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
Wild beats Vancouver to clinch playoff spot for 5th time in 6 seasons
The Wild beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 Thursday night at Grand Casino Arena. The win gives them 96 points on the season, and clinched a spot in the Western Conference Playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons.
Bill seeks $20 million in state funding for Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame is coming to Inver Grove Heights in 2028, and a bill at the Minnesota Legislature is seeking $20 million in state funding for it.
Minneapolis proposes honoring fallen officer Jamal Mitchell with street naming
Jamal Mitchell was killed in the line of duty on May 30, 2024, responding to an apartment on Blaisdell Avenue on a report of a shooting.
Ruby’s Pantry abruptly closes 37 Minnesota locations after 20 years
After 20 years of serving surrounding communities, a popular Minnesota pantry that distributes food to families in need is closing, effective immediately.
Mara Braun returning to Gophers for 2026-27 season
Gophers' redshirt junior guard Mara Braun, one of the team's top scorers, is returning for the 2026-27 season. The news was made official through Dinkytown Athletes, Minnesota's NIL collective.
Stillwater chef wins title, top ranking at International Pizza Expo
A Stillwater pizza maker is earning global recognition after taking home top honors at one of the world’s largest pizza competitions.
Man, child identified in Becker County murder-suicide
Authorities have identified a man and child found dead in a home near Detroit Lakes on Monday.
St. Louis Park crash: Driver dies in fiery rollover near Highway 100
Police are investigating a deadly car crash and fire that happened late Monday night in St. Louis Park.
Jonathan Greenard still with Vikings despite trade rumors
As the Minnesota Vikings offseason goes on, speculation continues to build around Jonathan Greenard’s future with the team, and if he has one.