Minnesota hockey community honors teen who died in Washington County crash
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
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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.
A memorial of hockey sticks and flowers marks the spot of the crash in rural Washington County that would eventually take the life of 16-year-old Samson Walters.
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