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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USDA Reports Consumer Prices Steady
The headline from this month’s report is the price for all goods and services, averaged together, stayed steady from September to October.

Wacker Announces Retirement at St. Cloud State University
Robbyn Wacker, President of St. Cloud State University since 2018, has announced her retirement at the end of this school year.

President Biden Pardons Two Minnesota-Grown Turkeys
President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday with the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Monday morning.

Minnesota Farmers Union Releases Farmers Share of Thanksgiving Dinner
The Minnesota Farmers Union says that six cents per pound of your holiday turkey actually goes to the farmer who raised it.

Moose Turns Heads Across Central Minnesota – Fans Start Facebook Page
A Facebook group called “Central MN Moose on the Loose” has been tracking what appears to be a young moose since its first appearance on September 23rd in Alton, Iowa.

Target Considers Changes to Self-Checkouts
In an effort to speed up checkout lines and reduce errors, Target has announced it will make some changes to the self-checkout lanes.

New MN Chamber Report Shows Minnesota Business Challenges
The latest Business Benchmarks report from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce may seem like an endless list of contradictions.

St. John’s Alum Jervon Sands Receives Rhodes Scholarship
For the first time in more than 50 years, St. John’s University can add a Rhodes Scholar to its alumni list.

St. Cloud Officials in Australia to Finalize Exchange Programs
Officials at St. Cloud State University traveled with Governor Walz this week on a trade mission to Australia.

St. Cloud Area School Board Discusses New Courses, Johnson Center
Course offerings were on the agenda at Wednesday’s meeting of the St. Cloud Area School Board.

THE WEEKENDER – Holiday Events Abound This Weekend!
This weekend is stuffed better than a Thanksgiving turkey!

MN Senate President Champion in St. Cloud for Investment Review
Minnesota Senate President Bobby Joe Champion was in St. Cloud Tuesday to highlight the impacts of state investments in the St. Cloud area.