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UPPER MIDWEST
EMMY® AWARDS
NOMINEES & RECIPIENTS
2016 Awards
Category 01A:
Newscast – Daytime (Markets 1-20)
Emmy RECIPIENT
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Morning – Death of Prince
KSTP-TV
Nicole Roddy, Morning Executive Producer
Katie Skalicky, Producer
Brittany Baumann, Producer
Kyle Johnson, Producer
Krista Corrigan, Writer
Stephen Rydberg, Writer
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
Thomas Palanuk, Photographer
Phil Thiesse, Photographer
Chris Knoll, Photographer
Justin Haugesag, Live Truck Technician
Ken Melchior, Chopper Pilot
Fox 9 Morning News
KMSP-TV
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
WCCO 4 News This Morning
WCCO-TV
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
Category 01B:
Newscast – Daytime (Markets 21-140)
Good Morning Iowa Local 5 News
WOI-TV
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
Hello Wisconsin
WEAU-TV
Andrew Fefer, News Director
Courtney Everett, Reporter
Lindsay Veremis, Anchor
Monica Ott, Meteorologist
Michelle Clemens, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KCCI 8 News This Morning
KCCI-TV
Heidi Gojkovich, Executive 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
KDLT News Today
KDLT-TV
Amber Kruger, Producer
Kevin Hurd, Anchor
Sarah Blakely, Anchor
Brian Kirk, Meteorologist
Karl Letsche, Director
Paul Heinert, News Director
KWWL Today in Iowa
KWWL-TV
Michelle Corless, Producer
Jordan Mickle, Producer
Category 01C:
Newscast – Daytime (Markets 141+)
Emmy RECIPIENT
Blizzard after the Caucus
KTIV-TV
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
KTTC NewsCenter Today at 6:30 am 01-11-16
KTTC-TV
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)
Emmy RECIPIENT
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS AT 10 – Death of Prince
KSTP-TV
Zach Tecklenburg, Producer
Caitlin Hurley, Field Producer
Anne Wittenborg, News Director
Craig Cheatham, Asst. News Director
Bob Sabo, Managing Editor
Bill Lunn, Anchor
Leah McLean, Anchor
Tom Hauser, Reporter
Jessica Miles, Reporter
Steve Tellier, Reporter
Brandi Powell, Reporter
Farrah Fazal, Reporter
Joe Augustine, Reporter
Josh Rosenthal, Reporter
Jared Bergerson, Photographer
Joel Doering, Photographer
Joe Caffrey, Photographer
Kevin Bubach, Photographer
Monty Stuempert, Photographer
Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Jeff Ernewein, Photographer
John “Cletus” Mueller, Photographer
Justin Duhn, Photographer
Tim Zelenak, Live Truck Technician
Dan Jabs, Live Truck Technician
Todd Raaen, Live Truck Technician
Ken Melchior, Chopper Pilot
Nic Ortiz, Preproduction Editor
FOX 9 10 @ 10
KMSP-TV
Ashley Bolkcom, Producer
Seth Kaplan, Executive Producer
Randy Meier, Anchor
Ian Leonard, Chief Meteorologist
Jim Rich, Sports Anchor
Rob Kerr, Director
FOX 9 News at 9
KMSP-TV
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)
Channel 13 News at 5
WHO-TV
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
KCCI 8 News at 5
KCCI-TV
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
KELOLAND TV News at 5p 09-30-15
KELO-TV
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
Mike Simundson, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
KSFY News at 5:00 – Harrisburg School Shooting
KSFY-TV
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
KWWL 6 pm Newscast
KWWL-TV
Zach Garcia, Producer
Lauren Moss, Producer
Ron Steele, Anchor
Amanda Goodman, Anchor
Mark Schnackenberg, Meteorologist
Jayln Souchek, Photographer
Shane Moreland, News Director
Local 5 News at 5pm
WOI-TV
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
Remembering Officer Jason Moszer
WDAZ-TV
Matt Henson, Anchor/Producer
Stacie Van Dyke, Producer
Category 02C:
Newscast – Evening (Markets 141+)
ABC 6 News at 10pm – 08-04-15
KAAL-TV
Laura Lee, Anchor
James Wilcox, Anchor
David Springer, News Director
Donald Trump in Sioux City
KTIV-TV
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
Eyewitness News at Five
WDIO-TV
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
KCAU – Newscast Evening
KCAU-TV
Jack Brooks, Executive Producer/News Director
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
Jescy Rodriguez, Producer
KDLH 3 News at 6:30
KDLH-TV
Ramona Marozas, Producer
Nick Minock, Anchor
Barbara Reyelts, News Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m. 02-04-16
KTTC-TV
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
Emmy RECIPIENT
KTTC NewsCenter at 10 p.m. 10-29-15
KTTC-TV
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
Category 03A:
Newscast – Weekend (Markets 1-20)
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Category 03B:
Newscast – Weekend (Markets 21-140)
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
KELOLAND Weekend News (04-24-16)
KELO-TV
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
Emmy RECIPIENT
KSFY News at 10:00 – Lewis Drug Store Shooting
KSFY-TV
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
KVRR News
KVRR-TV
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
WEAU 13 News at 10 – April 2
WEAU-TV
Andrew Fefer, News Director
Jesse Horne, Reporter
Nikola Junewicz, Reporter
Bob Gallaher, Reporter
Andrew Felix, Photographer
Abigail Hantke, Reporter
Danielle Wagner, Producer/Anchor
Category 03C:
Newscast – Weekend (Markets 141+)
Eyewitness News at Ten
WDIO-TV
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
Emmy RECIPIENT
KTTC NewsCenter at 10 pm 03-20-216
KTTC-TV
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
Launching the USS Sioux City
KTIV-TV
Matt Breen, Anchor/Reporter
Robert Lowe, Anchor/Producer
Jake Rains, Photographer
Mark Freund, Sports Anchor/Producer
T.J. Springer, Meteorologist
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
Category 4:
Investigative Report
5 Eyewitness News Investigates: Hidden Home Dangers
KSTP-TV
Eric Chaloux, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Archbishop John Nienstedt: Secrets in the Family
KMSP-TV
Tom Lyden, Reporter
Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
John Michael, Producer
Cheating the System
KCRG-TV
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer/Editor
Mark Carlson, Reporter
Imaginary Empire
KWWL-TV
Ron Steele, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Invisible Wounds
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Producer
Steve Eckert, Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
William Middeke, Photojournalist
Taylor Lumsden, Photojournalist
People Are Dying
KARE-TV
Jay Olstad, Reporter
Gary Knox, Photographer
George Marincel, Photographer
Steven Eckert, Producer
Soccer Goal Dangers
KVLY-TV
Bradford Arick, Reporter
Westerhuis/Gear Up Investigation
KELO-TV
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
Category 5:
Breaking News
Emmy RECIPIENT
Minneapolis Officers Cleared in Jamar Clark Shooting
