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
Staff, Students Will Try to Outwit, Outlast, Outplay Each Other
Staff and students at Sauk Rapids-Rice will be sleeping at the high school next week. Fourteen contestants are competing in the 2nd annual "Sauk Rapids-Rice Survivor Week".
Sartell-St. Stephen Changing Grade Structure for Elementaries
As construction continues on the brand new Sartell-St. Stephen high school, big changes are coming for the students at all grade levels in the district.
Coming Soon: Midtown Bar and Grill
A new bar and restaurant is opening soon in the Midtown Square Mall. Craig Weaver recently bought the former Tuscan Center and is reopening it as "Midtown Bar and Grill".
St. Cloud Lawmakers Want Bonding Money for Skate Parks
Cities and towns across Minnesota could apply for grant money for a skate park under a bill introduced by two St. Cloud lawmakers.
Classic Country Music Concert to Help Fight Domestic Violence
Hands Of Hope Resource Center is a non-profit organization that has been helping residents of Morrison and Todd counties for several years. And, now you can help them, they are holding a benefit concert this Saturday.
Local Legends Being Inducted into Basketball Hall Of Fame
Three local people will be inducted into the 2nd annual "Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame" next week.
Becker City Council Hears Tax Abatement Request for Google
Touting the overall economic impact on the region, supporters of the Google Data Center project spoke to the Becker city Council Tuesday night. The council held a public hearing on Google's request for a 20-year tax abatement on the property.
Healing Therapists, Psychics in Downtown St. Cloud Saturday
An event that is out of this world will be held this weekend at the River's Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud. The "Holistic Healing & Psychic Fair" is on Saturday.
Looking Back and Ahead: St. Joe Mayor Gives ‘State of City’
St. Joseph's mayor looked back on the good and bad things that happened in 2018. Rick Schultz gave his "State of the City" address during Monday night's city council meeting.
St. Joseph Moves Forward with Creation of New Industrial Park
St. Joseph is moving forward on the development of a new industrial park. "Industrial Park East" is about 100 acres in total just to the north of County Road 75 and to the east of County Road 133.