Celebrating pride amidst brutal alleged attack on transgender high schooler
The 6th annual Golden Valley pride was held amidst a recent brutal attack on a transgender high school student.
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 6th annual Golden Valley pride was held amidst a recent brutal attack on a transgender high school student.
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