KSTP-TV
Anne Wittenborg, News Director
Craig Cheatham, Asst. News Director
Bob Sabo, Managing Editor
Sarah Peterson, Executive Producer
Lisa Schwartz, Producer
Cassondra Strande, Producer
Chris Egert, Anchor
Megan Newquist, Anchor
Bill Lunn, Anchor
Leah McLean, Anchor
Jessica Miles, Reporter
Beth McDonough, Reporter
Brandi Powell, Reporter
Eric Chaloux, Reporter
Steve Tellier, Reporter
Mark Garvey, Photographer
Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photographer
Joe Caffrey, Photographer
Nick Gaither Photographer
Protest: No News Cameras Allowed
KARE-TV
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
Runaway Truck Rescue
KTTC-TV
Devin Bartolotta, Reporter
Chuck Sibley, Photographer
Surprise Storm Rips Through Grand Forks
WDAZ-TV
Matt Henson, Reporter
Charles Lupo, Photographer
Category 6:
Continuing Coverage
Death of Prince
KSTP-TV
Lisa Schwartz, Producer
Amanda Theisen, Producer
Ashley Halbach, Producer
Alan Hoglund, Producer
Cassondra Strande, Producer
Stacey Alletto, Producer
Zach Tecklenburg, Producer
Caitlin Hurley, Producer
Anne Wittenborg, News Director
Craig Cheatham, Asst. News Director
Bob Sabo, Managing Editor
Bill Lunn, Anchor
Leah McLean, Anchor
Brandi Powell, Anchor
Kevin Doran, Anchor
Tom Hauser, Reporter
Jessica Miles, Reporter
Brandi Powell, Reporter
Steve Tellier, Reporter
Jay Kolls, Reporter
Joe Augustine, Reporter
Todd Wilson, Reporter
Beth McDonough, Reporter
Eric Chaloux, Reporter
Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
Joel Doering, Photojournalist
Joe Caffrey, Photojournalist
Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist
Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
Dylan Jacobson, Photojournalist
Lee Zwiefelhofer, Photojournalist
Will Greiner, Photojournalist
Justin Duhn, Photojournalist
Jeff Ernewein, Photojournalist
Dave Peterson, Photojournalist
Todd Raaen, Live Technicians
Tim Zelenak, Live Technicians
Jim McMahon, Live Technicians
Dan Jabs, Live Technicians
Nic Ortiz, Preproduction Editor
Ken Melchior, Chopper Pilot
Emmy RECIPIENT
Kids Screened Out While Taxpayers Pay Out
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Producer
Steve Eckert, Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Officer Jason Moszer
WDAY-TV
Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer
Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
Passport Problems
KARE-TV
Lou Raguse, Producer
David Peterlinz, Producer
RCTC Under Fire
KAAL-TV
Laura Lee, Reporter/Anchor
David Springer, News Director
Riding RAGBRAI
WOI-TV
April Samp, Executive Producer
Elias Johnson, Anchor/Reporter
Justin Troutner, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Sick & Locked Up
KMSP-TV
Tom Lyden, Reporter
Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
Brian Wiedeke, Photographer/Editor
The Iowa Caucuses Live
KCCI-TV
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
Category 07A:
General Assignment Report – Within 24 Hours
Covered Skies, Bare Below
KARE-TV
Rob Collett, Producer
Lindsey Seavert, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Edgeley Farmer Plows Prince
WDAY-TV
Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
Justin Cubbage, Photographer
Epilepsy Lemonade Stand
KARE-TV
Jana Shortal, Reporter
Rob Collett, Producer
Lay It On The Line
KARE-TV
Heidi Wigdahl, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
Show Us That You Care
KCRG-TV
Sarah McCarthy, Reporter
Joel Girdner, Producer
Category 07B:
General Assignment Report – No Time Limit
I Am Muslim
WDIO-TV
Heidi Enninga, Reporter
Glenn Kellahan, Photographer
Lost on the Lake
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Jeff Wiltgen, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
John Divall, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Stacey Nogy, Producer
Jennifer Young, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Making a Right from a Horrific Wrong
KMSP-TV
Jeff Baillon, Reporter/Producer
Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
Justin McCray, Photographer
Professional Courtesy
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Steve Eckert, Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
Texting & Driving
KARE-TV
Lindsey Seavert, Producer
William Middeke, Producer
George Marincel, Producer
Jennifer Young, Producer
Uncontrolled
WHO-TV
Justin Surrency, Reporter
Travis Jungling, Photojournalist
Category 08A:
Light Feature News Report
Don Juan, Karaoke Wonder
KCRG-TV
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer/Editor
Sarah McCarthy, Reporter
Joel Girdner, Photographer
Highway the Pig
KCCI-TV
Eric Hanson, Producer
Cortney Kintzer, Producer
Ray & Roy
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Sinking to Uplifted
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Talkative Taco Bell Employee
KARE-TV
Chris Hrapsky, Reporter
Rob Collett, Producer
The KARE11 Ear
KARE-TV
Ben Garvin, Photographer/Editor
The Neighborhood Sandlot
KSTP-TV
Jason Hanson, Photographer
Ellen Galles, Reporter
Turtle Town
KARE-TV
William Middeke, Producer
Lindsey Seavert, Producer
Category 08B:
Serious Feature News Report
A Truck to Carry the Load
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
After The Boom Series
WDAY-TV
Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer
Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
Dying With Dignity Behind Bars
WHO-TV
Sonya Heitshusen, Reporter
Eric Gooden, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Hooked On Heroin
KARE-TV
Lindsey Seavert, Reporter
Ben Garvin, Producer
Jennifer Young, Producer
Just Something You Do
WHO-TV
Erin Kiernan, Reporter
Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
Love, Loss, and Legacy
WDIO-TV
Renee Passal, Reporter
John Whaley, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Ribbon of Sunflowers
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Kevin Sullivan, Producer
William Middeke, Producer
Road Dogs
KMSP-TV
Tom Lyden, Reporter
Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
Star Wars Dying Wish
KCCI-TV
Eric Hanson, Producer
Mike Sims, Producer
The Last Ride
KTIV-TV
Sarah Morgan, Producer
Category 9:
Crime
Emmy RECIPIENT
50 Years an Inmate
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
Getting Out: A Family’s Fear
WDIO-TV
Renee Passal, Reporter
John Whaley, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Gray State of Mind
KMSP-TV
Tom Lyden, Reporter
Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
I Became A Predator
KARE-TV
Jay Olstad, Producer
Gary Knox, Producer
George Marincel, Producer
Justice Pawned
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Steve Eckert, Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Lawmakers Act After One-Man Crime Wave
KSTP-TV
Megan Newquist, Reporter
Monty Stuempert, Photojournalist
Anne Wittenborg, News Director
Erik Altmann, Producer
Lifers?
