Jim Maurice

St. Cloud

News Director at KMXK-FM (94.9)

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

Articles

St. Cloud PD Seeking Victims Of Serial Indecent Exposure Suspect

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud police are looking for women who may have been victims of an indecent exposure incident. Police are investigating multiple complaints regarding a man exposing himself to female victims in various areas of the city. The complaints received so far range from June 2024 through May 2025. During the incidents, the victim is typically outside walking, running, or standing, and the suspect gets their attention by waving the victim to their vehicle.
Sauk Rapids Looking to Lease City Building to Cannabis Producer

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Sauk Rapids city leaders are considering leasing a city-owned building to a cannabis producer. During its meeting on Monday night, the city council will vote on a lease agreement for the former G & J Awning building. The city bought the building back in 2021 because it is adjacent to the Government Center and they wanted to property in case there is a need for potential future expansion. In the meantime, they want to lease it out.
St. Cloud Asking Some Residents To Conserve Water for One Day

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- St. Cloud City Workers will be doing some planned work at the Calvary Hill Booster Station on Tuesday. It's part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement project. Residents in the affected area, which is generally the southwest part of town, are asked to voluntarily conserve water throughout the day on Tuesday to ensure a stable water supply and pressure while the work is being done.
Missing St. Augusta Woman's Body Found

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Jim Maurice

By Jim Maurice ST. AUGUSTA (WJON News) -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says the body of a St. Augusta woman who had been missing since May 1st has been found. Forty-eight-year-old Rebecca Lynn Philippi's body was found in Willmar on May 6th. Foul play is not suspected, and no suspects are being sought in the case. READ RELATED ARTICLES
Annual Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon on Saturday in Stearns County

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

HOLDINGFORD (WJON News) -- There will be hundreds of people running down the Lake Wobegon Trail Saturday. The 18th Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon starts at 7:00 a.m.. The race is full with 450 runners signed up from 27 states, plus Canada. The 26.2-mile course starts at Holdingford High School. The course will take runners through Holdingford, Albany, and Avon before ending in St. Joseph. The marathon is operated by the St. Cloud River Runners.
Walz Signs Bill Expanding Support for Service Dogs in Training

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- Governor Tim Walz on Thursday signed a bill into law giving service dogs in training the same protections and support as active service dogs. The Governor signed the bill alongside bill authors Senator Bonnie Westlin and Representative Cedrick Frazier, advocates, and service dogs Mato and Flint. The new law modifies service dog provisions in housing accommodations, ensuring service dogs in training are exempt from HOA and apartment rules that don’t allow dogs.
Apartment Building for Extremely Low Income Planned for St. Cloud

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- A new apartment building for low-income residents is being proposed for north St. Cloud. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing during its meeting on Tuesday night on a request from Center City Housing to amend the Northway PUD at the former YMCA property at 1530 Northway Drive. The Elm Ridge Apartments would have 40 housing units with a 24/7 front desk and security for extremely low-income people with a history of housing instability.
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Much of Minnesota

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

UNDATED (WJON News) -- The National Weather Service says it will be cooler and comfortable Saturday, followed by hot, dry, and windy conditions heading into early next week. Conditions will become favorable for rapid fire spread. A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Sunday. National Weather ServiceSouth to southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. National Weather ServiceAny fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Missing St. Augusta Woman's Body Found

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jim Maurice

ST. AUGUSTA (WJON News) -- The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says the body of a St. Augusta woman who had been missing since May 1st has been found. Forty-eight-year-old Rebecca Lynn Philippi's body was found in Willmar on May 6th. Foul play is not suspected, and no suspects are being sought in the case.
Standoff In Montrose Over, Suspect In Custody

1 week ago | krocnews.com | Jim Maurice

MONTROSE (WJON News) -- A standoff in Wright County has ended. UPDATE: The Wright County Sheriff's Office says a suspect has been taken into custody as of 10:42 a.m. without incident. No injuries have been reported in connection with this incident. The area will remain secured for some time as emergency personnel on scene conduct their investigation. At this time, there is no known danger to the public.