

KARE

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Multimedia Journalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MMJane

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Daylight Saving Bill

KCCI

• Steffani Nolte, Photographer/Reporter

CATEGORY #44B

VIDEO JOURNALIST - NO TIME LIMIT

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mr. Warren

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Video Journalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stillwater coach keeps going the distance

KARE

• Ryan Shaver, Video Journalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The fight against extremism

StarTribune

• Renee Jones Schneider, Producer

2017 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elias Johnson Composite

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #01A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 1-20)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning - April 22, 2016 (Death of Prince)

KSTP

• Nicole Roddy, Morning Executive Producer

• Katie Skalicky, Producer

• Brittany Baumann, Producer

• Kyle Johnson, Producer

• Chris Egert, Anchor

• Megan Newquist, Anchor

• Ken Barlow, Meteorologist

• Sam Ryan, Traffic Reporter

• Tom Durian, Reporter

• Tyler Berg, Reporter

• Brandi Powell, Reporter

• Kevin Doran, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Mike Verlo, Producer

• Mike Haberman, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Kim Johnson, Anchor

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Ali Lucia, Traffic Reporter

• Ashley Roberts, Reporter

• Kylie Bearse, Reporter

• Diane Giscard D'Estaing, Producer

• Sandra Lind, Writer

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox Nine Morning News

KMSP

• Eric Reyers, Executive Producer

• Jennifer Walch, Producer

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Alix Kendall, Anchor

• Tom Butler, Anchor

• Keith Marler, Meteorologist

• Bill Keller, Reporter

• Cody Matz, Meteorologist/Reporter

• Shayne Stroud, Traffic

• Dawn Stevens, Reporter

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

CATEGORY #01B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 21-140)

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Good Morning Iowa Local 5 News

WOI

• Sabrina Ahmed, Anchor

• Elias Johnson, Anchor

• Sam Schreier, Meteorologist

• Jason Coellner, Director

• Carson Aden, Graphics

• Daniel Andersen, Audio Technician

• Gilscott Nichols, Editor

• Mark Engler, Camera

• Justin Troutner, Photographer

• April Samp, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLT News Today

KDLT-TV

• Amber Kruger, Producer

• Kevin Hurd, Anchor

• Sarah Blakely, Anchor

• Brian Kirk, Meteorologist

• Karl Letsche, Director

• Paul Heinert, News Director

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KWWL Today in Iowa

KWWL

• Michelle Corless, Producer

• Jordan Mickle, Producer

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KCCI 8 News This Morning

KCCI

• Heidi Gojkovich, Exective Producer

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Elizabeth Klinge, Anchor

• Alyx Sacks, Reporter

• Zach Hayes, Photographer

• Rheya Spigner, Anchor

• Shelby Flick, Producer

• Anthony Pisut, Director

• Metinka Slater, Meteorologist

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Hello Wisconsin - Feb. 3

WEAU

• Michelle Clemens, Producer

• Courtney Everett, Reporter

• Lindsay Veremis, Anchor

• Monica Ott, Meteorologist

• Andrew Fefer, News Director

CATEGORY #01C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME (MARKETS 141+)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Blizzard after the Caucus

KTIV

• Sarah Morgan, Anchor/producer

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Kaitlyn Kinney, Producer

• Michelle Schoening, Reporter

• Scott Locati, Photographer

• Ben Dorenbach, Meteorologist

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Randy Kascht, Audio Operator

• Tiffany Lane, Reporter

• Robert Lowe, Reporter

• Tom Stock, Graphics

• Bridget Breen, Content Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter Today, 6:30 a.m., January 11, 2016

KTTC

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor/Producer

• Danielle DuGuay, Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Niala Charles, Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Jason Holland, Director

• Andreas Tollefson, Audio

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

CATEGORY #02A

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 1-20)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS AT 10 - Death of Prince

KSTP

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Caitlin Hurley, Field Producer

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Bill Lunn, Anchor

• Leah McLean, Anchor

• Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist

• Brandi Powell, Reporter

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

• Steve Tellier, Reporter

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Joel Doering, Photojournalist

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 10 @ 10

KMSP

• Ashley Bolkcom, Producer

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Chief Meteorologist

• Jim Rich, Sports Anchor

• ROB KERR, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News at 9

KMSP

• Ryan Rablin, Producer

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Kelcey Carlson, Anchor

• Amy Hockert, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Meteorologist

• Jim Rich, Sports Anchor

• Peter Marty, Director

CATEGORY #02B

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 21-140)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Local 5 News at 5pm

WOI

• Melissa Higgins, Executive Producer

• Sharon Lilly, Director

• Jack Miller, Anchor

• Stephanie Angleson, Anchor

• Brad Edwards, Chief Meteorologist

• Dan Corey, Producer

• Claire Powell, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Chief Photographer

• April Samp, News Director

• Justin Troutner, Video Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering Officer Jason Moszer

WDAZ

• Matt Henson, Anchor/Producer

• Stacie Van Dyke, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KWWL 6 p.m. Newscast

KWWL

• Zach Garcia, Producer

• Lauren Moss, Producer

• Ron Steele, Anchor

• Amanda Goodman, Anchor

• Mark Schnackenberg, Meteorologist

• Jayln Souchek, Photographer

• Shane Moreland, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News at 5

KCCI

• Brenna Smith, Producer

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

• Kim St. Onge, Reporter

• Marcus McIntosh, Reporter

• Vanessa Peng, Reporter

• Spencer Vaughn, Photojournalist

• Meredith Garman, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KSFY News at 5:00 - Harrisburg School Shooting

KSFY/KDLT

• Ronnie Hawkins, Producer

• Lance Kienast, Director

• Mark Roper, Reporter

• Tess Hedrick, Reporter

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Courtney Collen, Anchor

• Jake Iversen, Reporter

• Troy Timmerman, Photojournalist

• Dave Hauck, Photojournalist

• Jordan Born, Photojournalist

• Jeff Cleland, Assignment Manager

• Kevin King, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND TV News at 5p (September 30, 2015)

KELO

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor/Reporter

• Brady Mallory, Anchor

• Leland Steva, Reporter

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Don Jorgensen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Karen Sherman, Strategic Content Manager

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Channel 13 News at 5

WHO

• Lisa Felton, Producer

• Chad Kendall, Director

• Jodi Whitworth, Reporter

• Reid Chandler, Multimedia Journalist

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Anchor

• Stephanie Moore, Reporter

• Sam Musser, Photojournalist

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

• Ed Wilson, Meteorlogist

CATEGORY #02C

NEWSCAST - EVENING (MARKETS 141+)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLH 3 News at 6:30

KDLH

• Ramona Marozas, Producer

• Nick Minock, Anchor

• Barbara Reyelts, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyewitness News at Five

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director/Producer

• Darren Danielson, Anchor

• Renee Passal, Reporter/Anchor

• Justin Liles, Chief Meteorologist

• Baihly Warfield, Reporter

• Taylor Holt, Reporter

• Dan Romano, Reporter

• John Whaley, Chief Photographer

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC 6 News at 10 - August 4, 2015

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Anchor

• James Wilcox, Anchor

• David Springer, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., October 29, 2015

KTTC

• Stephen Rydberg, Executive Producer

• Frannie Smith, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer

• Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Pat Lund, Sports Director

• Alanna Martella, Multimedia Journalist

• Shannon Bolte, News Photographer

• Devin Bartolotta, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Mike Sullivan, Multimedia Journalist

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., February 4, 2016

KTTC

• Frannie Smith, Producer

• Stephen Rydberg, Executive Producer

• Devin Bartolotta, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer

• Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Pat Lund, Sports Director

• Taj Simmons, Multimedia Journalist

• Alanna Martella, Multimedia Journalist

• Shannon Bolte, News Photographer

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCAU - Newscast, evening

KCAU

• Jack Brooks, Executive Producer/News Director

• Jescy Rodriguez, Producer

• Jenna Rehnstrom, Anchor

• Tim Seaman, Anchor

• Bria Bell, Reporter

• Johnathan Mack, Chief Photographer

• Fred Hexom, Chief Meteorologist

• Chris Palmquist, Sports Director

• Alex Walker, Sports Reporter

• Zach Hicks, Director

• Trevor Huber, Audio Operator

• Andy Bottger, Assignment Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Donald Trump in Sioux City

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, Executive Producer/Content Manager

• Melissa Espana, Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor/Reporter

• Sheila Brummer, Anchor

• Robert Lowe, Reporter

• Brad Pautsch, Sports Director

• Jordan Ogren, Chief Photographer

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

• Don Brockberg, Audio Operator/Master Control

• Vince Welch, Engineer

• Tia Heidebrecht, Internet Director/Content

• Morgan Kulzer, Producer/Assignment Editor

CATEGORY #03B

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 21-140)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KVRR News

KVRR

• Adam Ladwig, Anchor/Producer

• Michael O'Brien, Sports Anchor

• Mike McCann, Sports Reporter

• Ted Leroux, Sports Reporter

• Sarah Brechbill, Reporter

• Diane Thao, Reporter

• Jason Cerjak, Meteorologist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KSFY News at 10:00 - Lewis Drug Store Shooting

KSFY/KDLT

• Bridget Bennett, Anchor/Producer

• Sam Tastad, Photojournalist

• Kelley Smith, Reporter

• Tyler Johnson, Director

• Micah Mastbergen, Editor

• Aaron Doudna, Meteorologist

• Reece Van Haaften, Sports Anchor

• Kevin King, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News at 10 - April 2

WEAU

• Danielle Wagner, Producer/Anchor

• Jesse Horne, Reporter

• Nikola Junewicz, Reporter

• Bob Gallaher, Reporter

• Andrew Felix, Photographer

• Abigail Hantke, Reporter

• Andrew Fefer, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLT Weekend News

KDLT-TV

• Anndrea Anderson, Anchor/Producer

• Jack Eble, Reporter

• Kayla Dorhout, Reporter

• Blaise Keller, Meteorologist

• Zachary Borg, Sports Anchor

• Adam Forsberg, Director

• Paul Heinert, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND Weekend News (April 24, 2016)

KELO

• Michael Geheren, Producer

• Kelli Volk, Anchor/Reporter

• Calah Kelley, MMJ Reporter

• Grant Smith, Meteorologist

• Cat Clark, Sports

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Karen Sherman, Strategic Content Manager

CATEGORY #03C

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND (MARKETS 141+)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Launching the USS Sioux City

KTIV

• Matt Breen, Anchor/Reporter

• Robert Lowe, Anchor/producer

• Jake Rains, Photographer

• Mark Freund, Sports Anchor/Producer

• T.J. Springer, Meterorologist

• Bridget Breen, Content Manager/Executive Producer

• Darren Johnson, Director

• Michelle Schoening, Reporter

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Shelby Fickett, Audio Operator

• Sam Curtiss, Reporter/photographer

• Vince Welch, Live Shot Engineer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyewitness News at Ten

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Julie Kruse, Anchor/Producer

• Bjorn Saterbak, Producer

• Heidi Enninga, Reporter

• Alec Ausmus, Sports Anchor

• Dan Romano, Meteorologist

• Kellen Witschen, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., March 20, 2016

KTTC

• Devin Bartolotta, Anchor/Producer

• Taj Simmons, Multimedia Journalist

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Chris Barriere, Sports Anchor/Reporter

• Chris Yu, Multimedia Journalist

• Lori Sam, Director

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

CATEGORY #04

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Westerhuis/Gear Up Investigation

KELO

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer

• Thom Morrow, Photographer

• Terry Kjergaard, Photographer

• Michael Simundson, Photographer

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Karen Sherman, Strategic Content Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Archbishop John Nienstedt: Secrets in the Family

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Soccer Goal Dangers

KVLY

• Bradford Arick, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Invisible Wounds

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• William Middeke, Photojournalist

• Taylor Lumsden, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Imaginary Empire

KWWL

• Ron Steele, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News Investigates: Hidden Home Dangers

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cheating the System

KCRG

• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer/Editor

• Mark Carlson, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

People Are Dying

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

• George Marincel, Photographer

• Steven Eckert, Producer

CATEGORY #05

BREAKING NEWS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Surprise Storm Rips Through Grand Forks

WDAZ

• Matt Henson, Reporter

• Charles Lupo, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Runaway Truck Rescue

KTTC

• Devin Bartolotta, Reporter

• Chuck Sibley, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minneapolis Officers Cleared in Jamar Clark Shooting

KSTP

• Cassondra Strande, Producer

• Lisa Schwartz, Producer

• Sarah Peterson, Executive Producer

• Chris Egert, Anchor

• Megan Newquist, Anchor

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

• Beth McDonough, Reporter

• Brandi Powell, Reporter

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Protest: No News Cameras Allowed

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Ben Garvin, Producer

• Aethan Hart, Producer

• William Middeke, Producer

• Ferlon Webster, Producer

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• Boua Xiong, Producer

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Producer

CATEGORY #06

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Riding RAGBRAI

WOI

• April Samp, Executive Producer

• Elias Johnson, Anchor/Reporter

• Justin Troutner, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

RCTC Under Fire

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter/Anchor

• David Springer, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sick & Locked Up

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Death of Prince

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Producer

• Ashley Halbach, Producer

• Stacey Alletto, Producer

• Cassondra Strande, Producer

• Lisa Schwartz, Producer

• Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Caitlin Hurley, Field Producer

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

• Steve Tellier, Reporter

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Passport Problems

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Producer

• David Peterlinz, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Officer Jason Moszer

WDAY

• Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Iowa Caucuses Live

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Cortney Kinzter, Photographer

• Kim St. Onge, Reporter

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Meredith Garman, Director

• Dana Cardin, Assistant News Director

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kids Screened Out While Taxpayers Pay Out

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #07A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lay It On The Line

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Epilepsy Lemonade Stand

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Covered Skies, Bare Below

KARE

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Show Us That You Care

KCRG

• Sarah McCarthy, Reporter

• Joel Girdner, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Edgeley Farmer Plows Prince

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Repoter

• Justin Cubbage, Photographer

CATEGORY #07B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Professional Courtesy

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Am Muslim

WDIO

• Heidi Enninga, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Texting & Driving

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

• William Middeke, Producer

• George Marincel, Producer

• Jennifer Young, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Uncontrolled

WHO

• Justin Surrency, Reporter

• Travis Jungling, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lost on the Lake

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

• John Divall, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Stacey Nogy, Producer

• Jennifer Young, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Making a Right from a Horrific Wrong

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/editor

• Justin McCray, Photographer

CATEGORY #08A

LIGHT FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Don Juan, Karaoke Wonder

KCRG

• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer/Editor

• Sarah McCarthy, Reporter

• Joel Girdner, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Neighborhood Sandlot

KSTP

• Jason Hanson, Photographer

• Ellen Galles, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ray & Roy

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Turtle Town

KARE

• William Middeke, Producer

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Talkative Taco Bell Employee

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sinking to Uplifted

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Highway the Pig

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Cortney Kintzer, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The KARE11 Ear

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #08B

SERIOUS FEATURE NEWS REPORT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Last Ride

KTIV

• Sarah Morgan, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Star Wars Dying Wish

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Mike Sims, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Love, Loss, and Legacy

WDIO

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• John Whaley, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

After The Boom Series

WDAY

• Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Just Something You Do

WHO

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dying With Dignity Behind Bars

WHO

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Eric Gooden, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ribbon of Sunflowers

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• William Middeke, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hooked On Heroin

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Ben Garvin, Producer

• Jennifer Young, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Truck to Carry the Load

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Road Dogs

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #09

CRIME

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lawmakers Act After One-Man Crime Wave

KSTP

• Megan Newquist, Reporter

• Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

• Erik Altmann, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Became A Predator

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Producer

• Gary Knox, Producer

• George Marincel, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tickets Tossed

KMSP

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Getting Out: A Family's Fear

WDIO

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• John Whaley, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Whistleblower Takes Off Badge

WOI

• Nikki Davidson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Justice Pawned

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

50 Years an Inmate

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gray State of Mind

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lifers?

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #10A

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - SINGLE STORY

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: Rogue Taxidermy Artist Sarina Brewer

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Amber Fletschock, Collage Artist

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Shane Reetz, Producer

• Andy Garske, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jeffrey Zachmann, Kinetic Sculptor

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Kim Stenehjem, Producer

• Shane Reetz, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Meire Grove Band

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Artist Day Jobs: Emily Lynch Victory

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Producer

• Andi McDaniel, Executive Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Executive Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hmong Breakers Leadership Council

Twin Cities PBS

• Gina Reis, Associate Producer

• Maria Bartholdi, Series Producer

• Ted Hinck, Managing Producer

• Kate McDonald, Producer/Manager

• Matt Ehling, Videographer

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio

• Carl Flink, Partner Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Object, Idea, and Experience Creator Jason Kittel

North Metro TV

• Damian Kussian, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor

• Ariana Nyman, Cinematographer

• Olga Lezhepekova, Cinematographer

• Nadine Pham, Editor

• Brian Bradbury, Editor

• Will Moses, Cinematographer

• Hailey Enge, Cinematographer

• Jason Kittel, Subject

• Paul Dan Moon, GFX/Animation

• Maiwenn Kussian, Production Assistant

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy G. Piotrowski, Photographer

KSMQ

• Kevin Hanson, Producer/Videographer/Editor

• Matthew Bluhm, Videographer

• Edward Nelson, Videographer

• Patrick Willson, Videography

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: Syrian Photographer Osama Esid

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator:

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding his Bliss

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Original: The Ericksons

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography And Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Tom Adair, Videographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prince Smiles

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Brandi Powell, Reporter

CATEGORY #10B

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Jenufa

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Director & Executive Producer

• Russ Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Chad Aubrey, Technical Director

• Jim Leasure, Audio Engineer

• David Feingold, Audio Engineer

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer & Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator

• Rick Fuller, Crew Chief & Camera Operator

• Alisa Dodge, Graphic Design

• Bo Dodge, Graphic Design

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

TV Takeover - Black Label Movement

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Series Producer

• Gina Reis, Associate Producer

• Kate McDonald, Partner Manager

• Ted Hinck, Managing Producer

• Adia Morris, Host

• Carl Flink, Partner Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Ariel Tilson, Assistant Director

• Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor

• Johnny Hagen, Lead Audio

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Ben Malley, Graphics

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Lowertown Line: Cloud Cult

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer / Director / Editor

• Adam Geiger, Line Producer / Editor

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Cloud Cult, Talent

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• Ezra Gold, Editor / Colorist

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Editor / Lead Audio

• Jeff Johnson, Live Audio Engineer

• Thomas Franchett, Lighting Assistant

• Terry Gray, Floor Director

• Dick Larsen, Orb Design

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prairie Musicians 701 - Reina del Cid

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Barbara Gravel, Producer

• Shane Reetz, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original: Arts Partners

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Kate McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Prodcuer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Robert Hutchings, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

CATEGORY #11A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reversal of Fortune

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

No Fence, No Fence, No Fence

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• William Middeke, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Running For A Cause

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Coverage Denied

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Signs of the Time

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shell Game

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Steven Eckert, Executive Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #11B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Holding onto Hope

KBJR

• Barbara Reyelts, News Director

• Kevin Jacobsen, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Make Money Work: Financial Freedom

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director

• Robert Edwards V, Associate Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer/Motion Graphics Editor

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• Toki Wright, Original Songs

• Lillian McDonald, Managing Director, ECHO

• Nicole Knuckles, Project Advisor

• Maykao Fredericks, Project Advisor

• Shoua Lee, Project Advisor

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships

CATEGORY #12A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SINGLE STORY

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Choo Choo Bob explains Southwest light rail's newest woes

Minnesota Public Radio

• Curtis Gilbert, Writer/Reporter

• Sam Heyn, Host/Editor

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

• Regina McCombs, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mental Breakdown

KWWL

• Ally Crutcher, Reporter

• Blake Lybbert, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Children At Risk

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Katherine Johnson, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

TSA Mismanagement

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Death & Resurection of Steven Monno

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Police Complaints Going Under the Radar

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #12B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At Issue - February 21, 2016

KSTP

• Tom Hauser, Host/Reporter

• Amanda Theisen, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Road to the Caucus

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, Executive Producer/Content Manager

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Sheila Brummer, Anchor

• Robert Lowe, Reporter

• Morgan Kulzer, Producer

• Tommie Clark, Reporter

• Tiffany Lane, Reporter

• Amanda Goodman, Reporter

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

• Melissa Espana, Producer

• Jordan Ogren, Chief Photographer

• Darren Johnson, Audio Operator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beyond the Badge

Edina TV

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Kaylin Eidsness, Executive Producer

• Nathalie Gage, Producer

• Brian Hubbard, Host

• Ryan Quinn, Co-Host

• Scott Denfeld, Production Staff

• Matt Koskinen, Production Staff

• Dietrich Nissen, Production Staff

• Frank Petrovic, Production Staff

• Scott Thiry, Production Staff

• Dawn Wills, Production Staff

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Our Issues - Syrian Refugees

WUCW

• Rana Kamal, Host/Producer

• Stephen Gramza, Producer

• Clay Holland, Videographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter

• David Gillette, Special Correspondent

• Scott Trotman, Director/Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Katie Moritz, Production Assistant

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News Close Up: Hillary Clinton one-on-one

KCCI

• Erin Moynihan, Producer

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

• Mike Sims, Photographer

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

CATEGORY #13

CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IPTV Kids Clubhouse: Parent Preview

Iowa PBS

• Dan Wardell, Host

• Abby Brown, Host

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Feature Producer

• Theresa Knight, Feature Producer

• Patrick Boberg, Feature Producer

• David Feingold, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics/Animation

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BURNNIE at Brandy's Custom Cakery / Episode 46 / Phone a Friend

RTC Inc.

• Steve Treague, Producer

• Faith Treague, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Winter Bees: Beyond the Book

Twin Cities PBS

• Robert Edwards V, Producer

• Diana Fraser, Line Producer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Sweetening

• Tom Trow, Executive-in-Charge

• Alayne Hopkins, Producing Partner

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lakeville Kids & Government - August 2015 episode

Lakeville Government Television

• Jim Schiffman, Producer/Editor

• Tim Klausler, Photographer

CATEGORY #14

TEEN (13 AND UP)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Help for Teens and Young Adults

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

SciGirls Stories: Real Women, Real Jobs

Twin Cities PBS

• Angie Prindle, Producer / Director

• Marie Domingo, Managing Producer / Producer

• Rita Karl, Executive Producer

• Richard Hudson, Co-Executive Producer

• Emily Stevens, Co-Executive Producer

• Kyle Blakeborough, Line Producer

• Jennifer Kaiser, Associate Producer

• Therese Sherman, Director Of Photography

• Jon Springer, Director Of Photography

• Skip Davis, Offline Editor

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor / Colorist

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Design

CATEGORY #15

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

King Cory

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

South Dakota's Digital Innovator

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Producer

• Brian Gevik, Announcer

• Fritz Miller, Project Coordinator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fargo's Silent Secret

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Producer

• Art Phillips, Co Producer

• Sam Claeys, Video Editor

• Marty Halgrimson, Director Of Photography

• John Shea, Field Audio Director

• Jan Anderson, Co Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 Top Teacher Awards

KMSP

• Rob King, Editor

• Bill Snodgrass, Producer

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Jeff Passolt, Anchor

• Amy Hockert, Anchor

• Peter Marty, Director

• Riley Sexton, Organizer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breck Groundskeeper

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Letters to the Pope

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

School Song

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Brilliance

Twin Cities PBS

• Rebeka Ndosi, Producer

• Leya Hale, Field Producer

• Carrie Clark, Offline Editor

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Toki Wright, Composer

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Senior Producer

• Shari Lamke, Sr. Director/Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, Vice President MN Productions

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Anchor Reunites With Kindergarten Teacher

KARE

• Cory Hepola, Anchor, Reporter, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Parents to Schools: Let Our Children Die in Peace

KSTP

• Josh Rosenthal, Reporter

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #16

HEALTH

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paying the Price for Saving Lives

WKBT

• Mike Thompson, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Conjoined Twins

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking The News: Focus on Mental Health

KARE

• Nicole Muehlhausen, Producer

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor/Reporter

• Jana Shortal, Anchor/Reporter

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Nick Petersen, Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer

• Chad Nelson, Videographer

• Carly Danek, Videographer

• Blake Mills, Editor

• Ferlon Webster, Videographer

• Jason Steussy, Videographer

• Lynn Petersen, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

68 Parties

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Family Affair

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hearing Loss Matters

Twin Cities PBS

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• David Gillette, Producer

• Lucy Swift, VP MN PP

• Joe Demko, Field Audio/Sweetening

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Jon VanAmber, Design Direction

• Robert Edwards V, Illustrator

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Mary Hartnett, Production Partner

• Beth Fraser, Partner Government Relations

• Alan Tilson, Narrator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Perspectives

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist / Editor

• Amy Hockert, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Every Second Counts

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Claire's Wyoming Elk Hunt

Ron Schara Productions

• Lindsey Hayes, Producer & Writer

• Josh Bryant, Photographer

• Ben Elling, Photographer

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Hospice Home

StarTribune

• Leila Navidi, Photographer, Producer

• Jenni Pinkley, Producer

CATEGORY #17

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Science Fair Discovery

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Stories in a Changing Climate

Twin Cities PBS

• Carrie Clark, Post-Production Coordinator

• David Gillette, Producer

• Tom Trow, Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Ariel Tilson, Associate Producer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• Adam Lusch, Videographer

• Ben Malley, Graphics

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Nicole Rom, Production Partner

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

365 Days In The Boundary Waters

Ron Schara Productions

• Josh Bryant, Producer, Photographer, Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Debt to Pay

KARE

• William Middeke, Producer

• Greg Vandegrift, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lake Warming

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fix-It Clinic: Inver Grove Heights

NDC4

• Katherine Curtis, Photographer/Editor/Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Feed my Swans

KARE

• Ferlon Webster, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

CATEGORY #18A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SINGLE STORY

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: History Theatre's Musical Production of Glensheen

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Kate McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio Assist

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Specialist

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Land of 10,000 Brews

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Shane Reetz, Producer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Cannon Company

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Andrew Bork, Producer

• Chad Andersen, Videographer

• Josh Kappler, Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Iron Lady Of Chisholm

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wet versus Dry: History of Alcohol in Clay County

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Kim Stenehjem, Producer

• Shane Reetz, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It Soothes the Soul

KARE

• William Middeke, Producer

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

General Mills History

KARE

• John Croman, Reporter

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

• George Marincel, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Those Were The Days

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Dan Sundem, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

One last summer at Camp Tahigwa?

Des Moines Register

• Kelsey Kremer, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: History of Phil Vandervaart's Hand Painted Signs

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Produer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator:

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Original: Butoh Practitioner Gadu Doushin

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Amy Melin, Field Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lowell National Historical Park - The Massachusetts Mill Workers

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Producer

• Kelly Johnson, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mystery Of Jackie Theel

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Steve Eckert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

John Philip Sousa vs The Foshay Tower

Twin Cities PBS

• Adam Geiger, Producer

• David Roth, Series Producer

• Kyle Blakeborough, Voice Over

• Brendan Henehan, Special Thanks

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bye Bye Nye's

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Fitz, 40 Years Later

WDIO

• Darren Danielson, Reporter

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

CATEGORY #18B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Captured in Silver

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Town Ball: A Forgotten History

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Mechanized Man

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound - Minnesotans and Walleyes: A Love Story

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Executive Producer & Talent

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer & Editor

• Gram Krause-Lyons, Photographer & Editor

• Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics & Show Open

• Josh Bryant, Photographer

• Ben Elling, Photographer

• Michael Uss, Photographer

• Alex Flasch, Production Assistant & Research

• Kyle Heidenreich, Media Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Built On Agriculture - The Selkirk Settlers

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Producer

• Kelly Johnson, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Celebrate Perseverance: Minnesota Vikings Black History Month

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Ryan Thielen, Producer

• Lea Olsen, Host

• Spencer Olson, Producer

CATEGORY #19

MILITARY

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The DNA Way Home

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

• Justin McCray, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joseph Alan Kennedy Ever-Present

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer

• Adam Carter, Associate Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Not your Father's VFW

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Banana Man

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Ben Garvin, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sight for Soldiers

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Talk of the VA

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Young Man To Marine

KCRG

• Chris Earl, Reporter

• Tanner Siegworth, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Honor and Remembrance WDAY Honor Flight

WDAY

• Michael Erickson, Photographer

• Kevin Wallevand, Writer

• Dana Mogck, Producer

• Devin Krinke, Photographer

• Jordan Schroeer, Photographer

• Andrew Nelson, Photographer

• Jeff Nelson, New Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The War Within

WDIO

• Heidi Enninga, Reporter

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

CATEGORY #20A

SPORTS - NEWS STORY/SERIES

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Babe, the Boy, and the Ball

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What is Hockey?