KMSP-TV
Tom Lyden, Reporter
Tyler Ryan, Photographer/Editor
Tickets Tossed
KMSP-TV
John Michael, Producer
Bradley Swagger, Photographer
Tyler Ryan, Editor
Jeff Baillon, Reporter
Doug Solomon, Photographer
Whistleblower Takes Off Badge
WOI-TV
Nikki Davidson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
Category 10A:
Arts/Entertainment – Single Story
Amber Fletschock: Collage Artist
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
Shane Reetz, Producer
Andy Garske, Editor
Emmy 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
Finding His Bliss
KARE-TV
Chad Nelson, Producer
Boyd Huppert, Producer
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
Jeffrey Zachmann – Kinetic Sculptor
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
Kim Stenehjem, Producer
Shane Reetz, Editor
Meire Grove Band
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Emmy 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
Emmy 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
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
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
Prince Smiles
KSTP-TV
Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
Brandi Powell, Reporter
Timothy G. Piotrowski – Photographer
KSMQ-TV
Kevin Hanson, Producer/Videographer/Editor
Matthew Bluhm, Videographer
Edward Nelson, Videographer
Patrick Willson, Videography
Category 10B:
Arts/Entertainment – Program
Des Moines Metro Opera Presents Jenufa
Iowa Public Television
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
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 Producer
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
Prairie Musicians 701 – Reina del Cid
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
Barbara Gravel, Producer
Shane Reetz, Editor
Emmy 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 (Andrea Bussey) (Andrea Bussey), 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
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
Category 11A:
Business/Consumer: Single Story
Coverage Denied
KMSP-TV
Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer
Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor
No Fence No Fence No Fence
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Steve Eckert, Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
William Middeke, Photojournalist
Reversal of Fortune
KMSP-TV
Tom Lyden, Reporter
Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Running For A Cause
KARE-TV
Steve Eckert, Producer
A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Shell Game
KARE-TV
Jay Olstad, Reporter
Steven Eckert, Executive Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist/Editor
Rob Collett, Photojournalist
Signs of the Time
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Category 11B:
Business/Consumer – Program
Holding onto Hope
KBJR-TV
Kevin Jacobsen, Producer
Barbara Reyelts, News Director
Emmy 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
Emmy RECIPIENT
Children At Risk
KSTP-TV
Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
Katherine Johnson, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Choo Choo Bob explains Southwest light rail’s newest woes
MPR News
Curtis Gilbert, Writer/Reporter
Sam Heyn, Host/Editor
Bob Medcraft, Producer
Regina McCombs, Executive Producer
Mental Breakdown
KWWL-TV
Ally Crutcher, Reporter
Blake Lybbert, Editor
Police Complaints Going Under the Radar
KSTP-TV
Eric Chaloux, Reporter
Kevin Bubach, Photojournalist
The Death & Resurrection of Steven Monno
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Producer
Steve Eckert, Producer
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
TSA Mismanagement
KARE-TV
Lou Raguse, Reporter
Gary Knox, Producer
Category 12B:
Politics/Government – Program
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
At Issue – 02-21-16
KSTP-TV
Tom Hauser, Host/Reporter
Amanda Theisen, Producer
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
KCCI 8 News Close Up: Hillary Clinton One-On-One
KCCI-TV
Erin Moynihan, Producer
Cynthia Fodor, Reporter
Mike Sims, Photographer
Cortney Kintzer, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Our Issues – Syrian Refugees
WUCW-TV
Rana Kamal, Host/Producer
Stephen Gramza, Producer
Clay Holland, Videographer/Editor
Road to the Caucus
KTIV-TV
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
Category 13:
Children (12 & Under)
BURNNIE at Brandy’s Custom Cakery / Episode 46 / Phone a Friend
RTC Inc.
