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
FEMA Helping to Pay Funeral Expenses for COVID Related Deaths
The federal government has announced it will help pay funeral costs for COVID-19 related deaths.
Wet Stretch of Weather to Start the Week
A prolonged rainfall event will begin Monday night and last into Wednesday afternoon.
Valleyfair Hiring 1,000 Workers for the Summer
Valleyfair, the amusement park just south of the Twin Cities metro announced they are hiring around one-thousand new staffers for their upcoming 2021 season.
Update: Best Buy Cuts 5,000 Jobs, Gives $500 Bonuses
Best Buy is giving its employees a bonus, and extra time off if they get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Mega Millions Jackpot Raised to $1 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to $1 billion for Friday's drawing.
Mega Millions Jackpot Closing in on $1 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot is now up to nearly $1 billion dollars.
Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Still Growing
Lotto fever continues to grow.
Travel Expert: New Rule Adds Huge Layer of Uncertainty
Going on a Caribbean or Mexican vacation just got a whole lot more challenging.
Mega Millions Jackpot Continues to Grow
The second-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history will be up for grabs on Friday - an estimated $750 million, or $550 million cash.
2nd Stimulus Checks Going to Americans this Week
Check your bank account, you may have some extra cash in there today.