Meet Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer is the host of “Morning Edition.”
Since 1994, she has been the co-host of “Almanac,” a weekly public affairs program produced by Twin Cities Public Television for Minnesota's statewide public television network.
“Almanac” is one of the longest running public affairs program of its kind in the country. Wurzer has won four Emmy Awards for her work on Almanac. Prior to her return to radio, she was an anchor and reporter for WCCO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Minneapolis. She has also been a talk show host for WCCO-AM radio, a producer for KMSP-TV, and political reporter for KSTP-AM radio. Her body of work has landed her in the Minnesota Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame.
Wurzer is the author of Tales of the Road: Highway 61 and We Know How This Ends: Living while Dying. Outside of journalism, Cathy is a nonprofit founder, a horsewoman, a flyfishing angler and artist.
She holds degrees in broadcast journalism and urban studies from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Recent Contributions
- Expert calls spread of bird flu to Midwest a ‘wait-and-see’ situation
- December warmer than normal despite blankets of snow
- Minnesota hastens to regulate helium mining after deposit discovery near Babbitt
- Minnesota was the coldest place in the nation this week
- Mayor Frey says new budget prioritizes too many 'pet projects'
- From porchlights to pro displays, here’s your guide to Minnesota holiday lights
- Denials and prior authorizations: What it means and what needs to change with health insurance
- After CEO slaying, vitriol toward health care insurers goes viral. Is it unprecedented?
- To bring or not to bring flowers for your Thanksgiving dinner host
- Who gets to teach teachers? Palestinian activist-led training sparks controversy in Minneapolis