Steve Treague, Producer
Faith Treague, Producer
IPTV Kids Clubhouse: Parent Preview
Iowa Public Television
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
Lakeville Kids & Government – August 2015 episode
Lakeville Government TV
Jim Schiffman, Producer/Editor
Tim Klausler, Photographer
Emmy 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
Category 14:
Teen (13 and up)
Help for Teens and Young Adults
Carlini Entertainment
Joe Carlini, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Jodi Ritacca, Producer
Emmy 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
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
Breck Groundskeeper
KARE-TV
Jana Shortal, Reporter
Chad Nelson, Producer
Emmy 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
Fox 9 Top Teacher Awards
KMSP-TV
Rob King, Editor
Bill Snodgrass, Producer
Lori Fisher, Executive Producer
Jeff Passolt, Anchor
Amy Hockert, Anchor
Peter Marty, Director
Riley Sexton, Organizer
KARE 11 Anchor Reunites With Kindergarten Teacher
KARE-TV
Cory Hepola, Anchor/Reporter/Producer
King Cory
KCCI-TV
Eric Hanson, Producer
Glen Biermann, Producer
Letters to the Pope
WOI-TV
Elias Johnson, Reporter/Photographer/Editor
Parents to Schools: Let Our Children Die in Peace
KSTP-TV
Josh Rosenthal, Reporter
Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
School Song
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
South Dakota’s Digital Innovator
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Dave Foote, Producer
Brian Gevik, Announcer
Fritz Miller, Project Coordinator
Category 16:
Health
Emmy RECIPIENT
68 Parties
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
A Family Affair
KARE-TV
Adrienne Broaddus, Reporter
David Peterlinz, Producer
A Hospice Home
StarTribune
Leila Navidi, Photographer/Producer
Jenni Pinkley, Producer
Breaking The News: Focus on Mental Health
KARE-TV
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
Claire’s Wyoming Elk Hunt
Ron Schara Productions
Lindsey Hayes, Producer/Writer
Josh Bryant, Photographer
Ben Elling, Photographer
Kyle Heidenreich, Editor
Conjoined Twins
KARE-TV
Lindsey Seavert, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
Every Second Counts
KSTP-TV
Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
Jessica Miles, Reporter
Hearing Loss Matters
Twin Cities PBS
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
Carrie Clark, Associate Producer
Mary Hartnett, Production Partner
Beth Fraser, Partner Government Relations
Alan Tilson, Narrator
Paying the Price for Saving Lives
WKBT-TV
Mike Thompson, Reporter
Emmy RECIPIENT
Perspectives
KMSP-TV
Bradley Swagger, Photojournalist/Editor
Amy Hockert, Reporter
Category 17:
Science/Environment
365 Days In The Boundary Waters
Ron Schara Productions
Josh Bryant, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Aaron Achtenberg, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
A Debt to Pay
KARE-TV
William Middeke, Producer
Greg Vandegrift, Producer
Feed my Swans
KARE-TV
Ferlon Webster, Producer
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Fix-It Clinic: Inver Grove Heights
NDC4
Katherine Curtis, Photographer/Editor/Reporter
Lake Warming
KARE-TV
Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Greg Vandegrift, Reporter
Minnesota Stories in a Changing Climate
Twin Cities PBS
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
Carrie Clark, Post-Production Coordinator
Nicole Rom, Production Partner
Emmy RECIPIENT
Science Fair Discovery
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Steve Eckert, Producer
Category 18A:
Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic – Single Story
Emmy RECIPIENT
Bye Bye Nye’s
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
Finding Cannon Company
South Dakota Public Broadcasting
Andrew Bork, Producer
Chad Andersen, Videographer
Josh Kappler, Videographer
General Mills History
KARE-TV
John Croman, Reporter
Kevin Sullivan, Producer
George Marincel, Producer
It Soothes the Soul
KARE-TV
William Middeke, Producer
Lindsey Seavert, Producer
John Philip Sousa vs The Foshay Tower
Twin Cities PBS
Adam Geiger, Producer
David Roth, Series Producer
Kyle Blakeborough, Voice Over
Brendan Henehan, Producer
Land of 10,000 Brews
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
Shane Reetz, Producer/Editor
Lowell National Historical Park – The Massachusetts Mill Workers
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Producer
Kelly Johnson, Editor
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
Emmy RECIPIENT
MN Original: History of Phil Vandervaart’s Hand Painted Signs
Twin Cities PBS
Kate McDonald, Producer
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
Emmy 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/Web Coordinator
Mystery Of Jackie Theel
KARE-TV
A.J. Lagoe, Reporter
Gary Knox, Photojournalist
Steve Eckert, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
One last summer at Camp Tahigwa?
The Des Moines Register
Kelsey Kremer, Photographer
The Fitz: 40 Years Later
WDIO-TV
Darren Danielson, Reporter
Carl Sauer, Photographer
The Iron Lady Of Chisholm
KMSP-TV
Maury Glover, Reporter
Josh Grenier, Photographer
Those Were The Days
KMSP-TV
Maury Glover, Reporter
Dan Sundem, Photographer
Wet versus Dry: History of Alcohol in Clay County
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
Kim Stenehjem, Producer
Shane Reetz, Editor
Category 18B:
Historic/Cultural/Nostalgic – Program
Built On Agriculture – The Selkirk Settlers
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Producer
Kelly Johnson, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Captured in Silver
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
Ben Dempcy, Videographer
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
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
The Mechanized Man
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Town Ball: A Forgotten History
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
Ben Dempcy, Editor/Videographer
Category 19:
Military
Emmy RECIPIENT
Banana Man
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Ben Garvin, Photographer
From Young Man To Marine
KCRG-TV
Chris Earl, Reporter
Tanner Siegworth, Photographer
Honor and Remembrance WDAY Honor Flight
WDAY-TV
Michael Erickson, Photographer
Kevin Wallevand, Writer
Dana Mogck, Producer
Devin Krinke, Photographer
Jordan Schroeer, Photographer
Andrew Nelson, Photographer
Jeff Nelson, New Director
Joseph Alan Kennedy Ever-Present
NDC4
Dennis Rafftery, Producer
Adam Carter, Associate Producer
Not your Father’s VFW
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Kevin Sullivan, Producer
Sight for Soldiers
WCCO-TV
Jennifer Mayerle, Reporter
David Porter, Photographer
Talk of the VA
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The DNA Way Home
KMSP-TV
Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer
Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
John Michael, Producer
Bradley Swagger, Photographer/Editor
Justin McCray, Photographer
The War Within
WDIO-TV
Heidi Enninga, Reporter
Kyle Aune, Photographer
Category 20A:
Sports – News Story/Series
Big Buck Hunter
KARE-TV
Rob Collett, Producer
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Crashed Ice
KARE-TV
Rob Collett, Photographer
Ferlon Webster, Photographer
David Peterlinz, Photographer
Heidi Wigdahl, Photographer
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
Included At Last
WHO-TV
Andy Fales, Reporter
Matthew Van Winkle, Photojournalist
Lucky Larry
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Kevin Sullivan, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The Babe the Boy and the Ball
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Chad Nelson, Producer
What is Hockey?
