Tim Blotz Bio, Age, Height, Family, Wife, Children, FOX 9 (KMSP-TV), Salary and Net Worth

Tim Blotz Biography

Tim Blotz is an American five-time Emmy award-winning journalist currently working as an anchor/ reporter for Fox 9’s (KMSP-TV) in Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He successfully launched Fox 9’s news 6:30 to 8 p.m. evening newscasts achieving an immediate rating success. Further, he cultivated and grew the market’s first transportation beat in the Twin Cities and reported from the State Capitol strengthening Fox 9’s political coverage as its Capitol reporter.

Tim Blotz Age

It is clear that Blotz was born in the United States. However, his actual date of birth remains unknown to the public for one reason or the other. Could it be he likes to keep his age private? However, by the look, he seems to be in his 40s as of 2023.

Tim Blotz Height

Blotz stands at a height of 1.75 m, and his weight is about 72kg.

Tim Blotz Family

Blotz has not disclosed his family members, parents, and siblings. Mostly because he does not necessarily find this information useful to the public. We will keep you posted should this information be available.

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Tim Blotz Wife

Blotz is happily married to his wife Susan and one of his passions is working with his family to find a cure for Type-1 diabetes for both of his daughters. Blotz’s daughters were diagnosed with T1D as children and leading Tim and Susan to become actively involved over the years in JDR, a nonprofit 501 organization that funds type 1 diabetes research.

Tim Blotz Career

Growing up in Wisconsin and living for a while in New Mexico, Tim calls Minnesota his home as a BIG Gophers fanatic. He enrolled in a Washington Semester Program in National Government at the American University studying Political Science. Likewise, he is an alum of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Communication. In 2009 at the University of St. Thomas- Opus College of Business, he graduated with a Mini Masters in Business Communication. Moreover, Tim also got his Master of Arts degree in Strategic Communication at the University of Minnesota.

From 2000 to 2003, Blotz served as an anchor/reporter for KOAT 7-TV and also served as a freelance executive producer for Christopher productions, Chris Schueler. With other experiences, he served at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, Wisconsin as a main news anchor and at WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as a weekend anchor/reporter. From 2003 to 2004, Tim was the owner of Timothy Blotz Productions in Albuquerque, New Mexico Area.

New Mexico Area

Tim worked as a public information officer for New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish from August 2003 to January 2004 in Santa Fe, New Mexico Area. He established

Tim has also done extensive work with the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance by reporting on its ground-breaking Unmasking Brain Injuries project. Every year Tim hosts the organizations Walk for Thought and the Strides for Stroke Walk. He also conducted qualitative brand elicitation research for Camp Fire’s Camp Tanadoona to start at a new brand promise and messaging architecture.

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Awards and Honors

He was a two-time Rocky Mountain Emmy Award winner for the best news anchor in the western United States. Knowing When To Stop and the environmental documentary Natural Thief both received Emmy nominations for documentary work. He is also a recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for news writing adding up to his multiple regional Emmy Awards. He bagged five of them for individual achievement as a television news anchor. Blotz is the recipient of 2022, 2018, and 2017 Upper Midwest Emmy Awards for best television news anchor. Moreover, Tim also bagged an Edward R. Murrow award for writing.

Tim Blotz Salary

Blotz’s salary is about $112,519 per year.

Tim Blotz’s Net Worth

Blotz estimated net worth ranges between $1 million to $5 million. His primary source is his job as a journalist and anchor/ reporter for KMSP-TV Fox 9 News.

Social Media Accounts

Blotz is active on social media and he posts personal and work-related stuff from time to time. He has over 2000 followers on Instagram, 3.8k on Facebook, and 5000 on Twitter.