News Director: I’m a lifelong resident of this great state of Minnesota. I grew-up in the small west central community of Maynard. I began my professional radio career working nights at KDMA in Montevideo. Then, after a 10 year stint in Redwood Falls working at KLGR, I moved to St. Cloud. I’ve been working here at WJON since 2005, and have been the news director since 2007. The main beats that I cover include: politics, education, and local government. I'm also the early morning news anchor on WJON, and I host the News @ Noon show weekdays on WJON.
Jim Maurice
‘Destructive’ Storms Will Now Trigger Alert on Mobile Phone
Starting next week, you will get an alert on your cellphone when a destructive storm is in your area.
DNR Confirms Zebra Mussels in Wright County Lake
Zebra Mussels have been found in a lake near Clearwater.
IRS Warning About Child Tax Credit Scams
The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Unit is warning you about Child Tax Credit-related scams.
Heat Advisory Issued for Part of Minnesota, Wisconsin
Heat Index values peaking in the mid-90s Friday afternoon will lead to borderline heat advisory conditions, especially in the Twin Cities metro.
Large Fire Damages Albany Business
Several fire departments helped put out a fire at an Albany business.
Stearns Co. Deputies, Bloodhound Track Down Lost Elderly Man
Stearns County Sheriff's Deputies and their bloodhound tracked down a man who had become lost.
Milwaukee Holds Parade Celebrating NBA Champion [PHOTOS]
The 2020-21 NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks celebrated their first championship in 50 years with a parade through downtown Milwaukee Thursday.
Health Officials: Hot Weather Increases Risk of Lake Disease
With our hot dry weather, many of us will be cooling off in one of Minnesota's over 10,000 lakes. However, state health officials have a warning for us about something called Naegleria Fowleri.
‘Extreme Drought’ Conditions Expanded in Stearns County
More of Stearns County is now listed as being in an extreme drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor updated its weekly conditions Thursday morning.
Rain, Storms Possible on Friday Evening
A few strong or severe thunderstorms will be possible late Friday into Friday night.
Energy Saving Tips with Stretch of Hot Weather on the Way
A stretch of 90-degree weather is expected for much of the state starting today, and that can easily put a strain on your home cooling system.
Target Announces Which Stores Will Have Ulta Beauty
Target Corporation announced Wednesday which of its stores would have an Ulta Beauty in them.