Sanford Health has earned a second Upper Midwest Emmy.
The organization earned six nominations in 2026. This is the first Emmy win for Sanford Health News multimedia journalist Jason Anschutz, who earned recognition from peers in television and media production for his work in the solo storyteller category.
Regional Emmy awards were presented during a ceremony on Oct. 17 in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Anschutz’s Emmy-winning entry, “Feeding tubes and found family,” is a compilation of three stories:
- “Feeding clinic, other specialists help young girl thrive”
- “Never too late for love for two Good Samaritan residents”
- “Former nurse’s micropreemie twins cared for at old workplace”
“I’m grateful that Sanford Health values quality storytelling, and I’m honored to be recognized for the work I’ve done by the Upper Midwest chapter,” Anschutz said after the announcement. “I’ve been doing this for 20 years, so this is extremely validating.”
This brings Sanford Health to 16 Emmy nominations and two wins in six years.
Previously, Sanford Health News manager Matt Holsen and videographer Lonnie Nichols shared an Upper Midwest Emmy for a video story in the veterans and military content category.
This year’s other nominees from Sanford Health were:
In Health/Medical – Short or Long Form Content,
- “Our gal Sal.” Matt Holsen – Producer, Lonnie Nichols – Videographer, Troy Timmerman – Producer.
In Military – Short or Long Form Content,
- “A final salute.” Matt Holsen – Producer, Lonnie Nichols – Videographer.
- “Service in a new uniform.” Matt Holsen – Producer, Lonnie Nichols – Videographer.
In Writer – Short or Long Form Content,
- “Fight in Faith.” David Brown – Writer.
In Solo Storyteller – Short or Long Form Content,
- “The heart of patient care.” Simon Floss – Solo Storyteller. This entry is a compilation of four stories:
Since 2021, Sanford Health has earned nominations in the categories of health and medical content, arts and entertainment, branded content, military content, solo storyteller, and sports story.
The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is a membership organization dedicated to excellence in video and television by honoring exceptional work, past and present; providing professional development and outreach; and nurturing the next generation of television professionals.
The Upper Midwest Chapter, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, represents professionals in local television and media production from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and western Wisconsin.
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