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
Kirk Cousins gets No. 8 jersey back, Vikings blast Creed's 'Higher' at practice
The Minnesota Vikings held their first practice with Kirk Cousins back at quarterback on Thursday at TCO Performance Center since Tuesday’s trade. Cousins stepped on the field with a familiar jersey.
Gophers star Anthony Smith gets a homecoming at Penn State
The University of Minnesota football team plays at Penn State Saturday night, looking to end a two-game losing streak. For at least one standout Gophers’ player, it’s a homecoming.
Minnesota Gophers at Penn State: TV, pregame coverage
The University of Minnesota football team is at Penn State Saturday night, looking to end a two-game Big Ten losing streak and secure bowl eligibility for the sixth straight season.
Kirk Cousins on reuniting with Vikings: 'It's about winning a Super Bowl'
Kirk Cousins spoke at TCO Performance Center Wednesday afternoon publicly for the first time since being traded back to the Vikings. He's grateful to be back, and he wants to win a Super Bowl.
Gophers coach jokes about Bobby Durkin's 'PG-13 language' after game-winning shot
Gophers basketball coach Niko Medved joked Wednesday about Bobby Durkin's colorful language celebrating his game-winning shot Monday night at Cincinnati.
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers: TV, pregame coverage
The Minnesota Vikings face the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field, looking to end a two-game losing streak after a 6-0 start. You can watch the Border Battle on FOX 9.
Vikings bring back Kirk Cousins in trade with Las Vegas Raiders
The Minnesota Vikings were desperate for stability at the quarterback position, and made a move before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline to bring back Kirk Cousins.
Elk River man charged in daycare sex abuse case involving 2 girls
A Sherburne County court filing says an Elk River man was jailed after two girls described sexual conduct at a daycare home.
Will Vikings trade for a QB at deadline? Kevin O’Connell defers to Nolan Teasley
The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Buffalo Bills 23-6 on Monday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium. Carson Wentz struggled, and Kyler Murray has a strained hamstring. Will they trade for a quarterback on Tuesday?
Gophers beat Cincinnati 63-61 on Bobby Durkin buzzer beater
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball season is only three games old, but they might have gotten their biggest non-conference win under Niko Medved Monday night.