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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Power Outage Planned for Foley Saturday
Foley residents are being warned of a planned power outage on Saturday.
Suspect Eludes Big Lake Police Tuesday – No Threat to Public
A routine traffic stop resulted in a manhunt near Big Lake High School Tuesday night.
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.
No Injuries in Kimball-Area Fire
No one was injured in a large fire North of Kimball Tuesday.
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.
Scooter Driver Escapes Major Injury in 5-Car Pile-up
A woman on a scooter escaped serious injury during a five-car pileup Monday morning.
MDA Poultry Grant Includes Laser Bird Deterrent
A new grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is aimed at keeping the state’s bird flocks safe from Avian Flu.
Three Dogs Die in St. Stephen House Fire
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 20 block of 6th Avenue Southeast in St. Stephen Friday morning at 10:38.
742’s Chinese Immersion Open House Thursday
Parents interested in the Chinese Immersion program through the St. Cloud Area School District have an opportunity to get all their questions answered this Thursday.