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
Outbreak of COVID Cases Linked to Youth Wrestling Tourney
After identifying an outbreak of COVID-19 cases associated with a Minnesota youth wrestling tournament held in South Dakota, the Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Department of Education has alerted schools around the state to watch for potential cases and to double down on masking, s…
What You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine Expansion
We know more details about the planned expansion of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Governor Tim Walz says that all Minnesotans 16 years old and older will be eligible to get the vaccine starting on Tuesday.
COVID Vaccines Open to All Minnesotans Over 16 Starting Tues.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will announce on Friday that All Minnesotans 16 and older will be able to sign-up for a COVID-19 vaccination beginning on Tuesday.
MN Driver’s License Extension End in One Week
As many as 132,000 Minnesotans need to get their driver's licenses renewed in the next week.
Total Enrollment Down 2% in Minnesota’s Public Schools
Enrollment in the state's public schools is down this year. The Minnesota Department of Education released the 2020-2021 school enrollment data Friday.
One Person Died in St. Cloud House Fire
A man died from injuries he suffered in a fire.
Businesses Facing License Suspensions, Fines
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division has notified a pair of businesses that they face a 60-day suspension of their liquor licenses for opening early.
Emmer, 100 GOP Lawmakers Sign-On to Texas-Led Election Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Emmer, one of the top G-O-P leaders in the U-S House, is among a large group of Republicans asking the U-S Supreme Court to overturn the presidential election.
Emmer, who represents the 6th Congressional District (Twin Cities northwest suburbs up to Saint Cloud), s…
Emmer, who represents the 6th Congressional District (Twin Cities northwest suburbs up to Saint Cloud), s…
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested on St. John’s University Campus
Authorities have arrested a suspect connected to an assault and vehicle pursuit near the campus of St. John's University.
Insider: Walz to Close Restaurants, Gyms for Four Weeks
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will announce a new round of COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.
Walz to Extend Peacetime Emergency
Here comes another so-called special session. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has announced that he will convene a special session for the Minnesota Legislature on Monday.
State Begins Listing Schools With COVID Outbreaks
Minnesota has once again confirmed over 1,000 positive cases of COVID-19 in a day. The Minnesota Department of Health says they confirmed another 1,184 cases Thursday.
Authorities Release Name of Man Killed by Police
The Midwest Medical Examiner has identified the man who was shot and killed by police on Tuesday night in St. Cloud.
Update: Police Shoot, Kill Suspect in St. Cloud
A number of police cars from several St. Cloud area departments have blocked off an area near Division Street and 23rd in St. Cloud.