Hundreds line up for final days of Midwest Mountaineering
Midwest Mountaineering is closing its doors after 53 years in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, but not before a going-out-of-business sale that will bring out thousands.
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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.
Midwest Mountaineering is closing its doors after 53 years in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, but not before a going-out-of-business sale that will bring out thousands.
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