Tim Blotz
A long-time member of the FOX 9 family, Tim currently anchors and reports for the early primetime newscasts from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on FOX 9 and FOX 9+.
During Tim’s 15 years with FOX 9, he started the very first transportation reporting beat in the Twin Cities and in recent years reported from the State Capitol heading up FOX 9’s political coverage. Tim’s peers have recognized his professional work with four Emmy Awards for best news anchor, along with the Edward R. Murrow award for writing.
Although Tim grew up in Wisconsin and lived for a while in New Mexico, he considers Minnesota his home and is a BIG Gophers fan. Most of that comes from him recently returning to grad school at the University of Minnesota and earning a master’s degree in strategic communication. Tim has used his degree to help some of the non-profits he volunteers with to arrive at better stakeholder insights and brand messaging.
One of Tim’s passions is working with his family to find a cure for Type-1 diabetes. Both of his daughters were diagnosed with T1D as children and that’s led Tim and his wife Susan to become actively involved over the years in JDRF. In 2012, the organization honored Tim with its award for public service.
Tim has also done extensive work with the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance by reporting on its ground-breaking “Unmasking Brain Injuries” project. Throughout the state, hundreds of people have painted and decorated masks that tell the stories of their own brain injuries that people normally would not see. Each year Tim hosts both the organization’s Walk for Thought and the Strides for Stroke Walk.
The latest from Tim Blotz
Minneapolis Make-A-Wish recipient grows up to realize dream of becoming pilot
Nearly 20 years ago, Make-A-Wish granted Anthony Lickteig-Carter’s dream to become a Northwest Airlines pilot for a day. Now, he lives that dream every day.
How 3 Minnesotans helped shape the modern presidential primary system
Hubert Humphrey, Eugene McCarthy and Don Fraser's roles in American history helped create the system we use today to nominate presidential candidates.
Minnesota asst. fire marshal warns of dangers with locking a loved one with autism in their room
One of the big challenges for the parent of a child with autism -- or even a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s -- is trying to keep them from walking out of the house.
State Patrol honors power and construction workers who helped solve deadly hit-and-run case
The State Patrol applauded the efforts of the power and construction workers who helped locate the suspect of the deadly hit-and-run.
A Minnesota love story captured in letters from World War II
Bob Thorstensen of Red Wing and Marion Duggan of St. Paul were young Shakespeares in love.
'MVP Mason' of St. Peter celebrates buzzer-beater shot with community, teammates
A high school basketball player in St. Peter has become quite the celebrity this week. Mason Doherty nailed a buzzer-beater shot Saturday night against one of the best teams in the state, Minnehaha Academy.
Legislative leaders inspect progress on new system to replace MNLARS
After scrapping MNLARS in favor of starting over for a new vehicle registration system for Minnesota, the governor and state lawmakers got a chance to check out the progress on the replacement.
Man with Down Syndrome celebrates 30-year work anniversary at Washington County Government Center
The Washington County Board of Commissioners declared Tuesday Joel Loer Day to honor his 30 years of service to the county.
University of Minnesota professor developing 'smart' bike to increase cyclist safety
A University of Minnesota professor is trying to re-engineer bike safety by developing a safer bike.
Republican lawmakers push bill to protect voter party privacy in primaries
With early voting already underway for next month’s presidential primary, some Minnesota House Republicans are pitching a bill to make sure no one knows what party ballot you choose.