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Big Buck Hunter

KARE

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Crashed Ice

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photographer

• Ferlon Webster, Photographer

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

• Heidi Wigdahl, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Included At Last

WHO

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Matthew Van Winkle, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Think You're Going To Be Happy: Minnesota Vikings Schedule Release

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Mike Huiras, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Jordan Struck, Producer

• Grant Ridpath, Producer

• Jay Nelson, Producer

• Rob Brzezinski, Talent

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lucky Larry

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Kevin Sullivan, Producer

CATEGORY #20B

SPORTS - PROGRAM STORY (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Pregame Speech

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter/Producer

• Aaron Goodyear, Photojournalist

• Tony Peterson, Photojournalist

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photojournalist

• David Porter, Photojournalist

• Thomas Ryther, Photojournalist

• Bob Cowan, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sounds of the Game: Vikings Take The Division

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer

• Allan Wertheimer, Producer

• Jordan Struck, Producer

• Grant Ridpath, Producer

• Jay Nelson, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hearts, Guts, Balls: The Todd Oakes Story (Minnesota In-Focus: Episode 5)

University of Minnesota

• Josh Blessing, Editor, Executive Producer

• Madison Forsythe, Producer

• Garrett Wright, Producer

• Ryan Maus, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Nick Ellerbroek - Mini-Mascot

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Producer

• Jessi Scherr, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Duluth’s Commitment to Community

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Patricia Whitney, Producer

• Audra Martin, Reporter

• Pat Fischer, Producer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer / Editor

CATEGORY #20C

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild - Marco Scandella

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• Jacob Kamenick, Production Assistant

• John Maher, VP Brand Marketing

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting & Production

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Conquered Barriers

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• David Brown, Reporter

• Tom Nieman, Host

• Jay Elsen, Reporter

• Carla Metts, Reporter

• Jessi Scherr, Photographer

• Nathan Aamodt, Coordinating Producer

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SoundOff 1000

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Host

• John Sears, Co-Host

• Andy Fales, Commentator

• Chris Hassel, Reporter

• Scott Siepker, Reporter

• Chad Kendall, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Young Dreams

Midco Sports

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host/Reporter

• Alex Heinert, Reporter

• Jason Andera, Reporter

• Jessi Scherr, Videographer

• Nathan Aamodt, Coordinating Producer

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Track the Pack

Minnesota Timberwolves

• Erik Nelson, Executive Producer

• Noah Ferche, Camera Operator/Editor/Producer

• Carlos Jimenez, Camera Operator/Editor

• Troy Beckman, Camera Operator

• Joe Kronenberg, Motion Graphics Designer/Edit Consultant

CATEGORY #20D

SPORTSCAST

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sportscast: Eric Perkins

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Anchor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Local 5 Sports

WOI

• Jon Schaeffer, Sports Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WHO-TV Sportscast - Keith Murphy

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Director

• John Sears, Sports Reporter

• Michael Admrie, Sports Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zach Schneider - KBJR Sportscast

KBJR

• Barbara Reyelts, News Director

• Zach Schneider, Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #20E

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Small Town Baseball

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Wes Walz, Analyst

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

NHL Stadium Series – Alumni game

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Dave Turner, Director

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Plya

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Pat Boyle, Reporter

• Tom Mee, Graphics

CATEGORY #21

SPORTING EVENT/GAME – LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota 2016

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brendan Burke, Play By Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Associate Producer

• Jordan Austin, Associate Producer

• Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Twins

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play By Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Roy Smalley, Analyst

• Jack Morris, Analyst

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Wild Season Series

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Chris Withers, Producer / Director

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play By Play

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Sideline Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play By Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Bothun, Editor

CATEGORY #22A

WEATHER-SINGLE STORY/SEGMENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Top Down Year Round

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Coldest Game Ever

KARE

• William Middeke, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Blizzard of 1966

WDAY

• Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• John Wheeler, Chief Meteorologist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Freezing Your Pants Off

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter/Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sirengate

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Re

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jackson Shut Down

KARE

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

CATEGORY #22B

WEATHERCAST

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND Weather-Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

February Snow Storm

KARE

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cody December Weather

KMSP

• Cody Matz, On Screen Talent

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brandon Spinner Weathercast

KDLT-TV

• Brandon Spinner, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #23A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

State Fair Stories

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Producer/Director

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Robert Hutchings, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Leya Hale, Production Assistant

• David Wermus, Director Of Production

• David Canada, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Additional Audio

• Kevin Kling, Narrator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FarmHer the Documentary

Iowa PBS

• Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Producer & Writer

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Charity Nebbe, Narrator

• Bonne Finken, Original Music

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Bo Dodge, Motion Graphics

• Phong Duong, Graphic Design

• Tiffany Hill, Production Assistant

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hello Montevideo

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer/Director

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• Joah Colby, Videographer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Jacob Pavek, Composer

• Robert Kiefert, Web Producer

• Lowell Hellervik, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Giving Thanks in Many Voices

Twin Cities PBS

• Ariel Tilson, Producer

• Fathia Absie, Host

• Michael Phillips, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Bill Hanley, Executive Producer

• Johnny Hagen, Audio Post

• Katie Knutson, Funder

• Barbara Holmes, Partner

• Jon VanAmber, Graphics

• Lucy Swift, Vice President Of MN Productions & Partnerships

CATEGORY #23B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Built To Last: The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps In Minnesota

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Kim Stenehjem, Producer

• Cassie Pierce, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ADA at 25: Disability Rights in MN

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Alauna Yust, Associate Producer

• Pamela Palan, Managing Producer

• Ariel Tilson, Production Assistant

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions And Partnerships

• Bill Hanley, VP, Public Engagement

• Joan Willshire, Producing Partner

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timeless Tractors: The Collectors

Iowa PBS

• John Torpy, Producer/Director/Writer

• Mike Pearson, Host

• Neal Kyer, Editor

• Chad Aubrey, Color Correction

• Joe Bustad, Graphic Artist

• Brent Willett, 3D Animation

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Russ Wall, Audio Mix

• David Miller, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Caucus Iowa: Journey to the Presidency

Iowa PBS

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Travis Graven, Producer

• Patrick Boberg, Producer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• David Feingold, Editor

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

• Joe Bustad, Graphics

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Tiffany Hill, Production Assistant

CATEGORY #23C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adventure Unknown

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Producer/Director

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Music Director

• Jacob Pavek, Composer

• Brenden Stermer, Assistant Producer

• Robert Kiefert, Web Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lost Schools

Des Moines Register

• Jason Clayworth, Reporter

• Charlie Litchfield, Producer

• Rodney White, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Built On Agriculture - The Farmers

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Producer

• Shane Reetz, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Living Beyond Cancer: Reclaiming The Mirror

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Alauna Yust, Associate Producer

• Leya Hale, Production Assistant

• Pamela Palan, Managing Producer

• Diana Fraser, Line Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Shari Lamke, Senior Director, Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions And Partnerships

• Bill Hanley, VP, Public Engagement

• Mary Brainerd, Producing Partner

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Kling: Lost & Found

Twin Cities PBS

• Kevin Kling, Host

• Angie Prindle, Producer / Director

• Marie Domingo, Co-Producer

• Michael Phillips, Director Of Photography

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Ted Hinck, Managing Producer

• Chris Monroe, Original Artwork

• Ezra Gold, Motion Graphics / Editing

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Designer / Re-Recording Mixer

• Mary Ludington, Creative Consultant

• Gerald Richman, Executive In Charge Of Production

• Catherine Allan, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #24

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Made for the Outdoors - Federal Shotgun Shell

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Producer, Talent, Writer

• Michael Uss, Producer, Photographer, Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics & Show Open

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

30-Second St. Paul

Twin Cities PBS

• Katie Moritz, Talent/producer/writer

• David Gillette, Producer/writer/editor

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Jerry Lakso, Online Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

How the Iowa Caucuses work

Des Moines Register

• Kelli Brown, Writer And Editor

• Joel Shannon, Director

• Sean Heisey, Animator

• Chris Sweigart, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: Lisa Friedrich

Twin Cities PBS

• Andrea Bussey, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Kate McDonald, Field Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike's Mix - Composite

WCCO

• Mike Augustyniak, Host, Producer

• Tom Aviles, Photographer, Editor

• Art Phillips, Photographer, Editor

• Pete Neuswanger, Photographer, Editor

• Joe Mears, Photographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyewitness Test

KWWL

• Jerry Gallagher, Reporter

• Zach Grant, Photographer

CATEGORY #25

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: Kelly Connole

Twin Cities PBS

• Marissa Blahnik, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Kate McDonald, Associate Producer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rod Carew - Heart of 29

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Dick Bremer, Host

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Robert Swansen, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hometown Heroes

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter/Producer

• Joe Berglove, Photojournalist

• Garrett Young, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ADA: The Next 25 Years

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Host

• Kevin Kling, Storyteller

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Diana Fraser, Line Producer

• Terry Gray, Lead Audio

• Pamela Palan, Managing Producer

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Shari Lamke, Senior Director, Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions And Partnerships

• Bill Hanley, VP, Public Engagement

• Joan Willshire, Producing Partner

CATEGORY #26

MAGAZINE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Due North Outdoors - Atikokan Quetico

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host, Producer

• Travis Frank, Producer, Writer

• Ben Elling, Online Editor, Photographer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

• Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics & Show Open

• Kyle Heidenreich, Segment Editor

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Production Manager

• Don Stremski, Closed Captioning

• Cole O'Brien, Production Assistant

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound - Episode #772

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer, Motion Graphics & Show Open

• Aaron Achtenberg, Online Editor

• Travis Frank, Writer, Talent

• Michael Uss, Photographer, Editor

• Ron Schara, Host, Talent, Writer

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer, Production Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking The News

KARE

• Nicole Muehlhausen, Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Executive Producer

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor/Reporter

• Jana Shortal, Anchor/Reporter

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Videographer

• Craig Norkus, Videographer

• Carly Danek, Videographer

• Nick Petersen, Producer

• Amy Schmieg, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original: Osama Esid, Made Here, Paul Peterson, Washburn Blackbox Acting Program

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• McGraw Jones, Videographer And Editor

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Specialist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Outdoors: 506

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

• Travis Graven, Producer

• Rick Fuller, Photographer

• Darrin Clouse, Photographer

• Scott Faine, Photographer

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Josh Buettner, Graphics

• David Feingold, Audio

• Tiffany Hill, Administrative Assistant (Role: Production Assistant)

CATEGORY #27A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - SINGLE STORY

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Original: The Washburn Blackbox

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Field Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

New Face of Homelessness

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Two Worlds

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Josh Rosenthal, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Social Scene

WHO

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Outdoors: Equine Assisted Therapy

Iowa PBS

• Patrick Boberg, Producer/Editor

• Rick Fuller, Photographer

• Andrew Batt, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Unknown Fire Threat at Home

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/editor

• John Michael, Producer

• Spencer Driskill, Photographer

• Jamie Novak, Technical Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Burning the Backlog: Untested Rape Kits in Minnesota

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Marathon Man: How Jim Chalmers Inspires Others Every Time He Runs

StoryTeller Media & Communications

• Kari Jo Faulhaber, Producer

• Rob Theoret, Photojournalist

• Ed Heil, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #27B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

GameON! #KickHunger

rodmedia communications llc

• Rod Simons, Host/Exec. Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Videographer/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Happi House: GreaterGood in Haiti

GreaterGood Kids

• Lynn Peterson, Producer/Director/Photographer/Editor

• Becky Olk, Executive Producer/Artistic Director

• Happi Olson, Host/Producer

• Gage Peterson, Photographer/Editor

• Roberta Bonoff, Executive Producer

• Peggy Borstad, Assistant Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient "Setting the Table" Special

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Cameron McCoy, Feature Producer

• Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Feature Producer

• Theresa Knight, Feature Producer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• David Feingold, Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Jim Leasure, Audio

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kids and Sports- Big Time Burnout

KMSP

• Kelcey Carlson, Host/Writer/Producer

• Justin McCray, News Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Food Justice

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Director

• Robert Edwards V, Animator

• Diana Fraser, Line Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jonny Hagen, Field Audio

• Toki Wright, Original Songs

• Donald Gault, Project Developer

• Jaya Davis, Consulting Producer

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Shari Lamke, Sr. Director & Supervising Producer, MN Productions & Partnership

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tragic Harvest; The increase in farm deaths in Minnesota

StarTribune

• Renee Jones-Schneider, Photographer, Producer

• Jenni Pinkley, Producer

CATEGORY #28

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

TV Takeover - Circus Juventas

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Series Producer

• Gina Reis, Associate Producer

• Kate McDonald, Producer Manager

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Adia Morris, Host

• Rhiannon Fiskradatz, Partner Producer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Ariel Tilson, Assistant Director

• Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor

• Johnny Hagen, Lead Audio Broadcast

• Ben Malley, Graphics

• Eric Pagel, Lead Audio Studio

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A St. Thomas Christmas: Jubilant Light

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Senior Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Design & Mix

• Shari Lamke, Executive Producer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Matthew George, Artistic Director

• Kara Bradshaw, Producer For St. Thomas University

• Lucy Swift, VP, Minnesota Productions & Partnerships

• JoAnn Babic, Associate Director

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Jeremy Hosterman, Media Wrangler

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Love Stories: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities

Iowa PBS

• Theresa Knight, Producer & Assistant Director

• Debra Herbold, Director & Executive Producer

• Rick Fuller, Camera Crew Chief

• Darrin Clouse, Camera

• Chris Rhodes, Camera

• Marlyn Schram, Camera

• David Feingold, Location Audio

• Neal Kyer, Video

• Russ Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Post Production Audio

• Brent Willett, Opening Animation

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Lowertown Line Live: Sonny Knight and the Lakers

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer / Director

• Adam Geiger, Line Producer

• Andrea Bussey, Associate Director

• Sonny Knight And The Lakers, Talent

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• JoAnn Babic, Technical Director

• Tom Erickson, Lighting Director

• Mitch Griffin, Music And Re-Recording Mixer

• Johnny Hagen, Additional Audio

• Terry Gray, Floor Director

• Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor

CATEGORY #29

INTERSTITIAL

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Face To Face

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Job

Edina TV

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Jordan Gilgenbach, Executive Producer

• Scott Neal, Host

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Dietrich Nissen, Production Staff

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Public Art Profiles

Edina TV

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Nathalie Gage, Production Staff

CATEGORY #30A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Artistic Instruments

1856 Productions

• Brad Dumke, Producer/Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original: Cordwainer Amara Hark-Weber

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Executive Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Amy Melin, Field Producer

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Katie O'Rourke, Production Coordinator

• Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound - ScubaPalooza

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Director, Editor, Motion Graphics, Co-Writer

• Travis Frank, Co-Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Little Kiln on the Prairie

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Out of the Ashes

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #30B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Farm Fresh Road Trip 2

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host & Producer

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Scott Trotman, Director Of Photography

• Bruce Miller, Producing Partner

• Doug Peterson, Producing Partner

• Katie Cannon, Still Photography

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Lucy Swift, Vice President MN Productions & Partnerships

• Shari Lamke, Senior Director

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Diana Fraser, Production Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient - Potatoes

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Cameron McCoy, Feature Producer

• Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Feature Producer

• Theresa Knight, Feature Producer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• David Feingold, Editor

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Jim Leasure, Audio

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life in the Fast Lane

Pioneer PBS

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

How to Make Everything: The Series

How to Make Everything, LLC

• Brian Stemmler, Supervising Producer

• Andrew George, Creator/Host

• Henry Schneider, Executive Producer

• Chris Peck, Director

• Taylor Lewin, Composer

• Joseph Knox Carr, Editor

CATEGORY #31A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hydro Here! Stormwater

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director/Writer

• Seth Smith, Art Director/2D Animator

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director/3D Animator

• Amanda Rushton, Account Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fill and Tank; Use Our Water Resources Wisely

Lakeville Government Television

• Tim Klausler, Producer

• Jim Schiffman, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MHA: Seen It All

Results Unlimited

• Bob Emery, Creative Director / Writer

• Christopher Parelli, Director

• Christopher Kumpf, Camera & Gimbal Operator / Editor / Video Effects

• Stephanie Leavens, Production Coordinator / Production Assistant

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lock Up for a Safer Community

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Producer

• Mary Ann Phillips, Co Producer

• Marty Halgrimson, Director Of Photography

• Jessica Schindeldecker, Co Producer

• Sam Claeys, Video Editor

• John Shea, Videographer Assistant

CATEGORY #31B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Top Teacher PSA Campaign

KMSP

• Peter Zemansky, Producer

• David Pint, Photographer

• David Mahlman, Graphic Design

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Photographer

• Burke Daneman, Creative Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This is My American Story PSA Campaign

KSTP

• Joe Johnston, Producer

• Monica Doyle, Producer

• Brian Stemmler, Director/Editor

• Nick Tieri, Gaffer

• Kyle McManus, Cinematographer

CATEGORY #32A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hooked on Heroin

KARE

• Lee Stridsberg, Producer/Editor

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Chris Whurr, Graphic Artist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Embezzler

KMSP

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Land of 10,000 Stories - Alzheimer's Truck Social

KARE

• Timothy Moore, Producer/Editor

• Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer

• Lee Stridsberg, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News Special Report: Child Protective Services

KSTP

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager

• Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

CATEGORY #32B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Year Ender 2015 - Randy

KARE

• Lee Stridsberg, Executive Producer

• Todd Randall, Producer/Editor

• Timothy Moore, Lighting/Editing

• Chris Whurr, Motion Graphics

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 "So Much More" Campaign

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Creative Director

• David Pint, Producer/Shooter/Editor

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer/Shooter/Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC Local 5 Summer Campaign

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• April Samp, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Own People

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #32C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers 2015 Basketball Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Director

• Ryan Maus, Executive Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Director Of Photography

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Gophers 2015 Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Director

• Marcus Taplin, Director Of Photography

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

• Ryan Maus, Executive Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Defend The North

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Nate Vaughn, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

• Allan Wertheimer, Producer

• Josh Duhamel, Narrator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Linval Joseph for Pro Bowl

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Crew

Pioneer PBS

• Ben Dempcy, Producer

• Dana Johnson, Assistant Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Assistant Producer

CATEGORY #33A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gusto: The Divine Pie

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Mike Caudle, Producer

• Jon Liebl, Marketing Agency

• Arlyn Boman, Gaffer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

J Longs "Masters of the Suit"

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Director Of Photography

• Maribeth Romslo, Director

• Christy Holt, Creative Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

DooGooders Walking Ted

Mud Mile Communications

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Michael McQuade, Animator

• Adam Prunty, Designer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Kernels - Kids Eat Free Sundays

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director/Writer

• Margaret Singh, Videographer

• Pranav Shrestha, Co-Director

• Shaina Boylan, Account Manager/Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

This My State Of Hockey: Flag Bearer

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Broadcasting & Production Manager

• Arthur Kuh, Editor & Photographer

• John Maher, VP Brand Marketing

• Matt Minnichsoffer, Manager, Creative Services

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Runde Auto Group - "Generations"

DreamCatcher Productions

• Tim Connery, Producer/Creative Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival - "Share Your Story"

DreamCatcher Productions

• Tim Connery, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

McKee RV: Where your RV takes you.

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Mike Caudle, Producer

• Jon Van Allen, Gaffer

• Jessica Miller, Art Director

• Misty Blank, Hair & Makeup

• Arlyn Boman, Grip

• Caden Moyer, Assistant Camera

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Suburbia

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #33B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Box-Breaking Brand-Making

Blur MediaWorks

• Eric Groves, Creative Director

• Brian Fiser, Director Of Photography - Editor

• Jeff Felton, Cinematographer

• Nick Allard, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Can You Feel It?

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Erin Swartz, Producer

• Dannon Hulskotter, Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Videographer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Runnings: Hunting Campaign

Results Unlimited

• John Gorman, Writer / Director

• Aaron Gallup, Editor

• Christopher Parelli, 2nd Camera / Camera Assistant / Grip

• Dan Erdmann, Grip

• Bob Emery, Creative Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Local Restaurants & Pubs

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

• Jon Liebl, Producer/Marketing Agency

• Mike Caudle, Assistant Director

• Jon Van Allen, Gaffer

• Jessica Miller, Art Director

• Misty Blank, Hair & Makeup

• Arlyn Boman, Grip

CATEGORY #34

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KMSP-TV

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLT-TV

• Katie Haffeman, General Manager

CATEGORY #35

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDIO-TV

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 News

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDAY-TV

WDAY

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

CATEGORY #36

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO More Than Names

WCCO

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Services Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC 6 News/Home Federal - Pay It Forward

KAAL

• David Springer, News Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Olson Night

Bally Sports North

• Mike Dimond, Senior Vice President, General Manager

CATEGORY #37A

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST OR ACP OPERATOR

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News - 10 @ 10

KMSP

• Alex Cooper, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News at Ten

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Breaking News: Prince

KARE

• Lynn Petersen, ACP-Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News at Five

WEAU

• Raji Alowairdi, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prince Death Breaking News Coverage Reel

WCCO

• Addie Chernow, Director/Technical Director

CATEGORY #37B

DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gangl Composite

Bally Sports North

• Matt Gangl, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Flip Saunders Tribute

Bally Sports North

• Dave Dittman, Director

CATEGORY #37C

DIRECTOR - NON-LIVE (POST PRODUCED)/SHORT FORM

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Director

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival - "Share Your Story"

DreamCatcher Productions

• Tim Connery, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Director - Burke Daneman

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Realty: Make a house your home

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild 2015-16 Team Intro Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Director

CATEGORY #38A

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Original Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Editor

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gina Reis Editor Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Gina Reis, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Maria Bartholdi Editor Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Editor

CATEGORY #38B

EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Editor

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elite 6 Ops

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Gophers 2015 Hockey Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Building A Proud Legacy: HORA Documentary Trailer

Town Square Television

• Tommy Platek, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2016 Minnesota Wild Playoff Open

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Augustana's Brotherhood of Basketball Promo

Mud Mile Communications

• Michael McQuade, Editor

• Nate Burdine, Editor

CATEGORY #38C

EDITOR - NEWS/SPORTS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Collett's Crazy Cuts

KARE

• Rob Collett, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bradley Swagger Composite

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Hanson Composite

KSTP

• Jason Hanson, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sully Composite

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Middeke Editing Composite

KARE

• William Middeke, Editor

CATEGORY #39A

GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony Barr for Pro Bowl

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Thielen, Producer

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer

• Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics/Sound Design

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox Sports GO

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Elite Edge Productions Show Graphics Compilation

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer

• Adam Schmisek, Motion Graphics Designer

• Joren Kandel, Motion Graphics Designer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IPTV Show Opens Compsite

Iowa PBS

• Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer

CATEGORY #39B

GRAPHIC ARTS - ANIMATION

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Football With Jerry Kill Show Open

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox Sports Digital

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Motion Graphics Designer

• Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Vikings Ride For Life

Triglass Productions

• Ryan Thielen, Motion Graphics Artist

• Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics Artist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox Sports Minnesota Twins Promotional Spot

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Noreen, Senior Motion Graphics Designer

• Joren Kandel, Motion Graphics Designer

CATEGORY #40A

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine: Nick Ellerbroek - Mini-Mascot

Midco Sports

• Tom Nieman, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Augustana's Brotherhood of Basketball Promo

Mud Mile Communications

• Jolene Loetscher, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Hipp Composite

Bally Sports North

• Paul Hipp, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Deondre Parks

Midco Sports

• David Brown, Writer

CATEGORY #40B

WRITER - NEWS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy Fales Covers Iowa

WHO

• Andy Fales, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lindsey Seavert Storytelling 2016

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Once Upon a Time in a Live Truck

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson Writing Compilation

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

CATEGORY #40C

WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Lock Up for a Safer Community

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Writer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Comedy, News and Sports Composite

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Writer

CATEGORY #41A

TALENT - ANCHOR (NEWS, WEATHER, SPORTS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Weather Anchor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chad Sandwell Composite

KPTH

• Chad Sandwell, Chief Meteorologist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cory Hepola, KARE 11 News Anchor

KARE

• Cory Hepola, Anchor, Reporter, Producer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anchoring Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy - Sports Anchor

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Hanneman Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Host

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Winters Composite

WHO

• Dan Winters, Anchor

CATEGORY #41B

TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST/PERFORMER/NARRATOR

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Murphy's Law

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Editorialist/Commentator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Beyond The Gridiron-Rick Riley Narrator

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Skip Krueger, Executive Producer

• Rick Riley, Show Narrator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Illustrated Essays by David Gillette

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Creator

CATEGORY #41C

TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mary Lahammer Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host & Moderator

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bill Sherck Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Host

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Allen - Host

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Paul Allen, Host

CATEGORY #41D

TALENT - REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Mayerle

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Olstad

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Lyden

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Boyd Huppert Compilation

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Lagoe Reports: Invisible Wounds

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lou Raguse Reporter Composite

KARE

• Lou Raguse, Reporter

CATEGORY #41E

TALENT - PLAY-BY-PLAY/ANALYST

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen, Sports Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BJ Schaben

Iowa PBS

• BJ Schaben, Play-by-Play

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jack Morris, Sports Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Jack Morris, Analyst

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Lynch, Sports Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Kevin Lynch, Analyst

CATEGORY #42A

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original and The Lowertown Line

Twin Cities PBS

• Brennan Vance, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carson Plan

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marcus Taplin Composite

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Parker Andersen - Photographer

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

CATEGORY #42B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carson For America: Des Moines Campaign

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Local Restaurants & Pubs

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Moment: When Art Meets News

1856 Productions

• Brad Dumke, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Luminary Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Gallup Composite

Results Unlimited

• Aaron Gallup, Photographer

CATEGORY #42C

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Collett's Clip Composite

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Middeke Photography Composite

KARE

• William Middeke, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sully Composite

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marcus Taplin Composite

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Polar Plunge in super slow motion

KARE

• Ben Garvin, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joseph Alan Kennedy Ever-Present

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Photographer

CATEGORY #42D

VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

City Kid Farm

Ron Schara Productions

• Josh Bryant, Producer, Photographer, Editor

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sever's Corn Maze

KMSP

• Justin McCray, News Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

15 Years of Memories

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Arthur Kuh, Photographer

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting & Production

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

State Fair Shutdown

KARE

• Kevin Sullivan, Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Metal Junkies

1856 Productions

• Brad Dumke, Producer/Photographer

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

That's the Winner

KARE

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tundra Tour

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photographer

CATEGORY #43

VIDEO JOURNALIST

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dennis Rafftery Composite

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Video Journalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beautiful Scars

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Videojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

All In A Days Work

KARE

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Multimedia Journalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Maria Bartholdi Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Videojournalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heidi Wigdahl Composite

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

2016 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Elias Johnson Composite

WOI

• Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer

CATEGORY #01A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 1-20

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Newscast - FOX 9 Morning at 7

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Carl Jaeger, Producer

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Nikki Muehlhausen, Producer

• Mike Verlo, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Jamie Yuccas, Anchor

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Kim Johnson, Reporter

• Nina Moini, Reporter

• Sandra Lind, Producer

• Mike Haberman, Producer

• Jason Thiel, Director

CATEGORY #01B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 21-140

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCRG-TV9 Morning News - Snow Storm

KCRG

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Nicole Agee, Anchor

• Kaj O'Mara, Meteorologist

• Ashley Hinson, Anchor

• Darshan Patel, Producer

• Mary Kate Wachtel, Producer

• Mark Carlson, Reporter

• Wiley Schatz, Photographer

• Katie Wiedemann, Reporter

• Charles Schurmann, Photographer

• Heather Hubbs, Reporter

• Toby Meyer, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Today in Iowa May 11, 2015

WHO

• Lisa Felton, Producer

• Joe DuSell, Director

• Aaron Brilbeck, Reporter

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

• Trent Reicks, Photojournalist

• Josh Nguyen, Reporter

• Patrick Dix, Anchor

• Brooke Bouma, Anchor

• Jeriann Ritter, Meteorologist

• Megan Salois, Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WOI 65th Anniversary Show

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Justin Troutner, Photographer/Editor

• Sabrina Ahmed, Anchor/Reporter

• Elias Johnson, Anchor/Reporter

• Jason Coellner, Director

• Gilscott Nichols, Editor/Prompter

• Daniel Andersen, Audio Board Operator/Editor

• Carson Aden, CGI

• Andrew Stanford, Editor/Production Assistant

• Sam Schreier, Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News This Morning

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Anchor

• Heidi Gojkovich, Executive Producer

• Shelby Flick, Producer

• Shelby Brink, Producer

• Shaina Humphries, Anchor

• Metinka Slater, Weather Anchor

• Alyx Sacks, Reporter

• Vanessa Peng, Reporter

• Spencer Vaughn, Photographer

• Zach Hayes, Photograher

• Anthony Pisut, Director

CATEGORY #01C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 141+

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter Today, 6:30 a.m., April 13, 2015

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor/Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Kimberly Davis, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Jason Holland, Director

• Andreas Tollefson, Audio

• Paul Robertson, Engineering

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pilger Tornado: The Morning After

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, Station Manager/News Director

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Sarah Te Slaa, Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist

• Nissan Brown, Producer

• Ben Dorenbach, Meteorologist

• Leah Schwartz, Photographer/Live Truck

• Mike Flood, Reporter

• Tia Heidebrecht, Internet Director

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

CATEGORY #02A

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 1-20

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

5 Eyewitness News at 6 - Honoring Ofc. Scott Patrick

KSTP

• Anne Wittenborg, Asst. News Director

• Nicole Roddy, Producer

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Bill Lunn, Anchor

• Leah McLean, Anchor

• Dave Dahl, Chief Meteorologist

• Joe Schmit, Sports Director

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Brandi Powell, Reporter

• Joe Augustine, Reporter

• Todd Raaen, Photographer

• David Peterson, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Severe Weather Hits the Metro

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Ian Philbrick, Executive Producer

• Amber Lee, 10pm News Producer

• Amy Strande, Director

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Laura Betker, Meteorologist

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• David Peterlinz, Photographer

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photographer

• Chad Nelson, Photographer

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News 10pm

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Kristin Morris, Producer

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Mark Rosen, Sports Anchor

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Kim Johnson, Reporter

• Wendy Bridenstine, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9's 10 @ 10

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Ashley Bolkcom, Prodcuer

• Steve Stark, Director

• Kelly Huffman, Asst. News Director

CATEGORY #02B

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 21-140

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KVRR 9 PM Newscast

KVRR

• Lezlie Johnson, News Director/Assignment Editor

• TJ Nelson, Weekday Anchor

• Alison Voorhees, Weekday Anchor

• Erin Wencl, Executive Producer

• Rob Kupec, Chief Meteorologist

• Mike McCann, Sports Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lennox Shooting - The Day After

KSFY/KDLT

• Kevin King, News Director

• Jeff Cleland, Assistant News Director

• Mark Roper, Reporter

• Courtney Collen, Anchor

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Liz Whalley, Reporter

• Bridget Bennett, Reporter

• Dave Hauck, Photographer

• Troy Timmerman, Photographer

• Jordan Born, Photographer

• Zack Vos, Producer

• Mike Kvanli, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 News at 10 May 8th - I-80 Pileup

KCRG

• Chris Earl, Anchor

• Larry Burkum, Producer

• Brandi Bachman, Executive Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KWWL 6 p.m. Newscast

KWWL

• Shane Moreland, News Director

• Ron Steele, Anchor/Reporter

• Amanda Goodman, Anchor/Reporter

• Brad Hanson, Reporter

• Mark Schnackenberg, Chief Meteorologist

• Michelle Corless, Reporter

• Michael Crowe, Reporter

• Nikki Newbrough, Reporter

• Adam Amdor, Content Manager/Executive Producer

• Eric Page, Assistant News Director

• Scott Albanese, Producer

• Sean O'Neal, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 News at 5PM July 1st - Kid in Sewer and Flooding

KCRG

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Ellen Kurt, Producer

• Brandi Bachman, Executive Producer

• Bruce Aune, Anchor/Reporter

• Beth Malicki, Anchor

• Mike Wagner, Assignment Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News at 5

KCCI

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Brenna Smith, Producer

• Steve Karlin, Anchor

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Meredith Garman, Director

• Laura Nichols, Reporter

• Alex Kuberski, Photographer

• John McLaughlin, Meteorologist

• Marcus McIntosh, Reporter

• Mark Tauscheck, Reporter

• Bob Thomas, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND News at 5pm-June 19, 2014

KELO

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Darcy Andersen, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor

• Erich Schaffhauser, Multi-Media Journalist

• Brady Mallory, Reporter

• Scot Mundt, Meteorologist

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Karen Sherman, Senior Web Producer

CATEGORY #02C

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 141+

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 6 p.m., April 1, 2015

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Stephen Rydberg, Executive Producer

• Krista Corrigan, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer

• Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer

• Michael Sullivan, Multimedia Journalist

• Shannon Bolte, Photographer

• Alanna Martella, Multimedia Journalist

• Kimberly Davis, Multimedia Journalist

• Taj Simmons, Multimedia Journalist

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Pat Lund, Sports Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twin Tornadoes Hit Nebraska

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, Station Manager/News Director

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Sheila Brummer, Anchor

• Ron Demers, Chief Meteorologist

• Paul Lockwood, Producer

• Morgan Kulzer, Producer

• Brianna Clark, Multi-Media Journalist

• Tia Heidebrecht, Internet Director

• Beverly Perry, Meteorologist

• Dave Winslow, Meteorologist

• Leah Schwartz, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Siouxland News at 5pm

KPTH

• Diana Castillo, Anchor/News Director

• Jacob Heller, Reporter

• Jetske Wauran, MMJ

• Chad Sandwell, Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Evening Report, April 15, 2015

KFYR

• J.R. Havens, News Director

CATEGORY #03A

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND MARKETS 1-20

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Weekend- missing boy's body found, NHL playoffs

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Stacey Nogy, Assistant News Director

• Ian Philbrick, Executive Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Newscast Producer

• Nick Kadrlik, Director

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Dave Schwartz, Sports Anchor

• Laura Betker, Meteorologist

• Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter

• George Marincel, Photographer

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• Bob Crippa, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News Sunday 10pm

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Angela Davis, Anchor

• Mike Binkley, Anchor

• Lauren Casey, Meterologist

• Mark Rosen, Sports Anchor

• Nina Moini, Reporter

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Dave Hillestad, Director

• Chris Cruz, Photographer

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News at Ten 4.11.15

KSTP

• Cassondra Strande, Producer

• Tom Durian, Anchor

• Brandi Powell, Anchor

• Joe Augustine, Reporter

• Jeff Ernewein, Photographer

• Cleo Greene, Reporter

• Mark Kopischke, Director

• Ryan Wycoff, Technical Director

• Jonathan Yuhas, Weather Anchor

• Chris Long, Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #03B

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND MARKETS 21-140

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News at 10 Sunday

KCCI

• Todd Magel, Anchor

• Laura Nichols, Anchor

• Michelle Schuelke, Producer

• Meredith Garman, Director

• Jason Rantala, Reporter

• Alex Kuberski, Photographer

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

• Kurtis Gertz, Meteorologist

• Frank Scaglione, Meteorologist/Reporter

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Scott Reister, Sports Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCRG-TV9 Saturday 10 p.m. 3-7-15

KCRG

• Max Walker, Producer

• Larry Burkum, Producer

• Chris Earl, Anchor

• Forrest Saunders, Reporter

• Terri Jo Walter, Director

• Chris Havely, Meteorologist

• Josh Christensen, Sports Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND Weekend News at 10pm-May 10, 2015

KELO

• Hailey Higgins, Anchor

• Grant Smith, Meteorologist

• Brady Mallory, Reporter

• Kevin Woster, Multi-Media Journalist

• Leland Steva, Multi-Media Journalist

• Tanner Chambers, Multi-Media Journalist

• Cat Clark, Sports

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Karen Sherman, Senior Web Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyewitness News at Ten Saturday

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Julie Kruse, Anchor

• Dan Williamson, Sports Anchor

• Dan Romano, Meteorologist

• Zach Hammer, Producer

• Heidi Enninga, Reporter

• Alec Ausmus, Sports Reporter

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Jamie Merideth, Photographer

• Paul Walsh, Photographer

CATEGORY #03C

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND - MARKETS 141+

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 5 p.m., April 19, 2015

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Devin Bartolotta, Anchor/Producer

• Taj Simmons, Multimedia Journalist

• Toryn Hill, Multimedia Journalist

• Mary McGuire, Multimedia Journalist

• Justin McKee, Meteorologist

• Chris Barriere, Sports

• Lori Sam, Director

• Mike Aakre, Audio

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Police Officer Vigil

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, Station Manager/News Director

• Deana Day, News Director

• Robert Lowe, Anchor

• Sarah Te Slaa, Anchor/Multi-Media Journalist

• Sam Curtiss, Multi-Media Journalist

• Brianna Clark, Multi-Media Journalist

• Morgan Kulzer, Producer

• Beverly Perry, Meteorologist

• Mark Freund, Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #04

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Connecting the Dots

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Culture of Fear

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It Was a Hell Hole

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Passing Around The Pastor

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• John Michael, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Stadium - Roof Investigation

KSTP

• Chris Egert, Reporter

• Jason Hanson, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #05

BREAKING NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

When the Fire Ends

KARE

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Jana Shortal, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Death of Ofc. Scott Patrick

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Producer

• Anne Wittenborg, News Director

• Nicole Roddy, Producer

• Zach Tecklenburg, Producer

• Bill Lunn, Anchor

• Leah McLean, Anchor

• Beth McDonough, Reporter

• Joe Mazan, Reporter

• Brandi Powell, Reporter

• Steve Tellier, Reporter

• Todd Raaen, Photographer

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis Protest

KSTP

• Todd Raaen, Photojournalist

• Kenneth Melchior, Reporter/Pilot

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pierre Capitol Inn & Suites Fire

KSFY/KDLT

• Kevin King, News Director

• Brian Allen, Anchor

• Courtney Collen, Anchor

• Phil Schreck, Meteorologist

• Mike Kvanli, Director

• Jeff Cleland, Assistant News Director

• Josh Chilson, Producer

• Zack Vos, Producer

• Jordan Born, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 I-80 Crash Coverage

KCRG

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Mike Wagner, Assignment Editor

• Mark Carlson, Reporter

• Sarah McCarthy, Reporter

• Joel Girdner, Photographer

• Wiley Schatz, Photographer

CATEGORY #06

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Airport Insecurity

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis VA: It's Not a Problem Here

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer/Editor

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sex Trafficking

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Cody Rogness, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Barway Collins Continuing Coverage

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Reporter

• Iris Perez, Reporter

• Jonathan Choe, Reporter

• Paul Blume, Reporter

• Karen Scullin, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dowling Teacher Controversy

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Ryan Smith, Reporter

• Julia Manning, Producer

• John Hoyem, Producer

• Cynthia Fodor, Reporter

• Mark Tauscheck, Reporter

• Alex Kuberski, Photograher

• Cam McKenzie, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2014 Nebraska Tornadoes

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, Station Manager/News Director

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

• Matt Breen, Anchor

• Sheila Brummer, Anchor

• Ron Demers, Chief Meteorologist

• Tia Heidebrecht, Internet Director

• Mark Freund, Multi-Media Journalist

• Sarah Te Slaa, Multi-Media Journalist

• Beverly Perry, Meteorolgist

• Ben Dorenbach, Meteorologist

• Leah Schwartz, Photographer

• Dave Winslow, Meteorolgoist

CATEGORY #07A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run With Randy

WDAY

• Kiersten Cooley, Multimedia Journalist

• Cody Rogness, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Junior

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer / Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cold Calling

KARE

• David Peterlinz, Photojournalist

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Officer Patrick Funeral

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

• Bob Crippa, Photojournalist

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

• John Drilling, Photojournalist

• Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Day at the Beach

WDAY

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On Thin Ice

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #07B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Catch But Never Release?

