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
Man Killed by Fallen Tree During Strong Storms
A man died near Alexandria during Monday night's strong thunderstorms.
Gas Prices Fall for First Time in Weeks
Gas prices have started to slowly fall.
Minnesota Reporting Record Number of Job Openings
The state has a record number of job openings. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development says there are over 214,000 open jobs as of the fourth quarter of 2021.
Gas Prices Getting Closer to $5 Mark
After a blistering week of gas prices jumping, Gas Buddy says more bad news is on the horizon.
MN Man Charged in Alleged Sextortion of More Than 500 Girls
A Minnesota man has been charged with an extensive online sextortion scheme that victimized more than 500 minor girls across the country.
Walz Signs Bill That Lifts Growler Cap, Modernizes MN Liquor Laws
A new state law will allow Minnesota's largest breweries to sell growlers in their taprooms and all other brewers to sell six and four packs on site.
$210M Broadband Package Headed to Governor’s Desk
Over 210 million dollars to improve broadband access across Minnesota -- a key part of an agriculture budget package headed to the desk of Governor Tim Walz after the legislature passed it this weekend.
Gas Prices Rise in Last Week in Minnesota, Nationally
Gas prices in Minnesota have risen 4.0 cents per gallon in the last week. We're now averaging $4.13 a gallon.
Body of Missing U of M Student Recovered from Mississippi River
The body of a missing University of Minnesota student has been recovered.
3 Rounds Of Storms Move Through Minnesota on Wednesday
Three rounds of storms moved through central Minnesota on Wednesday.