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
Allegiant Airlines Announces 3 New Direct Flights from MSP
Allegiant Airlines will begin flying in and out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this fall.
Anheuser-Busch Buying Americans A Round of Beer
Free beer is the latest White House-backed incentive for Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Summer Travel: Expert Says Book Early, Be Flexible
With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's time for the busy summer travel season and it is looking pretty good that this will actually be a busy year for travel after the pandemic halted most Americans' travel plans last summer.
Saturday is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day
This Saturday is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day. President John F. Kennedy declared May 15th with the special designation back in 1962.
Target: $5 Coupons If you Get COVID Shot in Store
Target is offering a coupon to anyone who gets a COVID-19 vaccine in its stores.
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.