Jim Maurice

St. Cloud

News Director at KMXK-FM (94.9)

News Director at WJON-AM/FM (St. Cloud, MN)

Articles

District 742 Welcome Center, Transitional Services Moving

3 days ago | krforadio.com | Jim Maurice

WAITE Park (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Area School District's Welcome Center and Transitional Services are moving. The district says, in order to accommodate growing programs in Early Childhood and Adult Basic Education, the programs are moving to the District Administration Office at 1201 Second Street South in Waite Park.
One Person Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash in Wright County

3 days ago | krforadio.com | Jim Maurice

ST. MICHAEL (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday at about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 241 and Melby Avenue in St. Michael. Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Alexander of Golden Valley was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Forty-two-year-old Eric Hermes of St. Michael was not hurt.
Suspect Dies In Officer Involved Shooting In Paynesville

3 days ago | mix949.com | Jim Maurice

PAYNESVILLE (WJON News) -- A suspect died in an officer-involved shooting in Paynesville. Police Chief Paul Wegner says the incident started at about 9:00 p.m. Monday when they received a report of a domestic dispute involving a man and a woman on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue. Officers were told the man was armed with a gun. Deputies with the Stearns County Sheriff's Office and officers with the Cold Spring and Paynesville Police Departments responded.
One Person Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash in Wright County

3 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. MICHAEL (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday at about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 241 and Melby Avenue in St. Michael. Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Alexander of Golden Valley was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Forty-two-year-old Eric Hermes of St. Michael was not hurt.
District 742 Welcome Center, Transitional Services Moving

3 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

WAITE Park (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Area School District's Welcome Center and Transitional Services are moving. The district says, in order to accommodate growing programs in Early Childhood and Adult Basic Education, the programs are moving to the District Administration Office at 1201 Second Street South in Waite Park.
Update: Alexandria Police Identify Walmart Stabbing Suspect

3 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ALEXANDRIA (WJON News) -- The Alexandria police department has identified the man who allegedly stabbed a stranger inside the Walmart store. Read More: Suspect In Custody After Stabbing At Alexandria Walmart |Twenty-eight-year-old Torrian Burt of South Bend, Indiana, was arrested in Alexandria on Saturday morning. He is currently in custody at the Douglas County Jail on Felony Level 2nd Degree Assault.
Suspect Dies In Officer Involved Shooting In Paynesville

4 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

PAYNESVILLE (WJON News) -- A suspect died in an officer-involved shooting in Paynesville. Police Chief Paul Wegner says the incident started at about 9:00 p.m. Monday when they received a report of a domestic dispute involving a man and a woman on the 600 block of Stearns Avenue. Officers were told the man was armed with a gun. Deputies with the Stearns County Sheriff's Office and officers with the Cold Spring and Paynesville Police Departments responded.
GREAT Theatre's Summer Camps Are Filling Up Fast—don’t Miss Out On The Creativity

4 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- GREAT Theatre is offering a new opportunity for kids this summer. They are holding four-day Improv Camps at the Sartell Community Center June 16th through the 20th, and June 30th through July 3rd. GREAT Executive Director Lacey Schirmers says they still have some spots left in their previously announced theater camps, but they are filling up fast. We currently have about 830 that are registered. That will continue to grow over the next month.
PUD Amendment Denied For St. Cloud Retailer

4 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud City Council has joined the Planning Commission and denied a request to amend a PUD to the Centennial Plaza. Read More: St. Cloud's Wild Weed Faces Challenges For Cannabis Sales Expansion |Cannabinoid and THC retailer Wild Weed Welcome Wellness was asking for the amendment so they could apply for a state license to sell the stronger cannabis products as well. The City Council held a public hearing during its meeting on Monday night.
St. Cloud Council Approves Apartment Building For Low Income

4 days ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A supportive housing apartment building for low-income residents has been approved to move forward by the St. Cloud City Council. The St. Cloud City Council held a public hearing during its meeting on Monday on a request to amend the Northway PUD to allow for a 40-unit multi-family apartment for extremely low-income residents on the former YMCA site at 1530 Northway Drive.