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
Gas Prices Fall in Minnesota, Rise Nationally
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 4.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.94.
Groundbreaking for Minnesota Military & Veterans Museum
Hundreds attended a ceremonial groundbreaking Sunday at Camp Ripley for the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum.
Deputies Rush to Help Save Horses Before Barn Catches Fire
Deputies and employees had to move quickly overnight to help save a number of horses before the barn they were in caught fire.
Two People Hurt in Crash Near Becker
Two people were hurt in a crash in Sherburne County.
Belgrade Man Hurt in Stearns County Crash
A Belgrade man was hurt in a crash in western Stearns County.
SPIRE, Hiway Merging Creating Minnesota’s 4th Largest Credit Union
Two of Minnesota's largest credit unions are merging. Hiway Credit Union members voted to approve the merger with SPIRE Credit Union.
Capital One Cafe Forms Partnership with Verve Coffee Roasters
The Capital One Cafe in downtown St. Cloud has announced it is stepping up its coffee game.
99 Percent of Minnesota is Now in a Drought
Almost the entire state of Minnesota is now in a drought.
A New Insect May Try to Invade Your Home in Minnesota this Fall
Two new invasive insects have been found for the first time in Minnesota.
House Bonding Committee Stop in St. Cloud Metro Area
The Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee is touring central Minnesota Wednesday looking at projects for which local governments are seeking state money dollars.