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
- Listen: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on leading Inauguration Day proceedings
- Beyond pink hats: Minnesota People’s March seeks to change approach to protests
- Extreme mid-January cold may feel shocking, but it’s nowhere near a record
- ’I’m tired’ says outgoing Interim Director of the Office of Cannabis Management
- Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims
- 7-year-old Vikings fan has dream come true despite loss
- Judge explains why he swore in nearly all House DFLers early
- As avian flu hits Minnesota's wild birds, here's what to watch for and how to help
- Curator talks archiving Walz’s bid for VP, preserving political legacies
- NFL Nation reporter: Vikings need to play year’s best game to beat Lions on Sunday