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
Million Dollar Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Big Lake
Someone who bought a Mega Millions lottery ticket in Big Lake has become a millionaire.
Gas Prices On the Rise Again in Minnesota
Gas prices are going up again.
Minnesota Brewery Offers Craft Beer Flavor Without the Alcohol
If you are among the millions of Americans cutting out alcohol during dry January, but you really enjoy a good craft beer, there is an option out there for you.
134th Anniversary of the ‘Children’s Blizzard’ in Minnesota
The winter of 1887 - 1888 was a particularly bad one for the new settlers to Minnesota. The winter included one especially strong storm that has come to be known as the "Children's Blizzard".
47th Anniversary of Minnesota’s ‘Storm of the Century’
This is the 47th anniversary of the 'Storm of the Century" also known as the "Super Bowl Storm" which happened January 10th through the 12 in 1975.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to 7th Largest Ever
Strong sales across the country have pushed the Powerball jackpot even higher ahead of Wednesday night's drawing.
They Chose MN: What Drew Immigrants to the North Star State
Minnesota storyteller Doug Ohman will be in Waite Park later this month. He'll be at the public library on Tuesday, January 18th talking about what drew immigrants to the North Star state.
John Deere Introduces First Autonomous Tractor
John Deere is introducing its first autonomous tractor. The company put on an hour-long, multi-media presentation Tuesday in Iowa, showing off the tractor that'll be available later this year.
Wrong Way Driver Killed in Head On Collision
A semi-driver from St. Cloud was involved in a deadly crash in Mankato when a car that was going the wrong way ran into his rig head-on.
State Patrol Responds to Hundreds of Crashes, Spinouts
Another round of snow brought more crashes.