
Fall activities during abnormally hot, humid weather
When you think of fall, pumpkins, corn mazes and apple picking probably come to mind. It's often not accompanied by oppressive heat.
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Jason Rantala joined WCCO as a reporter in June 2023. He's a Minnesota native and is thrilled to be telling the stories of those in his hometown.
Jason comes to WCCO from KARE 11, where he worked as a photographer and often wrote, shot, and edited his own stories. He grew up in Eden Prairie, graduated from the University of Minnesota, and has worked as a reporter in Jacksonville, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
When he's off the clock, Jason enjoys exploring the Twin Cities, heading to local breweries, live music, and running around the Chain of Lakes.
When you think of fall, pumpkins, corn mazes and apple picking probably come to mind. It's often not accompanied by oppressive heat.
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