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
Brick And Bourbon Begins Hiring for St. Cloud Location
A new downtown St. Cloud eatery is getting closer to open its doors. Brick and Bourbon announced this week that they are starting the hiring process.
Summer Youth Camp Helps Kids Learn Job Skills
A summer camp helping teach teenagers job skills is underway here in St. Cloud. CareerONE is a five-week youth camp working with 120 kids.
Strong Storms, Heavy Rain Possible Again on Wednesday
A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday and Wednesday night. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes are possible. Locally excessive rainfall is also a concern.
St. Cloud Beginning Water Meter Replacement Project
The city of St. Cloud is beginning a four-year project replacing all water meters.
SCSU Sharing $7M Grant to Work on Autonomous Technologies
St. Cloud State University is sharing $7 million grant to help create the "National Center for Autonomous Technologies". The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to SCSU, Northland Community & Technical College in Thief River Falls, and four other organizations.
More Storms Possible on Monday
There is a chance of a thunderstorm for much of the day, but the strongest storms are expected from mid-afternoon through the evening.
St. Cloud Church Working on Duelm Ballpark During ‘Serve Day’
Thousands of churches across the world will be giving back to their communities Saturday during "Serve Day".
Sartell-St. Stephen Putting Levy Question on November Ballot
Voters in the Sartell-St. Stephen school district will be asked to go to the polls again in November. During Monday night's meeting, the school board is expected to approve putting an operating levy question on the ballot.
Foley Adding On to High School, Offering New Programs
Foley is building an addition to its high school. Superintendent Paul Neubauer says the nearly 9,000 square foot addition will allow them to expand their industrial tech department, add a human performance lab, and double the wrestling practice space.
Talent Contest Offers Cash Prize, Free Pizza for a Year
Talented Minnesotans have a chance to win some money and free pizza for a year. The 47th annual Amateur Talent Contest at the Minnesota State Fair is taking applications right now through Wednesday, July 24th.