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
Report: Minnesota Ranks As 7th ‘Most Fun’ State
Here in Minnesota, we know how to have fun. The website Wallet Hub has ranked Minnesota as the 7th most fun state in the United States.
Waite Park’s 55th Annual Spass Tag, Family Fun Fest
Waite Park is celebrating their 55th annual Spass Tag Family Fun Fest this week.
Stroll Through Downtown St. Cloud During the Art Crawl
The second Art Crawl of the year is Friday in downtown St. Cloud. Over 30 businesses will have featured artists from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.
St. Cloud Woman Among 10 Finalists for Princess Kay
A St. Cloud woman is one of 10 finalists for this year's Princess Kay of the Milky Way. Dairy princesses from across the state were in St. Cloud this past weekend.
Help ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ on Saturday
This is the weekend to leave a food donation by your mailbox. The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is Saturday and is hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers.
NWS: Impressive Snow Totals Up North
A late season snowfall brought some impressive totals up in northeastern Minnesota Wednesday night.
Exploring St. Cloud’s Heritage Park
Ever since the city of St. Cloud sold off some land in Heritage Park a little over a year ago there has been a misconception by many that the park no longer exists. However, the reality is Heritage Park is still a very sizable natural park in St. Cloud.
New Exhibit Tells the Story of Famed ‘First Avenue’
The iconic Minneapolis music venue First Avenue is the subject of a new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center.
Wetterling Documentary Screening, Fundraiser in St. Joseph
A new movie about the abduction of Jacob Wetterling is in the works. Minnesota filmmaker Chris Newberry has spent nearly four years working on the documentary.
U.S. News Ranks ‘Best High Schools’, How Central MN Fared
U.S. News is out with their annual "Best High" schools list. In the state of Minnesota, they rank the Math and Science Academy in Woodbury as the best high school, followed by Nova Classical Academy Upper School in St. Paul at #2, and Eastview Senior High in Apple Valley at #3.