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.
Jim Maurice
Minnesota Felon Sentenced to More Than 24 Years in Prison
An Onamia man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm following a domestic assault.
Two Pedestrians Hospitalized After Being Struck By A Vehicle
Two pedestrians were seriously hurt when they were struck by a vehicle.
Former CFO Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling More Than $3M
An Arizona man has been sentenced to two years in prison and full restitution after embezzling more than $3 million from his employer.
Gas Prices Fall Slightly in the Past Week
Gas prices fell slightly in the last week.
New Book a Bucket List Guide to Exploring Minnesota
Minnesota author Julie Jo Larson has just released her latest book "100 Things to Do in Minnesota Before You Die".
Minnesota Sees Record Health Insurance Enrollment in 2024
A record number of Minnesotans have enrolled in the state's health insurance program called MNsure.
Alexandria Woman Killed in Head On Collision
An Alexandria woman was killed in a head-on crash.
Cross Country Skier Breaks Through Thin Ice
A cross-country skier had to be rescued after falling through thin ice.
BCA Working On Expungements Tied to Cannabis, Clean Slate Laws
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says more than 66,000 people are eligible to have their criminal history records expunged under new state law.
Emergency Responders Called to Save Man Submerged in Corn Pile
A farmer will be okay after getting trapped inside a grain bin.
Three Children Hurt in UTV Collision with Pickup
Three children were hurt when the UTV they were in collided with a pickup.
Gas Prices Continue to Fall Post Holiday Season
Gas prices have fallen in the past week.
Pilot Program Begins in Minnesota to Detect Drugs in Drivers
A pilot program is starting this month in Minnesota that will check to see if drivers are impaired with cannabis or other drugs.
Organizers Postpone John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
This winter Minnesota has seen unseasonably warm temperatures resulting in several events and activities being put on hold or canceled.