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
Update: Man Charged After Allegedly Shooting At Soldiers
A Minneapolis man has been charged after allegedly shooting at Minnesota National Guard soldiers stationed in the Twin Cities.
UMass Loses 4 Players for Frozen Four Semifinals
The Massachusetts men's hockey team will be without four of their players on Thursday for the national semifinals due to COVID-19 contract tracing protocols.
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.
Minnesota House Bill Allows Counties to Join South Dakota
Is it possible that one day we could be South Dakotans, without ever moving?
Snow Totals: Heaviest Snow in South Central Minnesota
Our March snowstorm hit south-central Minnesota the hardest Monday.
Report: Minnesota Sheriffs Issue Record Number of Gun Permits
Minnesota's sheriffs issued more firearms permits last year than in any other year since the state's Personal Protection Act was enacted.
Report: Gas Prices Jump 15 Cents in Minnesota
Gas prices have jumped more than 15 cents a gallon in Minnesota over the past week.
Governor Walz to Outline Plan for More Students in Schools
Governor Tim Walz at noon Wednesday outlines his plan to bring middle- and high-school students back into the classroom in Minnesota.
Much Milder Temperatures Expected Next Week
Temperatures will slowly moderate back to around normal by early next week.
MN House Democrats Again Try to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Minnesota House Democrats will try again this year to make recreational marijuana legal in the state.