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
Sweet Shoppe Moving Into Former Sliced Pizza Location
The former Sliced Pizza location in downtown St. Joseph didn't stay vacant very long. A southeast St. Cloud bakery is moving into that building.
Opponents, Backers of Recreational Marijuana Ready for Battle
Backers of legalizing recreational marijuana are readying for another push at the Minnesota Legislature, even as opponents form a coalition to fight it.
St. Cloud Council Fails to Get Supermajority for Mask Mandate
You will not need to mask up again in the city of St. Cloud. During Monday night's meeting, the St. Cloud City Council voted four to two to enact an emergency mask mandate ordinance, due to the increasing cases of COVID-19. However, the city ordinance requires a supermajority of five votes in order for it to be enacted.
Gas Prices Keep Rising in Minnesota
Gas prices keep going up.
Police: Man Arrested After Chase, Standoff
A man has been arrested after a police chase in south St. Cloud. St. Cloud police say the incident began after 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
MnDOT Announces 50 Finalists for ‘Name a Snowplow’ Contest
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced the 50 finalists for its "Name a Snowplow" contest.
St. Cloud Pizza Depot Closing
The St. Cloud Pizza Depot is closing. They announced on their Facebook page that after seven years they are closing their doors at 2848 2nd Street South.
Emergency Medical Teams Arrive to Support Minnesota Hospitals
More than 100 nurses will start arriving at health care facilities around the state.
Gas Prices On the Rise Again in Minnesota
Gas prices are going up again.
Fire Destroys Abandoned Hotel in Duluth
No injuries and cause not yet determined for a fire that completely destroyed an abandoned hotel just west of downtown Duluth -- a blaze that crews fought for over seven hours into Monday afternoon.