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
After Big Jump, Gas Prices Should Start Falling Again this Week
Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 35.8 cents in the past week, averaging $3.98 a gallon.
Report: Gas Prices to Spike Up to $1 in Minnesota in Coming Days
A report Thursday is that gas prices in Minnesota, and several other corn belt states, are going to spike by as much as $1 in the next few days.
Gas Prices Fell In Past Week
The national average price for gasoline fell to its lowest level since July heading into the Labor Day weekend, even as oil prices rose last week to the highest level since last November.
MN National Guard Providing Wildfire Support
Governor Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency aviation support in fighting the severe wildfires causing destruction in Louisiana.
Anniversary of Large Earthquake in Central Minnesota
The residents of central Minnesota were shaken by a sizeable earthquake on this date.
Winning $2 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Stearns County
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Stearns County is $2 million richer.
Gas Prices Expected to Ease A Bit Heading Into Labor Day Weekend
Gas prices may ease a bit heading into the holiday weekend.
Gas Prices in Minnesota, Nationally Fall in Past Week
For the first time in weeks, the national average price of gasoline has fallen over the last week.
Minnesota’s Drought Conditions Get Worse Again
After a week with little to no rain for much of the state, the drought conditions have gotten worse again.
70th Princess Kay of the Milky Way Crowned
The 70th Princess Kay of the Milky Way was crowned Wednesday night on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.