Wabasha residents grieve following fatal boat crash on Lake Pepin
The southeastern Minnesota community of Wabasha is reeling after a deadly crash on Lake Pepin Saturday night.
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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.
The southeastern Minnesota community of Wabasha is reeling after a deadly crash on Lake Pepin Saturday night.
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Staff at Baby's Space childcare, which has served the neighborhood for more than 25 years, said things have gotten especially bad over the past month. But the employees said they noticed a significant change on Wednesday.