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnstameet

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Monica Hanson, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Along came Bear

KARE

• Boua Xiong, Reporter

• Bill Middeke, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gail Gagne Victim Speaks

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

CATEGORY #08A

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

No Rest in Retirement

WCCO

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Emmett & Erling

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carly Valentine

12 News/Northwest Community Television

• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Producer

• Benjamin Kroll, Videojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I'll Find a Way

KSTP

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Jessica Miles, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fun on Highway 61

WDIO

• Maarja Anderson, Reporter

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Love of His Life

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

CATEGORY #08B

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paralyzed Farmer

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Glen Biermann, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Accident

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Editor/Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jandy Strong

KSTP

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Tom Hauser, Reporter

• Mark Garvey, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Peace in Pictures

WQOW-TV

• Amie Winters, Reporter

• Kyle Jorgenson, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Can you hear me?

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ten Fingers, Five Toes

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gman and Kelly

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

• Kirk Arneson, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Audra's Animals

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

• John Schmidt, Photographer

CATEGORY #09

CRIME

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Reasonable Force

WQOW-TV

• Emily Valerio, Producer

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Amazon for Thieves

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Question of Innocence

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Crime that Defined a Community: the Jacob Wetterling Legacy

KARE

• Karla Hult, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Freedom

KMSP

• Ted Haller, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Line of Duty

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

• JOHN COTEW, Photographer

CATEGORY #10A

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT: SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

As the Corn Grows

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marking 50 with the Furlano Five

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

• Kirk Arneson, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Giving Voice

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Chad Nelson, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Art-A-Whirl

Flyover Films/North Metro TV

• Damian Kussian, Producer/Cinematographer/Editor

• Olga Lezhepekova, Associate Producer, Cinematographer

• Sean Johnson, Cinematographer

• Nadine Pham, Cinematographer

• TJ Tronson, Cinematographer

• Noah Wolf, Aerial Videography

• Paul Dan Moon, Motion Graphics And Animation

• John Faris, Motion Graphics And Animation

• Hailey Enge, Assistant Camera

• Kelly Huang, Assistant Camera

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Life of an Actor: Sally Wingert

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer 2

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Schmidt-The Road

KSMQ

• Matthew Bluhm, Producer/Editor

• Kevin Hanson, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chris Mars: Portrait of an Artist

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Cover Charges

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inspirational Dancer

Ramsey/Washington Cable Commission - Government Television Network

• Tim Finnerty, Executive Director

• Joe Cullen, Writer/Producer

• Jeff Melcoch, Photographer/Editor

• Judy Skeie-Voss, Director Of Production Services

CATEGORY #10B

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Lowertown Line: PaviElle

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• David Roth, Series Producer

• Andi McDaniel, Executive Producer

• PaviElle French, On Air Talent

• Adam Geiger, Line Producer

• Mitch Griffin, Lead Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• Thomas Franchett, Lighting Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor/Colorist

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The White Wall Sessions

Spectrum films, Inc

• Jeff Zueger, Producer/Director/Editor

• David Palmer, Director Of Broadcast

• Michael Yaeger, Associate Producer

• Chad Konrad, Audio Engineer/Mixer

• Steve Zastrow, Host/Camera

• Tiffany Sarah, Photos/Production Assistant

• Sam Serbus, Production Assistant

• Dan Shafer, Associate Producer

• Patrick Gayken, Audio Engineer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Off 90 Episode 611

KSMQ

• Matthew Bluhm, Senior Producer/Director/Videographer/Editor

• Kevin Hanson, Producer/Technical Director/Videographer/Editor

• Barbara Keith, Host

• Stephanie Passingham, Producer

• Edward D. Nelson, Videographer/Teleprompter

• Patrick Willson, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Romeo + Juliet: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities

Iowa PBS

• Theresa Knight, Producer/Assistant Director

• Debra Herbold, Director & Executive Producer

• Rick Fuller, Camera Crew Chief

• Darrin Clouse, Camera

• Matthew Rhoades, Camera

• Marlyn Schram, Camera

• David Feingold, Editor & Location Audio

• Jim Leasure, Post Production Audio

• Will Frazier, Video

• Russell Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Alisa Dodge, Graphics

• Brent Willett, Opening Animation

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Lowertown Line: Har Mar Superstar

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer/Director

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• Thomas Franchett, Lighting Director

• Tom Erickson, Lighting Programmer

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Editor / Lead Audio

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Shore Unplugged

KSMQ

• Charles Czech, Producer/Director

• Rodney Lundstrom, Production Supervisor-Technical Director

• Larry Eckblad, Chief Engineer

• Gregory Wright, Host

• Shawn Lewis, Editor

• Matthew Bluhm, Associate Producer

• Timothy Gassmann, Camera-Technician

• Kevin Hanson, Camera

• Edward Nelson, Camera

• John Wright, Audio Mixer

• Mario Vano, Audio Recording

• Jeff Gould, Camera

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Le Comte Ory (Pronunciation: Le Compte Ory)

Iowa PBS

• Judy Blank, Producer/ Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Director & Executive Producer

• Russ Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Chad Aubrey, Technical Director

• Jim Leasure, Audio Engineer

• David Feingold, Audio Engineer

• Neal Kyer, Video Engineer & Editor

• Steve Carns, Camera Operator

• Scott Faine, Camera Operator

• Rick Fuller, Crew Chief & Camera Operator

• Alisa Dodge, Graphic Design

• John Torpy, Camera Operator

CATEGORY #11A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Selling Your Secrets

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Jason Hanson, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shaving Savings

KARE

• Chris Hrapsky, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

No Time for Business Books

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Did My Part

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer/Editor

• Ron Stover, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Worthless Warranty

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midwest Vintage Werks

Argus Leader Media

• Brad Dumke, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #11B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

State of Repair: Industries of Constant Motion

Twin Cities PBS

• Luke Heikkila, Producer

• Skip Davis, Video Editor

• Michael Phillips, Lead Videographer

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• Dan Gage, Content Advisor

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, Executive Vice President

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

That's My Tax Return

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Up In The Air Jobs

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Created in the Corridor

KGAN/KFXA

• Scott Sanborn, Reporter/Producer

• Dallas Houtz, Photographer/Editor

• Jason Meyer, Photographer/Editor

• Scott Zimdar, Photographer/Editor

• Phil Platz, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The State of Oil

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, Reporter

• Billy Wagness, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Harvest of Change: Iowa farm families confront a nation in transition

Des Moines Register

• Christopher Gannon, Producer/Videographer

CATEGORY #12A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Girls Fight For Gun Rights

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Nicole Davidson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

102 And Still Voting

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Reporter

• Cody Rogness, Photographer / Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Child Protection Death

KARE

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Senate's Quirky Rules

KARE

• John Croman, Reporter

• Brian Augustin, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Diversity in Governance

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Special Correspondent

• Kari Kennedy, Producer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Ariel Tilson, Production Assistant

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• Mary Lahammer, Program Host

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #12B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dirty Little Secrets

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Roske on Politics

KCWI

• Brent Roske, Executive Producer/ Host

• Ted Stephens, Producer

• Taylor Pavlock, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Capitol Close Up

NDC4

• Carmen Hauck, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer/Photographer

• Katherine Curtis, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter

• David Gillette, Correspondent

• Scott Trotman, Field Director/Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Ariel Tilson, Production Assistant

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

We Get No Choice

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Producer

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

U.S. Senate Debate

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Matt Liddy, Producer

• Esme Murphy, Host

• Pat Kessler, Host

• Adam Chernow, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Commitment 2014: US Senate Debate

KCCI

• Erin Moynihan, Executive Producer

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

• Dave Busiek, News Director

• Kevin Cooney, Anchor

CATEGORY #13

CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

False Alarm

KWWL

• Amanda Goodman, Anchor/Reporter

• Sean O'Neal, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Horse Behind the Hug

KELO

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Videojournalist

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Karen Sherman, Senior Web Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Evolving to Stay Severe Weather Aware

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Elias Johnson, Reporter

• Justin Troutner, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mini Maestro

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kylie's Kids

WCCO

• Kylie Bearse, Reporter/Producer

• Kris Berg, Editor

• Robyn Black, Photographer

• Bob Cowan, Photographer

• Bob Hernandez, Photographer

• Tony Peterson, Editor

• David Porter, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The BURNNIE Show

RTC Inc. Reaching the Children Media

• Steve Treague, Producer

• Faith Tregue, Producer

CATEGORY #14

TEEN (13 AND UP)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Homeless Teens

WHO

• Lynn Melling, Reporter

• Eric Gooden, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Bully Test

KWWL

• Amanda Goodman, Anchor/Reporter

• Sean O'Neal, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boy and His Tractor

KMSP

• Jonathan Choe, Reporter

• Josh Grenier, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bullied Teacher

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

CATEGORY #15

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The James Gang

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dancing Away the Bullies

WCCO

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Superhero Lunch Lady

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Overcoming Obstacles, Becoming Youth of the Year

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The iSchool Band

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The High Stakes of Higher Ed

WEAU

• Lindsay Veremis, Reporter

• Jeff Ralph, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking Transit Barriers

KMSP

• Iris Perez, Reporter

• Dan Sundem, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #16A

HEALTH - SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nala

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Playing For Patrick

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

• Katherine Johnson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pajama Grandma

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ireland's Song

KARE

• Karla Hult, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Living with Memory Loss

WCCO

• Liz Collin, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bionic Eye

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Shared Heart

KARE

• Adrienne Broaddus, Multimedia Reporter

• Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Weighted Blankets

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Zach is Coming Back

WDIO

• Darren Danielson, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

CATEGORY #16B

HEALTH - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Late Life: Language of Health

Twin Cities PBS

• Dawn Mikkelson, Producer/Offline Editor

• John Whitehead, Producer/Writer/Offline Editor

• Bill Hanley, Vice President, Public Engagement

• Pamela Palan, Series Producer

• Leya Hale, Production Assistant

• Skip Davis, Online Editor

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Penny Wheeler, Producing Partner

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships

• Paige Bingham, Producing Partner

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Your Health Matters

KCAU

• Jenna Rehnstrom, Anchor

• Johnathan Mack, Photographer

CATEGORY #17A

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bird Flu - A Forensic Mystery

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

• George Marincel, Photojournalist

• Bill Middeke, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Black Gold

KMSP

• John Michael, Producer

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

• Bradley Swagger, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Icon - Sweet Corn

WHO

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Noise Story

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

• Michael Even, Producer

• Kristen Shill, Producer

• Emily Van Ort, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Monarch Mission

KARE

• Ron Stover, Photographer/Producer

• Belinda Jensen, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drones Poised to Elevate Agricultural Efficiency

Iowa PBS

• Josh Buettner, Producer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Time Flies Watching Birds

KGAN/KFXA

• Sadie Hughes, Reporter

• Jason Meyer, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #17B

SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Flight 2 Nowhere

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Integrated Energy Solutions

Twin Cities PBS

• Alauna Yust, Producer

• Steve Spencer, Supervising Producer

• Tom Trow, Partner Manager

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Katherine Langenfeld, Line Producer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions And Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Sabine Engel, Producing Partner

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Search for Dark Matter

KDLT-TV

• Tom Hanson, Reporter

• Max Jensen, Photographer

CATEGORY #18A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twister

KARE

• Rob Collett, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Music Man: Cornbread Harris

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Last Train To Midway

WCCO

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Aaron Goodyear, Photographer/Producer

• Carly Danek, Photographer

• David Porter, Photographer

• Dave Wertheimer, Photographer

• Bill Hudson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Des Moines Botanical Garden

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director/DP

• April Samp, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hitler didn't Win

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Babe Ruth Visits Sleepy Eye, MN

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Pat Fischer, Producer / Photographer

• Andy Price, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Tom Hanneman, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

No Country for Old Trucks

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Rob Collett, Producer

CATEGORY #18B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Blenko Glass: Creating Iowa Sunrise

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Director/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Producer/Executive Producer

• Patty Foster, Producer

• John Torpy, Camera

• Rick Fuller, Camera

• Jef Horn, Graphic Illustration

• Jim Leasure, Sound Mix

• Laura Shannon, Production Coordinator

• Justin Beaupre, Director Of Programming And Production

• Chuck Czech, Manager Of Local Programming

• Tonya Weber, Communications Manager

• Tiffany Cleghorn, Production Assistance

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anoka and the Tornado of '39

North Metro TV

• Eric Houston, Producer

• Joachim Scholz, Camera Operator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wisconsin to Selma: Bringing History Home

WXOW

• Ginna Roe, Reporter/Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Everything Is Wonderful

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director/Producer/Editor

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Last Call for the Mitchell Yards

WDSE-TV

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Off-Line Editor

• Steven Ash, Director / Photographer / Editor

• Lance Haavisto, Photographer

• Juli Kellner, Executive Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Thousand Dollars and Back: Recollections of Early Romanian Immigration to Minnesota

Town Square Television

• Vicki Albu, Executive Producer

• Mark DeJoy, Producer, Photographer, Editor

• Joy Curtin, Executive Producer

• Dorrene Dragos Hern, Executive Producer

• Jodie Miller, Executive Producer

• Chad Roberts, Project Consultant

• Monica Nedelcu-Erickson, Production Assistant

• Arria Giulan, Production Assistant

• Raluca Octav, Production Assistant

• Codrut Birsan, Musician

• Don Shelby, Narrator

• Rebecca Snyder, Historical Research Assistant

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

At Issue: The Minnesota-Cuba Connection

KSTP

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

• Tom Hauser, Reporter/Host

• Amanda Theisen, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Warbirds: A Family Journey

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ashes of an icon: The story of Younkers' downtown store

Des Moines Register

• Kelsey Kremer, Photographer

• Charlie Litchfield, Photographer

• Timothy Meinch, Reporter

• Rodney White, Photographer

• Grant Rodgers, Reporter

CATEGORY #19

MILITARY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Through a Soldier's Eyes

Twin Cities PBS

• Luke Heikkila, Producer

• Jerry Lakso, Video Editor

• Tom Adair, Lead Videographer

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Mitch Griffin, Post Audio

• Kevin Olson, Content Advisor

• Amanda Reardon, Production Manager

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, Executive Vice President

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Deadly Delay

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Finding the Fallen

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Freedom Isn't Free: The Story Of Tom Block

Vikings Entertainment Network/Elite Edge Productions

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Brett Taber, Producer

• Craig Peters, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Loved Ones Lost, Letters Found

WDIO

• Maarja Anderson, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stolen Valor

KSTP

• Eric Chaloux, Reporter

• Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breaking Formation

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• William Middeke, Photojournalist/Editor

• Jim Douglas, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

More than Memorials

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

• John Schmidt, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Brothers in Arms

KWWL

• Jerry Gallagher, Reporter

• Sean O'Neal, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Proud Pilots

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Women Serving in War

Twin Cities PBS

• Stephanie Halleen, Producer

• Carrie Clark, Offline Editor, Associate Producer

• Melissa Block, Line Producer

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Joanna Kohler, Director Of Photography

• Anna Long, Producing Partner

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Shari Lamke, Sr. Director, Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, Vice President MN Productions

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Day Brandon Disappeared

WHO

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Memorial Day To Remember

KMSP

• Jack Highberger, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Editor/Photographer

CATEGORY #20A

SPORTS - NEWS STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

You Are Not Alone

Midco Sports Network

• Jay Elsen, Reporter

• Tom Nieman, Assistant Reporter

• Chad Hunt, Videographer

• Josh Munce, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hello? Hi, It's the NFL, Ready For Your Schedule?

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Senior Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer / Editor

• Allan Wertheimer, Producer / Editor

• Jordan Struck, Producer / Editor

• Grant Ridpath, Producer / Editor

• Nate Vaughn, Producer / Editor

• Jay Nelson, Producer / Editor

• Mike Wobschall, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sainora Scores

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Reversal

Des Moines Register

• Charlie Litchfield, Producer/Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gift of Golf

Midco Sports Network

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Reporter

• Jessi Scherr, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Armless Archer

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Producer

• Cortney Kintzer, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Little Girl With a Big Heart: Totino-Grace's Rachel Woell

KSTP

• Chris Long, Reporter/Writer

• Jeff Brioschi, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Extraordinary human beings in slow motion

St. Paul Pioneer Press

• Ben Garvin, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Log rolling with, and against, the family

MPR News

• Jeffrey Thompson, Photographer/Editor

• Regina McCombs, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Blind Side

KCCI

• Andy Garman, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stick and Move

WHO

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hopkins' Sports Super-Family

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter

• Carly Danek, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A day in the life of Coach Marlene Stollings

KARE

• Dave Schwartz, Reporter

• Bill Middeke, Photojournalist/Editor

CATEGORY #20B

SPORTS - NEWS SERIES

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

RVTV Road Trip Across Iowa

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Anchor/Executive Producer

• John Sears, Reporter

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Michael Admrie, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Tackle Cancer

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Anchor/Producer

• Bill Middeke, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bruce Jenner: Iowa Roots

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Stephanie Angleson, Reporter

• Don Schmith, Photographer

• Justin Troutner, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Concussion Discussion

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter/Producer

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Randy Shaver, Anchor/Producer

• Bill Middeke, Photographer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• Jason Steussy, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The State of Hockey

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter

• Aaron Goodyear, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #20C

SPORTS - PROGRAM STORY (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Art of Hockey

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Bruce Meyers, Producer, Editor, Photographer

• Jordan Austin, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Return to Center Ice

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winning Team

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Andrew Bork, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Neil Allen Story

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Tom Hanneman, Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frame & Glory

1856 Productions

• Brad Dumke, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josh Lavalle

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Producer

• Taylor Stein, Photographer/Editor

• Chris Long, Reporter

CATEGORY #20D

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From the Plains to Fame

Midco Sports Network

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host

• David Brown, Reporter

• Jay Elsen, Reporter

• Jessi Scherr, Videographer

• Nathan Aamodt, Coordinating Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wild Live

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Jamie Hersch, Host

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Tom Chorske, Analyst

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine: Ex-Treme

Midco Sports Network

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Jay Elsen, Reporter

• Tom Nieman, Host

• Brad Dumke, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild - Season 4: Nino Niederreiter

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Wild Broadcasting & Production

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• John Maher, VP Brand Content & Communications

• Jacob Kamenick, Production Assistant

• Aaron Sickman, Director, Media Relations

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dakota Destinations

Midco Sports Network

• Dan Hammer, Producer/Host/Editor

• Darren Lien, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Mike Derman, Coordinating Producer

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #20E

SPORTSCAST

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Live from Camp Randall - 2014 State Football Championships

WEAU

• Justus Cleveland, Sports Director

• Chance Dickman, Sports Anchor/Reporter

• Andrew Lovelette, Sports Reporter/Anchor

• Bob Gallaher, News Anchor

• Nick Marciniak, Sports Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SportScene 13 for Friday, January 30th, 2015

WEAU

• Justus Cleveland, Sports Director

• Chance Dickman, Sports Anchor/Reporter

• Andrew Lovelette, Sports Reporter/Anchor

• Nick Marciniak, Sports Photographer

• Duane Wolter III, Sports Photographer

• Jeff Ralph, Sports Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sports- live from the Super Bowl

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Anchor

• Dan Edwards, Lead Sports Producer

• Andy Trowbridge, Sports Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy Sportscast

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Director

• John Sears, Sports Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dr. Seuss Sportscast

KEVN

• Jamie Zepp, Sports Director

CATEGORY #20F

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sports Wrap - Citrus Bowl

KSTP

• Joe Schmit, Host

• James Monical, Producer

• Chris Long, Reporter

• Darren Wolfson, Reporter

• Parker Anderson, Photographer

• Jeff Brioschi, Photographer/Editor

• Jason Hansen, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Anatomy of a Trade

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Tom Hanneman, Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer

• Jordan Austin, Associate Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Michael Malmgren, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Star Time: 2014 MLB All-Stars in MN

rodmedia communications LLC

• Rod Simons, Executive Producer/Host

• Arthur Kuh, Videographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Dakota Hockey Frozen Four Special

Midco Sports Network

• Dan Hammer, Host

• Darren Lien, Producer

• Greg Enkers, Reporter

• Mike Derman, Coordinating Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Women's Hockey: The Frozen Four

University of Minnesota

• Ryan Maus, Executive Producer

• Alec Philippi, Producer/Editor/Photographer

• Garrett Wright, Producer/Photographer

• Josh Blessing, Producer/Photographer

• Madison Forsythe, Editor/Photographer

• Charlie Weierke, Photographer

• Andrew Constans, Photographer

CATEGORY #20G

SPORTS - DOCUMENTARY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twins Academy

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Sophia Minnaert, Host

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Will: The Jack Trice Story

Cyclones.tv, B&G Productions

• Jeff Grummer, Producer

• Tom Kroeschell, Producer

• Rod Bodholdt, Producer

• John Walters, Narrator/Producer

CATEGORY #20H

SPORTS - INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

All-Star Pitchers

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Christian Rangel, Editor

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Bert Blyleven, Reporter

• Jamie Hersch, Host

• Ralph Gasow Jr., Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brett Favre 1 on 1 interview

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Anchor/Reporter

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

• Dan Edwards, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Football With Jerry Kill Weekly Show

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Photographer

• Mike Max, Host

• Lea B. Olsen, Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight Batting Champions

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Anthony LaPanta, Host

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Jordan Austin, Photographer

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

CATEGORY #21A

SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Missouri Valley Football Conference - University of South Dakota vs South Dakota State University

Midco Sports Network

• Nathan Aamodt, Coordinating Producer

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

• Tom Nieman, Play-by-Play Announcer

• Jay Elsen, Sideline Reporter

• Toby McDonald, Technical Director

• Chad Hunt, Chyron Operator

• Alex Heinert, Studio Show Host

• Jasen Lenz, Engineer

• Ronald Peterson, Chief Engineer

• Brian Cooper, Director

• Jeff Harkness, Studio Show Host

• Tigh Lessman, Camera Operator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota 2015

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brendan Burke, Play By Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• James Stewart, Photographer

• Chase Fiebig, Production Assistant

• Jim Bothun, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Dakota vs. Lake Superior State Men's Hockey

Midco Sports Network

• Mike Derman, Director

• Dan Hammer, Play-by-Play

• Scott Koberinski, Color Commentary

• Katie Hale, Rinkside Reporter

• Greg Enkers, Producer

• Darren Lien, Producer

• Toby McDonald, Technical Director

• Catie Trontvet, Graphics

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

• Darrel Nelson, Engineer In Charge

• John Tracy, Camera Operator

• Scott Lima, Camera Operator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2015 Summit League Basketball Tournament - South Dakota vs Fort Wayne

Midco Sports Network

• Nathan Aamodt, Coordinating Producer

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

• Ronald Peterson, Chief Engineer

• Jay Elsen, Play-by-Play Announcer

• Toby McDonald, Technical Director

• Brian Cooper, Director

• Chad Hunt, Replay

• David Brown, Chyron Operator

• Joey Beltrame, Camera Operator

• Alex Heinert, Studio Show Host

• Josh Munce, Camera Operator

• Darrel Nelson, Engineer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boys State Hockey Quarterfinals - Duluth East vs. St. Thomas Academy

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Steve Collins, Technical Director

• Jim Erickson, Play-By-Play

• Lou Nanne, Color Analyst

• Tori Holt, Reporter

• Tom Hauser, Studio Host

• Mike McGraw, Studio Analyst

• Dave Palmquist, Studio Analyst

• Seth Holst, Editor

• Jonathan Whitney, Graphics

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2015 NSIC Basketball Tournament: Minnesota State vs MSU Moorhead

Midco Sports Network

• Nathan Aamodt, Producer

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

• Ronald Peterson, Chief Engineer

• Tom Nieman, Play-by-Play Announcer

• Brian Cooper, Director

• Toby McDonald, Technical Director

• Jason Andera, Studio Producer

• David Brown, Sideline Reporter

• Joey Beltrame, Camera Operator

• Chad Hunt, Chyron Operator

• Alex Heinert, Studio Show Host

• Derrick Zeeck, Engineer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Prep Bowl 6-A Championship Eden Prairie vs. Totino/Grace

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Sports Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Dustin Dancisak, Technical Director

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Dave Lee, Play-By-Play

• Corbin Lacina, Color Analyst

• Tori Holt, Sideline Reporter

• Joe Schmit, Studio Host

• Larry Thompson, Studio Analyst

• Seth Holst, Editor

• Jonathan Whitney, Graphics

• Monica Doyle, Director Of Operations

CATEGORY #21B

SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - SERIES

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Wild Season Series

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play By Play

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Wes Walz, Analyst

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Jim Bothun, Editor

CATEGORY #22A

WEATHER-SINGLE STORY/SEGMENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eye to the Sky

KCCI

• Erin Moynihan, Producer

• Jason Sydejko, Reporter

• Mike Sims, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Summertime

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Casey Hooker, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Delano Flood

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Severe Weather- Heavy rains innundate the Twin Cities

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Ian Philbrick, Executive Producer

• Amber Lee, Producer

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• George Marincel, Photographer

• Boua Xiong, Reporter

• Aethan Hart, Photographer

• Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Photographer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Man Behind The Weather

KDLT-TV

• Brandon Spinner, Reporter/Meteorologist

• Max Jensen, Photographer

CATEGORY #22B

WEATHER - WEATHERCAST (SEGMENT IN A NEWSCAST)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Super Bowl Weekend Snow

KPTH

• Chad Sandwell, Chief Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Lawrence - NBC North Dakota News

KFYR

• Kevin Lawrence, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #23A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tears to Water

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Executive Producer

• Mike Thompson, Producer

• Travis Kobs, Photographer

• Steve Londre, Creative Director

• Kirk Arneson, Production

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Art and Life of George Morrison: A Beyond the Book Special

Twin Cities PBS

• Shari Lamke, Producer/Offline Editor

• Carrie Clark, Offline Editor/Associate Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Tom Trow, Executive In Charge

• Lucy Swift, Vice President, MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Alayne Hopkins, Producing Partner

• Kristin Makholm, Author

• W. Jackson Rushing III, Author

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Richard Bresnahan: The Taste of the Clay

Prairie Public

• Barbara Gravel, Producer

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Ann Hall Anderson, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On Eagle's Wings: Minnesota's Sacred Music

KSMQ

• Charles Czech, Producer

• Matthew Bluhm, Producer

• Stephanie Passingham, Managing Producer

• Eric Olson, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #23B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Temples of Justice

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Stephanie Rissler, Producer

• Josh Kappler, Videographer / Editor

• Paul Ebsen, Videographer

• Andrew Bork, Videographer

• Arthur Rusch, Consultant

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Iowans Remember Vietnam

Iowa PBS

• David Miller, Producer/Director

• John Nichols, Executive Producer/Writer

• Neal Kyer, Editor/Graphics

• Chad Aubrey, Audio

• David Feingold, Audio

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• John Torpy, Videographer

• David M. Cooke, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lost Twin Cities 4

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Producer/Director/Editor

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Leya Hale, Production Assistant

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• David Wermus, Director Of Production, MN Productions

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Linda James, Researcher

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

West by Orphan Train

Colleen Bradford Krantz and Clark Kidder, independent filmmakers

• Colleen Bradford Krantz, Producer/Director/Co-Writer

• Clark Kidder, Producer/Co-Writer

• Paul Kakert, Director Of Photography/Camera

• Chad Aubrey, Editor

• Chad Elliott, Original Music

• Robert "Bo" Barker, Primary Narrator

• Jeff Horn, Graphics

• David Feingold, Audio Mix

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Girl from Birch Creek

Lee Street Productions, LLC

• Emily Haddad, PProducer/Writer/Director/Videographer/Off Line Editor

• John Kaul, Producer, Videographer

• Nina Totenberg, Narrator

• Matt Ehling, Editor, Videographer

• Katherine Loudenslager, Editor

• John Sims, Audio Mixer

• Peter Ostroushko, Music

CATEGORY #23C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

My Last Breath

Triumph Pictures

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Producer/Writer

• Cy Dodson, Shooter, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trafficked

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Producer

• Cody Rogness, Photographer

• Carrie Snyder, Additional Photography

• Chris Flynn, Additional Photography

• Aaron Godard, Graphics

• Spider Johnk, Graphics

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

• Mari Ossenfort, General Manager

• Mary Jo Hotzler, VP Of Content

• Bill Marcil, Executive Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Forensics: Beyond the CSI Effect

Twin Cities PBS

• Jeffery Weihe, Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer, Offline Editor

• Melissa Block, Production Manager

• John Kendall, Managing Producer

• Meighan Maloney, Segment Producer

• Harry Dawson, Cinematographer

• Skip Davis, Online Editor

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

• McGraw Jones, Offline Editor

• Lawrence Kobilinsky, Producing Partner

• Lucy Swift, Vice President MN Productions

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bees on the Brink

StarTribune

• Jenni Pinkley, Senior Video Producer

• Renee Jones-Schneider, Photographer/Producer

• Mark Vancleave, Technical Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Crossing the Threshold

Twin Cities PBS

• Luke Heikkila, Producer

• Nathan Roepelle, Video Editor

• Melissa Block, Line Producer

• McGraw Jones, Lead Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Field Audio

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Lucy Swift, Executive Vice President

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #24

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Question

WCCO

• Heather Brown, Reporter

• Jose Pascual, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Detecting Danger

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rules of Soccer

Minnesota United FC

• Brad Baker, Writer/Director

• Sam Papai, Writer/Cinematographer

• Colin Brookfield, Camera Operator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Accent

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Videojournalist

• Andi McDaniel, Series Producer

• Ben Malley, Graphic Designer

• Maribel Lopez, Production Coordinator

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Art and Craft of Playwriting According to Jeffrey Hatcher

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer 2

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #25

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Pet Photographer in Her Own Words

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Choice 2014

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Producer

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Jim Kron, Photographer

• McGraw Jones, Photographer

• Ariel Tilson, Production Assistant

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Concert Car: Toki Wright

WFTC

• Tony Fly, Host

• Doug Erlien, Producer

• Scott Brady, VP Creative Services KMSP/WFTC

• Sheila Oliver, General Manager KMSP/WFTC

• David Pint, Editor

• Tom Lynch, Editor

• Burke Daneman, Editor

• Maxwell Freudenthal, Editor

• Tory Hooton, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Learning to Fly

North Metro TV

• Eric Houston, Producer

• Brett Wong, Producer

CATEGORY #26

MAGAZINE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wisconsin Foodie

WHLA-HD

• Arthur Ircink, Executive Producer/Director

• Kyle Cherek, Host

• Ryan Sarnowski, Editor

• James Michaels, Cinematographer

• Nelson Schneider, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Day in South Dakota: August 19, 2014

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Melissa Sievers, Producer

• Andrew Bork, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original: Tish Jones, Kurt Melancon and Chris Mars

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Original: Jeffrey Hatcher, And The Professors, Alexa Horochowski and David Bowman

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Adam Geiger, Story Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dakota Life

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Chad Andersen, Producer

• Stephanie Rissler, Segment Producer/Narator

• Josh Kappler, Videographer

• Andrew Bork, Videographer

• Melissa Sievers, Segment Producer

CATEGORY #27A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - SINGLE STORY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Scotty's Story

Hi-Fly'n Productions

• Kevin May, Producer/Director

• Mark Anderson, Director Of Photography/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mobile Hope

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Bill Middeke, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Nose for Danger

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Driven to Distraction

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

• Jason Steussy, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

35 miles in Steve's shoes

Des Moines Register

• Rodney White, Videographer

• Kyle Munson, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mandatory Sentences

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Gary Knox, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life On Camera

WDAY

• Kiersten Cooley, Reporter

• Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer / Editor

CATEGORY #27B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Transit Stories

Twin Cities PBS

• Ken Stone, Producer

• Alauna Yust, Segment Producer

• David Gillette, Narrator/Essayist

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Joseph Demko, Audio

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Designer

• Pamela M. Palan, Managing Producer

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Bill Hanley, Vice President Of Public Engagement

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Discovered Truth: A Health Care Journey

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director

• Alfred Babington Johnson, Project Concept

• TaMica Tody, Content Advisor

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Robert Edwards V, Associate Producer

• Bianca Rhodes, Production Assistant

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Roger Larson, Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Online Predators: Innocence Lost

KIMT

• Sarah Danik, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Planting Creativity: Artists, Place, and Transit

Twin Cities PBS

• Dawn Mikkelson, Director/Producer/Offline Editor

• Jon Springer, Cinematography

• Brian Lundy, Cinematography

• Adrian Danciu, Cinematography

• Nicholas Clausen, Cinematography

• Miranda Wilson, Field Producer

• Monte Swann, Cinematography

• Skip Davis, Online Editor

• Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Laura Zabel, Consulting Producer

• Carl Atiya Swanson, Consulting Producer

CATEGORY #28

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Holding the Wind in Your Hands

Pioneer Public Television

• Andrea Singleton, Producer

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Living Beyond Cancer: A Celebration

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• Bill Hanley, VP Public Engagement

• Alauna Yust, Associate Producer

• Pamela M. Palan, Managing Producer

• Scott Trotman, Director

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Audio

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Mary Brainerd, Producing Partner

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The PlayList presents Red Mountain

WDSE-TV

• Steven Ash, Producer/Director

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Camera

• Nick Clingman, Camera

• Lance Haavisto, Camera

• Jake Larson, Audio

• Kristy Filippini, Production Assitant/camera

• Jay Cole, Camera

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

TV Takeover

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Series Producer

• Kevin Albertson, Producer

• Chris Cloud, Producer

• Andi McDaniel, Executive Producer

• Ted Hinck, Senior Managing Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Alauna Yust, Assistant Director

• Mitch Griffin, Lead Audio

• Rich Brown, Production Supervisor

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• John Daenzer, Vice President Of Digital

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The New Standards Holiday Show

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Producer/Director

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Lead Audio

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Andrea Bussey, Production Assistant

• Maria Bartholdi, Engagement Producer

• Ben Malley, Senior Graphic Designer

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• Tom Keleher, Engineer

• Ted Hinck, Senior Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #29

INTERSTITIAL

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heroic Rescue

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Xenophobia

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Producer/Director

• Kristofor Gieske, Editor

• Dan Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Jacob Pavek, Music

• Joah Colby, Gaffer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shaping Your Future - Tylan

Twin Cities PBS

• Stephanie Halleen, Producer

• Skip Davis, Editor

• McGraw Jones, Director Of Photography

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Kathleen O'Donnell, Director, Family Education

• Melissa Block, Line Producer

• David Wermus, Vice President, Production

• Lucy Swift, Executive In Charge

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Dr. Brenda Cassellius, Producing Partner

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Story of How Burnsville Became a City...

