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
Minnesota weather: Storms hit Meeker County; Hail, lightning near Crosslake
After muggy conditions most of the day, severe weather struck parts of Minnesota Thursday night, prompting thunderstorm warnings and at least one tornado warning west of the Twin Cities.
Gophers host final open practice before Sept. 3 opener: 'We just want to play football'
The University of Minnesota football team opens the regular season in two weeks, and Thursday night, fans got their final look at the team before Week 1 against Eastern Illinois.
Vikings training camp: Randy Moss returns, Ravens present multiple challenges
The Minnesota Vikings on Thursday wrapped up more than two weeks of practices open to the public with joint workouts against the Baltimore Ravens. The two teams will meet in a preseason game on Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium, which you can watch on FOX 9.
Brown County crash: New Ulm woman dies after Highway 15 collision
A New Ulm woman died after her vehicle and a pickup truck were involved in a collision on Highway 15 in Brown County early Wednesday morning, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
Eagan road rage shooting: Savage man charged with 5 felonies
Antonio Carlos Grajeda Jr., 20, of Savage, is accused of opening fire on two vehicles during a road rage confrontation on Interstate 35E northbound on July 11.
Mike Lindell says he'll privately fund statewide hand recount of GOP primary
Mike Lindell says he will pay for a full hand recount and audit of every ballot in Minnesota’s recent Republican primary for governor, promising transparency and no cost to taxpayers.
Vikings Kevin O’Connell on joint practice intensity: ‘I prefer Rottweilers over Chihuahuas’
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell wants intensity as they host the Baltimore Ravens for joint practices at TCO Performance Center, but doesn't want players crossing the line that leads to brawls.
North Mankato house fire: 4 dogs rescued, occupants escape safely
Fire crews rushed to a house fire in North Mankato Tuesday night, rescuing four dogs and ensuring all residents made it out safely.
Fraud in Minnesota: Suspect who tried to tamper witness gets 6.5 years in prison
A Lakeville man who admitted in court to his role in the Feeding our Future fraud scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison.
North Minneapolis house fire injures 3 firefighters, 2 residents displaced
The Minneapolis Fire Department says three firefighters were injured Monday battling a house fire on the city's north side.