KARE-TV
Lindsey Seavert, Reporter
Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
Category 20B:
Sports – Program Story (Outside of News)
Duluth’s Commitment to Community
FOX Sports North
Tony Tortorici, Executive Producer
Trevor Fleck, Coordinating Producer
Patricia Whitney, Producer
Audra Martin, Reporter
Pat Fischer, Producer
Dan Truebenbach, Photographer/Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Hearts Guts Balls: The Todd Oakes Story
University of Minnesota
Josh Blessing, Editor/Executive Producer
Madison Forsythe, Producer
Garrett Wright, Producer
Ryan Maus, Producer
Midco Sports Magazine: Nick Ellerbroek – Mini-Mascot
Midco Sports Network
Josh Munce, Producer
Tom Nieman, Producer
Jessi Scherr, Photographer
Sounds of the Game: Vikings Take The Division
Minnesota Vikings, LLC
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
The Pregame Speech
WCCO-TV
David McCoy, Reporter/Producer
Aaron Goodyear, Photojournalist
Tony Peterson, Photojournalist
Dymanh Chhoun, Photojournalist
David Porter, Photojournalist
Thomas Ryther, Photojournalist
Bob Cowan, Photojournalist
Category 20C:
Sports – Program Series (Outside of News)
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
Midco Sports Magazine: Conquered Barriers
Midco Sports Network
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
Midco Sports Magazine: Young Dreams
Midco Sports Network
Josh Munce, Producer
Tom Nieman, Host/Reporter
Alex Heinert, Reporter
Jason Andera, Reporter
Jessi Scherr, Videographer
Nathan Aamodt, Coordinating Producer
Eric Vasgaard, Executive Producer
SoundOff 1000
WHO-TV
Keith Murphy, Host
John Sears, Co-Host
Andy Fales, Commentator
Chris Hassel, Reporter
Scott Siepker, Reporter
Chad Kendall, Director
Emmy 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
Local 5 Sports
WOI-TV
Jon Schaeffer, Sports Director
Sportscast: Eric Perkins
KARE-TV
Eric Perkins, Anchor
Emmy RECIPIENT
WHO-TV Sportscast
WHO-TV
Keith Murphy, Sports Director
John Sears, Sports Reporter
Michael Admrie, Sports Reporter
KBJR Sportscast
KBJR-TV
Zach Schneider, Sports Anchor
Category 20E:
Sports – One-Time Special
Emmy RECIPIENT
Hockey Day Minnesota
FOX 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
Tom Chorske, Analyst
Peter Anderson, Producer
Jordan Austin, Associate Producer
Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer
Audra Martin, Host/Reporter
Brent Rieland, Producer
Dave Dittman, Director
Chris Ritchie, Editor
Jim Bothun, Editor
Marney Gellner, Reporter
Brendan Burke, Play-by-Play
Kevin Gorg, Analyst
Doug McLeod, Play-by-Play
Ben Clymer, Analyst
Anthony LaPanta, Play-by-Play
Mike Greenlay, Analyst
NHL Stadium Series: Alumni game
FOX 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-Play
Mike Greenlay, Analyst
Kevin Gorg, Reporter
Pat Boyle, Reporter
Tom Mee, Graphics
Spotlight: Small Town Baseball
FOX 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
Category 21:
Sporting Event/Game – Live/Unedited –Program/Special/Series
Hockey Day Minnesota 2016
FOX 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
Bob Rohde, Operations
Candice Anderson, Operations
Erich Manwarren, Operations
Chris Ritchie, Editor
Jim Bothun, Associate Producer
Jordan Austin, Associate Producer
Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer
Minnesota Timberwolves
FOX 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
Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Twins
FOX 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
Audra Martin, Reporter
Marney Gellner, Reporter
Kevin Gorg, Reporter
Jamie Hersch, Reporter
MN Wild Season Series
FOX 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
Wes Walz, Analyst
Ben Clymer, Reporter
Tom Mee III, Graphics
Ted Allaire, VTR
Ralph Gasow, Photographer
Jim Bothun, Associate Producer
Jordan Austin, Associate Producer
Patricia Whitney, Associate Producer
Bob Rohde, Operations
Candice Anderson, Operations
Erich Manwarren, Operations
Category 22A:
Weather-Single Story/Segment
Blizzard of 1966
WDAY-TV
Michael Erickson, Chief Photographer
Kevin Wallevand, Reporter
John Wheeler, Chief Meteorologist
Coldest Game Ever
KARE-TV
William Middeke, Producer
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Freezing Your Pants Off
KARE-TV
Heidi Wigdahl, Reporter/Videographer
Jackson Shut Down
KARE-TV
Chad Nelson, Photographer
Boyd Huppert, Reporter
Sirengate
KARE-TV
Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
David Peterlinz, Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
Top Down Year Round
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Producer
Rob Collett, Producer
Category 22B:
Weathercast
Brandon Spinner Weathercast
KDLT-TV
Brandon Spinner, Chief Meteorologist
Cody December Weather
KMSP-TV
Cody Matz, Weather Anchor
Emmy RECIPIENT
February Snow Storm
KARE-TV
Belinda Jensen, Meteorologist
KELOLAND Weather
KELO-TV
Jay Trobec, Chief Meteorologist
Category 23A:
Documentary Cultural
Emmy RECIPIENT
FarmHer the Documentary
Iowa Public Television
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
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
Hello Montevideo
Pioneer Public Television
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
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
Category 23B:
Documentary – Historical
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
Built To Last: The Legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps In Minnesota
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Executive Producer
Kim Stenehjem, Producer
Cassie Pierce, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Caucus Iowa: Journey to the Presidency
Iowa Public Television
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
Timeless Tractors: The Collectors
Iowa Public Television
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
Category 23C:
Documentary – Topical
Adventure Unknown
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Producer/Director
Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
Ben Dempcy, Videographer/Music Director
Jacob Pavek, Composer
Brenden Stermer, Assistant Producer
Robert Kiefert, Web Producer
Built On Agriculture – The Farmers
Prairie Public Television
Bob Dambach, Producer
Shane Reetz, Editor