Burnsville Community Television

• Marty Doll, Writer/Executive Producer

• Ryan Blegen, Editor

• Tina Wilson, Assisting Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Public Art Profiles

Edina Community Channel 16

• Nathalie Gage, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

CATEGORY #30A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

St. Croix Sturgeon

Ron Schara Productions

• Michael Uss, Photojournalist/Editor

• Travis Frank, Writer/Producer/Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pursuing Passion With A Blade

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Graphics

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tiny Houses: Live Small to Live Large

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

60 Years of Mushrooms

Ron Schara Productions

• Michael Uss, Photojournalist/Editor

• Travis Frank, Writer/Producer/Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Glider Regatta

KSMQ

• Matthew Bluhm, Producer

• Edward Nelson, Videographer/Writer/Editor

• Kevin Hanson, Videographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Blind woodworker sees with his hands

StarTribune

• McKenna Ewen, Visual Journalist/Producer

• Jenni Pinkley, Senior Video Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Homemade Trail Cams

Ron Schara Productions

• Kyle Heidenreich, Editor

• Travis Frank, Writer/Producer

CATEGORY #30B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound: The Spin Doctor

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor

• Ron Schara, Writer/On-Screen And Voice Talent

• Michael Uss, Producer

• Kelly Jo McDonnell, Production Manager

• Aaron Achtenberg, On-Line Editor

• Don Stremski, Closed Captioning

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Farm Fresh Road Trip

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Producer/Host

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Scott Trotman, Director Of Photography

• Michael Phillips, Photographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Lucy Swift, Vice President Minnesota Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer

• Doug Peterson, Producing Partner

• Bruce Miller, Producing Partner

• Katie Cannon, Still Photography

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Director

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Theresa Knight, Producer/Director

• Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Producer/Director

• Julie Knutson, Editor & Production Assistant

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• Darrin Clouse, Videographer

• Scott Faine, Camera

• Chad Aubrey, Audio

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

5,000 Moving Parts

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Assistant Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hitting the Water: A Boundary Waters Experience

KQDS

• Adam Jagunich, Photojournalist

• Katie Lange, Reporter

CATEGORY #31A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Legacy-Funded Work of the Minnesota Public Television Association

Twin Cities PBS

• Marissa Blahnik, Producer

• Robert Hutchings, Online Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

City of Minneapolis

• Bridgette Bornstein, Producer/Talent

• Kim Brown, Executive Producer/Editor

• Casper Hill, Producer

• CJohn Harrison, Producer

• Elizabeth Haugen, Producer

• Dave Herberholz, Producer

• Angela Brenny, Producer

• Kellie Kish, Producer

• Cheryl Boe, Graphic Designer

• Matthew Laible, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Go Red for Women

KXLT-TV

• Ben Wehlage, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drowning is Silent

KMSP

• Scott Brady, Senior Producer

• David Pint, Producer / Editor

• John Michael, News Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Spirit of Aviation

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director/DP

• Mike Caudle, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MHA: Drug and Alcohol

Results Unlimited

• Christopher Parelli, Director/Editor

• John Gorman, Writer

• Christopher Kumpf, Gaffer / Grip

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Together We Grow

KXMC

• Kristin Vendsel, Writer/Producer

• Brent Braniff, Director/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Night Out On Crime

WEAU

• Keith Grohn, Producer

• Andrew Felix, Supervisor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC9's Rockin ALS Awareness

KCAU

• Brian Plantenberg, Producer/Graphics/Editor

CATEGORY #31B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Food Fight

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Executive Producer

• Todd Randall, Producer / Motion Graphics

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Veterans Voices spots

Twin Cities PBS

• Luke Heikkila, Producer

• Nathan Roepelle, Video Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Terry Gray, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Johnny Hagen, Field Audio

• Kate Gibson, Director Of Production

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, Executive Vice President

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Make Good Happen

WCCO

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

• Scott Wooldridge, Director/Executive Producer

• Errol Allmacher, Cinematographer/Editor

• Travis Kobs, Editor/Graphic Animation

• Max Huber, Producer

• Will Meiss, Producer

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox Sports After School All-Stars

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

CATEGORY #32A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Shared Heart - Social

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Writer

• Todd Randall, Editor

• Jonathan Malat, Cinematographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC9 News Movie Trailer Promo

KCAU

• Brian Plantenberg, Producer/Videographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stolen Valor

KSTP

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Shawn Braith, Promotions Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WAKE UP with FOX 9

KMSP

• Scott Brady, Senior Producer

• Tory Hooton, Producer/Videographer/ Editor

• Randy Hart, Music Composer/Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Drowning is Silent

KMSP

• Scott Brady, Senior Producer

• David Pint, Producer / Editor

• John Michael, News Producer

CATEGORY #32B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Own Postcard Campaign

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Executive Producer

• Todd Randall, Cinematographer / Motion Graphics

• Lee Stridsberg, Cinematographer / Director / Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Are Iowa Image Campaign WOI Local 5 News

WOI

• April Samp, Producer

• Jacob Moyer, Director/DP

• Mike Caudle, Associate Producer

• Jon Van Allen, Lighting

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota's Own People Campaign

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Executive Producer

• Todd Randall, Editor / Cinematographer / Motion Graphics

• Lee Stridsberg, Director / Cinematographer / Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The News Before Christmas

KCRG

• Kurt Sempf, Producer/ Editor

• Michele Maakestad, Graphic Artist

• Barb Jacobs, Artist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO: Content is King

WCCO

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

• Jodi Oelfke, Producer/Editor

• Scott Wooldridge, Director/Executive Producer

• Errol Allmacher, Cinematographer

CATEGORY #32C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox Sports Hockey Day Minnesota

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Jason Scott, Executive Producer

• Nick Kesler, Photographer

• Nick Frantzen, Associate Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Big Shows

WFTC

• David Pint, Producer

• Scott Brady, Creative Manager

• Brian Wienholz, Design Director

• Jim Peters, Graphic Artist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Xavier Rhodes Pro Bowl Promo

Vikings Entertainment Network/Triglass Productions

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Thielen, Producer

• Spencer Olson, Producer

• Jonn Robinet, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Senior Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SDPB's Landscapes of South Dakota

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Fritz Miller, SDPB Director Of Marketing

• Dave Foote, Producer

• Brian Gevik, Voice Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SDPB Inspiring Dreams

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Producer

• Fritz Miller, SDPB Director Of Marketing

• Brian Gevik, Voice Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers Men's Basketball Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Super Bowl

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Writer/Editor

• Todd Randall, Producer / Director Of Photography

• Lee Stridsberg, Producer

• Karl Demer, Audio Engineer

• Todd Randall, Producer / Director Of Photography

CATEGORY #33A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Augustana Rattle & Hum Promo

Mud Mile Communications

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Nate Burdine, Producer

• Jim Mathis, Creative Director

• Mike Hay, Art Director

• Michael McQuade, Producer

• Emily Sievers, Marketing Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Busted

Periscope

• Charlie Callahan, VP/Executive Creative Director

• Jake Lancaster, Senior CopyWriter

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Design Lead

• Dave Markley, Photographer

• Brien Spanier, VP Creative Director

• Erik Ramstad, Director

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Tom Lecher, Sound

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Camp Lebanon: The Funnest Fun

Matthew Abeler

• Matthew Abeler, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings: Back Outdoors

Vikings Entertainment Network/Elite Edge Productions

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Dannon Hulskotter, Producer

• Erin Swartz, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Kernels Little Caesars College Night

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

CATEGORY #33B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mercy Medical Center LiveUp Campaign

DBA Worldwide

• Laura Vanden Bosch, Co-Producer

• Cerene Kole, Co-Producer

• Christian Stoehr, Director

• Nicholi Brossia, Editor

• Dave Galens, Art Director

• John Lewis, Writer

• Don Borza, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fur Bomber, Hunter Jersey, and Ceramic Stein

Periscope

• Charlie Callahan, VP/Executive Creative Director

• Brien Spanier, VP/Creative Director

• Erik Ramstad, Director

• Dave Markley, Director Of Photography

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Jill Henderson, Producer

• Kyle Johnson-MacPherson, Director Of Photography

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Lead Designer

• Jake Lancaster, Senior CopyWriter

• John Berends, Associate Creative Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Support Local

515 Productions

• Ian Planchon, Director Of Photography/Creative Director

• Robb Moore, Gaffer

• Tyler Dreher, Cinematographer

• Quincy Milloy, Assistant Camera Op

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run2Gun Season 2 Countdown Campaign

Mud Mile Communications

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer

• Michael McQuade, Producer

• Jordan Miller, Talent

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Agent AAA Campaign

KSTP

• Brian Stemmler, Director

• Nick Tieri, Cinematographer

• Henry Schneider, Gaffer

• Derek Hageness, Motion Graphics

CATEGORY #34

OVERALL EXCELLENCE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 SO MUCH MORE

KMSP

• Sheila Oliver, V.P. & General Manager

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO Overall Excellence

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLT-TV Overall Excellence

KDLT-TV

• Katie Haffeman, Entrant

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Overall Excellence

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

CATEGORY #35

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox 9 News Excellence

KMSP

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Lori Fisher, Senior Executive Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI News Excellence

KCCI

• Dave Busiek, News Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WDAY News Excellence

WDAY

• Jeff Nelson, News Director

• Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News Excellence

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

CATEGORY #36

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Special Olympics Minnesota - Polar Plunge 2015

KMSP

• Ian Leonard, Chief Meterologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The KARE 11 Food Fight

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Operation: Keep KELOLAND Warm

KELO

• Jay Huizenga, General Manager

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

CATEGORY #37

MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WAKE UP with FOX 9

KMSP

• Scott Brady, Executive Producer/Writer

• Randy Hart, Composer / Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota's Own Backyard - Kare11

Atomic K Records & Productions

• Karl Demer, Musical Arrangement

• Tim Mahoney, Song Composer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Legendary

KFYR

• Clifford Naylor, Composer

• Mary Cate Mannion, Singer

• Megan Mitchell, Back-Up Vocals

CATEGORY #38A

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST, LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Traditionally Directed Noon Newscast - A Block

WCCO

• Adam Chernow, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News at Six

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

CATEGORY #38B

DIRECTOR - SPORTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Twins Baseball 2015

Bally Sports North

• Matt Gangl, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Dittman Composite Reel

Bally Sports North

• Dave Dittman, Director

CATEGORY #38C

DIRECTOR - POST-PRODUCTION, SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Pint Composite

KMSP

• David Pint, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Assault Mine

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run2Gun Season 2 Open

Mud Mile Communications

• Nate Burdine, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

45TV Institute of Laughter

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

So Much More

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mercy Medical Center LiveUp Campaign

DBA Worldwide

• Christian Stoehr, Director

• Laura Vanden Bosch, Director Of PR And Marketing

CATEGORY #38D

DIRECTOR - ACP OPERATOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News Saturday 5.16.15

KARE

• Lynn Petersen, Director

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Cooper Composite

KMSP

• Alex Cooper, Director

CATEGORY #39A

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Mazatlan Adventure

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Maria Bartholdi Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adam Geiger Editor Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Adam Geiger, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Original Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nathan Reopelle Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

CATEGORY #39B

EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards Spring Sports

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Editor

• Dustin Wasserman, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Destination Polaris 2015 Show Open

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Pint Composite

KMSP

• David Pint, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Art Profiles

Edina Community Channel 16

• Nathalie Gage, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Musketeers Hit the Ice Open

KCAU

• Brian Plantenberg, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Auggie Awards Sections

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Assault Mine

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

So Much More

KMSP

• Burke Daneman, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mercy Medical Center LiveUp Campaign

DBA Worldwide

• Nicholi Brossia, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Gophers Hockey Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

CATEGORY #39C

EDITOR - NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonathan Malat Compilation

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Livingston Composite

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Collett's Quality Cuts

KARE

• Rob Collett, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bradley Swagger Composite

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Editor

CATEGORY #39D

EDITOR - SPORTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Middeke Composite

KARE

• William Middeke, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

This is Cyclocross

Midco Sports Network

• Josh Munce, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kunkel Editing Composite

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Twins Home Opener Tease

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox Sports Major League Baseball Twins Promo

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

CATEGORY #40A

GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox Major League Baseball Minnesota Twins Promo

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Editor

• Jason Scott, Executive Producer

• Nick Kesler, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Assault Mine

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Graphic Artist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IPTV Show Opens Composite

Iowa PBS

• Brent Willett, Graphics

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings GamePlan Show Open

Vikings Entertainment Network/Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Graphic Artist

• Ryan Noreen, Graphic Artist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Pint Composite

KMSP

• David Pint, Graphic Artist

CATEGORY #40B

GRAPHIC ARTS - ANIMATION

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eastern Iowa Airport - West Coast

KCRG

• Joseph Griffen, Artist/Animator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Gophers Football With Jerry Kill

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Exeuctive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Creative Director

• Nick Frantzen, Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

THE BIG SHOWS on MY 29

KMSP

• David Pint, Design Producer

• Brian Wienholz, Senior Designer

• Scott Brady, Executive Designer

• Jim Peters, Executive Animator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Michael McQuade Composite

Mud Mile Communications

• Michael McQuade, Motion Graphics Artist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Connected Show Open

Vikings Entertainment Network/Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer/Editor

• Ryan Noreen, Producer / Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

William Madej Holiday Composite

WCCO

• William Madej, Animator

CATEGORY #41A

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trafficked

WDAY

• Kevin Wallevand, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tears to Water

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Writer

• Mike Thompson, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lost Twin Cities 4

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Writer

CATEGORY #41B

WRITER - NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy Fales Covers Iowa

WHO

• Andy Fales, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Storytelling 2015: Blues and Breakthroughs

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Lagoe Composite

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carly Valentine

12 News/Northwest Community Television

• Shannon Slatton Schwartz, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson Composite

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

CATEGORY #41C

WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Birds & The Bees

Twin Cities PBS

• Robert Edwards V, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Assault Mine

Vayne Productions

• Jason Van Zetten, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frankenstein Tease

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Writer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mercy Medical Center LiveUp Campaign

DBA Worldwide

• John Lewis, Writer

CATEGORY #42A

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason DeRusha Composite

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jamie Yuccas

WCCO

• Jamie Yuccas, Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dan Winters Composite

WHO

• Dan Winters, Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tom Lyden Composite

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Anchor

CATEGORY #42B

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER/SPORTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joe Schmit Sports Composite

KSTP

• Joe Schmit, Ancho/Producer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Hanneman Sports Composite

Bally Sports North

• Tom Hanneman, Anchor/Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chad Sandwell Weather Composite

KPTH

• Chad Sandwell, Chief Meteorologist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy Sports Composite

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ron Demers Weather Composite

KTIV

• Ron Demers, Chief Meterologist

CATEGORY #42C

ON-CAMERA TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST/PERFORMER/NARRATOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rick Riley - Narrator, Vikings; Beyond The Gridiron

Vikings Entertainment Network/Elite Edge Productions

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Illustrated Essays by David Gillette

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Illustrator/Narrator

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dr. Chuck Ells

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Performer

CATEGORY #42D

ON-CAMERA TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Charity Nebbe/Host of Iowa Ingredient

Iowa PBS

• Charity Nebbe, Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Thompson Composite

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Executive Producer

• Mike Thompson, Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pete Rhodes Host of Urban Perspectives

BMA Networks

• Pete Rhodes, Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making it with Stephany Composite

makingitwithstephany.com

• Stephany Wieland, Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Allen - Host, Vikings GamePlan

Minnesota Vikings Football LLC / Vikings Entertainment Network

• Paul Allen, Host

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mary Lahammer Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator

CATEGORY #42E

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

John Croman Composite

KARE

• John Croman, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Honoring Memory and Milestones

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Olstad

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Break It, Own It

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A.J. Lagoe Composite

KARE

• A.J. Lagoe, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Boyd Huppert Composite

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Mayerle Composite

WCCO

• Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kiersten Cooley Composite

WDAY

• Kiersten Cooley, Reporter

CATEGORY #42F

SPORTS: ANALYST

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Wes Walz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Wes Walz, Analyst

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Petersen, Timberwolves Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

CATEGORY #42G

SPORTS: PLAY-BY-PLAY

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Hammer

Midco Sports Network

• Dan Hammer, Play-by-Play

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta Minnesota Wild Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Sports Play-by-Play

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BJ Schaben

Iowa PBS

• BJ Schaben, Play-By-Play

CATEGORY #43A

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

GameON! Composite

2SEVEN Productions, LLC

• Arthur Kuh, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MN Original and The Lowertown Line

Twin Cities PBS

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Mazatlan Adventure

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer

CATEGORY #43B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marcus Taplin Composite

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Director Of Photography

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Auggie Awards Open and Spring Sports

Wass Productions

• Shane Wasserman, Photographer

• Dustin Wasserman, Photographer

• Devon Prideaux, Photographer

• Charlie Cushing, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Aric Bram, Photographer

• Dan Wasserman, Photographer

• Brian Wasserman, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Pint Composite

KMSP

• David Pint, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nate Burdine Composite

Mud Mile Communications

• Nate Burdine, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Luminary Commercial Reel

Luminary Creative

• Jacob Moyer, Director Of Photography

CATEGORY #43C

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS/SPORTS

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonathan Malat Composite

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Middeke News Composite

KARE

• William Middeke, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marcus Taplin Composite

Marcus Taplin Productions

• Marcus Taplin, Director Of Photography

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Dozier at Spring Training

Minnesota Twins

• Peter Nelson, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rob Collett Composite

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #43D

VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Betchkal Composite

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Photographer

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Whittling Away

Argus Leader Media

• Brad Dumke, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Extraordinary human beings in slow motion

St. Paul Pioneer Press

• Ben Garvin, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Announcement

KARE

• Rob Collett, Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A walk around the world and then some

KSTP

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home Opener 2015

Minnesota Twins

• Peter Nelson, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #44

VIDEO JOURNALIST

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Betchkal Composite

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Photographer/Writer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Miracle League

NDC4

• Katherine Curtis, Producer/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Delane Cleveland Compilation

Northwest Community Television Channel 12

• Delane Cleveland, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Love for the Ages

WOI

• April Samp, News Director

• Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Heidi Wigdahl Composite

KARE

• Heidi Wigdahl, Multimedia Journalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sting Player Development Academy

NDC4

• Carmen Hauck, Videojournalist

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fuel Frenzy

KWWL

• Michael Crowe, Reporter/Photographer/Editor

2015 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dylan Wohlenhaus Composite

KARE

• Dylan Wohlenhaus, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #01A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 1-20

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Nikki Muehlhausen, Producer

• Mike Verlo, Producer

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Jamie Yuccas, Anchor

• Michael Augustyniak, Meteorologist

• Matt Brickman, Meteorologist

• Natalie Nyhus, Traffic Reporter

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• Adam Chernow, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sunrise

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

• Curtis Kieser, Director

• Jeremiah Jacobsen, Reporter

• Melissa Colorado, Reporter

• Kim Insley, Anchor

• Tim McNiff, Anchor

• Sven Sundgaard, Meteorologist

• Brian Pyatt, Traffic

• Julie Anderson, Executive Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 Morning News - 7 a.m. Hour

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Carl Jaeger, Producer

• Alix Kendall, Anchor

• Tom Butler, Anchor

• Keith Marler, Meteorologist

• Kelsey Soby, Traffic Reporter

• Dawn Stevens, Anchor/Reporter

• M.A. Rosko, Reporter

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Greg C. Kellogg, Photographer

CATEGORY #01B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 21-140

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News Sunrise

WEAU

• Andrew Fefer, Assistant News Director

• Meghan Kulig, Anchor

• Courtney Everett, Anchor

• Monica Ott, Meteorologist

• Kevin Hurd, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 Morning News 4.1.14

KCRG

• Rachel Begle, Producer

• Nicole Agee, Anchor

• Heather Hubbs, Reporter

• Max Walker, Producer

• Toby Meyer, Director

• Kaj O'Mara, Meteorologist

• Zach Owens, Director

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Ashley Hinson, Anchor

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

• Matt Jones, Editor

• Brandon Iben, Assistant Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sunrise at Seven

KQDS

• Dana Thayer, Anchor/Co-Producer

• Jacob Rowe, Director

• Kay White, Reporter

• Anne Christanson, Co-Producer/prompter

• Harry Baker, Photographer

• John Zeigler, Meteorologist

• Andrew Vieau, Production Assistant

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Good Morning Northland

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Ben Dery, Meteorologist

• Brittany Falkers, Anchor

• Laurie Stribling, Anchor

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

• Desten Johnson, Photographer/Editor

• Logan Gruber, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KBJR 6 News Today

KBJR

• Barbara Reyelts, News Director

• Dustin DeSanto, News Operations Manager

CATEGORY #01C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 141+

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KIMT News 3 MidDay Northwood Evacuation

KIMT

• Tyler Mickelson, Anchor/Producer

• Amy Fleming, Reporter

• Tyler Roney, Meteorologist

• Levi Ismail, Reporter

• DeeBee Stiepan, Reporter

• Annie Szatkowski, Reporter

• Nicholas Magnani, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter Today at 5:30 a.m., February 21, 2014

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Jonelle Harren, Producer

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor/Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Kimberly Davis, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Jason Holland, Director

• Andrew "Ace" Browning, Audio

• Paul Robertson, Engineering

CATEGORY #02A

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 1-20

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News at 10pm

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Scott Howard, Senior Producer

• Kristin Morris, Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Anchor

• Mark Rosen, Anchor

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, Reporter

• Heather Brown, Reporter

• Liz Collin, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 News @ 5pm

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Carrie Sherno, Producer

• Ted Johnsen, Producer

• ROB KING, Editor

• Kelcey Carlson, Anchor

• Jeff Passolt, Anchor

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Anchor

• Steve Stark, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 News @ 9 2.26.2014

KMSP

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Ryan Rablin, Producer

• Jeff Passolt, Anchor

• Kelcey Carlson, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Meteorologist

• Tom Cousins, Director

• ROB KING, Sr. Editor

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

• Carol Rueppel, General Manager

• KEITH BROWN, Operations Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 10pm

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Amber Lee, Producer

• Ian Philbrick, Executive Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Blake McCoy, Reporter

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Eric Perkins, Sports Anchor

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

• John Drilling, Editor

• Megan Schuft, Director

• Boua Xiong, Reporter

CATEGORY #02B

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 21-140

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eyewitness News at Six

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Zach Hammer, Producer

• Darren Danielson, Anchor

• Justin Liles, Meteorologist

• Dan Williamson, Sports Anchor

• Laurie Stribling, Reporter

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• Travis Dill, Reporter

• Maarja Anderson, Reporter

• John Whaley, Chief Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Channel 13 News at 10

WHO

• Dan Hendrickson, Producer

• Dan Winters, ANCHOR

• Erin Kiernan, ANCHOR

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Andy Fales, ANCHOR

• Eli Gardiner, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KELOLAND News at 6pm 4.24.14

KELO

• Andrew Graning, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Sammi Bjelland, Anchor/Reporter

• Ben Dunsmoor, Reporter

• Hailey Higgins, Reporter

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Casey Wonnenberg, Reporter

• Travis Fossing, Sports

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Michael Simundson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Channel 13 News at 5

WHO

• Kelly Kasparie, Producer

• Paul Lepert, Executive Producer

• Rod Peterson, News Director

• Dave Price, Reporter

• Sonya Heitshusen, Anchor

• Erin Kiernan, Anchor

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

• Erik Wheater, Reporter

CATEGORY #02C

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 141+

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Snowstorm Aftermath - Feburary 21st, 2014 (5pm)

KAAL

• David Springer, News Director

• Betsy Singer, Anchor

• Ken Quattran, Producer

• Peter Leuthardt, Technical Director

• Chris Kuball, Meteorologist

• John Doetkott, Reporter

• Stephanie Crock, Reporter

• James Wilcox, Anchor/Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Argosy Casino vs. The Hard Rock

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

• Matt Breen, Anchor/Producer

• Sheila Brummer, Anchor

• Paul Lockwood, Producer

• Kayah Gausman, Reporter

• Rebecca Varilek, Chief Photographer/Live Truck Operator

• Stephanie Ross, Reporter

• Kim Wilson, Desk Assistant/Producer

• Ron Demers, Chief Meteorologist

• Brad Pautsch@ktiv.com, Sports Director

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

• Vince Welch, Engineer/Live Truck Operator

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rochesterfest Live Newscast - June 25, 2013

KAAL

• David Springer, News Director

• James Wilcox, Anchor

• Betsy Singer, Anchor

• Daren Sukhram, Producer

• Brad Voigt, Live Location Technical Director

• Laura Lee, Anchor

• Peter Leuthardt, Technical Director

• Justin Thompson-Gee, Meteorologist

• Brianna Long, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• Hiyas Quelle, Live Location Floor Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 6 p.m., February 20, 2014

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Stephen Rydberg, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer

• Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Mike Sullivan, Sports

• Jonathan Kegges, Meteorologist/Reporter

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Ali Killam, Multimedia Journalist

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

• Nicole Goodrich, Multimedia Journalist

• Devin Bartolotta, Multimedia Journalist

CATEGORY #03A

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND MARKETS 1-20

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Weekend Newscast KARE 11 News at 10pm

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Rebecca Rohde-Eckblad, Executive Producer

• Greg Beeson, Director

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Blake McCoy, Anchor

• Karla Hult, Reporter

• John Divall, Remote Photog

• John Drilling, Videographer

• Bill Middeke, Videographer

• Renee Tessman, Reporter

• Steve Ericson, Assignment Desk

• Bill Strande, Social Media, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News Sunday 10pm

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Mike Binkley, Anchor

• Angela Davis, Anchor

• Lauren Casey, Meteorologist

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Kate Raddatz, Reporter

• Mark Rosen, Anchor

• Holly Wagner, Reporter

• Dave Hillestad, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 News @ 9 2.8.2014

KMSP

• Bill Snodgrass, Producer

• TIM BLOTZ, Anchor

• Karen Scullin, Anchor

• Jonathan Choe, Reporter

• IRIS PEREZ, Reporter

• Ted Haller, Reporter

• Steve Frazier, Meteorologist

• Dawn Mitchell, Sports Anchor

• Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer

• Marian Kessler, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Assistant News Director

CATEGORY #03B

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND MARKETS 21-140

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Channel 13 News at 10

WHO

• Nick Robertson, Producer

• Dave Price, Anchor

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG-TV9 News @ 10 04/13

KCRG

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Chris Earl, Anchor

• Katie Stinson, Producer

• Charlene Becka, Meteorologist

• Terri Jo Walter, Director

• Jill Kasparie, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eyewitness News at Ten Saturday

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Emily Haavik, Producer

• Laurie Stribling, Reporter

• Travis Dill, Reporter

• Alan Hoglund, Anchor

• Laura Kennedy, Sports Anchor/Reporter

• Dan Romano, Weathercaster

• Paul Walsh, Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

• Nate Kruse, Photographer

• Jamie Merideth, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI Weekend Newscast-Oskaloosa Tornado

KCCI

• Todd Magel, Main Anchor

• Michelle Schuelke, Producer

• Laura Nichols, Main Anchor

• Donna Smith, Photographer

• Erin Hassanzadeh, Reporter

• Alex Kuberski, Photographer

• Meredith Garman, Director

CATEGORY #03C

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND - MARKETS 141+

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Honoring the Life & Legacy of Col "Bud" Day

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

• Kristen Johnson, Anchor/Producer

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

• Tia Heidebrecht, Internet Director

• Ben Dorenbach, Meteorologist

• Nick Filipowski, Sports Anchor

• Darren Johnson, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tornado Aftermath

KCAU

• Jack Brooks, News Director/Producer

• Tim Seaman, Anchor

• Fred Hexom, Chief Meteorologist

• Staci DaSilva, MMJ

• Jessica Rae, MMJ

• Allison Warren, MMJ

• Claire DeRoin, MMJ

• Chris Palmquist, Sports Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m., January 26, 2014

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Devin Bartolotta, Anchor/Producer

• Ali Killam, Multimedia Journalist

• Stephen Rydberg, Photojournalist

• Mary McGuire, Multimedia Journalist

• Jonathan Kegges, Meteorologist

• Eric Lear, Sports

• Brandon DeRoo, Director

• Matt Sparks, Audio

CATEGORY #04A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Archdiocese Releases Priest Abuse List

KARE

• Blake McCoy, Reporter

• Jeff Wiltgen, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heroin in Hudson

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Bill Middeke, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Graduation Surprise

WDAZ

• Victor Correa, Reporter

• Michael Yoshida, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Poisoned Dogs in Prairieburg

KCRG

• Forrest Saunders, Reporter

• Adam Sotelo, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dani's Christmas Miracle

WQOW-TV

• Emily Valerio, Reporter

CATEGORY #04B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rojo Restaurant: A Second Chance

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bring Maria Home

KMSP

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist

• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist

• John Michael, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Trailer Tragedy

KELO

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Matt Holsen, Reporter

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Beth Jensen, News Directo0r

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Desk

• Karen Sherman, Senior Web Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Petters & The Chambers Hotel

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pregnant in Prison

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Streetcars: Smart Transportation Trend or Trolley Folly?

