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
2 1/2 Pounds of Meth Seized, 2 Arrested in Meeker County
About two-and-a-half pounds of meth were discovered during a drug bust in Meeker County.
Update: Police Dog Released from Hospital, Suspect Charged
A police dog is recovering after being assaulted by a suspect.
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.
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.
Flash Flooding in Downtown Duluth on Monday Evening
The National Weather Service in Duluth says a very localized heavy rainfall event happened Monday night near the downtown area of Duluth.
No, Morgan Wallen Is Not Coming to the Rogers, MN Ice Arena
You may have seen on Facebook several event pages indicating that country music superstar Morgan Wallen is coming to the Rogers Ice Arena in October. That would be a very big deal for the Twin Cities suburb if it were true.
Winning $2 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Stearns County
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Stearns County is $2 million richer.
2nd Highest Heat Index Values in Recorded History in Minnesota
We've all heard the saying, "It's not the heat it's the humidity". That is certainly the case with the intense heat much of us in Minnesota endured over the past few days.
Central Minnesota Man A Contestant on America’s Got Talent
A central Minnesota man performed live in front of the judges Tuesday night on NBC's America's Got Talent.