Emmy 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
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
Lost Schools
The Des Moines Register
Jason Clayworth, Reporter
Charlie Litchfield, Producer
Rodney White, Producer
Category 24:
Informational/Instructional
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
Eyewitness Test
KWWL-TV
Jerry Gallagher, Reporter
Zach Grant, Photographer
How the Iowa Caucuses Work
The Des Moines Register
Kelli Brown, Writer/Editor
Joel Shannon, Director
Sean Heisey, Animator
Chris Sweigart, Editor
Emmy 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
Mike’s Mix – Composite
WCCO-TV
Mike Augustyniak, Host/Producer
Tom Aviles, Photographer/Editor
Art Phillips, Photographer/Editor
Pete Neuswanger, Photographer/Editor
Joe Mears, Photographer/Editor
Emmy 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/Post-Production Audio
Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
Jeremy Hosterman, Post-Production and Web Coordinator
Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
Category 25:
Interview/Discussion
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
Hometown Heroes
WCCO-TV
David McCoy, Reporter/Producer
Joe Berglove, Photojournalist
Garrett Young, Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
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/Web Coordinator
Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
Rod Carew – Heart of 29
FOX 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
Breaking The News
KARE-TV
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
Category 26:
Magazine
Emmy 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
Phoenix Stremski, Closed Captioning
Cole O’Brien , Production Assistant
Iowa Outdoors: 506
Iowa Public Television
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, Production Assistant
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
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/Post-Production Audio
Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
Jeremy Hosterman, Post-Production/Web Coordinator
Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
McGraw Jones, Videographer and Editor
Katie Schutrop, Engagement Specialist
Category 27A:
Public/Current/Community Affairs – Single Story
Burning the Backlog: Untested Rape Kits in Minnesota
KARE-TV
Trisha Volpe, Reporter
Iowa Outdoors: Equine Assisted Therapy
Iowa Public Television
Patrick Boberg, Producer/Editor
Rick Fuller, Photographer
Andrew Batt, Executive Producer
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/Post-Production Audio
Ezra Gold, Senior Editor
Jeremy Hosterman, Post Production-Web Coordinator
Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
New Face of Homelessness
KARE-TV
Rena Sarigianopoulos, Reporter
Carly Danek, Photojournalist
Emmy 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
The Social Scene
WHO-TV
Erin Kiernan, Reporter
Randy Schumacher, Photojournalist
The Unknown Fire Threat at Home
KMSP-TV
Jeff Baillon, Investigative Reporter/Producer
Tyler Ryan, Photojournalist/Editor
John Michael, Producer
Spencer Driskill, Photographer
Jamie Novak, Technical Producer
Two Worlds
KSTP-TV
Jared Bergerson, Photojournalist
Josh Rosenthal, Reporter
Category 27B:
Public/Current/Community Affairs – Program
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
Lucy Swift, VP, MN Productions & Partnerships
GameON! #KickHunger
rodmedia communications llc
Rod Simons, Host/Executive Producer
Arthur Kuh, Videographer/Editor
Iowa Ingredient “Setting the Table” Special
Iowa Public Television
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
Kids and Sports- Big Time Burnout
KMSP-TV
Kelcey Carlson, Host/Writer/Producer
Justin McCray, News Photojournalist
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
Emmy 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)
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
Love Stories: A Performance by Ballet Quad Cities
Iowa Public Television
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
The Lowertown Line Live: Sonny Knight and the Lakers
Twin Cities PBS
David Roth, Producer / Director
Adam Geiger, Line Producer
Andrea Bussey, Associate Director
Eric Foss, Talent
Brennan Vance, Director of Photography
Paul Guthrie, Lighting Designer
JoAnn Babic, Technical Director
Tom Erickson, Lighting Director
Mitch Griffin, Music/Re-Recording Mixer
Johnny Hagen, Additional Audio
Terry Gray, Floor Director
Tom Keleher, Production Supervisor
Emmy 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
Category 29:
Interstitial
Face To Face
Carlini Entertainment
Joe Carlini, Director/Cinematographer/Editor
Jodi Ritacca, Producer
On The Job
Edina TV
Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
Jordan Gilgenbach, Executive Producer
Scott Neal, Host
Scott Denfeld, Producer
Dietrich Nissen, Production Staff
Emmy RECIPIENT
Public Art Profiles
Edina TV
Scott Denfeld, Producer
Jennifer Bennerotte, Executive Producer
Nathalie Gage, Production Staff
Category 30A:
Lifestyle – Feature/Segment
Artistic Instruments
1856 Productions
Brad Dumke, Producer/Photographer
Little Kiln on the Prairie
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Minnesota Bound – ScubaPalooza
Ron Schara Productions
Eric Parker Andersen, Director/Editor/Motion Graphics/Co-Writer
Travis Frank, Co-Writer
Emmy 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/Web Coordinator
Katie O’Rourke, Production Coordinator
Katie Schutrop, Engagement Coordinator
Marissa Blahnik, Managing Producer
Out of the Ashes
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
Category 30B:
Lifestyle – Program/Special/Series
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
Emmy 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
Iowa Ingredient – Potatoes
Iowa Public Television
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
Life in the Fast Lane
Pioneer Public Television
Dana Johnson, Senior Producer
Kristofor Gieske, Editor/Videographer
Ben Dempcy, Videographer
Category 31A:
Community/Public Service (PSA) – Single Spot
Fill and Tank; Use Our Water Resources Wisely
Lakeville Government Television
Tim Klausler, Producer
Jim Schiffman, Producer
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
