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
Flood Warnings Issued in Morrison, Mille Lacs Counties
A Flood Warning has been issued for southern Morrison County until 9:45 a.m.
Mayor Candidate: Schiller Wants Government to be Transparent
Voting is open now for the August primary. St. Cloud residents are voting for mayor with four candidates in the race.
Garrison Fireworks Show Will Go On over Lake Mille Lacs
The fireworks show over Lake Mille Lacs will go on this Saturday night. The Garrison Commercial Club and Garrison VFW Post 1816 are planning to hold their annual 4th of July fireworks display around 10:00 p.m.
Thunderstorms Possible Again Later Monday, Monday Night
Areas in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin could see more thunderstorms with heavy rain Monday and Monday night.
St. Cloud Gets Inch of Rain on Sunday
We picked up just over an inch of rain in St. Cloud Sunday. The National Weather Service says we officially had 1.04 inches.
St. Cloud 4th of July Fireworks Show Set for Saturday
This Saturday is the 4th of July and for the 74th consecutive year St. Cloud will be holding a fireworks display to celebrate, although this year it will be a lot different due to social distancing.
Storms Possible in Southeastern Minnesota
Scattered thunderstorms will move across the region Friday, and are expected to strengthen later Friday afternoon.
GNC Holdings Closing 5 Minnesota Stores
GNC is closing five of its stores in Minnesota. The retailer says the stores in Willmar, St. Paul, Edina, Burnsville, and Andover are part of an initial closing of 248 stores nationwide.
Storms Possible Thursday and Friday
A cold front will move through the region and bring chances for thunderstorms over the next 48 hours.
Absentee Voting Starts Friday for August 11th Primary
Absentee voting is getting underway Friday for the primary election being held on Tuesday, August 11th.
Report: Minnesota Has 5th Highest Tax Burden
Minnesotans have the 5th highest tax burden according to a new report.
Thunderstorms Possible Thursday Night
Severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday evening and overnight. The greatest risk is in the yellow shaded (2) region across southwest Minnesota.