Sophia Minnaert

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Sophia Minnaert (born July 23, 1987) is an American journalist and the broadcast and digital features content director for the Milwaukee Brewers. [1]

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Fox Sports Wisconsin

In 2012, Minnaert was hired by Fox Sports Wisconsin (FSW) to work in their social media department. [2] Starting in 2013, she began as an on-air sideline reporter for FSW. During her time at the network, she worked both Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks telecasts. [3] However, following her hire by the Brewers in June 2018, Minnaert's role with the Bucks ended. [4]

Accolades

She won an Emmy in 2013 for the documentary Baseball in the Dominican Republic. [1]

Personal life

Minnaert is from Madison. [2] In 2009, she graduated from Marquette University, where she studied Spanish and journalism. Her mother is from Costa Rica and her father, Al Minnaert, is a well-known former Madison Edgewood High School football coach. [5]

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