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
Who in Minnesota is Eligible to Claim COVID Bonus Checks?
House Democratic and Senate Republican leaders reached a deal on COVID bonuses for front line workers and on re-filling the Unemployment Insurance Fund to avoid business tax increases -- and it's expected a bill will be on the governor's desk later Friday and he'll sign it.
Postal Service Implementing New Mail Standards
Some changes are coming to your mail delivery service.
St. Cloud Truck Driver Involved in Crash in Wisconsin
A semi driver from St. Cloud was able to walk away from a crash that happened on an interstate in Wisconsin during a snowstorm.
Sheriff: One Horse Died, One Saved from Icy Water
Rescue crews were called to help save two horses that fell through the ice near Isanti.
MDH: Don’t Expect Another Round of COVID Restrictions
Despite Minnesota being the fastest-growing COVID hot-spot in the country, state health officials do *not* expect it means another round of COVID restrictions ordered by Governor Tim Walz.
Supply Chain Issues Expected to Impact Christmas Shopping
Start your Christmas shopping now, that's the message heading into this holiday season.
Sheriff: Missing Stearns County Family Has Been Found
The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they have found a family who had been missing and evading authorities for several days.
Sheriff Looking for 4 Kids Traveling With Parents
Stearns County Sheriff's Office is looking for four children who may be in danger from their father.
Sheriff: Utility Workers Unearth Human Bones in Northern MN
Utility workers have found what authorities believe are human bones up in northern Minnesota.
All Campfires Now Banned in 14 Minnesota Counties
If you're planning a trip up north to the cabin this coming weekend you'll likely have to skip the campfire.