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
Flags At Half-Staff to Honor Victims of Robb Elementary in Texas
Flags are being flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas.
MN Legislature Misses Deadline to Pass Tax Cuts and Budget Bills
Minnesota lawmakers missed their midnight deadline to pass agreed-on tax cuts, because of continuing disagreement over spending for health-and-human services, education and public safety.
Body of Missing U of M Student Recovered from Mississippi River
The body of a missing University of Minnesota student has been recovered.
Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen MN Firefighter
Flags are flying at half-staff in Minnesota Friday in honor and remembrance of a firefighter who died when severe storms hit Kandiyohi County.
Woman Killed As Vehicles Encounter Power Lines Across Interstate
A woman riding in a vehicle died in Wednesday night's storm.
Sheriff: Ohio Man Arrested Targeting Middle School Student
A man was arrested after he allegedly traveled from Ohio to central Minnesota to meet a boy he met online.
MN Senate Says ‘No’ to Flag Redesign
The Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate over Democrats' objections is saying "no" to a special commission that would recommend a new design for the state flag.
BCA Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Central Minnesota
It occurred during a drug bust.
Who in Minnesota is Eligible to Claim COVID Bonus Checks?
The state says 667,000 Minnesotans will soon be eligible to claim a bonus check for $750.
Sheriff: Woman Found Dead, Man Arrested Near Brainerd
The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Office is investing after the body of a woman was found during a welfare check.
Deal on COVID Worker Bonuses, Unemployment Insurance Fund
Legislative leaders reportedly have a deal to break the long-standing deadlock over COVID front-line worker bonuses and avoid business tax increases at the end of the month.
MN National Guard Supporting Flood Operations
The Minnesota National Guard is helping residents dealing with flooding in northwestern Minnesota.
Deadly Twin Cities Road Rage Altercation Started Near St. Cloud
The Maple Grove police department has released more details about the incident that lead to a deadly shooting of a driver on Sunday at about 3:00 p.m.
Postal Service Implementing New Mail Standards
Some changes are coming to your mail delivery service.