Jeff Wald
Jeff is a digital sports reporter for FOX 9 who has followed the Minnesota sports scene his entire life.
Jeff grew up a diehard Gophers football and basketball fan, going to games with his dad at the Metrodome and Williams Arena. He’s also a Vikings fan, still bitter about the 1999 NFC title game loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and the 2010 loss at New Orleans featuring "12 men in the huddle out of a timeout" and Brett Favre’s infamous throw across his body.
At some point, he hopes the Gophers go to a Rose Bowl, the Vikings get to a Super Bowl and the Twins win a playoff game.
Jeff graduated from Totino-Grace High School in 2000, and went onto the University of St. Thomas, getting a degree in print journalism and communications in 2004. He started out of college as the Sports Editor at the Northfield News, and spent time at KARE-11 and WCCO on their content teams before coming to Fox 9 in 2018.
When he’s not working, Jeff enjoys time with his wife of 13 years, his dog Willow, spending summers on the golf course and grilling. Follow Jeff’s work on Twitter and Instagram.
The latest from Jeff Wald
BCA identifies officer, suspect in Plymouth use-of-force incident
The BCA on Tuesday identified a Plymouth police officer and suspect in a Nov. 25 use of force incident. The suspect who was shot is still hospitalized in stable condition.
Gophers guard Chansey Willis out for season with broken foot
The Gophers men's basketball team will be without starting guard Chansey Willis for the rest of the season after he suffered a broken foot against Stanford last week that will require surgery.
Adam Thielen headed to Steelers after being waived by Vikings
Adam Thielen will finish out his NFL career catching passes from Aaron Rodgers after the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed him off waivers Tuesday.
Trump, ICE target Somalis in Minneapolis; city leaders respond
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Tuesday as many as 100 federal immigration agents are in the Twin Cities with a specific target on undocumented Somali people living in the city.
U.S. Treasury investigating Minnesota tax dollars possibly linked to Al-Shabaab
The U.S. Treasury is looking into claims that Minnesotans' tax money might have been misused to support the terrorist group Al-Shabaab.
Rosemount man charged with murder after St. Paul shooting
A 27-year-old Rosemount man is facing serious charges following a deadly shooting in St. Paul Sunday morning.
Gophers’ DB John Nestor earns Big Ten weekly honor
University of Minnesota defensive back John Nestor was honored by the Big Ten on Monday after helping lead the Gophers to a 17-7 win over Wisconsin to retain Paul Bunyan’s Axe.
Mankato PD officer injured after being hit on Highway 169 attending to spin out
A 32-year-old officer with the Mankato Police Department was injured Monday morning after being hit by a vehicle while attending to another that had spun out on Highway 169, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Vikings waive WR Adam Thielen after being healthy scratch at Seattle
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen was a healthy scratch in a 26-0 loss at the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Less than 24 hours later, the team waived the Minnesota native at his own request.
Minnesota leads as Team USA picks 28-player preliminary roster for World Juniors
USA Hockey has revealed its preliminary roster for the 2026 U.S. National Junior Team, featuring 28 players and eight from Minnesota, known as the "State of Hockey."