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
Sheriff’s Office Solves Case Of Stolen Street Signs
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has recovered over 35 public works street signs that have been stolen in recent weeks.
SOS: 1 Million Minnesotans Request Absentee Ballot
Nearly one million Minnesotans have requested an absentee ballot already, according to the Minnesota Secretary of State's office. In Stearns County, absentee ballot requests are up to 15,000 so far.
Walmart Raising Pay for Some Workers
Walmart has announced they are restructuring some of the job titles and with it giving several employees a pay raise.
Brainerd Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Black Bear on Indian Land
A Brainerd man has pleaded guilty to killing a black bear on a Minnesota Indian Reservation.
Scooter, Pickup Crash in Little Falls
A woman on a scooter was taken to the hospital after she was struck by a pickup.
Election 2020: Relph, Putnam in Senate District 14
In the race for the Minnesota Senate in District 14 incumbent Republican Jerry Relph is being challenged by Democrat Aric Putnam.
NWS: Mild and Dry for the Rest of September
Mild fall weather returns next week, with the best chance for rain over the next week coming in the form of maybe some scattered showers Sunday night.
Election 2020: Demuth, Westlund in House District 13A
In the race for Minnesota House District 13A the incumbent Republican Lisa Demuth is being challenged by Democrat Katy Westlund.
American Legion Cmdr: We Have to Recruit the Younger Generation
American Legion Posts across the state are slowly starting to get back to their normal activities. Paul Edwards is the Commander of the 6th District in Minnesota which has 70 posts and 16,000 members stretching from St. Cloud to Baudette.
Fire Departments Respond to Fire At Northern Metals in Becker
Authorities responded to a fire at the Northern Metals Recycling Plant in Becker Tuesday night.