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
Two Winning Tickets Will Share Large Powerball Jackpot
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John Deere Introduces First Autonomous Tractor
John Deere is introducing its first autonomous tractor. The company put on an hour-long, multi-media presentation Tuesday in Iowa, showing off the tractor that'll be available later this year.
Dollar Tree Announces Timeline for new $1.25 Price Point
Dollar Tree has announced a $1.25 price point for all of its stores nationwide by the end of the first quarter in 2022.
McDonald’s Giving Free Breakfast to Teachers
Teachers will have a chance to get a free breakfast at McDonald's all next week.
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An even larger Powerball jackpot is in play for Saturday night.
Some Postal Service Deliveries May Take Longer Starting Friday
Some changes are coming to the United States Post Office (USPS) starting Friday.
Powerball Jackpot Grows to $620 Million for Next Drawing
The Powerball jackpot is growing again.
Amazon to Pay Full College Tuition for Front-Line Workers
Amazon is the latest company to offer free full college tuition to its employees.
ALDI Hiring Thousands, Raises Starting Wages
ALDI plans to hire thousands more workers ahead of the busy holiday shopping season.
Taco Bell To Open First Of Its Kind Restaurant in Brooklyn Park
Taco Bell is calling it one of its most innovative restaurant designs yet. Taco Bell Defy is set to break ground in Brooklyn Park later this month with plans to be open to the public by next summer.