KSTP

• Ellen McNamara, Reporter/Producer

• Kevin Bubach, Photographer, Editor

CATEGORY #05

BREAKING NEWS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Southside Shooter

WHO

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

House Explosion

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Rob Collett, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Merrill Middle School Manhunt

WHO

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Erin Kiernan, Anchor

• Dan Winters, Anchor

• Paul Lepert, Executive Producer

• Dan Hendrickson, Producer

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Dave Price, Reporter

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

• Sam Musser, Photojournalist

• Dave Olson, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

New Year's Day Fire

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Dave Wertheimer, Photographer

• Nina Moini, Reporter

• Dave Charest, Photographer

• Kate Raddatz, Reporter

• Dave Bissonnette, Photographer

• Jamie Yuccas, Anchor

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Brad Earley, Photographer

• Joe Berglove, Photographer

CATEGORY #06

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Secret Settlements

WHO

• Dave Price, Reporter

• Dave Olson, Photojournalist

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

New Information In The 25 Year Old Abduction Of Jacob Wetterling

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Sean Skinner, Photoournalist, Editor

• Garett Young, Photojournalist

• Tony Peterson, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ripples of Reality

KGAN/KFXA

• Sadie Hughes, Reporter

• Sean Walshire, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kate's Kourage, Season of Hope: A Wish for Kate

WCCO

• Melissa Martz, Photographer/Editor

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Priest Abuse

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Reporter/Anchor

• Steve Eckert, Producer

• Deb Lyngdal, Videographer, Editor

• Jeff Wiltgen, Videographer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

• Ron Stover, Videographer

• Brian Augustin, Videographer

CATEGORY #07

NEWS SPECIAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Project Mercy

WXOW

• Amy DuPont, Reporter/Editor/Producer

• Mark Bronson, Photographer/Editor

• Steve Bland, Director

• Nick Bjerke, Production Assistant

• Todd Rastall, Production Assistant

• Sean Dwyer, News Director

CATEGORY #08

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Boy Who Became a Killer

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Maidens of River Road

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minneapolis 911 Investigation

WCCO

• Liz Collin, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Angela Benson, Assistant News Director

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Scott Howard, Senior Producer

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

CATEGORY #09A

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Trash Picker

KCCI

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sweet Memories

WCCO

• Liz Collin, Reporter

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lute-Lovers

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

That's What Makes It Special

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Dan Winters, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Monster Spray

KFYR-TV

• Cliff Naylor, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drinks on Ice

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

CATEGORY #09B

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It Doesn't Stop Here

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

• Roger Riley, Photojournalist

• Matt Van Winkle, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

165 Feet

KMSP

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• Spencer Driskill, Photojournalist

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor

• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Grant's Place

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Climbing Out

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In Sickness and in Health

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

• Kirk Arneson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

For the Love of Laura

KCCI

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

CATEGORY #10

CRIME

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heroin at Home

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Man Who Killed Mackenzie

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #11A

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT: SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Saving The Screens

WHO

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Atmosphere, the Indie Hip Hop Group Featuring Rapper Sean Slug Daley

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Mitch Griffin, Field And Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• Norbert Een, Senior Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Musical Theater and Alternative Rock Composer Chan Poling

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Audio

• Kate Westlund, Production Coordinator

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Brian Hart

Twin Cities PBS

• Maria Bartholdi, Producer/Editor

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Norbert Een, Senior Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Adam Geiger, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bobby Vee: The Final Album

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

CATEGORY #11B

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Fly: Lizzo

WFTC

• Kevin Myers, Executive Producer

• Tony Fly, Host

• Kelsey Soby, Host

• Ronald Johnson, Photographer/Editor

• Nick Abdo, Talent Booker

• Scott Brady, Executive Producer

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Dan Edwards, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Lowertown Line: Chastity Brown

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Director Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer

• Thomas Franchett, Lighting Director

• Mitch Griffin, Lead Audio

• Adam Geiger, Offline Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

My Way Back Home: Holly Hansen

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Producer/Director

• Dan Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• BJ Burton, Audio Mix

• Eli Ljung, Camera Operator

• Ryan Thompson, Camera Operator

• Alek Roslik, Audio

• Dajana Strong, Graphic Design

• Matt Muegge, Stage Lighting

• Jonathan Hunter, Production Assistant

• Tony Molinaro, Live Sound

• Trent Waterman, Video

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Recurrent Stages

WDSE-WRPT Public Television

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Camera

• Steve Ash, Director, Editor & Camera

• Nick Clingman, Camera

• Judy Morrissey, Camera

• Lance Haavisto, Camera

• Kenneth Pogin, Lighting Designer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The White Wall Sessions Episode 18

Spectrum Films, Inc

• Jeff Zueger, Creator/Executive Producer

• David Palmer, Co-Creator/Engineer/

• Doug Taylor, Executive Producer

• Chad Konrad, Audio Mixer

• Patrick Gayken, Head Recording Tech

• Steve Zastrow, Camera/Host

CATEGORY #12A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Avoid Creating a Road Map to Danger

KBJR

• Kevin Jacobsen, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gas leak detectors

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

• Spencer Driskill, Chief Photographer

• James Novak, Technical Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

B&B Grocery

WOI

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

• Sabrina Ahmed, Reporter/Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

500 Hours

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

American Dreamers

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Service Dog Struggles

WCCO

• Liz Collin, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #12B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dying To Share

KSTP

• Brad Sattin, Reporter

• Lee Zwiefelhofer, Videographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Created in the Corridor

KGAN/KFXA

• Scott Sanborn, Reporter/Producer

• Jason Meyer, Photographer/Editor

• Sean Walshire, Photographer/Editor

• Diane Sandberg, Photographer/Editor

• Scott Zimdar, Photographer/Editor

• Matt Wulfekuhle, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Life's a Beach with the MyLSB Mobile App

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director/Writer

• Seth Smith, Senior Art Director / Animator

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director / Animator

• Amanda Morgan, Writer

• Wes James, Editor

• Kurt Sempf, Director Creative Production Services

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shady Service

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Lee Rouse, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #13A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Brodkorb Tapes

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cellphone Spying

KARE

• Blake McCoy, Reporter

• John Drilling, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Choo Choo Bob Explains the Southwest Light Rail Line Conundrum

MPR News

• Molly Bloom, Producer

• Curtis Gilbert, Producer

• Sam Heyn, Producer

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Highway 53 Relocation

KARE

• John Croman, Reporter

• George Marincel, Photojournalist

• Deb Lyngdal, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #13B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dangerous Men: Who Will Decide?

KBJR

• Barbara Reyelts, Producer

• Dustin DeSanto, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Talking Points

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Kari Postotnik, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Almanac at the Capitol Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Kari Kennedy, Series Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Reporter

• David Gillette, Reporter/Essayist

• Scott Trotman, Field Director/Videographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Ariel Tilson, Production Assistant

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Vice President, Content

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Agenda: Edina

City of Edina/Edina Community Channel 16

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Dorothea Martti, Host

• Dietrich Nissen, Reporter

• Nathalie Gage, Production Staff

• Aaron Klein, Production Staff

• Dena Pech, Production Staff

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Capitol Close-Up

NDC4

• Dennis Rafftery, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Carmen Hauck, Photographer, Editor

• Katherine Curtis, Photographer, Editor

• Mark DeJoy, Voice-over Talent

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Surviving The Storm

KGAN/KFXA

• Sadie Hughes, Reporter

• Scott Zimdar, Photographer

CATEGORY #14A

SPORTS - SINGLE STORY/SEGMENT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

So Long Dome

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

• Ron Stover, Photographer

• John Drilling, Photographer

• Rob Collett, Photographer

• Paul Rovelstad, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Taking Aim

Midco Sports Network

• Dan Hammer, Reporter/Producer

• Darren Lien, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota: Pine City

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Tale Of Two Denvers

KFXA-TV

• Sadie Hughes, Reporter

• Dallas Houtz, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Cage

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ode to the Old Man

Midco Sports Network

• Jolene Loetscher, Producer

• Josh Munce, Coordinating Producer

• Christian Begeman, Producer

• Brad Dumke, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Thee Viking World Order

WCCO

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pool Sharks

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter

• Kirk Arneson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

At North High, the buzzer never sounds

The Des Moines Register

• Charlie Litchfield, Photojournalist

• Rodney White, Photographer

• Andrea Melendez, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fear on the Field

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fighting Spirit

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Field Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Producer

CATEGORY #14B

SPORTS - NEWS SERIES

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Where's The Foul Pole?

WCCO

• David McCoy, Reporter

• Tom Ryther, Photographer

• Carly Danek, Photographer

• Aaron Goodyear, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ed Thomas Coach of the Week Composite

KFXA-TV

• Landon Stolar, One Man Band Reporter

• Zachary Hanley, One Man Band Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We All Run Together

KSTP

• Ellen McNamara, Reporter/Producer

• Joe Caffrey, Photographer, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Great Divide

KEVN

• Jamie Zepp, Reporter/Anchor

• Alan Peil, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tackle Cancer

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Producer/Reporter

• Jeff Wiltgen, Videographer

• Craig Norkus, Videographer

CATEGORY #14C

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twins Live

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Marshall Ness, Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

25th Anniversary of Twins Television

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Tom Hanneman, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine: Endurance and the Outdoors

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Correspondent

• Dan Hammer, Correspondent

• Darren Lien, Producer

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Christian Begeman, Technical Advisor

• Tom Nieman, Host

• Brad Dumke, Technical Advisor

• Nathan Aamodt, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild - Jason Zucker

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting And Production

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Dustin Peterson, Videographer

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• Jacob Kamenick, Production Assistant

• John Maher, VP Brand Marketing

CATEGORY #14D

SPORTSCAST

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SportScene13 for November 15th

WEAU

• Bob Gallaher, Sports Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Game Night: Halloween Edition

KPTH

• Jordan Furbee, Sports Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy: Football Friday Sportscast

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Michael Admire, Reporter

• John Sears, Reporter

CATEGORY #14E

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Twins Season Preview

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Andy Price, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Dan Truebenbach, Editor

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Jordan Austin, Editor

• Dick Bremer, Host

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Tom Hanneman, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gopher Hockey - Pride On Ice - Frozen Four

University of Minnesota

• Devin Pacheco, Producer

• John Tipton, Shooter/Editor

• Ryan Maus, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Marshall Ness, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Dave Higgins, Director

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Tom Hanneman, Host

CATEGORY #14F

SPORTS - DOCUMENTARY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Baseball in the Dominican Republic: Miguel Sano

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Sophia Minnaert, Host

• Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer

• Jordan Austin, Associate Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Baseball in the Dominican Republic: Shortstops

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Dan Truebenbach, Photographer

• Sophia Minnaert, Host

• Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer

• Jordan Austin, Associate Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Media Coverage and Female Athletes

Twin Cities PBS

• Shari Lamke, Producer/Offline Editor

• Tom Trow, Executive In Charge

• Mary Jo Kane, Director, Tucker Center For Research On Girls & Women In Sport

• Nicole M. LaVoi, Assoc. Director, Tucker Center For Research On Girls & Women In Sport

• Kari Kennedy, Field Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Fanique Weeks-Kelley, Line Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Jon VanAmber, Graphic Design

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings: Beyond The Gridiron

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Producer

CATEGORY #14G

SPORTS - INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings GamePlan

Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC/Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Mike Huiras, Producer/Editor

• Allan Wertheimer, Production Coordinator

• Jordan Struck, Producer/Editor

• Jay Nelson, Production Coordinator

• Mike Wobschall, Analyst

• Ryan Semanko, Production Consultant

• Doug Warkenthien, Production Consultant

• Skip Krueger, Production Consultant

• Paul Allen, Show Host

• Pete Bercich, Analyst

• Ben Leber, Demo Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Grand Slam Special

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Host

• Tacy Mangan, Producer

• Bea Chang, Social Media

• Jason Steussy, Videographer

• John Drilling, Videographer, Editor

• Deb Lyngdal, Videographer

• Keith Leventhal, Videographer

• Jeff Kraker, Producer

• John Divall, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

GameON! Springs into Baseball!

rodmedia communications LLC

• Rod Simons, Host/Executive Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Supervising Producer

CATEGORY #15A

SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Boys State Hockey Semifinals - Lakeville North vs. Eden Prairie

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Sports Producer

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Steve Collins, Technical Director

• Joe Schmit, Host

• Mike McGraw, Studio Analyst

• Dave Palmquist, Studio Analyst

• Tori Holt, Sideline Reporter

• Lou Nanne, Color Analyst

• Gary Thorne, Play-By-Play

• Seth Holst, Editor

• Monica Doyle, Director Of Operations

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boys Basketball Class 4-A Final/Lakeville North vs. Hopkins

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Sports Producer

• Brian Monahan, Studio Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Dustin Dancisak, Technical Director

• Dave Lee, Play-By-Play

• Kevin Lynch, Color Analyst

• Tori Holt, Sideline Reporter

• Chris Long, Host

• Lea Olsen, Studio Analyst

• Trent Tucker, Studio Analyst

• Seth Holst, Editor

• Shane Wasserman, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Summit League Women's Basketball - Western Illinois vs. South Dakota

Midco Sports Network

• Nathan Aamodt, Producer

• Brian Cooper, Director

• Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer

• Ronald Peterson, Chief Engineer

• Jay Elsen, Play By Play Commentator

• David Brown, Chyron 1 Operator

• Toby McDonald, Technical Director

• Jason Andera, Studio Producer

• Greg Stemen, Color Analyst

• Josh Munce, Photographer

• Nick Peterson, Photographer

• Jasen Lenz, Engineer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prep Football: Blaine at Coon Rapids

CTN Studios

• Eric Strouse, Coordinating Producer

• Josh Udvig, Producer/Lead Replay

• Neil Hennen, Director

• Joe Yund, Play By Play Announcer

• Howie Shapiro, Color Commentator

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Big Four Classic: UNI vs ISU Men's Basketball

Mediacom, MC22

• Lance Herbold, Producer

• Pat Hurley, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota 2014

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brendan Burke, Play-By-Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Sophia Minnaert, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Chase Fiebig, Production Assistant

• Jim Bothun, Editor

• Jordan Austin, Associate Producer

CATEGORY #15B

SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - SERIES

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Hockey Compilation

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Dave Higgins, Director

• Matt Laaksonen, Director

• Doug McLeod, Play By Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst / Reporter

• Tom Chorske, Analyst / Reporter

• Casey Hankinson, Analyst

• Ben Clymer, Analyst / Reporter

• Jamie Hersch, Reporter / Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Timberwolves

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Benz, Play-By-Play

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild Season Series

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Anthony LaPanta, Play By Play

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Ben Clymer, Reporter

• Tom Mee, Graphics

CATEGORY #16A

WEATHER-SINGLE STORY/SEGMENT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lowden Flash Flooding

KGAN/KFXA

• Dallas Houtz, Photojournalist

• Josh Scheinblum, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Plane De-Icing

KARE

• Belinda Jensen, Reporter

• Dana Thiede, Producer

• Jim Douglas, Videographer

• Craig Norkus, Videographer

• John Drilling, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ice Caves

WCCO

• Jamie Yuccas, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

98 year old shoveler weathers winter storm

KMSP

• Maury Glover, Reporter

• Eric Gedrose, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Blessing of the Polar Vortex

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Breaking Ice

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

CATEGORY #16B

WEATHER - WEATHERCAST (SEGMENT IN A NEWSCAST)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Spring Storm

KARE

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sioux County Twister

KTIV

• Ron Demers, Chief Meteorologist

• Ben Dorenbach, Meteorologist

• Beverly Perry, Meteorologist

• Kristen Johnson, Anchor/Producer

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tracking a Tricky Morning Commute

KAAL

• Justin Thompson-Gee, Meteorologist

• Brianna Long, News Anchor

CATEGORY #17A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Milanesia

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer/Director

• Nick Gumm, Editor

• Ryan Thompson, Director Of Photography

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Patrick Schaefer, Sound

• Tom Colvin, Sound

• Joe Clark, Videographer

• Daniel Cummings, Videographer

• Kelly Pieklo, Sound Editor

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Andrea Singleton, Producer

• Jesse Pelkey, Motion Graphics

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Independence to Inclusion

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer/Offline Editor

• Pamela M. Palan, Managing Producer

• Fanique Weeks-Kelley, Line Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Alauna Yust, Associate Producer/Offline Editor

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Jon Van Amber, Graphic Design

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Joseph Demko, Audio Sweetening

• Bill Hanley, Vice President, Public Engagement

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

'Field of Dreams' at 25: Magical Movie/Disputed Diamond

The Des Moines Register

• Rodney White, Co-director

• Kyle Munson, Co-director

• Robert Deutsch, Videographer (New York)

• Eileen Blass, Videographer (New York)

• Bob Minzesheimer, Interviewer (New York)

• Patrick Breen, Videographer (Arizona)

CATEGORY #17B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Farm Crisis

Iowa PBS

• Laurel Bower Burgmaier, Producer/Director

• John Nichols, Executive Producer

• David Feingold, Editor

• Chad Elliott, Music

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videographer

• John Torpy, Videographer

• Joe Bustad, Graphics

• Tiffany Cleghorn, Production Assistant

• Gretchen Watson, Production Assistant

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S. - Dakota Conflict

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer/Offline Editor

• Leya Hale, Co-Producer/Offline Editor

• Shari Lamke, Executive Producer/Writer

• Dianne Steinbach, Senior Director, Arts & Cultural Media

• Emily Goldberg, Field Producer/Director

• Stephanie Mosher, Associate Producer

• Libby Murphy, Post Production Assistant

• Norbert Een, Managing Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

6 Brothers

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Daniel Stenberg, Producer

• Brian Jackson, Writer

• Dave Geck, Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #17C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

American Heart

Free Country Media

• Chris Newberry, Director-Producer

• Bill Kersey, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Haiti Love

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Producer/Director

• Dan Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Kevin Russell, Edit/Audio

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer

• Ben Dempcy, Editor

• Bobby Kiefert, Web Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Price of Sand

Midwest Pictures, LLC

• Jim Tittle, Producer/Writer/Photographer/Editor

• Cliff Dahlberg, Associate Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Make it OK: Facing Mental Illness

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Director

• Susan Marks, Co-Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Alauna Yust, Production Assistant

• Pamela M. Palan, Managing Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Skip Davis, On Line Editor

• Joseph Demko, Audio

• Bill Hanley, VP Of Public Engagement

• Donna Zimmerman, Advisor

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Smiles From Minnesota

KSTP

• David Peterson, Videographer, Editor, Co-Producer

• Jason Davis, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Karin Kraemer's Brilliant Bowls & UnMatched Mugs

WDSE-TV

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer/Off-line Editor

• Steven Ash, Photographer/Editor

• Juli Kellner, Executive Producer

• Allen Harmon, General Manager

CATEGORY #18

CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Energy 101

Fusionfarm

• Robin Sempf, Producer

• Kurt Sempf, Associate Producer / Writer

• Greg Wolgast, Video Editor / Animator

• Amanda Morgan, Writer

• Brian Fahrner, Videographer

• Megan Turner, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Pottery Segment from The Perfect Plan episode 40 of The BURNNIE Show

RTC Inc. Reaching the Children Productions

• Steve Treague, Writer/Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings - The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Bob Vince, Executive Producer

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

• Sam Heyn, Producer

• Joe Martin, Producer

• Andy Grund, Director

• Mark Har, 1st Assistant Director

• Emily Fradenburgh, Actor

• Rich Kronfeld, Actor

• Charles Hubbell, Actor

• Christiana Clark, Actor

• Randy Reyes, Actor

• David Tufford, Actor

CATEGORY #19

TEEN (13 AND UP)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Isaiah's Journey

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter/Anchor

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• David Springer, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Purple Rock

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Teen Spotlight #Musical Theater

Iowa PBS

• Tyler Brinegar, Producer/Director/Editor

• Andrea Coyle, Executive Producer

• John Torpy, Camera

• Phil Blobaum, Camera

• Rick Fuller, Camera

• Jim Leasure, Audio Mix

• Chad Aubrey, Production Assistance

• David Feingold, Production Assistance

• Alisa Dodge, Motion Graphics

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Deadly Decision

WOI

• Don Schmith, Photographer/Editor

• Rachel Pierce, Reporter/Writer

CATEGORY #20

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Artful Education

Twin Cities PBS

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Core Inspection

WQOW-TV

• Jerry Gallagher, Reporter

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

• Lisa Patrow, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Day in the Life of a 3rd Grader

South Washington County Telecommunications Commission

• Ann Simpson, Editor/Producer/Videographer

• Fran Hemmesch, Executive Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paying For College

Twin Cities PBS

• Mark Fischer, Producer/Offline Editor

• Tom Trow, Executive In Charge

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• David Gillette, Illustrator

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• John Manning, MN Private College Council

• Ginny Dodds, Office Of Higher Education

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Farnsworth Aerospace and the St Paul Public Schools Foundation

Vox Pop Productions

• Michael Sutz, Producer

• Adrian Danciu, Videographer

• Frances Sutz, Writer/ Co-Producer

• Robert Sutz, Original Drawings

• Nancy Esslinger, Associate Producer

• Jon Springer, Additional Camera

• Dan Wittenberg, Additional Camera

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Road to Little Rock

Video Arts Studios

• Art Phillips, Director/Producer

• Jim Kirwan, Writer

• Marty Halgrimson, Director Of Photography

• Mary Ann Phillips, Associate Producer

• Aimee Mitchell, Associate Producer

• Steve Germaine, Original Music

• John Shea, Location Audio

• Carl Oberholtzer, Writer/Producer

• Ryan Sailer, Editor

CATEGORY #21A

HEALTH/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It's Just a Foot

KMSP

• Paul Blume, Reporter

• JOHN COTTEW, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Family Fights for Medical Marijuana - for Paxton's sake

St. Paul Pioneer Press

• Ben Garvin, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Marijuana Miracle?

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• William Middeke, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lexi the Lifesaving Lab

KCCI

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Country Doctor

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

What's Growing on Your Purse?

WEAU

• Andrew Fefer, Assistant News Director

• Courtney Everett, Reporter

• Jeff Ralph, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #21B

HEALTH/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Redesigning Minnesota: Natural Legacy

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Host/Producer

• Pamela M. Palan, Series Producer

• Fanique Weeks-Kelley, Production Manager

• Adam Daniels, Associate Producer

• McGraw Jones, Field Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Field Videographer

• Scott Trotman, Field Videographer

• Bill Hanley, Vice President, Public Engagement

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Late Life: Redefining Care

Twin Cities PBS

• John Whitehead, Producer/Writer/Offline Editor

• Pamela M. Palan, Series Producer

• Fanique Weeks-Kelley, Line Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Jon Springer, Videographer

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Skip Davis, On-Line Editor

• Bill Hanley, Vice President, Public Engagement

• Eric Anderson, Consultant

• Sandra Schellinger, Consultant

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Seeing Past Dyslexia

WQOW-TV

• Aaron Rhody, Reporter

• Steve Betchkal, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drug Research:Scandal or Tragedy?

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Facebook Saving Lives

KSTP

• Brad Sattin, Reporter

• Jeff Ernewein, Videographer

CATEGORY #22A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Evolution of Secret Stash Records

Twin Cities PBS

• Brittany Shrimpton, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Demise of the Streetcar

KSTP

• Ellen McNamara, Reporter/Producer

• Joe Caffrey, Photographer, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Kirkbride

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Corrigan - Capturing Minnesota Music

Twin Cities PBS

• David Roth, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Daniel Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• Norbert Een, Senior Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

New Life for Old Barns

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sword Returned

KARE

• Boua Xiong, Reporter

• William Middeke, Producer

CATEGORY #22B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aviation Storytellers: The Liberators

North Metro TV

• Damian Kussian, Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Supervising Editor

• Olga Lezhepekova, Editor, Cinematographer

• Brian Bradbury, Cinematographer

• Paul Dan Moon, Motion Graphics

• Ariana Nyman, Cinematographer

• Maiwenn Kussian, Creative Consultant

• Dale DiMassi, Cinematographer

• Travis Hottinger, Creative Consultant

• Matt Waldron, Motion Graphics

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota in the '70s

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Nathan Reopelle, On Line Editor

• Ezra Gold, Audio Sweetening

• Gary Eichten, Narrator

• Thomas Saylor, Co-Author 'MN In The '70s'

• Dave Kenney, Co-Author 'MN In The '70s'

• Ann Regan, Minnesota Historical Society Press

• Bob Tracy, Executive In Charge

• Lucy Swift, VP Of MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Typist

KSMQ

• Charles Czech, Producer

CATEGORY #23A

MILITARY - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Mend

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fort Hood Survivor

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Burned

KMSP

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Allen Gives Back To A Special Veteran

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Jared Allen, Producer

CATEGORY #23B

MILITARY - PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

12 Years of Valor: Iowa's 833rd Engineer Company

The Des Moines Register

• Christopher Gannon, Videographer/Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fading Glory

KBJR

• Barbara Reyelts, Producer

• Rich Powell, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #24

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Warning Signs of Drowning

KARE

• John Croman, Reporter

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Andrew Moxom's Timeless Portraits

Twin Cities PBS

• Marissa Blahnik, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Post Production And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ranked-choice voting instructional video

City of Minneapolis

• Matthew Laible, Producer

• Casper Hill, Producer

• Kim Brown, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bridgette Bornstein, Producer

• CJohn Harrison, Photojournalist

• Cheryl Boe, Graphic Designer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Emergency Preparedness: Surviving an active shooter at a hospital

HealthEast

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer/Writer

• Bryan Carey, Assistant Editor

• Monty Stuempert, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #25A

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Barry Lynn, In Person

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Producer

• Renee Boehm, Producer

• Amie Winters, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

An Artist's Mission in His Own Words

Twin Cities PBS

• Kate McDonald, Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Excutive Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Matt Ehling, Videographer

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Post And Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• Norbert Een, Senior Managing Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Women of White Bear Lake Police Department

Ramsey/Washington Counties Cable Commission

• Tim Finnerty, Executive Director

• Mary Kline, Writer/Producer

• Jeff Melcoch, Photographer/Editor

• Judy Skeie-Voss, Director Of Production Services

• Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications Commission, Producing Organization

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Fly: G. Love

WFTC

• Tony Fly, Interviewer

• Kevin Myers, Producer

• Ronald Johnson, Photographer/Editor

• Nick Abdo, Photographer

• Scott Brady, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #26

MAGAZINE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The PlayList Episode 520

WDSE-TV

• Steven Ash, Director/Editor/Segment Producer

• Karen Sunderman LaLiberte, Producer, Host

• Jake Larson, Music Audio

• Nick Clingman, Camera

• Judy Morrissey, Camera

• Michael LeGarde, Camera

• Tony Bennett, Camera

• Kristy Filippini, Production Assistant

• Juli Kellner, Executive Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound

Ron Schara Productions

• Ron Schara, Executive Producer/Writer

• Scott Fransen, Executive Producer

• Kelly McDonnell, Writer/Producer

• Bill Sherck, Writer/Producer

• Travis Frank, Writer/Producer

• Nicholas Clausen, Photojournalist/Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist/Editor

• Ben Elling, Editor

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photojournalist/Editor

• Michael Uss, Photojournalist/Editor

• Joshua Bryant, Photojournalist/Editor

• Laura Schara, Producer/Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Honoring Hometown Volunteers

WQOW-TV

• Andrea Albers, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Working For Whiskey

LUMINARY

• Jacob Moyer, Director/DP

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Dance Theatre, Drury Brennan, Robert Bly and Nicholas David

Twin Cities PBS

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Marissa Blahnik, Producer

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Senior Associate Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Senior Editor

• Joseph Demko, Field And Post Audio

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #27A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - SINGLE STORY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Finding Faith Under 40

KCRG

• Nicole Agee, Reporter

• Adam Sotelo, Photographer/Editor

• Marlon Hall, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Revoked and on the Road

KARE

• Trisha Volpe, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Place to Lay Your Head: Karl's Story

StoryTeller Media & Communications

• Ed Heil, Executive Producer

• Kari Jo Faulhaber, Producer

• Chad Whisnant, Photographer

• Michael Ewen, Editor

• Mary Huss, Executive Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lilydale Landslide

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Producer

• Rod Wermager, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Story from the Heart

WXOW

• Amy DuPont, Reporter/Editor

• Mark Bronson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heroin Hits The Metro

WDAY

• Kiersten Cooley, Reporter

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BedStyCampaignAgainstHunger

rodmedia communications LLC

• Rod Simons, Host/Executive Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

It Gets Better

Richter Studios

• April Samp, Producer

• Jeremy Richter, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Sex Trafficking

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Ron Stover, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Don't Call It A Comeback

KMSP

• Jonathan Choe, Reporter

• Russ Weseman, Photographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

An Extraordinary Rescue

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director/Cinematographer/Editor

• Jodi Ritacca, Producer, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Breakdown: Minnesota’s unraveling mental health system

StarTribune

• Paul McEnroe, Reporter

• McKenna Ewen, Producer

• Jenni Pinkley, Senior Multimedia Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Somali Group Fights Terrorist Recruiting In Somali Community

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• David Chaney, Photojournalist, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wounded, Not Broken

WDIO

• Brittany Falkers, Reporter

• Desten Johnson, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #27B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Medical Marijuana: Stories of Hope

KGAN/KFXA

• Scott Sanborn, Reporter/Producer

• Dallas Houtz, Photographer/Editor

• Phillip Platz, Graphics

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Trial By Fire

WHO

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Erin Kiernan, Anchor/Reporter

• Sonya Heitshusen, Anchor/Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

• Dave Olson, Photojournalist

• Lee Rouse, Photojournalist

• Travis Jungling, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Voices of Diversity

KGAN/KFXA

• Sadie Hughes, Reporter

• Sean Walshire, Photographer

• Jason Meyer, Photographer

• Dallas Houtz, Photographer

• Christine Lien, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Heroin at Home: The Rise of Opiate Use

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Director

• Susan Marks, Field Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Luke Heikkila, Line Producer

• Pamela M. Palan, Managing Producer

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Brian Wagner, On Line Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Sweetening

• Bill Hanley, VP Of Public Engagement

• Lucy Swift, VP MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Cruelty to Compassion

WKBT

• Mike Thompson, Executive Producer

• Jennifer Livingston, Producer

• Travis Kobs, Creative Group

• Steve Londre, Creative Group

• Kirk Arneson, Creative Group

• Anne Paape, News Director

• Martha Boehm, Web Content Coordinator

• Matt Sperling, Chief Engineer

• Tiffany Olson, Production Assistant

• Lisa Klein, Reporter

• Martha Koloski, Reporter

• Chuck Oedsma, Photographer

CATEGORY #28

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

White Bear Lake Makes World's Longest Ice Cream Sundae

Ramsey/Washington Counties Cable Commission

• Tim Finnerty, Executive Director

• Judy Skeie-Voss, Director Of Production Services

• Scott Jenson, Photographer/Editor

• Lue Lee, Photographer/Editor

• Ramsey/Washington Counties Suburban Cable Communications Commission, Producing Organization

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Christmas in Norway with the St. Olaf Choir

Twin Cities PBS

• Catherine Allan, Executive Producer

• Christine Maloney, Executive Producer

• Phillip Byrd, Producer

• Janet Shapiro, Associate Director

• Anton Armstrong, Artistic Director And Conductor

• B.J. Johnson, Production And Concert Manager

• Ted Hinck, Technical Producer

• Jeffrey O'Donnell, Audio Producer

• Mike Le Fevre, Lighting Designer

• Brian Clark, Technical Operations Manager

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Nathan Reopelle, Online Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A St. Thomas Christmas: All Is Well

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Senior Director

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• John Kendall, Managing Producer

• Mitch Griffin, Sound Design & Mix

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Mike Murnane, Lighting Design

• Theresa Meyer, Associate Director

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Angela Broeker, Artistic Director

• Matthew George, Department Chair

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lynx Victory Parade and Celebration

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Tom Hanneman, Studio Host

• Marney Gellner, Site Host

• Dave Benz, Reporter

• Lea B. Olsen, Studio Analyst

CATEGORY #29

INTERSTITIAL

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Second Chance U

Carlini Entertainment

• Joe Carlini, Director/Writer/Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Are The Burnsville Police Department

Burnsville Community Television

• Marty Doll, Executive Producer

• Kristin Thomas, Writer/Producer

• Jeffrey Wilson, Videographer/Editor

• Dane Whitehead, Videographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Public Art Profiles

Edina Community Channel 16

• Nathalie Gage, Producer

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

TPT Brand Testimonials

Twin Cities PBS

• John Goebel, Editor

• Carin Paul, Producer

• Janey Klebe, Associate Producer

• Cathy Clark, Writer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Jim Kron, Videographer

CATEGORY #30A

LIFESTYLE - FEATURE/SEGMENT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient - Black Walnuts

Iowa PBS

• Cameron McCoy, Producer/Videographer

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Charity Nebbe, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Chasing the Aurora

KQDS

• Jason Sydejko, Chief Meteorologist - Wrote And Voiced

• Adam Jagunich, Photojournalist And Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

DeRusha Eats

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Reporter

• Dave Wertheimer, Photographer

• Dave Charest, Photographer

• Robyn Black, Photographer

• Dave Chaney, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hammer and Steel: A Story of the Forge

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

• Andrea Singleton, Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

• Bobby Kiefert, Web Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A New Tradition...

