Boyd Huppert
Boyd Huppert | |
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| Born | January 22, 1962 |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–River Falls (1984) |
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| Employer | KARE 11 |
| Spouse | Sheri Heltne |
| Children | 2 |
Boyd Huppert (born January 22, 1962)[1] is an American journalist and television personality. He is a news reporter for KARE 11 in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota. He is the lead writer, producer and host of KARE 11's Land of 10,000 Stories news segment,[2] which has received numerous awards for photojournalism.[3] Huppert has been recognized for his emotional storytelling ability in television news;[4][5] Neal Justin of the Star Tribune described Huppert as "one of the most admired and celebrated TV reporters in the country."[6]
Early life and career[edit]
Huppert, a native of River Falls, Wisconsin,[2] was born on January 22, 1962.[1] He first began his career in journalism as an announcer for the radio station WEVR-FM at the age of 16.[2] He graduated from University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 1984 with degrees in journalism and political science.[7] He was named the university's 2013 Distinguished Alumnus for his contributions to broadcast journalism.[8]
Television work[edit]
Huppert first worked in television at WSAW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin, beginning in 1984. He then worked at KETV and WITI before joining KARE 11 in 1996.[9] Regarding Huppert's work in television news, film critic Duane Dudek said that Huppert's "curiosity and craftsmanship are unique, which explains why we don't see more of it."[4] Huppert's Land of 10,000 Stories segment has been noted for its showcase of local heroes and stories of compassion,[10] as well as his use of natural sounds in story production. Huppert often collaborates with photojournalists, Chad Nelson & Devin Krinke for his Land of 10,000 Stories segment.
Huppert has also worked as a journalism educator, holding writing workshops for broadcast journalism worldwide.[8] In 2007, Huppert received a national News & Documentary Emmy Award for "Portrait of Compassion", a six-minute feature on a Utah-based artist who created portraits of deceased soldiers. The story ran on NBC's Today Show and CNN, leading to its nomination for a national Emmy and eventual win.[11] Huppert has won 20 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards, multiple National Headliner Grant Awards and Scripps Howard Awards, and 128 regional Emmy Awards.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Huppert is married to his wife Sheri Huppert (née Heltne), who works as a law librarian. The couple have two adult sons together, Sam and Matt Huppert.[5]
In 2021, Huppert was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an uncommon form of blood cancer. There is no cure for the cancer, though Huppert plans to undergo chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.[12] His diagnosis was announced in an interview with KARE 11 anchor and long-time colleague Randy Shaver; the interview ran as a Land of 10,000 Stories segment on October 31, 2021.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Rahming, Deevon (January 23, 2022). "'What in the world is going on here?' | KARE 11's Boyd Huppert surprised on 60th birthday". KARE 11. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Team Bios - Boyd Huppert - KARE 11". KARE 11. October 21, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "The Best of Photojournalism 2009". bop.nppa.org. National Press Photographers Association. 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-03-26. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Dudek, Duane (July 20, 2014). "Former Milwaukee newsman Boyd Huppert keeps TV storytelling alive". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ a b Carlson-Gustafson, Amy (October 18, 2013). "Master storyteller lets his subjects shine". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Justin, Neal (October 31, 2021). "KARE's Boyd Huppert reveals that he has cancer". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "KARE 11 reporter visits UWRF, hometown during homecoming week". University of Wisconsin–River Falls. October 3, 2017. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Boyd Huppert named UW-River Falls distinguished alumnus". KARE 11. May 7, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "KARE 11's Boyd Huppert to Speak at July 16 Rotary Meeting". Edina, Minnesota Rotary Club. July 15, 2020. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "KARE 11 reporter Boyd Huppert reveals cancer diagnosis". KARE 11. October 31, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Carlson-Gustafson, Amy (July 24, 2007). "'Portrait of Compassion' snags Emmy nomination for KARE-TV". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ Raihala, Ross (November 1, 2021). "KARE 11 reporter Boyd Huppert diagnosed with rare blood cancer". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 4, 2021.