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
St. Cloud Wins Gold At Livcom Awards in Rome
St. Cloud won big this week at the International Awards for Liveable Communities.
Voting for President Starts Next Month in Minnesota
We all know next year is a big year for elections, but voting will actually be here before you know it. Here in Minnesota, we can start voting for who we want for President already next month.
State Patrol: Over 300 Crashes on Thursday
We didn't get a lot of snow Thursday morning, but it was enough to cause problems on our roads.
Quick Moving System Brings More Snow to Central Minnesota
Some early morning snow fell in central Minnesota. The National Weather Service says St. Stephen had 2.6 inches of new snow, Sartell had 2.1, Rice recorded 1.7, and in St. Cloud there's 1.6 inches of new snow.
SCSU Faithful Adjusting to News of No More Football
The news that St. Cloud State University is eliminating the football program, along with men's and women's golf, continues to be the talk of the town.
St. Cloud Area Annual Diaper Drive Underway
The St. Cloud area's annual diaper drive known as Operation Baby New Year is underway. Organizers are collecting diapers now through New Year's Day.
St. John’s Football Team Preparing for National Semifinals
The St. John's University football team is heading to the national semifinals this weekend. The Johnnies will play Wisconsin-Whitewater at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Benton County Included In Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10:00 p.m. Wednesday through 10:00 a.m. Thursday for Benton County and areas to the north and east.
Burn and Build Fitness Opens Second Location
A local fitness center has opened a second location. Burn and Build Fitness is now available in Waite Park, as well as their original location on 5th Avenue in downtown St. Cloud.
Winter Sports Off to Great Start at Stearns County Parks
With a few rounds of snow, the ski trails in Stearns County's parks are in great shape.