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer/Producer

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photojournalist/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Shaping Glass With Fire

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Senior Producer

• Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Editor

• Kristofor Gieske, Videographer/Editor

• Andrea Singleton, Producer

• Bobby Kiefert, Web Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hannah & Fritzy & Kisses

WQOW-TV

• Emily Valerio, Reporter

• Steve Betchkal, Videographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Bottom Feeders

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer/Editor/Colorist

• Travis Frank, Writer, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Home Course Advantage

KARE

• Janel Klein, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #30B

LIFESTYLE - PROGRAM/SPECIAL/SERIES

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Executive Producer

• Cameron McCoy, Producer

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Alisa Dodge, Production Assistant

• Rick Fuller, Camera

• Scott Faine, Camera

• Chad Aubrey, Audio

• John Torpy, Camera

• Steve Carns, Camera

• Neal Kyer, Video

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Workout of the Week

WHO

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Lee Rouse, Photojournalist

• Dave Olson, Photojournalist

• Travis Jungling, Photojournalist

• Eric Gooden, Photojournalist

• Sam Musser, Photojournalist

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

• Trent Reicks, Photojournalist

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Farm Fresh Road Trip

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host & Producer

• Adam Daniels, Associate Producer

• Scott Trotman, Director Of Photography

• Skip Davis, Editor

• John VanAmber, Graphics

• McGraw Jones, Photography

• Jim Kron, Photography

• Lucy Swift, Partner Manager

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Bruce Miller, Producing Partner

• Doug Peterson, Producing Partner

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike's Mix

WCCO

• Michael Augustyniak, Talent & Producer

• Robyn Black, Photographer & Editor

• David Chaney, Photographer & Editor

• Arthur Phillips, Photographer & Editor

• Tony Peterson, Editor

• Brad Earley, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making it with Stephany Composite

makingitwithstephany.com

• Stephany Wieland, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tattoos: The Style & the Stigma

WQOW-TV

• Kyle Jorgenson, Producer

• Emily Valerio, Reporter

CATEGORY #31A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Serve With Honor

Fat Cat Productions

• Les Sholes, Producer

• Donna Wolfe-Sholes, Production Manager

• David Waterman, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Lin Glimm, Audio Technician

• Clint Romesha, Subject

• Julie Lombardi, Script Supervisor

• Jeanne Waterman, Director Of Photography Assistant

• Wayne Beckman, Grip

• Lou Lombardi, Location Manager

• Ron Bergh, Consultant/Actor

• Jonathan Waterman, Gaffer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Confliction Exhibit

LUMINARY

• Jacob Moyer, Director/DP

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

White Earth: No More

Results Unlimited

• John Gorman, Director

• Dan Erdmann, Videographer, Editor

• Brynn Radcliffe, Account Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Theatre Cedar Rapids

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Seth Smith, Art Director

• Neil Brewster, Art Director

• George Curtis, Producer

• Kyle Sleichter, Videographer

• Justin Houtz, Videographer

• Wes James, Editor

• Kurt Sempf, Director Creative Production Services

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

PSA-Harry the Hydrant

E-TV Eagan Television

• Jeff Ongstad, Writer/Producer/Editor

CATEGORY #31B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fargo Police DUI Campaign

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Producer

• Marty Halgrimson, Co-Producer

• John Shea, Co-Producer

• Aimee Mitchell, Co-Producer

• Caleb Kerlin, Co-Producer

• Ryan Sailer, Co-Producer

• Art Phillips, Co-Producer

• Mike Bernier, Co-Producer

• Jessica Schindeldecker, Co-Producer

CATEGORY #32A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Special Report Promotion - Smile Network

KSTP

• Henry Schneider, Producer

• Shawn Braith, Creative Services Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

• Lindsay Radford, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fight Like A Girl

KSTP

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Shawn Braith, Creative Services Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

• Lindsay Radford, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Special Report Promotion - Pineapple

KSTP

• Henry Schneider, Producer

• Shawn Braith, Creative Services Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

• Lindsay Radford, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO-TV Best

WCCO

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

• Scott Wooldridge, Executive Producer

• Burke Daneman, Producer/Writer/Director/Editor

• Rhonda Morgan, Graphics/Animator

• Michael Marrone, Lighting Director

• Errol Allmacher, Director Of Photography

• Matt Brickman, Talent

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 WX APP SPACE 20

KMSP

• Nick Abdo, Director/Editor/Graphics

• Kevin Myers, Writer/Creative Director

• Jim Peters, 3-D Graphics

• Keith Marler, Actor/Meteorologist

• Ian Leonard, Actor/Meteorologist

CATEGORY #32B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 WX APP COMP

KMSP

• Nick Abdo, Director/Editor/Graphics

• Kevin Myers, Writer/Creative Director

• Ian Leonard, Actor/Meteorologist

• Keith Marler, Actor/Meteorologist

• Seth Gow, Producer

• Jim Peters, 3D Graphics

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Weather Campaign

KSTP

• Henry Schneider, Producer

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• David Linstad, Grip

• Shawn Braith, Creative Services Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

• Mark Lange, Writer

• Lindsay Radford, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO-TV Always '14

WCCO

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

• Jodi Oelfke, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Scott Wooldridge, Director

• Errol Allmacher, Director Of Photography

• Burke Daneman, 2nd Camera

• Michael Marrone, Lighting Director

• Todd Megrund, Grip

• Chad Haag, Art Director

• Erica Mayer, 2nd Camera

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Introducing Kelcey

KMSP

• Ronald Johnson, Photographer/Editor/Producer

• Kevin Myers, Producer

• Seth Gow, Photographer / Producer

• Scott Brady, Producer

• Kelcey Carlson, Anchor

CATEGORY #32C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter

MCG - Mahaska Communication Group

• Jason Van Zetten, Executive Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Institute of Laughter - Committed

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Producer

• Henry Schneider, Cinematograhper

• David Linstad, Grip

• Jonathan Whitney, Associate Producer

• Derek Hageness, Graphic Designer

• Shawn Braith, Creative Services Manager

• Joe Johnston, Director Of Marketing/Creative Services

• Susan Wenz, Station Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 - Olympics 60

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Producer

• Todd Randall, Producer

• Jesse Robb, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX Sports North Minnesota Timberwolves Game Promotion

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota 93 - Minnesota's Best Country

Radio Mankato

• Jeffrey Hendrix, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SDPB Smiles

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Fritz Miller, Selecting Photos From SDPB Archive

• Joe Tlustos, Voice Talent

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

SDPB Celebrates Achievement

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Writer/Producer/Editor

• Fritz Miller, Selecting Historic Photos And Assisting With Videography

• Joe Tlustos, Voice Talent

CATEGORY #33A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Barbershop Quartet

Periscope

• Jenna Danna, Creative Coordinator

• Charlie Callahan, VP/Executive Creative Director

• Tom Witkowski, Associate Creative Director/CopyWriter

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Design Lead

• Abby Stavig, Senior Broadcast Producer

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Chris Denny, Associate Motion Graphics Designer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Choo Choo Bob's Train Store

Birdhouse Holdings - The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Bob Vince, Executive Producer

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

• Andy Grund, Director

• Mark Har, Producer

• Sam Heyn, Actor / Editor

• Rich Kronfeld, Actor

• Casey Jone, Associate Producer

• Dave Russ, Music

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hello, We're Fusionfarm

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director / Animator

• Seth Smith, Senior Art Director/Graphics

• Justin Houtz, Videographer

• Neil Brewster, Producer

• Kurt Sempf, Director Creative Production Services

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Triple Agent

KSTC

• Todd Obernolte, Producer Director Editor

• Nick Tieri, Director Of Photography

• Brian Stemmler, Script Writer

• Derek Hageness, Effects Animator

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It's Playoff Season

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Coordinating Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Creative Director

• Wayne Petersen, Marketing Promotions Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings: Our Time

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Erin Swartz, Executive Producer

• Dannon Hulskotter, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sunday

515 Productions

• Ian Planchon, Director Of Photography/Director

• Robb Moore, Gaffer/audio

• Tyler Dreher, 1st AC

• Quincy Milloy, 2nd AC

• Adam Beecher, Grip

• Kris Debolt, Grip

• Derrick Moore, Grip

• Renee Albaugh, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings: Made History

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Erin Swartz, Executive Producer

• Dannon Hulskotter, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

In My Blood

Periscope

• Charlie Callahan, VP/Executive Creative Director

• Tom Witkowski, Associate Creative Director/CopyWriter

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Design Lead

• Abby Stavig, Senior Broadcast Producer

• Steve George, Editor

• Jenna Danna, Creative Coordinator

CATEGORY #33B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Follow Your Dreams -Collins Community Credit Union

Fusionfarm

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Seth Smith, Senior Art Director

• Brian Lowe, Producer

• Justin Houtz, Videographer

• Amanda Morgan, Assistant-Producer

• Kurt Sempf, Director Creative Production Services

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Twins Territory 2014

Periscope

• Charlie Callahan, VP/Executive Creative Director

• Tom Witkowski, Associate Creative Director And Copywrite

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Design Lead

• Steve George, Editor

• Abby Stavig, Senior Broadcast Producer

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Chris Denny, Associate Motion Graphics Designer

• Jenna Danna, Creative Coordinator

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adams Pest Control "World Domination Campaign"

KSTP

• Todd Obernolte, Director Producer Editor

• Jon Lonsbury, CopyWriter

• Brian Stemmler, Director Of Photography

• Nick Tieri, Lighting Director

• Derek Hageness, 3d Animator

• Jonathan Whitney, 3d Technical Consultant

• Curt Cruz, Creative Associate

• Tim Fusco, Graphic Artist

• Tony Lee, Voice Over Talent

• Lauren Jenkins, Makeup Artist

• Terri Brant, Production Assistant

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Badlands Grillhouse

KXMC

• Brent Braniff, Director/Editor/Photographer

• Lee Johnson, Photographer

• Kristin Vendsel, Writer

CATEGORY #34

STATION EXCELLENCE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 Station Excellence

KMSP

• Carol Rueppel, V.P. & General Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO-TV

WCCO

• Brien Kennedy, General Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 Station Excellence

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

CATEGORY #35

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

FOX 9 News: News Excellence

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Senior Executive Producer

• Marian Kessler, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News Excellence

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

CATEGORY #36

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO-TV Accomplish MN

WCCO

• Brien Kennedy, Vice President And General Manager

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Drowning is Silent

KMSP

• Carol Rueppel, General Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 Polar Plunge Campaign for Special Olympics

KMSP

• Ian Leonard, Chief Meterologist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Community Service

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ryan and Shannon's Largest Clouds Choir

KSTP-FM/Hubbard Radio

• Dan Seeman, VP/Market Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Compassion Project

WKBT

• Scott Chorski, General Manager

• Jennifer Livingston, Anchor/Community Activist

CATEGORY #37

TEAM COVERAGE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Search for Anthony

WDAZ

• Julie Moravchik And News Staff, News Director

CATEGORY #38

INTERACTIVITY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota Second Screen Experience

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

• Becky Ross, Director Of Communications

• Joe Jansen, Digital Content Manager

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Erik Gilbertson, Graphics

• Alan Westlund, Engineer

CATEGORY #39

MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 - Olympics - Somewhere Out There (Music)

KARE

• Erik Candiani, Executive Producer

• Karl Demer, Producer Musical Arrangement

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Past Is Alive Within Us - Documenatary - Phil Aaron Composites

Aaron | Stokes, Ltd.

• Phil Aaron, Compsoser

• Brad Stokes, Music Mixer

• Dianne Steinbach, Senior Director Arts & Cultural Media

• Shari Lamke, Executive Producer

• Leya Hale, Co-Producer/Offline Editor

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Steve Spencer, Producer/Offline Editor

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography

• Emily Goldberg, Field Producer/Director

• Stephanie Mosher, Associate Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings - The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Mark Mallman, Composer / Producer

• Bob Vince, Executive Producer

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Love

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Bracher Brown, Singer / SongWriter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Jordan Austin, Photographer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Paul Laskey, Editor

CATEGORY #40A

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News at Six

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 AM Twins

KARE

• Lynn Petersen, TD/Director

CATEGORY #40B

DIRECTOR - LIVE OR RECORDED LIVE

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Malmgren Composite

Bally Sports North

• Michael Malmgren, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Christmas in Norway with the St. Olaf Choir

Twin Cities PBS

• Phillip Byrd, Director

CATEGORY #40C

DIRECTOR - SPORTS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gangl Composite

Bally Sports North

• Matt Gangl, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Dittman Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Dittman, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Section 5AAAA Boys Hockey

Northwest Community Television

• Steve Brockhaus, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MC22 Sports Production

Mediacom, MC22

• Lance Herbold, Director

CATEGORY #40D

DIRECTOR - POST-PRODUCTION, SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Introducing Kelcey Composite

KMSP

• Ronald Johnson, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run2Gun Season 1 Open

Mud Mile Communications

• Nate Burdine, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Henry Schneider Composite

KSTP

• Henry Schneider, Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Serve With Honor

Fat Cat Productions

• Les Sholes, Director

• Donna Wolfe-Sholes, Production Manager

• David Waterman, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Lin Glimm, Audio Technician

• Clint Romesha, Subject

• Julie Lombardi, Script Supervisor

• Jeanne Waterman, Director Of Photography Assistant

• Wayne Beckman, Grip

• Lou Lombardi, Location Manager

• Ron Bergh, Consultant/Actor

• Jonathan Waterman, Gaffer

CATEGORY #40E

DIRECTOR - ACP OPERATOR

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Hillestad Composite

WCCO

• Dave Hillestad, Director

CATEGORY #41A

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Adam Geiger Editor Compilation

Twin Cities PBS

• Adam Geiger, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ryan Klabunde Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skip Davis Editing Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Skip Davis, Editor

CATEGORY #41B

EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Timberwolves Tune In Promo

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Editor

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Van Zetten Composite

MCG - Mahaska Communication Group

• Jason Van Zetten, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC 6 News In Your Community

KAAL

• Brandon McElroy, Editor

• David Springer, News Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Pint Composite

KMSP

• David Pint, Editor

CATEGORY #41C

EDITOR - NEWS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Livingston Composite

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Middeke Composite

KARE

• William Middeke, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Hanson Composite

KSTP

• Jason Hanson, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonathan Malat Composite

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dylan Jacobson Edit

WDAY

• Dylan Jacobson, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tyler Ryan composite

KMSP

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

CATEGORY #41D

EDITOR - SPORTS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jonathan Malat Composite

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kunkel Sports Composite

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sports Editing Composite

KSTP

• Jason Hanson, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Bothun Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Bothun, Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Gophers Football

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Editor

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Videographer

CATEGORY #42A

GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2014 Summit League Open

Midco Sports Network

• Jordon Weideman, Graphic Artist

• Christian Begeman, Graphic Artist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Graphics Package

WCCO

• Kimberly Zamora, Graphic Designer

• Rhonda Morgan, Graphic Designer

• Kelly Pederson, Graphic Designer

• Chad Haag, Art Director

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eric Parker Andersen Graphics Composite

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Motion Graphics Artist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Football With Jerry Kill

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Graphic Artist

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Graphic Arts Composition

KMSP

• David Pint, Graphic Designer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IPTV Sports Graphic Look

Iowa PBS

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

CATEGORY #42B

GRAPHIC ARTS - ANIMATION

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WHO-TV 13 Animated Opens Composite

WHO

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Vikings GamePlan Show Open

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Ryan Semanko, Graphic Artist

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild 2014 Playoff Open

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Paul Loomis, Graphic Artist

• Ryan Semanko, Coordinating Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Creative Director

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting & Production

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Wienholz Composite

KMSP

• Brian Wienholz, Animator

CATEGORY #43

NEWS PRODUCER

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Michael Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tracy Perlman Composite

WCCO

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

CATEGORY #44A

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It Gets Better

Richter Studios

• April Samp, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings - The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Paul Carlson, Writer

• Anthony Bessler, Writer

• Bob Vince, Executive Producer

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Past Is Alive Within Us: The U.S. - Dakota Conflict

Twin Cities PBS

• Shari Lamke, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Due North Outdoors, Eh?

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fighting Spirit

Midco Sports Network

• Jolene Loetscher, Writer

CATEGORY #44B

WRITER - NEWS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy Fales Covers Iowa

WHO

• Andy Fales, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eric Hanson Composite

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lindsey Seavert Writing Composite

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Livingston Composite

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Writer

CATEGORY #44C

WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Season of Comps

MCG - Mahaska Communication Group

• Jason Van Zetten, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Kirwan Composite

Video Arts Studios

• Jim Kirwan, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Great Things

Wideskreen.tv

• Brian Tuttle, Writer

• Sam Scaman, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run2Gun Season 1 Open

Mud Mile Communications

• Jolene Loetscher, CopyWriter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Myers Composite

KMSP

• Kevin Myers, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kristin Vendsel Composite

KXMC

• Kristin Vendsel, Writer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Basketball Begins Essay with Kevin Love

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Writer

• Trevor Fleck, Writer

• Paul Hipp, Writer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Aaron Seehusen, Public Relations Manager

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Comedy, News, Weather and Sports Composite

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, Writer

CATEGORY #45A

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Breen Composite

KTIV

• Matt Breen, Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jamie Yuccas Composite

WCCO

• Jamie Yuccas, Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anchoring Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tiffany O'Donnell Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Tiffany O'Donnell, Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason DeRusha Composite

WCCO

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dan Winters Composite

WHO

• Dan Winters, Anchor

CATEGORY #45B

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

From Balmy to Back to Reality By Way of a Lake Breeze

KQDS

• Jason Sydejko, Chief Meteorologist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Lawrence

KFYR

• Kevin Lawrence, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #45C

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Keith Murphy Composite

WHO

• Keith Murphy, Sports Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jared Aarons - Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Jared Aarons, Sports Anchor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Schwartz Composite

KARE

• Dave Schwartz, Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #45D

ON-CAMERA TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Unbranded

MCG - Mahaska Communication Group

• Jason Van Zetten, Commentator

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Interdependence Day

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Videojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Illustrated Essays by David Gillette

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Writer/Illustrator

CATEGORY #45E

ON-CAMERA TALENT - PERFORMER/NARRATOR

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings - The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Sam Heyn, Performer/Narrator

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dr. Chuck Ells

KSTC

• Taylor Stein, On-Air Talent

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jim Schiffman Composite

Lakeville Government Television

• Jim Schiffman, Performer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings: Beyond the Gridiron

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Rick Riley, Narrator

CATEGORY #45F

ON-CAMERA TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rod Simons Composite

rodmedia communications LLC

• Rod Simons, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Making it with Stephany Composite

makingitwithstephany.com

• Stephany Wieland, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

RR the Raccoon - Program Host

Lakeville Government Television

• Jim Schiffman, Host/Puppeeteer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Three Minutes in the Chair

WHO

• Dan Winters, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jennifer Livingston Composite

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Fly

WFTC

• Tony Fly, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mary Lahammer

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jordan Miller Composite

Mud Mile Communications

• Jordan Miller, Host

CATEGORY #45G

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Boyd Huppert Composite

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Esme Murphy Composite

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Olstad Composite

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lindsey Seavert Composite

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Your Behavior is Unpredictable & Strange

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz Composite

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Reporter

CATEGORY #45H

SPORTS: ANALYST

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Greenlay Composite

Bally Sports North

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen Composite

Bally Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wes Walz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Wes Walz, Analyst

CATEGORY #45I

SPORTS: PLAY-BY-PLAY

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Anthony LaPanta Composite

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play Announcer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Shawn Composite

KVLY

• Brian Shawn, Play-by-Play Announcer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BJ Schaben Composite

Iowa PBS

• BJ Schaben, Play-by-Play Announcer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Benz Composite

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Play-by-Play Announcer

CATEGORY #46A

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Road: One Last Time

KSTP

• David Peterson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

GameON! Composite

2SEVEN Productions, LLC

• Arthur Kuh, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Past Is Alive Within Us: The US-Dakota Conflict

Twin Cities PBS

• Robert Hutchings, Director Of Photography

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Brennan Vance Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Brennan Vance, Director Of Photography

CATEGORY #46B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound Show Open

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Director/Photographer/Editor

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer

• Nicholas Clausen, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Ronald Johnson Composite

KMSP

• Ronald Johnson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Luminary Commercial Reel

LUMINARY

• Jacob Moyer, Director Of Photography

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Run2Gun Season 1 Open

Mud Mile Communications

• Nate Burdine, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Timberwolves Matchup Promo

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Director Of Photography

• Ryan Noreen, Director

CATEGORY #46C

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Charlie Litchfield Composite

The Des Moines Register

• Charlie Litchfield, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Middeke Composite

KARE

• William Middeke, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonathan Malat Composite

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #46D

PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Nelson Composite

HawkVision Productions - University of Iowa Athletics Department

• Matt Nelson, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonathan Malat Composite

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brandon McCauley Composite

WHO

• Brandon McCauley, Photographer

CATEGORY #46E

VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stories of light and sound

WHO

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Out In The Cold

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Walk In The Park: Gooseberry Falls

Ron Schara Productions

• Michael Uss, Videographer/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Phil and Harvey: The 38-year engagement

StarTribune

• Baird Helgeson, Reporter

• McKenna Ewen, Producer

• Jenni Pinkley, Senior Multimedia Producer

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Family Fights for Medical Marijuana - for Paxton's sake

St. Paul Pioneer Press

• Ben Garvin, Video Journalist

CATEGORY #47

VIDEO JOURNALIST

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A gift to honor a sacrifice

12 News/Northwest Community Television

• Delane Cleveland, Photographer/Reporter/Editor

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Homecoming Surprise

KARE

• Dave Berggren, Video Journalist

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Steve Betchkal Composite

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Videojournalist

CATEGORY #48

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT

2014 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Goin' to the Lake

WCCO

• Matt Liddy, Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Talent

• Chris Shaffer, Talent

• Arthur Phillips, Engineer

• Carly Danek, Photographer

• Tom Aviles, Photographer

• Joe Berglove, Photographer

• Jennifer Jimenez, Producer

• Bill Kruskop, Photographer / Engineer

CATEGORY #01A

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 1-20

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FOX 9 Morning News

KMSP

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Carrie Paetow, Producer

• Alix Kendall, Anchor

• Tom Halden, Anchor

• Keith Marler, Anchor

• Dawn Stevens, Anchor/Reporter

• M.A. Rosko, Reporter

• Stephanie Gailhard, Reporter

• Leo Hofmeister, Director

• Christine Bastolich, Director

• Robert Butler, Director

• Steven Rainwater, Director

• Tom Butler, Anchor/Contributor

• Bill Dallman, News Director

• Ron Elmquist, Photographer

• Tom Teeters, Editor

• Russ Weseman, Photographer

• Steve Strom, Photographer

• Tim Niccum, Floor Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sunrise

KARE

• Julie Anderson, Executive Producer

• Jennifer Griffin, Producer

• Christiaan Simmons, Producer

• Gillian Key, Assoc. Producer

• Kim Insley, Anchor

• Tim McNiff, Anchor

• Bryan Piatt, Reporter

• Sven Sundgaard, Meteorologist

• Laura Betker, Reporter/Meteorologist

• Pete Busch, Traffic Reporter

• Karin Stone, Editor

• Nate Anderson, Editor/Photojournalist

• David Vance, Editor/Photojournalist

• George Marincel, Photojournalist

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO 4 News This Morning

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Bess Ellenson, Executive Producer

• Mike Verlo, Producer

• Nikki Muehlhausen, Producer

• Mike Binkley, Anchor

• Angela Davis, Anchor

• Michael Augustyniak, Meteorologist

• Kate Raddatz, Reporter

• Edward Moody, Reporter

• Wade Mesenbring, Director

• Adam Chernow, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Remembering Officer Decker

KSTP

• Andrea Hubbell, Producer

• Brad Sattin, Anchor

• Vineeta Sawkar, Anchor

CATEGORY #01B

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 21-140

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Good Morning Northland

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Scott Doane, Producer

• Brittany Falkers, News Anchor

• Ben Dery, Meteorologist

• Daniel Bergh, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News Sunrise

WEAU

• Andrew Felix, Supervisor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Monticello Fire

KCRG

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Max Walker, Producer

• Rachel Begle, Producer

• Jill Kasparie, Reporter

• Nicole Agee, Anchor

• Ashley Hinson, Anchor

• Megan Benischek, Director

• Toby Meyer, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND This Morning-April 10, 2013

KELO-TV

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Jenna Petrak, Web Producer

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Alyssa Smith, Producer

• Sarah Bryant, Producer

• Casey Wonnenberg, Anchor/Reporter

• Shawn Neisteadt, Anchor/Reporter

• Brian Karstens, Meteorologist

• Ben Cathey, Meteorologist

• Austin Hoffman, Videojournalist

• Kellee Azar, Videojournalist

• Ben Dunsmoor, Reporter

• Derek Olson, Videojournalist

CATEGORY #01C

NEWSCAST - DAYTIME - MARKETS 141+

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Police Officer Shot

KTIV-TV

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

• Matt Breen, Anchor/Producer

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

• Tia Heidebrecht, Chief Photographer

• Kim Wilson, Producer

• Al Joens, Anchor

• Kristen Johnson, Reporter

• Sarah Te Slaa, Reporter

• Greg Fisher, Director

• Riley O'Connor, Weather

• Randy Kascht, Audio

• Vince Welch, Engineer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter Today -- March 5, 2013

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor/Producer

• Krista Corrigan, Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Jonathan Kegges, Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Curt Pufahl, Internet Director

• Mike Hintz, Director

• Andrew "Ace" Browning, Audio

• Paul Robertson, Asst. Director Of Engineering

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KX News Morning

KXMC-TV

• Jim Olson, News Director & Reporter

• Perry Olson, Anchor

• Amber Wheeler, Morning Weather

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KTTC NewsCenter Today -- May 2, 2013

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Krista Corrigan, Producer

• Daniel Wolfe, Anchor/Producer

• Jess Abrahamson, Anchor/Producer

• Ted Schmidt, Meteorologist

• Brie Groves, Multimedia Journalist

• Pat Lund, Sports Director

• Curt Pufahl, Internet Director

• Jason Holland, Director

• Andrew "Ace" Browning, Audio

CATEGORY #02A

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 1-20

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News at 10

WCCO-TV

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Matt Liddy, Executive Producer

• Scott Howard, Senior Producer

• Kristin Morris, Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Mark Rosen, Sports Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Jamie Yuccas, Reporter

• Aristea Brady, Reporter

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• Jason DeRusha, Reporter

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 10 pm

KARE

• Jennifer Young, Producer

• Bea Chang, Field Producer

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Monica Hanson, Photojournalist

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

• Bill Middeke, Photojournalist

• George Marincel, Photojournalist

• Craig Norkus, Editor

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

• Dave Schwartz, Sports Anchor

• Amy Jensen, Director

• Jane Helmke, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox @ 10

KMSP

• Patrick Armijo, Executive Producer

• Ryan Rablin, Producer

• Bill Dallman, VP/News Director

• Marian Davey, Assistant News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Managing Editor

• KEITH BROWN, Operations Manager

• Spencer Driskill, Chief Photographer

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• Ian Leonard, Meteorologist

• Jim Rich, Sports Anchor

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Leah Beno, Reporter

• Bill Keller, Reporter

• Rob King, Editor

• Steve Stark, Director

• Nick Lambert, Assignment Editor

• Carl Jaeger, Assignment Editor

• Annie Koolen, Assignment Editor

• Paul Blume, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO-TV 5pm News

WCCO

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Aaron Beckman, Producer

• Frank Vascellaro, Anchor

• Amelia Santaniello, Anchor

• Chris Shaffer, Meteorologist

• Mike Max, Sports Anchor

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• Bill Hudson, Reporter

• Edward Moody, Reporter

CATEGORY #02B

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 21-140

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KELOLAND News at 6PM-April 10, 2013

KELO-TV

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Jenna Petrak, Web Producer

• Andrew Graning, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor

• Sammi Bjelland, Anchor

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

• Hailey Higgins, Reporter

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Kelly Bartnick, Reporter

• Derek Olson, Videojournalist

• Casey Wonnenberg, Reporter

• Angela Kennecke, Reporter

• Erich Schaffhauser, Videojournalist

• Michael Simundson, Photographer

• Terry Kjergaard, Photographer

• Jesse Goebel, Photographer

• Thom Morrow, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KDLH 3 News at 6:30

KDLH-TV

• Barbara Reyelts, News Director

• Kevin Jacobsen, Anchor

• Joshua Akkerman, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

CBS 2 News at 10

KGAN/KFXA

• Anna Domoto, Producer

• Jamie Morrissey, Director

• Sadie Hughes, Anchor

• Kelsey Minor, Reporter

• David Scanlon, Reporter

• Kim Wynne, Reporter

• Corey Christiansen, Chief Meteorologist

• Jared Aarons, Sports Anchor

• James Novak, Photojournalist

• Diane Sandberg, Photojournalist

• Sean Walshire, Photojournalist

• Matt Wulfekuhle, Editor

• Nick Weig, Assignment Desk Editor

• Rod Jackson, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News at 5

KCCI-TV

• Megan Landolt, Producer

• Kevin Cooney, Anchor

• Stacey Horst, Anchor

• Laura Nichols, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

• Vanessa Peng, Reporter

• Spencer Vaughn, Photographer

• Ben Sabal, Photographer

• Kim St. Onge, Reporter

• Marcus McIntosh, Reporter

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

• Meredith Garman, Director

• Alex Kuberski, Editor

• John McLaughlin, Meteorologist

• Patrick Bell, Reporter

• Kenny Knutson, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Eyewitness News at Six

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Darren Danielson, News Anchor

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• Alan Hoglund, Reporter

• Dayna Landgrebe, Producer

• Paige Calhoun, Reporter

• Justin Liles, Meteorologist

• Dan Williamson, Sports Director

• John Whaley, Chief Photographer

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

• Dave Cowardin, Photographer

• Dan Bergh, Photographer

• Sue Holt, Graphics Supervisor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 28 News at Nine

KFXA-TV

• Cameron Mueller, Producer

• Tiffany O'Donnell, Anchor

• Scott Sanborn, Anchor

• Phillip Platz, Director

• Gabe Erickson, Reporter

• Jason Hackett, Reporter

• James Novak, Photojournalist

• Diane Sandberg, Photojournalist

• Corey Christiansen, Meteorologist

• Landon Stolar, Sports Anchor

• Rod Jackson, News Director

• Amy Kaduce, Executive Producer

• Matt Wulfekuhle, Editor

CATEGORY #02C

NEWSCAST - EVENING - MARKETS 141+

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 6 p.m. -- May 2, 2013

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Donnie Forti, Content Manager

• Ben Chambers, Producer

• Tom Overlie, Anchor/Producer

• Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Pat Lund, Sports Director

• Aubrey Helms, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Jonathan Kegges, Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist

• Nicole Goodrich, Multimedia Journalist

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

• Courtney Sturgeon, Multimedia Journalist

• Peter Schuneman, Multimedia Journalist

• Jared Ransom, Multimedia Journalist

• Kelly Keiter, Multimedia Journalist

• Curt Pufahl, Internet Director

• Missy Krogstad, Director

• Matt Sparks, Audio

• John Wilcox, Engineering

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Snow MAYhem Team Coverage

KIMT

• Amy Fleming, Anchor

• Matt Bradley, Anchor

• Adam Sallet, Producer

• Jaime Copley, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

ABC 6 News at 10 - February 27, 2013

KAAL

• David Springer, News Director

• James Wilcox, Anchor

• Laura Lee, Anchor

• Michael Haberman, Producer

• Peter Leuthardt, Director

• John Doetkott, Reporter

• Ellery McCardle, Reporter

• Stephanie Crock, Reporter

• Chris Kuball, Chief Meteorologist

• Dan Conradt, Reporter

• Caleb Ostrander, Sports Director

• Ben Bicknese, Photographer

• Chad Corey, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

IRGC Site Visit

KTIV

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

• Matt Breen, Anchor/Producer

• Christy Batien, Content Manager/Producer

• Kristie VerMulm, Anchor

• Kim Wilson, Producer

• Tia Heidebrecht, Chief Photographer

• Jacob Peklo, Reporter

• Ross Caniglia, Reporter

• Forrest Saunders, Reporter

• Rebecca Varilek, Photographer

• Sarah Te Slaa, Reporter/Anchor

• MaryAnn Farley, Director

• George Kmetty, Audio Operator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 5 p.m. -- May 2, 2013

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Donnie Forti, Content Manager

• Stephen Rydberg, Producer

• Robin Wolfram, Anchor/Producer

• Randy Brock, Chief Meteorologist

• Aubrey Helms, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Jonathan Kegges, Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist

• Courtney Sturgeon, Multimedia Journalist

• Nicole Goodrich, Multimedia Journalist

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

• Peter Schuneman, Multimedia Journalist

• Curt Pufahl, Internet Director

• Timothy Strauss, Director

• Matt Sparks, Audio

• John Wilcox, Engineering

CATEGORY #03A

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND MARKETS 1-20

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 News at 10 pm

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Anchor

• Blake McCoy, Anchor

• Scott Beedy, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Fox @ Nine

KMSP

• Bill Snodgrass, Producer

• Bill Dallman, News Director

• Marian Davey, Assistant News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Managing Editor

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• TIM BLOTZ, Anchor

• Steve Frazier, Meteorologist

• Jonathan Choe, Reporter

• Paul Blume, Reporter

• IRIS PEREZ, Reporter

• Trace Stump, Producer

• Tom Cousins, Director

• Rob King, Editor

• MISTY RITCHIE, Editor

• Adam Frenz, Asst. Director

• Nick Lambert, Assignment Desk Editor

• Matt Montgomery, Sports Producer

• Dawn Mitchell, Sports Anchor

• Carl Jaeger, Assignment Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO 4 News Sunday 10pm

WCCO-TV

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Tracy Perlman, Producer

• Liz Collin, Anchor

• Jason DeRusha, Anchor

• Lauren Casey, Meteorologist

• Mark Rosen, Sports Anchor

• Reg Chapman, Reporter

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• Dave Hillestad, TD/Director

CATEGORY #03B

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND MARKETS 21-140

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WHO-TV Channel 13 News at 10

WHO

• Dan Hendrickson, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KCCI 8 News Sunday

KCCI

• Danielle Sauka, Producer

• Emily Price, Anchor

• Todd Magel, Anchor

• John Hoyem, Producer

• Erin Moynihan, Producer

• Shaina Humphries, Reporter

• Ben Sabal, Photographer

• Tom Rapp, Photographer

• Meredith Garman, Director

• Kurtis Gertz, Meteorologist

• Scott Reister, Sports Anchor

• Dave Busiek, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCRG TV9 Weekend 10:00

KCRG TV9

• Chris Earl, Anchor

• John Campbell, Reporter

• Justin Gehrts, Meteorologist

• Jill Kasparie, Reporter

• Josh Christensen, Sports Anchor

• Jay Knoll, Producer

• Adam Carros, News Director

• Mike Wagner, Managing Editor

• Terri Jo Walter, Director

CATEGORY #03C

NEWSCAST - WEEKEND - MARKETS 141+

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Suspect Shooter Captured

KTIV-TV

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

• Kristen Johnson, Anchor/Producer

• Jacob Peklo, Reporter

• Rebecca Varilek, Photographer

• George Kmetty, Director

• Darren Johnson, Audio

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m. -- May 19, 2013

KTTC

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Aubrey Helms, Anchor/Producer

• Jonathan Kegges, Meteorologist

• Eric Lear, Sports

• Peter Schuneman, Multimedia Journalist

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Brandon DeRoo, Director

• Matt Sparks, Audio

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KX News Weekend

KXMC-TV

• Jim Olson, News Director & Reporter

• Jennifer Thogramson, Anchor

• Derek Hackett, Weekend Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #04A

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - WITHIN 24 HOURS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Precarious Place

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• John Drilling, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Five Year Old Boy Shot and Killed in North Minneapolis

KARE 11

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Oh Boy!

