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 Steady as Demand Remains High
Gas prices dipped slightly. GasBuddy.com says gas prices in Minnesota have fallen .5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.
Heat Advisory Issued for Part of Minnesota, Wisconsin
Heat Index values peaking in the mid-90s Friday afternoon will lead to borderline heat advisory conditions, especially in the Twin Cities metro.
Rain, Storms Possible on Friday Evening
A few strong or severe thunderstorms will be possible late Friday into Friday night.
2nd Canadian Citizen Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Guns
A Canadian man pleaded guilty Wednesday to possessing a gun as someone who was in the United States illegally.
New Cases of COVID-19 On the Rise in Minnesota
New cases of COVID-19 infections are on the rise in Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Arson
A Brooklyn Park man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit arson of the Great Health and Nutrition store in St. Paul.
Summer Food Aid On The Way to Minnesota Families
The state Human Services Department says food aid is on the way to Minnesota children to fill the "summer gap" in school meals.
Minnesota Gas Prices Rise Slightly
Gas prices rose slightly last week. The website GasBuddy.com says the price of gas went up 1.1 cents in Minnesota averaging $3.01.
Search Continues for Northern Minnesota Homicide Suspect
Investigators from more than a dozen local, state and federal law enforcement agencies continue to search for Eric Reinbold, the primary suspect in the July 9 murder of his wife, 34-year-old Lissette Reinbold, of Oaklee.
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Cause of Hazy Sky Sunday
Warm and mostly sunny today with some hazy skies possible thanks to some wildfire smoke.