Broadcast Journalist

Cathy Wurzer is one of the most trusted broadcast journalists in the Upper Midwest. She is versatile, having worked at the pioneering commercial radio station KSTP to industry leaders WCCO Radio and Television before switching to public media and becoming a leading figure at Twin Cities PBS and Minnesota Public Radio. Wurzer has shown an uncanny ability to span media platforms and formats.  

Over the years, Cathy Wurzer has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to journalism. Her exceptional work has earned her recognition from both peers in the industry and the public. She’s received multiple regional Emmy Awards for her reporting and anchoring. She’s the recipient of the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for radio reporting and she is a member of the Minnesota Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame 

Wurzer’s career has not only been defined by her accomplishments in broadcasting but also by her longstanding dedication to the craft of journalism itself. She has been praised for her integrity, professionalism, and deep commitment to ethical reporting, which have made her a model for aspiring journalists.