KARE

• Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter

• Bill Middeke, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

12-12-12 Babies

WHO-TV

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"Hit Man for Hire"

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• JOHN COTEW, Photographer

CATEGORY #04B

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT - NO TIME LIMIT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Drone School

KSTP-TV

• Mark Albert, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Know Before You Tow

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

• Jeff Kraker, Associate Producer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Associate Producer

• John Divall, Associate Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"In Feeney's Words"

KMSP-TV

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Editor, Photojournalist

• John Michael, Producer

• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"The Killing Lane"

KMSP TV

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist

• John Michael, Producer

CATEGORY #05

BREAKING NEWS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Duluth Flooding

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• KARE Staff, Various

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Duluth Flooding

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• Dayna Landgrebe, Producer

• Darren Danielson, News Anchor

• Renee Passal, Reporter

• Alan Hoglund, Reporter

• Paige Calhoun, Reporter

• Justin Liles, Meteorologist

• John Whaley, Chief Photographer

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

• Carl Sauer, Photographer

• Kyle Aune, Photographer

• Dave Cowardin, Photographer

• Daniel Bergh, Photographer

• Sue Holt, Graphics Supervisor

CATEGORY #06

CONTINUING COVERAGE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andrew Steen Continuing Coverage Composite

KELO

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Austin Hoffman, Videojournalist

• Kellee Azar, Videojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hurricane Sandy

WCCO

• Jamie Yuccas, Reporter

• Tom Aviles, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Church Miracle

WHO

• Aaron Brilbeck, Reporter

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota in Pakistan

KSTP

• Mark Albert, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Northland Flooding

WDIO

• Steve Goodspeed, News Director

• Jon Ellis, Assistant News Director

• News Staff, News Coverage

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Interview with Christopher Frisch

KAAL

• Brianna Long, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Durham's Travels

WHO-TV

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Police Officer Shooting Coverage

KTIV-TV

• Bridget Breen, News Director/Station Manager

• Christy Batien, Content Manager

• Tia Heidebrecht, Chief Photographer

• Kim Wilson, Producer

• Matt Breen, Anchor/Producer

• Kristie VerMulm, Anchor/Producer

• Kristen Johnson, Reporter

• Rebecca Varilek, Photographer

• Jacob Peklo, Reporter

• Sarah Te Slaa, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"Murder in Cold Spring"

KMSP-TV

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

CATEGORY #07

NEWS SPECIAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Return to Pearl Harbor

WXOW

• Amy DuPont, Anchor/Reporter/Producer

• Nick Bjerke, Photographer/ Editor

• Brandon Schockmel, Director

• Steve Bland, Production Assistant

• Sean Dwyer, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Face It Together Special

KELO

• Beth Jensen, News Director

• Dexter Gronseth, Assignment Editor

• Jaine Andrews, Managing Editor

• Karen Sherman, Senior Web Producer

• Kevin Kjergaard, Chief Photographer

• Anna Peters, Producer

• Don Jorgensen, Anchor/Reporter

• Angela Kennecke, Anchor/Reporter

• Perry Groten, Reporter

• Kelly Bartnick, Videojournalist

• David Brown, Videojournalist

• Brady Mallory, Reporter

• Hailey Higgins, Videojournalist

• Shawn Neisteadt, Reporter

• Ben Dunsmoor, Reporter

• Terry Kjergaard, Photographer

• Michael Simundson, Photographer

• Jesse Goebel, Photographer

• Thom Morrow, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Safe at Home

KARE

• Jennifer Young, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer

• Bill Middeke, Photographer

• Jeff Kraker, Photographer

• Deb Lyngdal, Photographer

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

At Peace Online

KVLY

• Dylan Jacobson, Photographer

• Emily Welker, Reporter

CATEGORY #08

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Daycare Deception

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

• John Michael, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Person of Interest: 24 Years Later The Jacob Wetterling Case

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"License to Fraud"

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Tomoko Townsley, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prison Health Costs

KARE

• Scott Seroka, Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

"Cab"italism

KMSP TV

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• John Michael, Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Editor, Photojournalist

• Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist

• Doug Solomon, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #09A

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - LIGHT SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Tragic, Triumphant Tale of Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Farm Farmington with Love

KARE

• Boua Xiong, Multimedia Journalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lueken's Grocery Store

WCCO

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Who Are Those Guys

KCCI

• Eric Hanson, Reporter

• Glen Biermann, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Beach Day

KARE

• William Middeke, Producer

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Schoep and John

WCCO-TV

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Biker Bud

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• John Drilling, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #09B

FEATURE NEWS REPORT - SERIOUS SINGLE STORY/SERIES

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Starting Over

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/editor

• Doug Solomon, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Boy and the Bus

WKBT

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Saving Grace

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gracie's Room

KARE 11

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fight Like a Girl

WCCO

• John Lauritsen, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

CATEGORY #10

CRIME

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mark Albert Crime Reporting

KSTP-TV

• Mark Albert, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

North Minneapolis

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Bill Middeke, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Young and Armed: The Scourge of Teen Gun Violence

StarTribune

• Jerry Holt, Multimedia Producer

• David Joles, Multimedia Producer

• Matt McKinney, Reporter

• Maya Rao, Reporter

• Jim Gehrz, Executive Producer

• Billy Steve Clayton, Graphic Designer

• Jenni Pinkley, Multimedia Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wire Tap

KMSP-TV

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

• Brian Wiedeke, Photographer

CATEGORY #11A

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT: SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Oh Say Can You Sing?

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Through our Veins

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• William Middeke, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Music Is My Voice

Bolster

• Jesse Roesler, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Greibrok's Mini History Farm

KSMQ

• Matthew Bluhm, Producer

• Ed Nelson, Photographer

• Jeff Gould, Photographer

• Charles Czech, Managing Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bella Gets Booed

KMSP

• Paul Blume, Reporter

• Timothy Grossklaus, Photographer & Editor

• Steve Peinovich, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The La Crosse Blue Stars

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/Editor

• Rob Born, Photographer

• Kirk Arneson, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hymn Of Rebirth

WHO

• Stephanie Moore, Reporter

• Eli Gardiner, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #11B

ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Parables: A Symphonic Oratorio

Twin Cities PBS

• Jeffrey Weihe, Producer/Director

• Theresa Meyer, Associate Director

• Val Mondor, Editor

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• David Walsh, Theatrical Director/Producer

• Robert Edwards, Associate Producer

• Jennie Reedquist, Managing Producer

• Shari Lamke, Senior Director, Supervising Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

My Way Back Home: Caroline Smith

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Executive Producer/Director

• Dan Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Kevin Russell, Editor

• BJ Burton, Audio

• Tom Herbers, Audio

• Andre Durand, Camera

• Eli Ljung, Camera

• Chris Hadland, Camera

• Caroline Smith, Music

• Dajana Strong, Design

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Lowertown Line: Trampled By Turtles

Twin Cities Public Television

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• David Roth, Producer/Director

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Daniel Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Paul Lopez, Jib Operator

• Tom Keleher, Lead Engineer

• Michael Murnane, Lighting Designer

• Jeffery Murphey, Set Design

• Thomas Franchett, Lighting

• JoAnn Babic, Floor Director

• Maggie "Dessa" Wander, Host

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Marissa Blahnik, Event Producer

• Amy Melin, Event Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Event Producer

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Soundcheck MN

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Host

• Tacy Mangan, Producer

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

• Katie Schutrop, Associate Producer

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Jeffrey DeMars, Reporter

• Monica Hanson, Photojournalist

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Deb Lyngdal, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #12A

BUSINESS/CONSUMER: SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bird Food For Thought

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Building For Tomorrow

KGAN/KFXA

• Sadie Hughes, Reporter

• Sean Walshire, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rustproofing: Money for Nothing?

WHO

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Pocket Snitch

KMSP

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Getting Drilled: Unnecessary Tooth Fillings

WHO

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bill Schocke, Art Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Formaldehyde in Children's Clothing

KARE

• Lindsey Seavert, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Business Burned

KMSP

• Jody Ambroz, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor

CATEGORY #12B

BUSINESS/CONSUMER - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

North Dakota's Gold Rush

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Bob Crippa, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Created in the Corridor

KGAN/KFXA

• Scott Sanborn, Reporter/Producer

• Dallas Houtz, Photographer/Editor

• Sean Walshire, Photographer/Editor

• Diane Sandberg, Photographer/Editor

• Matt Wulfekuhle, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Transforming the Med City

KTTC

• Jared Ransom, Multimedia Journalist

• Noel Sederstrom, News Director

• Chuck Sibley, Chief Photographer

• Dymanh Chhoun, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lahammer Reports on Business/Consumer Taxes

Twin Cities Public Television

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #13A

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Congressional Races

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Allen Costantini, Reporter

• Scott Seroka, Reporter

• Deb Lyngdal, Photojournalist

• George Marincel, Photojournalist

• Aethan Hart, Photojournalist

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

• Mike Stern, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

What we don't know about the voter ID amendment

MPR News

• Molly Bloom, Producer

• Curtis Gilbert, Producer

• Jeffrey Thompson, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Campaign Cash: Iowa's Heavy Hitters

WHO-TV

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

• Lee Rouse, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #13B

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Almanac at the Capitol

Twin Cities Public Television

• Kari Kennedy, Producer

• Mary Lahammer, Anchor/Reporter

• David Gillette, Special Correspondent

• Scott Trotman, Videographer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Nathan Reopelle, Editor

• Adam Daniels, Production Assistant

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox @ 6: You Decide

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Ryan Rablin, Producer

• Tom Lyden, Anchor

• Randy Meier, Anchor

• Rob King, Editor

• Marian Davey, Assistant News Director

• Bill Dallman, News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Managing Editor

• Tom Cousins, Director

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Marriage Debate

KARE

• Jennifer Young, Producer

• Karla Hult, Reporter

• Sasha Aslanian, Reporter

• Deb Lyngdal, Photographer

• John Drilling, Photographer

• Cindy Chapman, Producer

CATEGORY #14A

SPORTS - SINGLE STORY/SEGMENT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Josh's Journey

Bally Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adrian Peterson Makes and Keeps A Special Promise

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Silent Killer

StarTribune

• Jim Gehrz, Photographer/Producer

• Mike Kaszuba, Reporter

• Jenni Pinkley, Associate Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Courage of Caitlin

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

• Chris Ritchie, Editor

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Nick Kesler, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Season of Healing

WXOW-TV

• Amy DuPont, Reporter/Editor

• Nick Bjerke, Photographer/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bernie Baseball

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - Boys of Fall

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer/Editor

• Jolene Loetscher, Writer

• Christian Begeman, Photojournalist

• Josh Munce, Photojournalist

• Tom Nieman, Host

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine - Taking the Reins

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Reporter

• Christian Begeman, Associate Producer

• Tom Nieman, Host

CATEGORY #14B

SPORTS - NEWS SERIES

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Running Man

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/editor

• Kirk Arneson, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Hit You Can't Shake Off

WDIO

• Laura Kennedy, Reporter

• Glenn Kellahan, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tackle Cancer

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

• Deb Lyngdal, Photojournalist

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #14C

SPORTS - PROGRAM SERIES (OUTSIDE OF NEWS)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Midco Sports Magazine - April 2013

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Jolene Loetscher, Reporter

• Tom Nieman, Reporter

• Jason Andera, Producer

• Brad Dumke, Photojournalist

• Josh Munce, Producer

• Jordon Weideman, Art Director

• Joey Beltrame, Photojournalist

• Christian Begeman, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Becoming Wild Chapter Two: Episode #6 Mikko Koivu

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting & Production

• Dustin Peterson, Shooter & Production Assistant

• Peter Keffer, Editor

• Pat O'Connor, Producer

• Jon Otte, Shooter And Production Assistant

• John Maher, Executive Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings GamePlan

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, FOX Sports North Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, FOX Sports North Coordinating Producer

• Bryan Harper, Vikings Entertainment Network Executive Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Doug Warkenthien, Editor

• Pat Fischer, Photographer

• Paul Allen, Host

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Woog Remembers

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Dan Dettman, Photographer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Through These Doors

University of North Dakota Athletics

• David Folske, Producer/Showrunner

• Eric Classen, Producer

• Peter Bottini, Producer

• Andrew Parr, Assistant Producer/Audio Technician

• Brian Gendreau, Assistant Producer

• Matthew Schill, Executive Producer

• Jayson Hajdu, Supervising Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Wild Live

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Marshall Ness, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Marney Gellner, Host

• Kevin Gorg, Host/Analyst

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Tom Chorske, Analyst

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Ben Clymer, Analyst

CATEGORY #14D

SPORTSCAST

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 Sports

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Sports Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy Sportscast

WHO TV

• Keith Murphy, Sports Director

• Andy Fales, Reporter

• John Sears, Reporter

• Chris Hassel, Reporter

CATEGORY #14E

SPORTS - ONE-TIME SPECIAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hockey Day Minnesota

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Brent Rieland, Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Dave Higgins, Director

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Marney Gellner, Host

• Tom Chorske, Analyst

• Wes Walz, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Casey Hankinson, Analyst

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Doug McLeod, Play-by-Play

• Brendan Burke, Play-by-Play

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Sophia Minnaert, Reporter

• Ben Clymer, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spotlight: Ricky Rubio

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Tom Hanneman, Narrator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Spotlight: Josh Willingham

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Tom Hanneman, Narrator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sandlot Day

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Dave Higgins, Director

• Anthony LaPanta, Host

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Jamie Hersch, Reporter

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

CATEGORY #14F

SPORTS - DOCUMENTARY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Beyond The Gridiron

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

• Ryan Noreen, Animation/Editor

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

South High: Fighting Against the Odds

StarTribune

• Jason Gonzalez, Reporter

• McKenna Ewen, Multimedia Producer

• Jerry Holt, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

40: Forever

KCCI-TV

• Andy Garman, Producer

• Scott Reister, Photographer

• Tony Seeman, Photographer

• Tom Rapp, Photographer

• Cortney Kintzer, Photographer

• Jeremy Scavo, Photographer

• Kenny Knutson, Photographer

• Jesse Landolt, Editor

CATEGORY #14G

SPORTS - INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Twins Season Opening Special

rodmedia

• Rod Simons, Host/Executive Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Producer/Editor/Videographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Coaching Climate

KARE

• Randy Shaver, Reporter

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photojournalist

• Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

THREE MINUTES IN THE CHAIR: Hawkeye Wrestling Coach Tom Brands

WHO

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

FCS National Championship Pregame Show

KVLY

• Brian Shawn, Co-Host

• Jamal Spencer, Co-Host

• Sean Kelly, Director

• Norm Bell, Reporter/Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Shawn Retires

WHO-TV

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #15A

SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - PROGRAM/SPECIAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Network Live Summit League Basketball

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Executive Producer

• Nathan Aamodt, Producer

• Brian Cooper, Director

• Toby McDonald, Technical Director

• Tom Nieman, Play-by-Play

• Brad Newitt, Color Analyst

• Steve Hallstrom, Sideline Reporter

• Ron Peterson, Chief Broadcast Engineer

• Darrel Nelson, Engineer In Charge

• Jasen Lenz, Broadcast Engineer

• Dan Aspan, Producer

• Jason Andera, Producer

• David Brown, Producer

• Adam Murray, Master Control

• Jordan Dalton, Analyst

• Jeff Harkness, Analyst

• Laura Anderson, Network Support

• Jordon Weideman, Art Director

• Jolene Loetscher, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2013 Boys' State Class 1-A Hockey Final/St. Thomas Academy vs. Hermantown

KSTC

• Dennis Silva, Executive Sports Producer

• Brian Monahan, Producer

• Monica Doyle, Producer

• Joe Johnston, Producer

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Bob Rossborough, Technical Director

• Jim Erickson, Play By Play

• Phil Housley, Color Analyst

• Tori Holt, Sideline Reporter

• Joe Schmit, Studio Host

• Mike McGraw, Studio Analyst

• Ben Clymer, Studio Analyst

• Jonathan Whitney, Graphics

• Seth Holst, Editor

• David Linstad, Photographer

• Nick Tieri, Photographer

• Ravyn Silva, Photographer

• John Salzwedel, Technical Advisor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hockey Day Minnesota 2013

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Brendan Burke, Play-by-Play

• Kevin Gorg, Analyst

• Sophia Minnaert, Reporter

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Marcus Taplin, Photographer

• Chase Fiebig, Production Assistant

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager

• Patricia Whitney, Operations Coordinator

• Sarah Pechacek, Operations Coordinator

CATEGORY #15B

SPORTING EVENT/GAME - LIVE/UNEDITED - SERIES

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild Season Series

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Skip Krueger, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Ben Clymer, Reporter

• Sarah Servetnick, Graphics

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager

• Sarah Pechacek, Operations Coordinator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Twins Season Series

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• John Stroh, Producer

• Matt Gangl, Director

• Dave Dittman, Director

• Dave Higgins, Director

• Pat O'Connor, Director

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

• Bert Blyleven, Analyst

• Ron Coomer, Analyst

• Roy Smalley, Analyst

• Jamie Hersch, Reporter

• Kevin Gorg, Reporter

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

• Erich Manwarren, Operations Manager

• Patricia Whitney, Operations Coordinator

• Sarah Pechacek, Operations Coordinator

CATEGORY #16A

WEATHER-SINGLE STORY/SEGMENT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fargo Flood Fight

KSTP-TV

• Mark Albert, Reporter

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Thirsty Minnesota

KARE

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

• John Drilling, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Deep Water, High Spirits

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

• John Drilling, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bad to Worse is Best

KSTP-TV

• Mitch Pittman, Producer

CATEGORY #16B

WEATHER - WEATHERCAST (SEGMENT IN A NEWSCAST)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Fire Explained With an Educational Flare

KQDS

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

A Bit of Everything

KCAU

• Fred Hexom, Chief Meteorologist

• Jack Brooks, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jay Trobec

KELO

• Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist

CATEGORY #17A

DOCUMENTARY - CULTURAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Asian Flavors

Twin Cities Public Television

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Director

• Angela Barrett, Production Assistant

• Fanique Weeks-Kelley, Production Manager

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Jerry Lakso, Online Editor

• Bob Tracy, Executive In Charge

• Pamela McClanahan, Project Consultant

• Phyllis Louise Harris, Co-writer/Project Consultant

• Raghavan Iyer, Presenter

• Shari Lamke, Sr. Director-Supervising Producer

• Lucy Swift, Vice President, MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Arrival: Women's Visions for a New Home

KSMQ

• Charles Czech, Producer-Photographer-Editor

• Mary Christen Czech, Producer

CATEGORY #17B

DOCUMENTARY - HISTORICAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Light of the Prairie: South Dakota Stained Glass

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Stephanie Rissler, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

I Am A Person

Prairie Public

• Bob Dambach, Executive Producer

• Kim Stenehjem, Producer

• Heidi Nelson, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lost Duluth II

WDSE/WRPT-TV

• Greg Grell, Producer/Writer

• Judy Morrissey, Photographer/Editor

• Pamela Fish, Host

• Nick Clingman, Title Design/Photographer

• Lance Haavisto, Photographer

• Ted Pellman, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

Twin Cities PBS

• Mark Fischer, Producer

CATEGORY #17C

DOCUMENTARY - TOPICAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Overcoming All Odds to Succeed

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

• Rick Riley, Narrator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Capture Minnesota

Twin Cities PBS

• Adam Daniels, Producer

• Shari Lamke, Supervising Producer

• Val Mondor, Editor

• McGraw Jones, Videographer

• David Gillette, Host

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

With Impunity: Men & Gender Violence

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Pierce Bergin, Producer/Writer/Director

• Michael Paymar, Project Consultant

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Fanique Weeks-Kelley, Production Manager

• Jim Kron, Director Of Photography

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Bob Tracy, Executive In Charge

• Shari Lamke, Director Of Production

• Lucy Swift, Vice President Of Minnesota Productions And Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WEAU 13 News - The Tall Tower

WEAU-TV

• Andrew Felix, Producer

CATEGORY #18

CHILDREN (12 & UNDER)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

TV9 Storm Team WX Academy: Beyond the Classroom

KCRG

• Charlene Becka, Executive Producer

• Greg Wolgast, Producer, Editor

• First Alert Storm Team, Talent

• Brian Fahrner, Photographer

• Cindy Ek, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Draven's Wish

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings, LLC / The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Bob Vince, Executive Producer

• Bob Medcraft, Producer

• Andy Grund, Director

• Mark Har, 1st Assistant Director

• Rich Kronfeld, Producer

• Paul Carlson, Producer

• Joe Martin, Producer

• Sam Heyn, Associate Producer

• Wilson Webb, Associate Producer

• Christiana Clark, Actor - Ticket Agent Cee Cee

• Emily Fradenburgh, Actor - Engineer Emily

• Paul Howe, Actor - Engineer Paul

• Charles Hubbell, Actor - Charlie Rat

• Randy Reyes, Actor - Randy The Planner

• David Tufford, Actor - Conductor Dave

• Bryan Axell, Production Designer

• Nikki Martin, Continuity

• Nick Kesler, Camera Operator

• Gerard Bonnette, Studio Audio Mixer

• Chris Malone, Chief Technician

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Can-Do Girls

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

CATEGORY #19

TEEN (13 AND UP)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Teen's Warning: How a Bike Helmet Saved My Life

WCCO

• Esme Murphy, Reporter

• Garrett Young, Photojournalist

• David Porter, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Hookah Hoopla

KMSP TV

• John Michael, Producer

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Editor/Photographer

• Tyler Ryan, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

It Gets Better

WHO

• Lynn Melling, Reporter

• Travis Jungling, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Movement 515

WHO-TV

• Erin Kiernan, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

CATEGORY #20

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rochester's Hidden Problem: Homeless Youth

KAAL

• James Wilcox, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ruth's Place

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Old School

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

CATEGORY #21A

HEALTH/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David's Dancing Eyes

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

High-Tech Humanitarians

KSTP

• Chris Egert, Reporter

• Phil Thiesse, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eagles 4 Kids

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

No Charge, No Chance

KMSP-TV

• Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Missing Moose

KARE

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Barriers to Care

WQOW-TV

• Andrea Albers, Reporter & Producer

• Kyle Jorgenson, Videographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Silent Killer: Radon in Iowa Schools

WHO

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist/Editor

• Bill Schocke, Art Director

CATEGORY #21B

HEALTH/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENT - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Kasson Cancers - One Year Later

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• David Springer, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nourish Hope: Progress Starts With Food

Twin Cities PBS

• Steve Spencer, Producer

• John Kendall, Managing Producer

• Amanda Reardon, Line Producer

• Alauna Yust, Production Assistant

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Vern Norwood, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Ben Malley, Graphic Designer

• Valerie Mondor, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Sweetening

• Robert Hutchings, Editor

• Sam Papai, Field Producer

• Holly Donato, Partner

• Dr. Bob Arnot, Field Producer & Reporter

• Shari Lamke, Sr. Director, Supervising Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Lucy Swift, Vice President, MN Productions & Partnerships

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Project H2O

KARE

• Julie Anderson, Producer

• Cindy Chapman, Producer

• Stacey Nogy, Executive Producer

• Jay Olstad, Reporter

• Allen Costantini, Reporter

• Bob Crippa, Photojournalist

• Gary Knox, Photojournalist

• Belinda Jensen, Reporter/Anchor

• Randy Shaver, Anchor

• Julie Nelson, Anchor

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

• Jim Douglas, Photojournalist

• Greg Vandegrift, Reporter

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

• Jonathan Malat, Photojournalist

• Nate Anderson, Photojournalist

• Tom Cornell, Photojournalist

• Amy Schmieg, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Core Story

Vox Pop Video

• Cliff Dahlberg, Producer

• Michael Sutz, Producer

• John Whitehead, Producer

• Jon Springer, Camera

• Matt Ehling, Camera

• Adrian Danciu, Camera

• Dan Wittenberg, Camera

CATEGORY #22A

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Film Finale

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

History Served Hot

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Lake Lillian Man

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Producer/Photographer

• Kevin Russell, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Market to Market - Temple Grandin Profile

Iowa PBS

• David Miller, Producer/Director

• John Torpy, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Wynn Winberg, Videographer

• John Nichols, Executive Producer/Writer

• Chad Aubrey, Post-Production Editor

• Tiffany Cleghorn, Production Assistant/Transcriptionist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Capturing a Community

Twin Cities Public Television

• Amy Melin, Producer

• Daniel Huiting, Director Of Photography

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Joel Jameson, Field Audio

• Brian Wagner, Online Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Production And Web Coordinator

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Norbert Een, Senior Managing Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

CATEGORY #22B

HISTORIC/CULTURAL/NOSTALGIC - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tradition on the Move

The Des Moines Register

• Rodney White, Photographer/Editor

• Kyle Munson, Reporter

• Charlie Litchfield, Photographer/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota's Fiercest Fires

Twin Cities Public Television

• Mary Lahammer, Producer & Host

• Jerry Lakso, Editor

• Scott Trotman, Photographer

• David Gillette, Pyrotechnics

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jackie Robinson Day

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Chris Withers, Producer

• Vanessa Lambert, Producer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Aviation Storytellers-The Tail Gunner and the Navigator

North Metro TV

• Damian Kussian, Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor

• Olga Lezhepekova, Editor, Cinematographer

• Ariana Nyman, Cinematographer, Editor

• Dale DiMassi, Additional Camera Operator

• Matt Waldron, Graphics/Special FX

• Brian Bradbury, Assistant Editor

CATEGORY #23A

MILITARY - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

A Father's Wish

KARE

• Jana Shortal, Reporter

• Monica Hanson, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dogs On Duty

WHO-TV

• Sam Musser, Photojournalist

• Jannay Towne, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Healing Waters

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Small Town, Big Secret

KDLT-TV

• Philip McIlrath, Reporter/Producer

CATEGORY #23B

MILITARY - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Marching Orders

WXOW-TV

• Amy DuPont, Anchor/Reporter/Producer/Editor

• Mark Bronson, Photographer/Editor

• Brandon Schockmel, Director/Editor

• Steve Bland, Production Assistant

• Nick Bjerke, Production Assistant

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bridging War and Hope

Twin Cities PBS

• Luke Heikkila, Producer, Videographer, Off-line Editor

• Jerry Lakso, On-line Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Shari Lamke, Director Of Production

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skies Over Iowa

KCCI-TV

• Amanda Lewis, Reporter

• Mike Sims, Photographer

CATEGORY #24

INFORMATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On Thin Ice

WCCO-TV

• Rachel Slavik, Reporter

• David Porter, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fish Mobi! Fish On!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer, Producer, Talent

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Winter Driving 101

KARE

• Boyd Huppert, Producer

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

• Jeff Kraker, Photographer

• John Divall, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Nomadic Press

Twin Cities Public Television

• Marissa Blahnik, Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Ezra Gold, Online Editor

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Joel Zimmerman, Production + Web Coordinator

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Norbert Een, Senior Managing Producer

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Mushroom Man

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer, Editor

• Ron Schara, Writer, Producer

CATEGORY #25A

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Three Minutes in the Chair: A Year in the Chair

WHO

• Dan Winters, Reporter

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist/Editor

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

In Their Own Words

Hennepin County

• Tomoko Townsley, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Carolyn Marinan, Executive Producer

• Steven Voeller, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #25B

INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Redesigning MN: Educating the Workforce

Twin Cities PBS

• Lisa Blackstone, Producer/Writer/Editor

• Pamela M. Palan, Series Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Fanique Weeks Kelley, Line Producer

• Robert Edwards, Segment Producer

• David Gillette, Special Correspondent

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• JoAnn Babic, Technical Director

• David Bales, Studio Camera

• McGraw Jones, Studio Camera

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Eric Pagel, Field Audio

• Johnny Hagen, Mix And Sound Design

• Val Mondor, Online Editor

• Brendan Henehan, Executive Producer

• Shari Lamke, Senior Director, Supervising Producer

• Bill Hanley, Vice President, Public Engagement

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

In My Own Words: Rick Adelman

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Tom Hanneman, Host

• Paul Hipp, Producer

• Ralph Gasow, Photographer

• Mike Novak, Photographer

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Taste of the NFL Super Bowl Special

rodmedia communications LLC

• Rod Simons, Host/Executive Producer

• Arthur Kuh, Producer/Editor/Videographer

CATEGORY #26

MAGAZINE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Due North Outdoors!

