Sophia Minnaert (born July 23, 1987) is an American journalist and the broadcast and digital features content director for the

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Fox Sports Wisconsin

In 2012, Minnaert was hired by Fox Sports Wisconsin (FSW) to work in their social media department. Starting in 2013, she began as an on-air sideline reporter for FSW. During her time at the network, she worked both Brewers and

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telecasts. However, following her hire by the Brewers in June 2018, Minnaert's role with the Bucks ended.

Accolades

She won an Emmy in 2013 for the documentary ''Baseball in the Dominican Republic''.

Personal life

Minnaert is from Madison. In 2009, she graduated from

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, where she studied

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and journalism. Her mother is from Costa Rica and her father, Al Minnaert, is a well-known former Madison Edgewood High School football coach.

References

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