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
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Arson of Target Headquarters
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the arson of the Target corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.
Minnesota Woman Charged for Embezzling More Than $1 Million
An Eden Prairie woman has been indicted for embezzling more than $1 million from her employer.
Gas Prices Have Risen in Minnesota, Nationally in Past Week
Gasoline prices have risen in the past week.
Possible Cougar Sightings in Central Minnesota
There may be a big cat roaming around central Minnesota.
Minnesota DVS Unveils 9 Special License Plates for 2024
The Department of Vehicle Services is set to unveil nine special license plates in 2024, marking the most ever released in a single year.
Sales Soaring for Minnesota’s Current State Flag
A St. Cloud business is having a hard time keeping the current Minnesota state flag in stock.
Minnesota’s First Soda Taproom Opens this Weekend
Minnesota's first soda taproom is opening this weekend.
Average Gas Prices in Minnesota Fall Below $3 Per Gallon
For the 12th straight week, or three straight months, the national average price of gas has declined. It's now at its lowest level of 2023.
Minnesota Sheriff Warns Parents About iPhone Update
A Minnesota Sheriff's Office is warning parents about a change that happens when you update your iPhone.
5 Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Meth Into Minnesota
Five people have been sentenced to prison for trafficking methamphetamine that was shipped through the mail from California to Austin, Minnesota.
Minnesota Begins Reissuing 150,000 Expired Rebate Checks
Minnesota's Revenue Department has announced it will start reissuing one-time rebate checks that have gone uncashed.
Minnesota Soldier Among 5 Killed in Helicopter Crash
A Minnesota man was among five U.S. Army soldiers who died in a helicopter crash.