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
CRASH: Clear Lake Post Office Closes Temporarily
The Clear Lake Post office has closed temporarily after a car accidentally ran into the building.
Freezing Drizzle, Freezing Fog Impacting Parts of Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for parts of our listening area Thursday morning.
This Has Been the Gloomiest January in Nearly 60 Years
You're right, this has been an unusually gloomy January.
Sheriff, DNR Warn of Thin Ice After Pickup Falls Through
Officials are urging drivers to use caution if heading out onto frozen lakes and rivers.
Sauk Rapids Man Takes Top Prize at Brainerd Fishing Tournament
A Sauk Rapids man has won a new pickup thanks to his luck ice fishing.
State: Nearly 10,000 Citations Since Hands Free Law Started
Nearly 10,000 people have been ticketed for distracted driving since the state's new hands-free law went into effect on August 1st.
Snowfall Slightly Ahead of Seasonal Averages
For those of us who like the snow, we're doing pretty well.
Sauk Rapids Declares Snow Emergency
The city's public works department says, because we have received a Winter Storm Warning prediction of four or more inches of snow, a snow emergency declaration has been issued starting at 12:01 a.m. Saturday.
Absentee Balloting Starts Tomorrow for Presidential Primary
You start voting as early as Friday for who you want to be our next president. Absentee voting is beginning for Minnesota's Presidential Primary.
Runnings to Start Hiring for new St. Cloud Store
Runnings has released more information about their plans to open a new store in East St. Cloud. We first told you about them buying the former Shopko building back in early December.
Central MN Wellness Expo This Saturday
For those of you who have a resolution to be healthier in the new year there is an event this Saturday you'll want to check out.
Old Chicago Restaurant Closes Its Doors in St. Cloud
A longtime restaurant in St. Cloud has closed its doors. Old Chicago manager Tanya Young says the restaurant is closed effective Tuesday.