Emmy 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
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
Category 31B:
Community/Public Service (PSAs) – Campaign
This is My American Story PSA Campaign
KSTP-TV
Joe Johnston, Producer
Monica Doyle, Producer
Brian Stemmler, Director/Editor
Nick Tieri, Gaffer
Kyle McManus, Cinematographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Top Teacher PSA Campaign
KMSP-TV
Peter Zemansky, Producer
David Pint, Photographer
David Mahlman, Graphic Design
Maxwell Freudenthal, Photographer
Burke Daneman, Creative Manager
Category 32A:
Promotion: News – Single Spot
5 Eyewitness News Special Report: Child Protective Services
KSTP-TV
Taylor Stein, Producer
Shawn Braith, Promotion Manager
Kirk Szesny, Creative Services Director
Anne Wittenborg, News Director
Hooked on Heroin
KARE-TV
Lee Stridsberg, Producer/Editor
Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
Chris Whurr, Graphic Artist
Land of 10,000 Stories – Alzheimer’s Truck Social
KARE-TV
Timothy Moore, Producer/Editor
Janeen Vogelaar, Executive Producer
Lee Stridsberg, Executive Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
The Embezzler
KMSP-TV
Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer
Category 32B:
Promotion: News – Image
ABC Local 5 Summer Campaign
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Director
April Samp, Producer
Emmy RECIPIENT
FOX 9 “So Much More” Campaign
KMSP-TV
Burke Daneman, Creative Director
David Pint, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Maxwell Freudenthal, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Minnesota’s Own People
KARE-TV
Erik Candiani, Executive Producer
Year Ender 2015 – Randy
KARE-TV
Lee Stridsberg, Executive Producer
Todd Randall, Producer/Editor
Timothy Moore, Lighting/Editing
Chris Whurr, Motion Graphics
Category 32C:
Promotion: Program – Single Spot
Defend The North
Vikings Entertainment Network
Nate Vaughn, Producer
Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer
Allan Wertheimer, Producer
Josh Duhamel, Narrator
Linval Joseph for Pro Bowl
Vikings Entertainment Network
Ryan Semanko, Producer
Ryan Noreen, Producer
Bryan Harper, Executive Producer
Skip Krueger, Coordinating Producer
Minnesota Gophers 2015 Basketball Introduction Video
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Semanko, Producer
Ryan Noreen, Director
Ryan Maus, Executive Producer
Marcus Taplin, Director of Photography
Emmy 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
The Crew
Pioneer Public Television
Ben Dempcy, Producer
Dana Johnson, Assistant Producer
Kristofor Gieske, Assistant Producer
Category 33A:
Commercial – Single Spot
DooGooders Walking Ted
Mud Mile Communications
Jolene Loetscher, Executive Producer
Nate Burdine, Executive Producer
Michael McQuade, Animator
Adam Prunty, Designer
Gusto: The Divine Pie
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Director
Mike Caudle, Producer
Jon Liebl, Producer
Arlyn Boman, Gaffer
J Longs: Masters of the Suit
Marcus Taplin Productions
Marcus Taplin, Director of Photography
Maribeth Romslo, Director
Christy Holt, Creative Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival – “Share Your Story”
DreamCatcher Productions
Tim Connery, Producer
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
Runde Auto Group – “Generations”
DreamCatcher Productions
Tim Connery, Producer/Creative Director
Suburbia
KARE-TV
Erik Candiani, Executive Producer
Emmy 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
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
Category 33B:
Commercial – Campaign
Emmy RECIPIENT
Box-Breaking Brand-Making
Blur MediaWorks
Eric Groves, Creative Director
Brian Fiser, Director of Photography/Editor
Jeff Felton, Cinematographer
Nick Allard, Writer
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
Des Moines Local Restaurants & Pubs
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Director
Jon Liebl, Producer
Mike Caudle, Assistant Director
Jon Van Allen, Gaffer
Jessica Miller, Art Director
Misty Blank, Hair & Makeup
Arlyn Boman, Grip
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
Category 34:
Overall Excellence
KDLT-TV
Katie Haffeman, General Manager
Emmy RECIPIENT
KMSP-TV
Sheila Oliver, General Manager
Category 35:
News Excellence
Fox 9 News
KMSP-TV
Marian Kessler, News Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
KCCI 8 News
KCCI-TV
Dave Busiek, News Director
WDAY-TV
WDAY-TV
Jeff Nelson, News Director
WDIO-TV
WDIO-TV
Steve Goodspeed, News Director
Category 36:
Community Service
ABC 6 News/Home Federal – Pay It Forward
KAAL-TV
David Springer, News Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
Matt Olson Night
FOX Sports North
Mike Dimond, Senior Vice President/General Manager
WCCO More Than Names
WCCO-TV
Casey Kespohl, Creative Services Director
Category 37A:
Director – Newscast or ACP Operator
Emmy RECIPIENT
Breaking News: Prince
KARE-TV
Lynn Petersen, ACP-Director
FOX 9 News – 10 @ 10
KMSP-TV
Alex Cooper, Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
KCCI 8 News at Ten
KCCI-TV
Amy Schmelzer, Director
Prince Death Breaking News Coverage Reel
WCCO-TV
Addie Chernow, Director/Technical Director
WEAU 13 News at Five
WEAU-TV
Raji Alowairdi, Director
Category 37B:
Director – Live or Recorded Live
Emmy RECIPIENT
Flip Saunders Tribute
FOX Sports North
Dave Dittman, Director
Matt Gangl Composite
FOX Sports North
Matt Gangl, Director
Category 37C:
Director – Non-Live (Post Produced)/Short Form
Burke Daneman Composite
KMSP-TV
Eric Parker Andersen Composite
Ron Schara Productions
Iowa Realty: Make a house your home
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Director
Emmy RECIPIENT
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival – “Share Your Story”
DreamCatcher Productions
Tim Connery, Director
Minnesota Wild 2015-16 Team Intro Video
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Noreen, Director
Category 38A:
Editor – Program (Non-News)
Eric Parker Andersen Composite
Ron Schara Productions
Gina Reis Composite
Twin Cities PBS
Emmy RECIPIENT
Maria Bartholdi Editor Composite
Twin Cities PBS
MN Original Composite
Twin Cities PBS
Ryan Klabunde, Editor
Category 38B:
Editor – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
