Tim Blotz Biography
Tim Blotz is an accomplished American 7X Emmy Award-winning journalist serving as the evening anchor at KMSP-TV (FOX 9) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since joining the station in January 2004, following his tenure as a public information officer, Blotz has covered breaking news and community issues that matter most, earning accolades for his commitment to excellence in journalism.
How old is Tim Blotz?
Blotz was born on October 19, 1974, in Springfield, Illinois, making him 52 years old as of 2026. He always celebrates his birthday on October 19 every year.
Education | Career Background
Blotz attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he earned a BS in Political Science and Communication. He also holds a Mini masters in Business Communication from the University of St. Thomas – Opus College of Business, and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Minnesota. At FOX 9, Blotz serves as the evening anchor for the 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. newscasts. In this role, he is responsible for anchoring, reporting, and leading coverage of Minnesota politics, community issues, and major events.
He has been with the FOX 9 family since January 2004, making him a notable figure in Minneapolis–St. Paul. Since joining FOX 9, Blotz has received five Upper Midwest Emmy Awards for television news anchor (2025, 2023, 2022, 2018, and 2017). Occasionally, in 2018, Blotz helped launch FOX 9’s early primetime newscasts, which achieved strong ratings success.
Prior to joining FOX 9, Blotz served as a public information officer under New Mexico Lt. Governor Diane Denish, where he developed communication strategies and acted as spokesperson. Additionally, he worked as a reporter/anchor in Milwaukee and Green Bay, Wisconsin, and later reported in New Mexico before moving to Minnesota. Before that, he had covered major global events, including reporting from Israel during Scud missile attacks in the Gulf War and from Sarajevo during the Balkans War. His career began at KOAT 7 News (2000 to 2003), where he was a two-time Rocky Mountain Emmy Award winner for best news anchor in the western United States.
Other earlier experiences include working at WFRV-TV in Green Bay, WI, and WTMJ-TV in Milwaukee, WI. Beyond the newsroom, Blotz works extensively with many nonprofit organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, the Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance, and Tee It Up For The Troops, helping them tell stories about the work they do and the lives they help improve. Off-screen, Blotz enjoys spending his free time rehearsing and performing on trumpet with the concert band ensemble at Normandale Community College.
At KMSP-TV, Blotz works alongside;
Tim Blotz, Partner | Kids
Blotz is married to Susan Blotz, born February 21, 1992. They always celebrate their wedding anniversary on March 17 every year. Together, they have two children, Emerson Blotz and Madison Blotz.
Tim Blotz’s Parents and Siblings
Blotz’s mother is Carolyn Blotz. He has two siblings, Mike and Doug. Details about his father will be provided if and when he decides to disclose more.
Tim Blotz’s Salary
Blotz earns an average salary between $30,000 and $50,000.
Tim Blotz’s Height
Blotz is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, equaling 1.75 meters.
Tim Blotz Net Worth
Blotz’s net worth is estimated to range between $500,000 and $ 2 million. He has accumulated this wealth primarily through his career as a journalist.
Social Media
Blotz is gaining popularity on social media, particularly on Instagram @timothyblotz, where he has more than 1.3k followers. You can also follow him on his Facebook account @Tim Blotz FOX 9, where he has over 4.2k followers, and on Twitter @TimBlotzFOX9, where he has about 5.4k followers.