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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Walz Frees Septic Trucks From Load Restrictions
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order excepting septic tank trucks from the spring load restrictions on state roads.
Minnesota Legislators Get a Pay Bump in July
Last Friday, the Legislative Salary Council unanimously approved an increase in legislator pay of 7.25% or about $3,500 per year.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK: What is Gender-Affirming Health Care?
Gender-affirming health care has become an issue lately in several states.
Bowlus Man Charged With Theft by Swindle
A Morrison County man faces charges of theft-by-swindle for allegedly stealing from a charitable gaming account.
MN PUC Approves Xcel Sale of Sherco Land
At the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission meeting Thursday, the commission unanimously approved Xcel Energy’s proposed sale of 348 acres of land near the Sherco Power Plant to Elk River Technologies.
St. Cloud Adds Jobs in 2022
Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development reports the St. Cloud area job market grew by 3%, only the Mankato area grew at a higher rate.
MN Bill Would Ban Sale of Plastic Water Bottles
A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would ban the sale of plastic water bottles statewide.
MN Gov. Protects Gender Affirming Health Care
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order that protects access to gender-affirming health care statewide.
MN Posts Record-Setting Exports in 2022
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development released a report showing exports of agricultural, mining, and manufactured products reached a record $27 billion in 2022.
Monticello 2023 Crime Report Released
Wright County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 11,065 calls for service in Monticello last year.