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Writer/Producer/Talent

• Eric Parker Andersen, Story Editor

• Don Stremski, Online Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient: Apples Episode

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Producer/Director

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• Brian Vandell, Director

• Phil Blobaum, Videographer

• Steve Carns, Videographer

• Scott Faine, Videographer

• Rick Fuller, Videograhper

• John Torpy, Videographer

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Chad Aubrey, Audio

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Neal Kyer, Video

• Russ Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Theresa Knight, Floor Director

• Tiffany Cleghorn, Production Assistant

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Backstage Pass with Julie Nelson

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Host

• Tacy Mangan, Producer

• Craig Norkus, Photojournalist

• Ron Stover, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

13 Cares

WHO-TV

• Erin Kiernan, Producer

• Brandon McCauley, Photojournalist

• Randy Schumacher, Editor

• Mike Borland, Photojournalist

• Jeff Felton, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Original: JoAnn Verburg, Marion McClinton + Cloud Cult

Twin Cities Public Television

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• Amy Melin, Field Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer + Narrator

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Daniel Huiting, Director Of Photography/Editor

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Ryan Thompson, Director Of Photography/Lighting

• Joel Zimmerman, Production + Web Coordinator

• Mitch Griffin, Field Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Brandon Burton, Cloud Cult Audio Mix

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Bound

Ron Schara Productions

• Eric Parker Andersen, Photographer, Editor

• Bill Sherck, Producer, Host

• Don Stremski, Online Editor, Closed Captioner

• Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer, Editor

• Michael Uss, Photographer, Editor

• Nick Clausen, Photographer, Editor

• Ron Schara, Writer, Host, Producer

• Kelly McDonnell, Writer, Production Coordinator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

On The Road: Destination China

KSTP

• David Peterson, Photographer, Editor, Co-Producer

• Jason Davis, Executive Producer, Host

CATEGORY #27A

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - SINGLE STORY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Top 8 Bad Driving Habits

KCCI

• Todd Magel, Reporter

• Jeremy Scavo, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Somali Minnesotans: the People of Minnesota, most Minnesotans Hardly Know

KARE

• Karla Hult, Reporter

• Gary Knox, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Women Gamblers

KARE

• Julie Nelson, Reporter

• Tacy Mangan, Producer

• Deb Lyngdal, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Silica Sand

KMSP

• John Michael, Producer

• Trish Van Pilsum, Reporter

• Bradley Swagger, Photographer

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The 'Tech Talk': Keeping Kids In Line Online

WEAU

• Megan Lowry, Multimedia Journalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Foreign Adoption Journey

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• David Springer, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Synthetic City

KCRG

• Wiley Schatz, Photojournalist

• Mark Carlson, Reporter

CATEGORY #27B

PUBLIC/CURRENT/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - PROGRAM

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Inside the Mind of the Level III Sex Offender

KAAL

• Laura Lee, Reporter

• Chad Corey, Photographer

• Ben Bicknese, Photographer

• David Springer, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Deadly Addiction

WXOW-TV

• Amy DuPont, Anchor/Reporter/Producer

• Dave Solie, Anchor/Reporter

• Heather Armstrong, Reporter

• Pete Zervakis, Reporter

• John Schmidt, Photographer/Editor

• Jimmy Kruckow, Photographer/Editor

• Brandon Schockmel, Director

• Steve Bland, Production Assistant

• Maggie Skolos, Production Assistant

• Brittany Lough, Production Assistant

• Brenda Ellefson, Production Assistant

• Mark Bronson, Photographer

• Sean Dwyer, Executive Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Violet's Story

WHO-TV

• Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter

• Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Uneasy Street

WDIO

• Alan Hoglund, Reporter

• Desten Johnson, Photographer

CATEGORY #28

SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE (OTHER THAN NEWS OR SPORTS)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Christmas at Luther: Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Twin Cities Public Television

• Lisa Blackstone, Producer

• Jeffrey Weihe, Director

• Theresa Meyer, Associate Director

• John Kendall, Managing Producer

• Carrie Clark, Associate Producer

• Jeffrey Murphrey, Scenic Designer

• Skip Davis, Editor

• Mike Murnane, Lighting Director

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Director

• Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor

• Rich Brown, Recording Engineer

• Jim Kron, Camera

• Michael Phillips, Camera

• Paul Lopez, Jib Camera

• Ben Malley, Graphic Design

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer, Arts & Cultural Productions

• Allen Hightower, Artistic Director

• Eric Ellingsen, Musical Production Manager

• Katie Seidel, Score Reader

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tribute to the Troops

Pioneer Public Television

• Dana Johnson, Executive Producer

• Jake VanEvery, Photographer/Editor

• Andrea Singleton, Producer

• Timothy Bakken, Production Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Rock The Garden 2012

Twin Cities Public Television

• Ashleigh V. Rowe, Senior Series Producer

• David Roth, Managing Producer

• Katherine McDonald, Associate Producer

• Brittany Shrimpton, Associate Producer

• Joel Zimmerman, Production + Web Coordinator

• Kate Westlund, Production Assistant

• David Bales, Videographer

• Matt Ehling, Videographer

• Jon Springer, Videographer

• Ryan Thompson, Videographer

• Daniel Huiting, Editor

• Adam Geiger, Editor

• Mitch Griffin, Post Production Audio

• Joseph Demko, Post Production Audio

• Ezra Gold, Additional Audio

• Alauna Yust, Production Assistant

• Dianne Steinbach, Executive Producer

• Terry O'Reilly, Cheif Content Officer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Off 90 Presents Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

KSMQ

• Charles Czech, Producer

• Matthew Bluhm, Associate Producer

• Rodney Lundstrom, Director-Lighting Director

• Larry Eckblad, Engineer

• Timothy Gassmann, Engineer

• Jeff Gould, Camera-Editor

• George Sirbasku, Camera

• Michael Whitney, Audio Engineer

• Tim McCleary, Camera

• Shawn Lewis, Camera

• Gregory Kolbjornsen, Camera

• Suzi Stone, Stage Manager

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Nutcracker Ballet

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Producer/Director

• Phil Blobaum, Camera

• Steve Carns, Camera

• Scott Faine, Camera

• Rick Fuller, Camera

• John Torpy, Camera

• Chad Aubrey, Editor/Video

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Brian Vandell, Editor

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Russ Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Cameron McCoy, Assistant Director

• Josh Buettner, Graphics

• Joe Bustad, Graphics

• Tiffany Cleghorn, Production Assistant

• Laura Shannon, Production Supervisor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

MN Opera's "Silent Night"

Moving Pictures, Inc.

• Joe Brandmeier, Producer

• Kevin Ramach, Executive Producer

• Patrick Dewane, Executive Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Cinderella Ballet

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Producer/Director

• Cameron McCoy, Assistant Director/Producer

• Phil Blobaum, Camera

• Steve Carns, Camera

• Scott Faine, Camera

• Rick Fuller, Camera/Crew Chief

• John Torpy, Camera

• Neal Kyer, Editor/Video

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Russ Wall, Engineer In Charge

• Alisa Dodge, Graphics

• Tracey Kelley, Narrator

• Tiffany Cleghorn, Production Assistant

• Laura Shannon, Production Supervisor

CATEGORY #29

INTERSTITIAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

TPTMN Celebrates 10 years of Partnership Filler

Twin Cities PBS

• Shari Lamke, Producer

• Alauna Yust, Field Producer

• Angela Barrett, Field Producer

• Lucy Swift, Vice President MN Productions & Partnerships

• Terry O'Reilly, Chief Content Officer

• Erica Winegar, Communications Coordinator

• Jim Kron, Videographer

• Michael Phillips, Videographer

• Val Mondor, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rollag Promo

Pioneer Public Television

• Timothy Bakken, Producer/Photographer/Editor

• Andrea Singleton, Producer

• Jake VanEvery, Photographer

• Ken Speake, Producer

• Andy Garske, Photographer

CATEGORY #30A

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSA) - SINGLE SPOT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

We Need More Heroes

Fat Cat Productions

• Les Sholes, Writer, Director, Producer

• Donna Wolfe-Sholes, Production Manager

• Lin Glimm, Assistant Director

• Brittany Lazur, Make-up Artist

• David Waterman, Director Of Photography/Audio/Editor

• Johnathan Waterman, Gaffer/Grip

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

End School Violence

FUBOT Pictures

• Gerald Jones, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Recycle Half :30 PSA

Hennepin County

• Robert Edwards, Producer/Director

• Angie Timmons, Executive Producer

• Carolyn Marinan, Executive Producer

• Steven Voeller, Executive Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Summer Harvest Fundraiser

KSTP-TV

• Henry Schneider, Producer

• Kate Bendell, Marketing Manager

• Shawn Braith, Executive Producer

• Paul Gaulke, Executive Producer

• Pepe Barton, Assistant Camera

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"The Detective"

Edina Community Channel 16

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Emilie Kastner, Writer

• Noah Denfeld, Actor

CATEGORY #30B

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC SERVICE (PSAS) - CAMPAIGN

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

ClearCause Foundation Campaign

A2F Pictures

• Mark Mazur, Director

• James Rautmann, Director

• Trent Hilborn, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

"Go Green, Edina"

Edina Community Channel 16

• Jennifer Bennerotte, Writer

• Steve Christiansen, Producer

• Kaylin Martin, Actress

• Scott Denfeld, Producer

• Kara Denfeld, Actress

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

South Dakota My Life Website

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Editor

• Fritz Miller, SDPB Director Of Marketing

• Megan Lahr, SDMyLife/Student Services Specialist

• Brian Gevik, Producer

• Sarah Carter, Director Of Curriculum, Career And Technical Education

• Sam Shaw, Voice Talent/Education Program Specialist

CATEGORY #31A

PROMOTION: NEWS - SINGLE SPOT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Winter Weather App

KMSP

• Nick Abdo, Senior Producer/Editor/Director

• Kevin Myers, Writer/Creative Director

• David Pint, Shooter

• Seth Gow, Producer

• Keith Marler, Actor

• Ian Leonard, Actor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Spring Severe Weather

KSTP-TV

• Pepe Barton, Director - Editor

• David Linstad, Grip

• Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Proud to be celebrating 60 Years

KCAU

• Brian Plantenberg, Promotion Manager

• Jack Brooks, Assistant News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Touring the Sioux City Stars

KTIV

• David Washburn, Producer/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Big Fans: Hot Tub

KMSP FOX 9

• Kevin Myers, Creative Director

• David Pint, Editor

• Nick Abdo, Assistant Producer

• Seth Gow, Audio Technician

• Scott Brady, VP Of Creative Services

• Tom Halden, Hot Tub Diver/Performer

• Karen Scullin, Hot Tub Diver/Performer

CATEGORY #31B

PROMOTION: NEWS - IMAGE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO Morning Mascots

WCCO-TV

• Casey Kespohl, Director

• Jodi Oelfke, EP/Editor

• Errol Allmacher, Photographer/Editor

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Michael Marrone, Lighting

• Todd Megrund, LIghting

• Chad Haag, Art Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2012 News Image Campaign

KSTP-TV

• Pepe Barton, Director - Editor

• Henry Schneider, Director - Editor

• Matt Kane, Photographer

• Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager

• Paul Gaulke, Creative Services Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Big Fans Campaign

KMSP

• Kevin Myers, Creative Director

• David Pint, Editor

• Nick Abdo, Location Scout

• Seth Gow, Videographer

• Scott Brady, VP Of Creative Services

CATEGORY #31C

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - SINGLE SPOT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lynx “Earning Another”

Bally Sports North

• Tod Lavanty, Writer/Producer/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO Game On!

WCCO-TV

• Scott Wooldridge, Executive Producer

• Casey Kespohl, Director

• Jodi Oelfke, Producer/Editor

• Burke Daneman, Producer

• Steve Speers, Director Of Photography

• Errol Allmacher, AC

• Sev Pearman, LIghting Director

• Chad Haag, Art Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota State High School League Promotion

KSTC

• David Linstad, Writer/Producer/Director/Editor

• Shawn Braith, Executive Producer

• Dennis Silva, Producer

• Joe Johnston, Marketing Manager

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Antiques Roadshow In Rapid City

South Dakota Public Broadcasting

• Dave Foote, Producer/Editor

• Joe Tlustos, Voice Talent

• Fritz Miller, SDPB Director Of Marketing

CATEGORY #31D

PROMOTION: PROGRAM - IMAGE/CAMPAIGN

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

C. More Simpsons Themes

WFTC

• J.D. Mayes, Writer-Producer-Editor-Graphics

• Jim Peters, Animator

• Jeremiah Gamble, Voiceover

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

5 Eyewitness News State Fair Campaign

KSTP-TV

• Henry Schneider, Producer

• Shawn Braith, Executive Producer

• Pepe Barton, Camera Assistant

• Paul Gaulke, Executive Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Weather App Campaign

KMSP

• Nick Abdo, Senior Producer/Editor/Director

• Kevin Myers, Writer/Creative Director

• David Pint, Shooter

• Seth Gow, Producer

• Keith Marler, Actor

• Ian Leonard, Actor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO Thanks

WCCO-TV

• Casey Kespohl, Director

• Jodi Oelfke, Producer/Editor

• Raul Cadena, Director Of Photography

• Michael Marrone, Lighting Director

• Chad Haag, Art Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timberwolves on My29

WFTC-TV

• Kevin Myers, Creative Director

• Seth Gow, Producer

• J.D. Mayes, Producer

• David Pint, Producer

• Scott Brady, VP Of Creative Services

CATEGORY #32A

COMMERCIAL - SINGLE SPOT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Seward Co-op: "40 Year Anniversary"

Comcast Spotlight

• Peter Giebink, Writer/Producer/Director/Co-Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Willingham Walkoff

FOX Sports North

• Charlie Callahan, Executive Creative Director

• Tom Witkowski, Associate Creative Director

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Art Director

• Abby Stavig, Agency Producer

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Jenna Danna, Creative Coordinator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vanimal

Periscope

• Charlie Callahan, Executive Creative Director

• Tom Witkowski, Associate Creative Director

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Art Director

• Abby Stavig, Agency Producer

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Jenna Danna, Creative Coordinator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Park Dental "Save a Tooth"

KSTP

• Todd Obernolte, Producer Director Editor

• Brian Stemmler, Director Of Photography

• Nick Tieri, Director Of Photography

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Holiday Energy Savings

Alliant Energy

• Kurt Sempf, Director Of Creative And Production Services

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Seth Smith, Art Director

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director

• Wes James, Animation Editor

CATEGORY #32B

COMMERCIAL - CAMPAIGN

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Carlson School of Management: Alumni Stories

Bolster

• Jesse Roesler, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Bobblehead Theatre

Periscope

• Charlie Callahan, Executive Creative Director

• Tom Witkowski, Associate Creative Director

• Jesse Bodell, Senior Art Director

• Abby Stavig, Agency Producer

• Ian Corbin, Editor

• Jenna Danna, Creative Coordinator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Riverside Casino - Larry and Marge

Riverside Casino

• Kurt Sempf, Director Of Creative And Production Services

• Michael Zydzik, Creative Director

• Cindy Ek, Producer

• Seth Smith, Art Director

• Jake Vardaman, Art Director

• Wes James, Video Editor

• Brian Fahrner, Videographer

• George Curtis, Assistan Producer

• Greg Wolgast, Production Assistant

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Show Your Horns

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Erin Swartz, Marketing Director

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

• Rick Riley, Narrator

• Dannon Hulskotter, Director, Marketing & Business Development

CATEGORY #33

STATION EXCELLENCE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KMSP FOX 9 STAY CONNECTED

KMSP

• Carol Rueppel, VP And General Manager

• Bill Dallman, VP And News Dierctor

• Kelly Huffman, Managing Editor

• Marian Davey, Assistant News Director

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Kevin Myers, Creative Manager

• Patrick Armijo, Executive Producer

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Excutive Producer

• KEITH BROWN, Operations Manager

• Ian Leonard, Chief Meteorologist

• John Michael, Special Projects Manager

• Spencer Driskill, Chief Photojournalist

• Scott Brady, VP Of Creative Services

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Lakeland Public Television

• Dennis Weimann, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Station Excellence

WCCO-TV

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Brien Kennedy, General Manager

• Ann Ouellette, Controller

• Scott Wooldridge, Creative Services Director

• Casey Kespohl, Brand Manager

• Gary Kroger, Director Of Engineering

• Tom Bourassa, Director Of Sales

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• KARE 11 Staff, Staff

CATEGORY #34

NEWS EXCELLENCE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

KARE 11 News

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• KARE 11 Staff, Staff

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KCCI 8 News Excellence

KCCI-TV

• Dave Busiek, News Director

• Dana Cardin, Assistant News Director

• Tom Torpy, Assignment Manager

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Fox 9 News

KMSP

• Lori Fisher, Executive Producer

• Bill Dallman, News Director

• Marian Davey, Assistant News Director

• Kelly Huffman, Managing Editor

• Patrick Armijo, Executive Producer

• Jeffrey Orcutt, Executive Producer

• Keith Brown, Operations Manager

• Mike Durkin, Web Manager

• Spencer Driskill, Chief Photographer

• Carol Rueppel, General Manager

CATEGORY #35

COMMUNITY SERVICE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

KARE 11 in the Community

KARE

• Jane Helmke, News Director

• KARE 11 Staff, Staff

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Girls & Science Camapign

KMSP

• Scott Brady, VP Of Creative Services

• Carol Rueppel, VP And Geenral Manager

• Bill Dallman, VP And News Dierctor

• Kevin Myers, Creative Manager

• Bill Snodgrass, News Producer

• Ian Leonard, Chief Meteorologist

• Keith Marler, FOX 9 Meteorologist

• Pam Silverman, Sales And Client Manager

• Meghan Flaagan, Community Producer

• Becky Parenteau, Sales Marketing Coordinator

CATEGORY #36

INTERACTIVITY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Hockey, Scan QR Code for Highlights

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Michael Malmgren, Director

• Becky Ross, Director Of Media Relations

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Joe Jansen, Digital Content Manager

• Jim Bothun, Production Assistant

• Robert Swansen, Production Assistant

• Chase Fiebig, Production Assistant

• Christian Rangel, Production Assistant

• Nick Johnson, Production Assistant

• Nick Weaver, Production Assistant

• Matt Laaksonen, Production Assistant

• Marcus Taplin, Production Assistant

• Cecilie Carter, Account Manager At Phizzle

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

WCCO Weather Watcher Network

WCCO-TV

• Scott Wooldridge, Director Of Promotion & Production

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

• Michael J Caputa, News Director

• Gary Kroger, Director Of Engineering & Operations

CATEGORY #37

MUSICAL COMPOSITION/ARRANGEMENT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Clouds

Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund

• Zach Sobiech, Songwriter And Performer

• Karl Demer, Song Producer

• Mike Rominski, Video Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Choo Choo Bob Show: Music Composition

Birdhouse Holdings, LLC / The Choo Choo Bob Show

• Dave Russ, Music Composer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Park Nicollet Be You Jingle

KSTC

• Todd Obernolte, Creative Director

• Emma Jayne, Composer Performer

• Eddie Seslowsky, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

AMSOIL Championship Snocross theme song

Long Haul Productions

• Joe Harewicz, Executive Producer

• John Daniels, President

• Bryan Shackle, Producer

CATEGORY #38

AUDIO

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

JD Mayes Audio Composite

WFTC

• J.D. Mayes, Writer-Producer-Editor-Graphics

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Brad Swagger

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Audio Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Lowertown Line

Twin Cities Public Television

• Mitch Griffin, Audio Mixer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jack Klatt and the Cat Swingers " Life's A Drag"

Twin Cities PBS

• Joseph Demko, 38

CATEGORY #39

LIGHTING

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings, LLC

• Mike Welckle, Director Of Photography / Lighting Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers Hockey Introduction Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

CATEGORY #40A

DIRECTOR - NEWSCAST, LIVE OR LIVE-TO-TAPE

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Joe Brandmeier

Moving Pictures, Inc.

• Joe Brandmeier, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Amy Schmelzer

KCCI

• Amy Schmelzer, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adam Chernow

WCCO-TV

• Adam Chernow, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Cooper

KMSP

• Alex Cooper, Director

CATEGORY #40B

DIRECTOR - SPORTS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Dittman

Bally Sports North

• Dave Dittman, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Brockhaus

NWCT/Channel 12

• Steve Brockhaus, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Matt Gangl

Bally Sports North

• Matt Gangl, Director

CATEGORY #40C

DIRECTOR - POST-PRODUCTION, SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Henry Schneider Directing Composition

KSTP-TV

• Henry Schneider, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

State of Hockey Anthem

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting & Production

• Paul Loomis, Producer

CATEGORY #40D

DIRECTOR - ACP OPERATOR

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Alex Cooper

KMSP

• Alex Cooper, Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Adam Chernow

WCCO

• Adam Chernow, APC Operator/Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Hillestad

WCCO

• Dave Hillestad, Director

CATEGORY #41A

EDITOR - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Choo Choo Bob Show

Birdhouse Holdings LLC

• Steve Fischer, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dan Huiting

Twin Cities Public Television

• Daniel Huiting, Editor - Program (non-news)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Skip Davis

Twin Cities PBS

• Skip Davis, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Ryan Klabunde

Twin Cities PBS

• Ryan Klabunde, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Soundcheck MN Editing Compilation

KARE

• Ron Stover, Editor

• Monica Hanson, Editor

CATEGORY #41B

EDITOR - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Gopher Football With Jerry Kill Show Open

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Vikings Gameplan Show Open

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Animator

• Ryan Semanko, Animator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

David Pint Editor Composite

KMSP

• David Pint, Creative Services Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

JD Mayes Editor Composite

WFTC

• J.D. Mayes, Writer-Producer-Editor-Graphics

CATEGORY #41C

EDITOR - NEWS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brad Swagger Composite

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Livingston Composite

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyler Ryan Composite

KMSP

• Tyler Ryan, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Hanson Composite

KSTP

• Jason Hanson, Editor

CATEGORY #41D

EDITOR - SPORTS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

"Greatness" Gopher Basketball

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Nicole Kunkel Composite

Bally Sports North

• Nicole Kunkel, Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Gophers Football Intro Video

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Producer

• Nick Kesler, Videographer

CATEGORY #42A

GRAPHIC ARTS - GRAPHICS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

WCCO Graphics

WCCO

• Kimberly Zamora, Graphic Designer

• Casey Kespohl, Creative Director

• Kelly Pederson, Graphic Designer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brian Wienholz Composite

KMSP

• Brian Wienholz, Animation And Graphic Design

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

MC22 Motion Graphic Opens Composite

Mediacom MC22

• Brent Willett, Graphic Designer

• Pat Hurley, Executive Producer

CATEGORY #42B

GRAPHIC ARTS - ANIMATION

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Technology

KCAU-TV

• Brian Plantenberg, Promotion Manager

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

2013 Minnesota Wild Video Open

Minnesota Wild Hockey Club

• Maggie J. Kukar, Manager, Broadcasting And Production

• Paul Loomis, Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Co-producers

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Vikings Show Open

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Animator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Gopher Basketball Show Open

Elite Edge Productions

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

• Ryan Noreen, Animator

CATEGORY #43

NEWS PRODUCER

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anna Domoto Composite

KGAN/KFXA

• Anna Domoto, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mike Verlo Composite

WCCO

• Michael Verlo, News Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Amanda Theisen Composite

KSTP

• Amanda Theisen, Producer

CATEGORY #44A

WRITER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Choo Choo Bob Show: Holy Shrinkstacks!

Birdhouse Holdings, LLC

• Paul Carlson, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine - Taking the Reins

Midco Sports Network

• Jolene Loetscher, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Iowa Ingredient: Apples Episode

Iowa PBS

• Debra Herbold, Writer

• Charity Nebbe, Host

• John Torpy, Videographer

• Jim Leasure, Audio

• Julie Knutson, Editor

• Brent Willett, Graphics

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Writing Composite Vikings Show

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

CATEGORY #44B

WRITER - NEWS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Andy Fales Writing Composite

WHO

• Andy Fales, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Land of 10,000 Stories

KARE 11

• Boyd Huppert, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Livingston Composite

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Reporter/Writer/Editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Hanson Composite

KCCI-TV

• Eric Hanson, Writer

CATEGORY #44C

WRITER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Wild Game Tease

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Marcus Taplin, Writer/Cinematographer/Editor

• Paul Hipp, Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Kevin Myers Writing Composite

KMSP-TV

• Kevin Myers, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

JFK Moon

MCG Channel 7- Mahaska Communication Group

• Jason Van Zetten, Writer

CATEGORY #44D

WRITER - COMMENTARY/EDITORIAL

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jennifer Livingston

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Writer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hero's Holiday

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Writer

• Lisa Patrow, News Director

CATEGORY #45A

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - NEWS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Julie Nelson

KARE

• Julie Nelson, News Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz

KMSP

• Timothy Blotz, Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Kahnert

KSTP

• Eric Kahnert, Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Frank Vascellaro

WCCO

• Frank Vascellaro, On Camera Talent- Anchor

CATEGORY #45B

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - WEATHER

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Kevin Lawrence

KFYR-TV

• Kevin Lawrence, Talent

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jonathan Yuhas

KSTP-TV

• Jonathan Yuhas, Meteorologist/Weather Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Belinda Jensen

KARE

• Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jason Sydejko

KQDS

• Jason Sydejko, Meteorologist

CATEGORY #45C

ON-CAMERA TALENT - ANCHOR - SPORTS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta

Bally Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Schwartz

KARE

• Dave Schwartz, Talent/ Anchor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Keith Murphy

WHO-TV

• Keith Murphy, Sports Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jared Aarons

KGAN/KFXA

• Jared Aarons, On Camera Talent/Writer/Producer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eric Perkins

KARE

• Eric Perkins, Sports Anchor

CATEGORY #45D

ON-CAMERA TALENT - COMMENTATOR/EDITORIALIST

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jennifer Livingston

WKBT-TV

• Jennifer Livingston, Commentator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Illustrated Essays by David Gillette

Twin Cities PBS

• David Gillette, Commentator

CATEGORY #45E

ON-CAMERA TALENT - PERFORMER/NARRATOR

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The Choo Choo Bob Show: Sam Heyn

Birdhouse Holdings, LLC

• Sam Heyn, On Camera Talent - Host/Moderator (Actor)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

C.More On My 29 - Jeremiah Gamble

WFTC

• Jeremiah Gamble, WFTC-My 29 Performer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Minnesota Vikings Narration

Vikings Entertainment Network

• Rick Riley, Narrator

• Bryan Harper, Executive Producer

• Ryan Semanko, Producer

CATEGORY #45F

ON-CAMERA TALENT - PROGRAM HOST/MODERATOR

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mary Lahammer

Twin Cities PBS

• Mary Lahammer, Host/Moderator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Paul Allen

Bally Sports North

• Paul Allen, Host

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Rod Simons

Rodmedia Communications, LLC

• Rod Simons, Rod Simons Composite

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Bill Sherck

Ron Schara Productions

• Bill Sherck, Talent/Producer

CATEGORY #45G

ON-CAMERA TALENT - REPORTER - GENERAL ASSIGNMENT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Tom Lyden

KMSP

• Tom Lyden, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Timothy Blotz

KMSP-TV

• Timothy Blotz, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Boyd Huppert

KARE-TV

• Boyd Huppert, Reporter

CATEGORY #45H

REPORTER - SPORTS (50% OF TIME AS SPORTS REPORTER)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

John Sears

WHO

• John Sears, Sports Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Marney Gellner

Bally Sports North

• Marney Gellner, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

David McCoy

WCCO

• David McCoy, Sports Reporter

CATEGORY #45I

SPORTS: ANALYST

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jim Petersen - Minnesota Timberwolves Analyst

FOX Sports North

• Jim Petersen, Analyst

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Mike Greenlay - Minnesota Wild Analyst

Bally Sports North

• Mike Greenlay, Analyst

CATEGORY #45J

SPORTS: PLAY-BY-PLAY

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Dave Benz

Bally Sports North

• Dave Benz, Play By Play

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

BJ Schaben

MC22

• BJ Schaben, Play-by-Play

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dick Bremer

Bally Sports North

• Dick Bremer, Play-by-Play

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Anthony LaPanta

FOX Sports North

• Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play

CATEGORY #46A

PHOTOGRAPHER - PROGRAM (NON-NEWS)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

GameOn!

2SEVEN Productions

• Arthur Kuh, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Sledhead 24-7 Mountain Testing

Long Haul Productions

• Joe Harewicz, Supervisor / Executive Producer

• Erik Fleischhacker, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Minnesota Original Composite

Twin Cities PBS

• Daniel Huiting, Photographer - Program (non-news)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

On The Road

KSTP

• David Peterson, Photographer

CATEGORY #46B

PHOTOGRAPHER - SHORT FORM (PROMOS, PSAS, COMMERCIALS, OPENS, ETC.)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

South Dakota Postcard

KELO TV

• Kevin Kjergaard, Photographer/editor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Luminary 2013 Commercial Reel

Luminary

• Jacob Moyer, Director Of Photography

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Photography Composite

KXMC-TV

• Brent Braniff, Phtographer

• Lee Johnson, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Aaron Gallup Composite

Results Unlimited

• Aaron Gallup, DP / VIdeographer

CATEGORY #46C

PHOTOGRAPHER - NEWS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jonathan Malat Composite

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Brad Swagger Composite

KMSP

• Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Know Before You Tow

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

• John Divall, Photographer

• Jeff Wiltgen, Photographer

• Jeff Kraker, Photographer

CATEGORY #46D

PHOTOGRAPHER - SPORTS

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Midco Sports Magazine - Taking the Reins

Midco Sports Network

• Nate Burdine, Director Of Photography

• Brad Dumke, Photojournalist

• Christian Begeman, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

South High: Fighting Against the Odds

Star Tribune

• McKenna Ewen, Video Journalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Matt Nelson Composite - Ballparks of the Midwest

KCRG

• Matt Nelson, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Stupendous and Vast

KSTP

• Chad Nelson, Photojournalist

• Todd Wilson, Reporter

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

The Tragic, Triumphant Tale of Twiggy the Waterskiing Squirrel

KARE

• Jonathan Malat, Photographer

CATEGORY #46E

VIDEO ESSAY (SINGLE CAMERA ONLY)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

First in Glass

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Videographer & Editor

• Lisa Patrow, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Duluth Washed Out by Flood Waters

Star Tribune

• McKenna Ewen, Video Journalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Jared Bergerson's Video Essays

KSTP

• Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Eli Gardiner Composite

WHO

• Eli Gardiner, Photographer

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Hop to It

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Videographer & Editor

• Lisa Patrow, News Director

CATEGORY #47

VIDEO JOURNALIST

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jamil Donith

Lakeland Public Television

• Jamil Donith, Video Journalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Jeffrey DeMars

KARE

• Jeffrey DeMars, Vidoe Journalist

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Dave Berggren

KARE

• Dave Berggren, Multi Media Journalist (video Journalist)

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Steve Betchkal

WQOW-TV

• Steve Betchkal, Videojournalist

• Lisa Patrow, News Director

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Mitch Pittman

KSTP-TV

• Mitch Pittman, Videojournalist

CATEGORY #48

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

The C.More Project - Pixels to Person

WFTC

• Scott Brady, VP Of Creative Services

• Kevin Myers, Creative Manager

• J.D. Mayes, Senior Producer / Editor

• Nick Abdo, Senior Producer / Editor

• David Pint, Producer / Editor

• Katie Molde, Project Coordinator

• Riley Sexton, Producer / Editor

• Brian Wienholz, Senior Designer / Animator

• Seth Gow, Producer / Editor

• Tom Lynch, Producer

• Jim Peters, Executive Designer

• Jim Wahl, Executive Designer

• Dave Wyman, Senior Designer / Animator

• Sean Geddes, Senior Designer / Animator

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD RECIPIENT

Inside the Fire

KARE-TV

• Jonathan Malat, Chief Technical Advisor

• Bill Middeke, Technical Advisor

• Jeff Wiltgen, Technical Advisor

• Jeff Kraker, Technical Advisor

• Jamie Novak, Firefighter

• Boyd Huppert, Technical Advisor

2013 UPPER MIDWEST EMMY^® AWARD NOMINEE

Prep Zone

FOX Sports North

• Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer

• Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer

• Peter Anderson, Producer

• Joe Jansen, Digital Content Manager

• David Yun, Head Of Products Snappy TV

• Neil Young, Accounts Manager Snappy TV

• Tim Eichorst, President PlayOn! Sports

• Matt Hoover, Producer PlayOn! Sports

• Bob Rohde, Director Of Operations

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES

UPPER MIDWEST CHAPTER

Nominees & Recipients

EMMY^® AWARDS