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
Rate Bowl walk-off: Gophers beat New Mexico 20-17 in OT on Jalen Smith TD
The University of Minnesota football team finished the 2025 season in dramatic fashion, with a 20-17 overtime win over New Mexico on Friday in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Vikings fans give Harrison Smith standing ovation during win over Lions
Vikings' fans gave Harrison Smith a standing ovation after a huge game in Thursday's 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Smith got a game ball, and got emotional in the locker room after the win.
Hastings American Legion closes abruptly on Christmas Eve
The Hastings American Legion closed abruptly on Christmas Eve, leaving a community without a watering hole, employees without jobs and a Facebook message board enraged.
Vikings defense dominates in 23-10 win over Lions on Christmas
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Detroit Lions 23-10 on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium. The defense generated six turnovers, and Jordan Addison broke the game open with a 65-yard touchdown run.
Gophers RB Darius Taylor says portal ‘not an option’ for 2026
Gophers' standout running back Darius Taylor said at Rate Bowl media day the transfer portal is not an option this offseason. That likely mean's he'll return to Minnesota in 2026.
Nowthen standoff: Anoka Co. man faces arson, assault charges
A 39-year-old Anoka man is facing serious charges following a tense 17-hour standoff with law enforcement last week.
Timberwolves, Wild TV future could be in flux if FanDuel Sports Network dissolves
Minnesota Timberwolves and Wild fans could soon be scrambling for ways to watch their teams play, with the future of FanDuel Sports Networks uncertain.
Vikings finish 2025 season with 2 NFC North home games: ‘Straight spoiler now’
The Minnesota Vikings are out of the NFC Playoff picture, but can play spoiler to the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in their final two regular season games.
Twin Cities exercise business mogul Dick Enrico dies at 85
Dick Enrico, the man behind 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment, died earlier this month. He was 85 years old.
Vikings-Lions: How to watch the Christmas Day match-up
The Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium. If you're not going to the game, you'll need a Netflix account to watch it.