2016 Minnesota Wild Playoff Open
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
Arthur Kuh, Editor
Augustana’s Brotherhood of Basketball Promo
Mud Mile Communications
Michael McQuade, Editor
Nate Burdine, Editor
Building A Proud Legacy: HORA Documentary Trailer
Town Square Television
Tommy Platek, Editor
Emmy RECIPIENT
Elite 6 Ops
Triglass Productions
Ryan Thielen, Editor
Eric Parker Andersen Composite
Ron Schara Productions
Emmy RECIPIENT
Minnesota Gophers 2015 Hockey Introduction Video
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Noreen, Editor
Category 38C:
Editor – News/Sports
Bradley Swagger Composite
KMSP-TV
Emmy RECIPIENT
Collett’s Crazy Cuts
KARE-TV
Rob Collett, Editor
Jason Hanson Composite
KSTP-TV
William Middeke Composite
KARE-TV
Sully Composite
KARE-TV
Kevin Sullivan, Editor
Category: 39A
Graphic Arts – Graphics
Anthony Barr for Pro Bowl
Vikings Entertainment Network
Ryan Thielen, Producer
Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics/Sound Design
Emmy RECIPIENT
Elite Edge Productions Show Graphics Composite
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer
Adam Schmisek, Motion Graphics Designer
Joren Kandel, Motion Graphics Designer
Fox Sports GO
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer
IPTV Show Opens Composite
Iowa Public Television
Brent Willett, Motion Graphic Designer
Category 39B:
Graphic Arts – Animation
Emmy RECIPIENT
Fox Sports Digital
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Semanko, Motion Graphics Designer
Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer
Fox Sports Minnesota Twins Promotional Spot
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Noreen, Senior Motion Graphics Designer
Joren Kandel, Motion Graphics Designer
Gopher Football With Jerry Kill Show Open
Elite Edge Productions
Ryan Noreen, Motion Graphics Designer
Minnesota Vikings Ride For Life
Triglass Productions
Ryan Thielen, Motion Graphics Artist
Spencer Olson, Motion Graphics Artist
Category 40A:
Writer – Program (Non-News)
Augustana’s Brotherhood of Basketball Promo
Mud Mile Communications
Jolene Loetscher, Writer
Midco Sports Magazine: Deondre Parks
Midco Sports Network
David Brown, Writer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Midco Sports Magazine: Nick Ellerbroek – Mini-Mascot
Midco Sports Network
Tom Nieman, Writer
Paul Hipp Composite
FOX Sports North
Category 40B:
Writer – News
Andy Fales Covers Iowa
WHO-TV
Eric Hanson Composite
KCCI-TV
Emmy RECIPIENT
Land of 10,000 Stories
KARE-TV
Boyd Huppert, Writer
Lindsey Seavert Storytelling 2016
KARE-TV
Once Upon a Time in a Live Truck
KMSP-TV
Jack Highberger, Writer
Timothy Blotz Composite
KMSP-TV
Category 40C:
Writer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
Comedy, News and Sports Composite
KSTC-TV
Taylor Stein, Writer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Lock Up for a Safer Community
Video Arts Studios
Jim Kirwan, Writer
Category 41A:
Talent – Anchor (News, Weather, Sports)
Timothy Blotz
KMSP-TV
Chad Sandwell
KMEG-TV
Emmy RECIPIENT
Cory Hepola
KARE-TV
Dan Winters
WHO-TV
Jay Trobec
KELO-TV
Keith Murphy
WHO-TV
Tom Hanneman
FOX Sports North
Category 41B:
Talent – Commentator/Editorialist/Performer/Narrator
Emmy RECIPIENT
Illustrated Essays by David Gillette
Twin Cities PBS
David Gillette, Creator
Murphy’s Law
WHO-TV
Keith Murphy, Editorialist/Commentator
Vikings Beyond The Gridiron-Rick Riley Narrator
Vikings Entertainment Network
Rick Riley, Show Narrator
Category 41C:
Talent – Program Host/Moderator
Emmy RECIPIENT
Bill Sherck Composite
Ron Schara Productions
Mary Lahammer Composite
Twin Cities PBS
Paul Allen
Vikings Entertainment Network
Category 41D:
Talent – Reporter – General Assignment
A.J. Lagoe Reports: Invisible Wounds
KARE-TV
Emmy RECIPIENT
Boyd Huppert Composite
KARE-TV
Jay Olstad
KARE-TV
Jennifer Mayerle
WCCO-TV
Lou Raguse Composite
KARE-TV
Tom Lyden
KMSP-TV
Category 41E:
Talent – Play-by-Play/Analyst
Anthony LaPanta Composite
FOX Sports North
BJ Schaben
Iowa Public Television
Dave Benz Composite
FOX Sports North
Jack Morris, Sports Analyst
FOX Sports North
Emmy RECIPIENT
Jim Petersen, Sports Analyst
FOX Sports North
Kevin Lynch, Sports Analyst
FOX Sports North
Category 42A:
Photographer – Program (Non-News)
Carson Plan
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Photographer
Eric Parker Andersen
Ron Schara Productions
Marcus Taplin Composite
Marcus Taplin Productions
Emmy RECIPIENT
MN Original and The Lowertown Line
Twin Cities PBS
Brennan Vance, Photographer
Category 42B:
Photographer – Short Form (Promos, PSAs, Commercials, Opens, etc.)
Aaron Gallup Composite
Results Unlimited
Carson For America: Des Moines Campaign
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Photographer
Des Moines Local Restaurants & Pubs
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Photographer
Emmy RECIPIENT
Luminary Commercial Reel
Luminary Creative
Jacob Moyer, Photographer
The Moment: When Art Meets News
1856 Productions
Brad Dumke, Photographer
Category 42C:
Photographer – News/Sports
Emmy RECIPIENT
Collett’s Clip Composite
KARE-TV
Rob Collett, Photographer
Joseph Alan Kennedy Ever-Present
NDC4
Dennis Rafftery, Photographer
Marcus Taplin Composite
Marcus Taplin Productions
William Middeke Composite
KARE-TV
Polar Plunge in super slow motion
KARE-TV
Ben Garvin, Photographer
Kevin Sullivan Composite
KARE-TV
Category 42D:
Video Essay (Single Camera Only)
15 Years of Memories
Minnesota Wild Hockey Club
Arthur Kuh, Photographer
City Kid Farm
Ron Schara Productions
Josh Bryant, Producer/Photographer/Editor
Metal Junkies
1856 Productions
Brad Dumke, Producer/Photographer
Sever’s Corn Maze
KMSP-TV
Justin McCray, News Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
State Fair Shutdown
KARE-TV
Kevin Sullivan, Photographer
That’s the Winner
KARE-TV
Jason Steussy, Photojournalist
Emmy RECIPIENT
Tundra Tour
KARE-TV
Rob Collett, Photographer
Category 43:
Video Journalist
All In A Days Work
KARE-TV
Dylan Wohlenhaus, Multimedia Journalist
Beautiful Scars
KARE-TV
Adrienne Broaddus, Videojournalist
Dennis Rafftery Composite
NDC4
Elias Johnson Composite
WOI-TV
Heidi Wigdahl Composite
KARE-TV
Emmy RECIPIENT
Maria Bartholdi Composite
Twin Cities PBS