Townsquare Media St. Cloud News Reporter Jeff McMahon is a native of Niagara, North Dakota, and graduate of Minnesota State University – Moorhead. In addition to growing up on, and managing the family farm for more than four decades, he’s been around local radio since 1990. A coach at heart, he’s dabbled in high school and community theater directing, teaching, and (shudder) behind-the-wheel driving instruction. Jeff was named to “Who’s Who in American Agriculture” in 2011 and completed The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (Austin, TX), the Lafayette Agricultural Trading Academy (Wayzata, MN), and the Emerging Digital Academy (Fargo, ND).
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Egg Prices Climb In Advance of Easter
The price of eggs has started to climb, after retreating from the historic highs of a year ago.
Comment Period Extended in Princeton/Baldwin Twp. Dispute
An Administrative Law Judge has extended the public comment period in the dispute between the City of Princeton, Minnesota, and Baldwin Township.
Klinefelter Park Fire Has Authorities Asking for Help
The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for help after a fire was reported at Klinefelter Park Thursday afternoon.
St. Cloud Schools Celebrate 10 Years of “One District – One Book”
St. Cloud Area School District is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the “One District – One Book” program.
MN House Considers SNAP Medical Program
A bill moving through the Minnesota House of Representatives would expand the SNAP program, normally used to supply low-income families with nutritious food, to include medical expenses.
Power Outage Planned for Foley Saturday
Foley residents are being warned of a planned power outage on Saturday.
Foley Council Changes Home Ordinance-Discusses Garbage Service
The Foley City Council approved a number of changes to new home construction in the city Tuesday night.
(UPDATED) Fire Near St. Joseph Claims Shop, Eight Semi-Trucks
A repair shop is a complete loss after a fire near St. Joseph on Tuesday.
MN AG Files Additional Lawsuit Against Fleet Farm
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has added pressure on retailer Fleet Farm to work to control firearm straw purchases.
Changes Announced to the “Made in the USA” Label
At the National Farmers Union convention in Arizona, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a final rule on the “Made in the USA” label.
Is Agri-Tourism Viable in Central Minnesota?
Lucas Sjostrum, from Redhead Creamery in Sauk Centre, was on hand to answer questions and discuss how the Redhead Creamery was able to diversify from a Stearns County dairy farm into a cheese-making facility, then an agri-tourism destination, and finally a distillery.
No Snow? SBA Hosts Economic Injury Disaster Loan Webinar
The Small Business Administration will host a webinar to bring business owners up to speed on Economic Injury Disaster Loans made available after this winter’s lack of precipitation.