Eric Eskola

Eric Eskola
Born Duluth, Minnesota
Nationality American
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 premier political/public affairs show in Minnesota, 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 thirty years as a political reporter for WCCO Radio in Minneapolis, but took 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] He is known for his quirky personality exemplified by his messy former office at the capitol, vast collection of scarves, and love of professional wrestling.[5][6]

Eskola was inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October 2010,[6] and has also been awarded the Frank Premack "Graven Award" for contributions to journalism.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "About Almanac - Eric Eskola". http://www.tpt.org/?a=almanac#about. Retrieved 2/20/2011. 
  2. ^ "Premiere on Almanac with the host he replaced video". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8L_edg3hpw. 
  3. ^ "Eric Eskola Leaves WCCO after 30 Years". 5/4/2010. http://www.fox21online.com/news/eric-eskola-leave-wcco-am-after-30-years. Retrieved 2/20/2011. 
  4. ^ Tevlin, Jon (5/10/2011). "Well, There Goes a Stellar Part of the Good Neighborhood". Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/local/93348719.html?elr=KArksUUUoDEy3LGDiO7aiU. Retrieved 2/20/2011. 
  5. ^ a b "UMD Eric Eskola biography". http://www.d.umn.edu/unirel/homepage/07/erice.html. Retrieved 2/20/2011. 
  6. ^ a b "Museum Broadcasting - Eskola Video". http://www.pavekmuseum.org/eskolavideo.html. Retrieved 2/7/2011.