Jim Maurice is the News Director for Townsquare Media’s St. Cloud brands. A life-long Minnesota resident, he grew up in the small west central community of Maynard. He began his professional radio career working nights at KDMA in Montevideo. Then, after a 10 year stint in Redwood Falls working at KLGR, he moved to St. Cloud. Jim has worked at WJON since 2005, and has been the news director since 2007.
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Report: Minnesota Has 7th Highest Tax Burden
A new report says Minnesota has the seventh highest tax burden in the country.
$1 Million Powerball Winner in Minnesota
The big Powerball jackpot is still up for grabs but someone who bought a ticket in Minnesota for Monday night's drawing is $1 million richer.
Huge Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Still Up For Grabs
There are still a pair of huge lottery jackpots up for grabs.
Gas Prices Rise, Diesel Prices Fall in Past Week
Most Americans continued to see average gasoline prices go higher in the last week.
Big Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpot Drawings This Weekend
It's March Madness for lottery players. There are two big jackpots on the line this weekend.
Investigators Rule Out Vehicle of Interest in Fatal Hit and Run
The Minnesota State Patrol says investigators have ruled out a vehicle of interest in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Mille Lacs County back in November.
Woman Arrested for Alleged Sex Trafficking at Business
A woman is jailed after allegedly forcing a worker to perform sex acts.
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are still rising.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Part of Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in southwest Minnesota effective Monday from 1:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Tuesday is Township Day in Minnesota
Minnesota's townships will hold their annual meetings on Tuesday during Township Day.
Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Two Vehicles
A Monticello man is in jail after allegedly stealing two different vehicles in central Minnesota.
St. Cloud Man Sentenced to Prison for Illegal Gun Possession
A St. Cloud man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally having multiple guns as a felon.
Biden, Trump Win Primary Races in Minnesota
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump each won their party's presidential primary elections in Minnesota.
Gas Prices on the Rise in Minnesota, Nationally
Gas Prices on the Rise in Minnesota, Nationally