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
10-Week Summer Concert Series Planned for Sauk Rapids Park
Right now there's still snow on the ground and the Mississippi River is frozen over, but fast-forward to this summer and you'll be able to enjoy a free 10-week concert series along the banks of the river in the new and improved Southside Park in Sauk Rapids.
Update: Best Buy Cuts 5,000 Jobs, Gives $500 Bonuses
Best Buy is giving its employees a bonus, and extra time off if they get a COVID-19 vaccine.
March Will Come In Like A Lamb
Temperatures will remain on the mild side through the end of February into early March across the Upper Midwest.
Granite City Days, Sartell Summerfest Returning this Summer
You can add a couple more city celebrations to your list of things to do this summer.
Plan for St. Cloud Makerspace Has New Life, Spring Opening
A local man's dream of bringing a makerspace to St. Cloud is close to becoming a reality.
Winter Weather Advisory for Northern Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of northern Minnesota.
Snow Totals: Heaviest Snow in Southeastern Minnesota
The heaviest snow that fell Sunday was down in the far southeastern corner of Minnesota and into parts of Iowa and Wisconsin.
Report: Gas Prices Jump 15 Cents in Minnesota
Gas prices have jumped more than 15 cents a gallon in Minnesota over the past week.
MN Reads: How Minnesota Became a Hot Spot for Stand Up Comedy
A new book is coming out this week that takes a look at the heyday of stand-up comedy in Minnesota.
Freedom Flight Holding Open House on Saturday
Freedom Flight is holding an open house this Saturday at its new location.
New Tool Alerts You When You Are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Minnesota has launched a new tool to help you find out when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 shot.
Big Warm Up On the Way
There's a 40 to 60% chance for above-normal temperatures as we end the month of February and head in towards March.