Jim Klobuchar
American journalist and author (1928–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James John Klobuchar (/ˈkloʊbətʃɑːr/ KLOH-bə-char;[1] April 9, 1928 – May 12, 2021) was an American journalist, author, and newspaper columnist from Minnesota. Klobuchar was regarded as a regionally well-known and admired local sports and politics reporter during his long career working for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis.[2][3]
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Jim Klobuchar | |
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Born | James John Klobuchar (1928-04-09)April 9, 1928 Ely, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | May 12, 2021(2021-05-12) (aged 93) Burnsville, Minnesota, U.S. |
Education | Ely Junior College (AA) University of Minnesota (BA) |
Occupation | Journalist |
Employer | Star Tribune |
Spouse |
Rose Heuberger
(m. 1954; div. 1976) |
Children | 2, including Amy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1950–1952 |
Rank | Corporal |
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Klobuchar notably was the first reporter in the country to declare John F. Kennedy's victory over Richard Nixon in the 1960 United States presidential election.[2] He was the father of Minnesota U.S. Senator and former Hennepin County attorney Amy Klobuchar.