Eric Eskola

Eric Eskola

Eric Eskola in 2016
Born Duluth, Minnesota
Occupation television host
Known for political journalist

Eric Eskola is a journalist and television personality well known for his coverage of Minnesota politics and government.

Eskola has co-hosted the Minnesota political/public affairs show Almanac since 1986.[1] He was promoted from the sports desk after the death of the original co-host, Judge Joe Summers.[2] Eskola also spent 30 years as a political reporter for WCCO Radio in Minneapolis before taking an early retirement payout in 2010.[3] He is widely regarded as one of the most influential political reporters in Minnesota.[4]

Eskola is originally from Duluth, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth.[5] His wife, Cathy Wurzer, joined him as Almanac co-host in 1994.[1] They divorced in 2014 but continue as co-hosts.[6]

Eskola was inducted into the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October 2010,[7] and he has also won the Frank Premack "Graven Award" for contributions to journalism.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Almanac - Eric Eskola". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  2. ↑ "Premiere on Almanac with the host he replaced video".
  3. ↑ "Eric Eskola Leaves WCCO after 30 Years". 2010-05-04. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  4. ↑ Tevlin, Jon (2011-05-10). "Well, There Goes a Stellar Part of the Good Neighborhood". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  5. ↑ "UMD Eric Eskola biography". Retrieved 2011-02-20.
  6. ↑ "City Pages February 18, 2014, Wurzer and Eskola Divorcing but still Co-hosts".
  7. ↑ "Museum Broadcasting - Eskola Video". Retrieved 2011-02-07.
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