Natalie Hoepner

Natalie is originally from Prior Lake, Minnesota, where she enjoys spending time on the lake. Natalie loves living near a much bigger lake and enjoys all Duluth has to offer.

She started as a producer in January 2023 and in July 2023, she told stories of the Northland as a reporter. December 2023, she began to anchor the morning show. In July 2025, she took on a new role as Assignment Editor and Co-Anchoring of the 4 p.m. show. Now, she's back to the early morning alarms to anchor the 6 a.m. hour with Anna Eckburg.

Natalie studied Journalism and English - Professional Writing at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. During college, Natalie worked for St. Thomas' award-winning college news organization. She held the roles of reporter, editor, production editor and assignment editor at TommieMedia. Natalie fell in love with reporting and journalism in college and is excited to continue learning as a journalist at Northern News Now.

Natalie isn't a stranger to the Duluth. The North Shore is a Hoepner summer vacation staple, and she always wanted to come work and live near the Twin Ports.

Natalie enjoys being outside, watching tv, reading and going to concerts.

To reach Natalie, email her at nhoepner@northernnewsnow.com.