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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“MyPillow” CEO Loses $5 Million Bet
A federal judge in St. Paul has ordered Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, to pay software engineer Robert Zeidman $5 million for winning the businessman’s “Prove Me Wrong Challenge”.
Wednesday is Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
Since 2017, the third Wednesday of February is named Minnesota School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
Target Unveils “Dealworthy” Line of Products
A news release from Target says “Dealworthy” will offer low prices on nearly 400 everyday basics in apparel and accessories, essentials and beauty, home items, and more, without sacrificing quality for price.
St. Cloud State Adds Another Cannabis Certificate Program
SCSU has announced the certificate in Cannabis Product Development and Design.
The new course joins four other programs that were announced last fall.
MinnesotaCare, Right-To-Repair Focus of MFU
The 2024 Minnesota legislature will be gaveled into session next Monday, and the Minnesota Farmer’s Union has outlined its priorities.
“Taylor Drift” wins Minnesota “Name a Snowplow” Contest
The votes have been counted and Taylor Drift leads the Class of 2024 in the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s “Name a Snowplow” contest.
Xcel Energy Proposes New Rate Structure
In December, the utility proposed moving to a “time-of-use” rate plan as the default way residents will be charged for their power usage.
Low-Interest Loans Available for Minnesota Ranchers
Small and medium-sized meat and poultry processors are eligible for loans through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program.
Officials Warn of Pet Obesity Epidemic
The Association of Pet Obesity Prevention says more than 60% of household dogs and cats are overweight.
Minnesota Announces Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year
Several local volunteers have been named as the Big Brothers Big Sisters state and local Bigs and Littles of the year.