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
Another Round of Snow Late Monday, Tuesday
Our next winter storm quickly moves in Monday night and lasts through Tuesday. The axis of the heaviest snow continues to shift east, with the highest amounts expected east of I-35.
Winter Storm Warning Thursday, Wind Chill Advisory Friday
A Winter Storm Warning will continue until midnight Thursday, with a Wind Chill Advisory starting at midnight and running until noon on Friday.
Xcel Energy Wants You to Turn Your Thermostat Down
Xcel Energy wants you to turn your thermostat down Wednesday morning.
Two Men Charged with Driving Jet Skis Naked on Gull Lake [Watch]
Two men are facing misdemeanor charges for wearing nothing but life jackets while riding Jet Skis on Gull Lake near Brainerd.
Over 200 Musicians at 9 Venues This Weekend in Downtown St. Cloud
There will be an overabundance of live music in downtown St. Cloud this weekend. The 2nd annual "Common Roots Festival" kicks off Thursday night and runs through Saturday evening.
Mud, Foam and Lots of Obstacles: Mudman Is Saturday
It's one of the toughest 5Ks in central Minnesota. Mudman is this Saturday at Powder Ridge near Kimball.
Beaver Island Claims Two Medals at U.S. Open Beer Championship
A St. Cloud brewery continues to win awards. Beaver Island Brewing Company claimed two bronze medals in the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship.
Rotary Club Cancels Summertime By George for 4th of July
The St. Cloud Rotary Club has decided to cancel the Summertime By George concert for Wednesday, July 4th
UPDATE: 70 MPH Wind Gusts, Power Outages Reported
Several hundred Xcel Energy customers in south St. Cloud are without power Tuesday morning. Xcel says nearly 2,000 of their St. Cloud customers do not have electricity.
Benton County Farm Using Horses to Help People Heal
A family farm in Benton County has opened up their place to help you heal. The "Healing Hooves Family Farm" near Oak Park has been up and running since last year.
‘Summertime By George’ Starts 8th Season Wednesday Night
Twelve weeks of music, food, and fun starts Wednesday with the 8th season of Summertime By George in St. Cloud.
Waite Park Amphitheater to Draw 15-20 National Acts Annually
After three years of talking and planning, work on the Waite Park amphitheater is finally ready to begin. The city is transforming an old quarry that was primarily owned by Martin Marrieta into an entertainment site.