Erik Thorstenson Biography
Erik Thorstenson is an American news and sports anchor and reporter currently working at Dakota News Now serving as the morning anchor. He was previously working at KTIV-TV in Sioux City as a sports and news reporter.
Erik Thorstenson Age
Thorstenson grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. He likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not yet disclosed the date, month, or year he was born. However, he might be in his 50’s.
Erik Thorstenson Height
Thorstenson stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches tall.
Erik Thorstenson Family
Thorstenson has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if he has any siblings.
Erik Thorstenson Wife
Thorstenson is married to his wife named Amy. The two are proud parents of sons Jack and Luke, and daughters Brooke and Kate. Thorstenson’s family resides in Sioux Falls.
Erik Thorstenson Net Worth
Thorstenson has an estimated net worth of about $750 000- $1.5 Million which he has earned through his career as an anchor.
Erik Thorstenson Salary
Thorstenson earns an annual salary ranging between $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Erik Thorstenson Career
Thorstenson won the best Sportscaster Associated Press Award. He is a proud graduate of the University of South Dakota. Thorstenson got his first job in broadcasting while in College at WNAX Radio in Yankton. Upon his college graduation, he began working at KTIV-TV in Sioux City as their sports and news reporter where he served for three years.
Thorstenson has become the Best Sportscast four-time and has received some Associated Press awards. In 2006 and 2007, he was the South Dakota High School Coaches Association Sportscaster of the Year. He worked his way up through the rank at Dakota News Now where in January 2020 he moved to a morning anchor serving from 5 am to 7 am.
Erik Thorstenson Social Media Platforms
Thorstenson is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Twitter. He has over 1k followers on Twitter.