Line 3: One Year Later
It's been over a year since the controversial Line 3 pipeline started operating in Minnesota. Now over a year later, Erin Hassanzadeh explains how the pipeline changed the lives of the people who worked on it, how it's impacted the environment, and why one Indigenous leader says she’s not done fighting for the pristine water.
Nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy Award, 2023.
The Legacy Of Racially Restrictive Covenants In The Twin Cities
The Twin Cities is known to have one of the biggest disparities in homeownership in the country between Black and white Americans. There are many systemic reasons for this gap, one of which can be traced back to a practice that developed at the turn of the 20th century.
Nominated for an Upper Midwest Regional Emmy, 2022.
What was the 1918 Flu, and how did it impact Minnesota?
COVID-19 isn't the only pandemic to hit Minnesota. In 1918, an influenza ravaged the state, and the similarities to the modern day are eerie. WCCO takes a look back at the lessons learned (or forgotten) from over 100 years ago.
An Upper Midwest Emmy Award-winning film, 2021.
Water Gremlin
Jennifer Mayerle has been investigating Water Gremlin since March 2019. Here's a look back at the main takeaways.
Year of production: 2020
Umisen, Yamasen
A film about two Japanese War Brides, what we remember, and what we happen to forget.
Year of production: 2019
What is Super Tuesday?
A video which explains why Super Tuesday matters, and why it especially matters in Minnesota. Aired on CBS, WCCO-TV.
Year of production: 2020
Written/Said
How much tradition is buried under ground? This film explores the relationship between ancient Chinese calligraphy and its modern interpretations.
Year of production: 2018