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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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.
Meire Grove Standoff Leads to SWAT Action, Arrest
A man from Meire Grove was taken into custody yesterday Monday after a brief standoff.
Minnesota Farmers Surge Ahead in Spring Planting
The latest Crop Progress Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows Minnesota farmers are ahead of average.
School Bus in 3-Vehicle Crash Near Monticello
A school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning South of Monticello.
Otsego Police Chase – Driver Airlifted to Hospital
The Wright County Sheriff’s Office says they received a complaint of a vehicle driving erratically at about 10:25. and found the vehicle in Otsego.
Bogojevic Named Colonel of State Patrol
Col. Christina Bogojevic has been appointed as the new colonel of the Minnesota State Patrol.
Polls: Biden/Trump Tied in MN, Both Unpopular With Voters
In the latest KSTP/SurveyUSA poll, Biden leads Trump 44% to 42%, with 11% saying they’ll vote for another candidate and 4% undecided.
School Shooter’s Parents Get 10 Years Behind Bars – The Fallout?
In a rare case watched by the legal community nationwide, Jennifer and James Crumbley were sentenced Tuesday to 10 to 15 years in prison.
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.
Minnesota ‘s Most Trusted Companies Revealed: Newsweek’s List
Newsweek magazine has released the third annual list of the “Most Trustworthy Companies in America”.
Medical Debt Fairness Debated in Minnesota Legislature
Pieces of the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act are moving through the Minnesota Legislature.
Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot 6th Largest
The Mega Millions jackpot for tonight’s drawing is the sixth highest in the game’s history.
$20/Hour? MN Minimum Wage Debated in Legislature
Minnesota’s minimum wage would go up on August 1st, under a bill making its way through the Minnesota Legislature.
Avian Influenza Found in Stevens County, MN Goat
A goat in Stevens County has tested positive for Avian Influenza, the first time the disease has been detected in another animal sharing a farmyard with poultry in the U.S.