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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Workers at Foley Vegetable Farm File Complaint
Almost 40 workers at a Foley-based vegetable farm have filed a federal lawsuit charging the farm with four counts of violating the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
New Overtime Rules Will Affect Thousands of Minnesotans
The U.S. Department of Labor has finalized a rule that will expand overtime to thousands of salaried workers in Minnesota.
Becker Post Office Considers New Space
The Post Office says, that due to a potential loss of lease, they’re considering finding a new retail location for the post office, currently located next to Bill’s Superette on 1st Street in Becker.
BCA Names Wright County Deputies in Officer-Shooting Incident
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has released the names of six officers involved in the officer-involved shooting of 38-year-old Matthew Lyrek outside of a Dollar General store in Montrose.
Nursing Pathway Program Funded at SCTCC
St. Cloud Technical and Community College is ready to start the Licensed Practical Nursing Career Grant Pathway Program after the college received $950,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending.
No Injuries in St. Cloud House Fire Wednesday
The St. Cloud Fire Department says they responded to a house fire on the 200 block of 14th Avenue North at 12:34 a.m. Wednesday.
Sheriff Warns of New Phone Scam in Meeker County
The Meeker County Sheriff’s Office says they’ve received several reports of residents getting calls from someone claiming to be a Sergeant with the Meeker County Sheriff’s Office
St. Cloud Area School District Sets Graduation Plans
As the school year starts to wind down, the end-of-year activities have been announced in the St. Cloud Area School District.
Meire Grove Standoff Leads to SWAT Action, Arrest
A man from Meire Grove was taken into custody yesterday Monday after a brief standoff.
School Bus in 3-Vehicle Crash Near Monticello
A school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning South of Monticello.