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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Report: 2023 Net Farm Income Drops to 8%
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management reports the average Minnesota farmer made just over $44,000 in 2023, a 76% drop from 2022’s record net income.
Becker School Board Signs Teacher Contract
After a nine-month negotiation process that turned contentious at times, the contract between the Becker Education Association and the Becker School District was approved on a unanimous vote without discussion.
Driver’s Cell Phone Alerts Officials to Holdingford Crash Friday
An automatic cell phone call led first responders to a crash in Holdingford Friday morning.
Bird Flu Moves to Dairy Cattle – What To Look For
Last month, the first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), the highly contagious “Bird Flu” was reported in a dairy herd in Texas.
Red Cross Lures Donors with $7K Cash Prizes
April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is ready to thank all blood donors this month.
Minnesota ‘s Most Trusted Companies Revealed: Newsweek’s List
Newsweek magazine has released the third annual list of the “Most Trustworthy Companies in America”.
Stearns County Eyes New Butterfly Agreement
Stearns County is considering enrolling in the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances through the University of Illinois at Chicago and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
SCSU – Central McGowan Team to Develop Training Programs
St. Cloud State University, and Central McGowan, have been awarded a $205,000 grant to develop a training program.
Details of 2025 Foley Construction Project Unveiled
Foley residents will have an opportunity to discuss proposed improvements to storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water mains throughout the city.
SCTCC Announces Summer Camp Schedule
St. Cloud Technical and Community College is looking forward to the summer and a few camps for junior and senior high students on campus.