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
Adult male, child found dead in Becker County home
The Becker County Sheriff's Office says it's conducting an investigation after a male and child were found dead inside a home Monday afternoon.
Vikings intend to pick up Jordan Addison’s 5th year option
Vikings Executive Vice President Rob Brzezinski told reporters at the NFL Owners' Meetings on Monday they intend to pick up the fifth-year option on receiver Jordan Addison.
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels ‘week-to-week’ with left knee issue
The Minnesota Timberwolves have eight regular season games left, and the team gave some ominous injury news Monday about one of its star players.
No Kings counterprotester charged after allegedly punching man in front of child
A 36-year-old St. Cloud man is facing felony charges after police say he punched another man during a No Kings protest and was found with a bulletproof vest and weapons.
Gophers basketball announces Crown Tournament roster
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season isn’t over just yet. The Gophers are playing in the Crown Tournament, and they could win earn as much as $300,00 in NIL money for the current roster.
Dog survives being shot 3 times in own backyard
A family in Kasson-Mantorville is searching for answers and support after their dog, Rival, was shot multiple times while in his own backyard.
Minnesota spring burning restrictions begin: 32 counties at wildfire risk
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Monday open burning restrictions are set to take effect across much of Minnesota as wildfire risk climbs with warmer, drier weather.
Legendary Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson dies at 79
Former University of Minnesota wrestling coach J Robinson has died, the school announced Sunday night.
JD Vance: Ilhan Omar ‘definitely committed immigration fraud’
Vice President JD Vance accused Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of committing immigration fraud in a podcast interview over the weekend.
Lawmaker seeking $7 million to bring 3 major golf tournaments to Minnesota by 2040
A Minnesota lawmaker wants to bring three major golf tournaments to the Twin Cities metro by 2040, and is seeking state money to get the project off the tee.