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Jeff Wagner joined the WCCO-TV team in November 2016 as a general assignment reporter, and now anchors WCCO's 4 p.m. newscasts. Although he's new to Minnesota, he's called the Midwest home his entire life.
Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Jeff spent most of his childhood in Naperville, Illinois. He earned his bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism at Illinois State University in 2009. Not too far down I-74, he got his first job as a reporter at WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois. He started as a bureau reporter in Decatur then worked his way up to weekend anchor.
After four years in Central Illinois, Jeff crossed the border into Indiana. He joined WISH-TV in Indianapolis in 2013. During his time there, Jeff won Emmy awards for his part in breaking news coverage of tornado damage, as well his work as a video journalist. But his favorite assignments always centered around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, specifically the Indy 500.
A huge sports fan, Jeff is excited to attend games at the venues across the Twin Cities. Just know he might be cheering for the visiting Chicago teams. If he's not there, he's probably at a live music venue or out disc golfing. And now that he's a Minnesotan, he's hoping to spend more time enjoying the outdoors.
An insect bite could keep you from taking a bite out of your favorite foods.
"My friends were ding-dong-ditching those cameras and I was like, 'You know what, how about I go say something nice, maybe they need to hear it'," he said, admitting he had never done something quite like what he was about to do.
Of the two massive blockbusters released over the weekend, one in particular had movie goers packing a specific type of theater.
It's important to quench your thirst this week as temperatures soar, but no matter how hot it is outside, our bodies need to stay hydrated.
Three years ago, rioters set fire to the precinct following the police murder of George Floyd, and vandals ransacked the building. At first, the city planned to rebuild in south Minneapolis, but after an outcry from residents, officers will now be headquartered in Century Plaza downtown.
Getting people into theaters in the summer is crucial. The 18-week period from early May until Labor Day typically accounts for 40% of a theater's ticket sales and sets the pace for the whole year.
One of the fastest-growing sports is also quickly putting people in the emergency room.
Cases of malaria were found in Texas and Florida recently. What stands out is the people caught the illness locally, not while in another country.
Many lawns around the metro area are showing signs of life after weekend rainfalls. How impactful was the rain for our drought? What is needed to reverse our drying trend?
Many lawns around the metro area are showing signs of life after weekend rainfalls. How impactful was the rain for our drought? What is needed to reverse our drying trend?
A story filled with magic and wonder spanning generations takes the stage in Minneapolis.
Jeff Wagner learned why the astronomical occurrence is revered from pole to pole.
Our air conditioning units are working overtime this week as we try to stay cool amid a heat wave. For some, it's led to sneezing fits and stuffy noses while inside.
As wildfires keep burning in Canada, hazy skies will soon return to Minnesota.
When Minnesota's recreational marijuana law kicks in, not only will residents be allowed to smoke weed – they'll also have the highest possession limit in the country.