Jim Klobuchar
Jim Klobuchar | |
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Klobuchar in 2009 | |
| Born | James John Klobuchar April 9, 1928 Ely, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 12, 2021 (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 |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
James John Klobuchar (/ˈkloʊbəʃɑːr/ KLOH-bə-shar; 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.
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. He was the father of Minnesota U.S. Senator and former Hennepin County attorney Amy Klobuchar.