Molly Thorvilson
Molly Thorvilson is the 6 and 10 p.m. anchor and producer at WDAZ.Molly is a two-time Teddy Award winner for Best TV News Anchor in the state of North Dakota from the North Dakota Broadcast Association in 2011 and 2012.
A Plymouth, MN, native, Molly describes herself as a Midwest girl at heart.
She began her broadcast career in eastern Iowa, covering major stories in Cedar Rapids like the epic floods of 2008 and the Iowa Caucuses.
Molly earned her degree in journalism from the University of Iowa. She also studied in London, interning in the CNBC Europe newsroom.
Molly has been honored for her journalistic work in Iowa, including an Emmy nomination for investigative reporting and awards from the Iowa Broadcast News Association and the Iowa Motion Picture Association.
Although she's a Hawkeye, Molly has fully embraced UND Men's Hockey and hopes to catch a few NHL games in Winnipeg.
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Flood threat more stable, evacuation remains in effect in Cavalier, ND
A mandatory evacuation remains in effect tonight in Cavalier where floodwaters threaten the town. It's been nearly 24 hours since residents were asked to leave their homes.WDAZ, 05/22/2013
Altru inducts Devils Lake nurse into hall of fame
Altru Health System inducted one of its nurses into the hospital's hall of fame today as part of National Nurses Week.WDAZ, 05/07/2013
Lawmakers, local residents react to anti-abortion law
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has signed three abortion-limiting bills passed by the North Dakota Legislature, giving the state the most anti-abortion laws of any U.S. state and setting up possible legal challenges over provisions critics say are unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade.WDAZ, 03/26/2013
Scoping Out SWAT - Part Three
Tonight we bring you the third and final segment in our series "Scoping Out SWAT." We've met the team and checked out the training. Now, let's take a look at how I did and find out if I was good enough to make the SWAT team.WDAZ, 10/31/2012
Scoping Out SWAT - Part Two
Tonight we continue our series "scoping out SWAT." Last night we got to know the team a little bit and in tonight's segment we'll take a deeper look into the physical and mental challenges that come with the job. And of course see some of the training I endured while "scoping out SWAT."WDAZ, 10/30/2012
"Scoping Out SWAT" - Part One
Grand Forks, North Dakota might have a small town feel but the local law enforcement is equipped just like bigger cities such as Minneapolis or Chicago. The Grand Forks SWAT team is one of four regional teams statewide. Tonight we bring you the first story of our series so you can meet the team in "Scoping Out SWAT."WDAZ, 10/29/2012
HEROES AMONG US: Woman Finds Comfort in Volunteer Work
GRAND FORKS (WDAZ-TV) - A Grand Forks woman has dedicated much of her free time helping others succeed in athletics.WDAZ, 05/24/2012
Fisher, MN, School Senior Faces 3 More Sexual Assault Charges
Charged with sexually assaulting another kindergartenerCROOKSTON, MN (WDAZ-TV) - A Fisher, MN, high school senior already accused of sexual assault on a kindergartener now faces three more charges.
WDAZ, 05/21/2012
Work Starts on $312M Power Line to Grand Forks
(WDAZ-TV) - Construction is underway on a $312 million electric transmission line in North Dakota. Minnkota Power Cooperative is building the 250-mile line from Center to Grand Forks.WDAZ, 05/16/2012
Man Dies in Lawn Mower Accident in Rural Climax, MN
(WDAZ-TV) - An elderly man died in a lawn mower accident in rural Climax Wednesday morning. Police say 81-year-old DuWayne Rarick was riding a lawn mower in a steep ditch when it rolled on top of him.WDAZ, 05/10/2012
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