Jeff McMahon

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).

Cancellations and Closings – May 2nd

Due to the rainy, cold weather, we have a few cancellations for May 2nd:

Thursday Named “St. Cloud Day of Prayer”

Thursday is National Day of Prayer 2024, and dozens gathered under umbrellas for a ceremony on the steps of the Stearns County Courthouse.

USDA Releases New Dairy Rules to Prevent Bird Flu

In a conference call, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says the increased testing of dairy cattle for the H5N1 virus has continued to prove the virus is not generally fatal to cattle, and the virus has not changed to be able to infect humans.

Rural Medicine Program Receives Accreditation

The only rural family medicine program in Minnesota has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

College Graduation Season – Here’s the Schedule

College graduation season has arrived. Over the next two weeks, thousands of students will walk across the stage and receive their college diplomas.

Driver Dies After Becker Crash Thursday

A two-car crash near Becker last Thursday resulted in one of the drivers air-lifted to the hospital.

Report: Planting Well Ahead of Average in Minnesota

This week’s Crop Progress Report from the USDA says planting is far ahead of average, thanks to a dry, warm spring.

St. Cloud Toastmasters Host Workshop, World-Class Coach

This Thursday, the Granite Voices and Daylighters Toastmasters clubs are bringing Toastmasters International Vice-President Aletta Rochat to town for a workshop.

FDA Releases Tests – No Bird Flu in Milk Supply

Following the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or Bird Flu, in a Colorado dairy herd, the FDA has released tests that show the milk supply is safe for humans.

Waite Park Crash Sends Two to Hospital

The Minnesota State Patrol says officers responded to the crash at 9:11 Monday morning on Highway 15 and 2nd Street South in Waite Park.

St. Cloud Human Rights Commission To Hold St. Joseph Forum

Living and working in St. Joseph will be the focus of the next meeting of the St. Cloud Area Regional Human Rights Commission.

Magelssen Named Women in Business Champion

Jill Magelssen, the owner of Express Employment Professionals in St. Cloud, has been named the 2024 Women in Business Champion by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce.