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
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Cool Competition in Stillwater this Weekend
The best snow sculptors in the world will be in Minnesota this week.
January Thaw in the Forecast for Minnesota
Thursday and Friday will feature temperatures near normal, but this weekend into early next week, winds will turn southerly and the temperatures will jump well above normal.
Minnesota Legislature Hearing Drivers License for All Bill
A bill being introduced this week in both the Minnesota House and Senate would allow undocumented workers to apply for a driver's license.
Crash Totals Around The State From Minnesota State Patrol
There were a number of crashes on the Minnesota State Highways in the past day.
Minnesota Murder Victim Identified 41 Years Later
The Rock County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have announced a break in a cold case homicide.
St. Paul Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking Conspiracy
A St. Paul woman has pleaded guilty to her role in a sex trafficking conspiracy after recruiting six minor victims to engage in commercial sex acts
Gas Prices Continue to Fall Ahead of Christmas
The national average for a gallon of gasoline is down nearly $2 compared to six months ago.
Two Big Lottery Prize Drawings this Weekend
There are a couple of big lottery prizes on the line this weekend.
Arctic Cold Settling Into Minnesota for the Holidays
The National Weather Service says there is increasing confidence that potent arctic air will settle across the region next week, with wind chills dropping as low as 30 to 40 below zero.