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
Hunter Airlifted After Fall from Deer Stand
A hunter was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital after falling from his deer stand.
Coborn’s Getting Out of Convenience Store Business in Central MN
Coborn's Incorporated is getting out of the convenience store business in central Minnesota.
Minnesota State Patrol Introducing Six New Drug Detection Dogs
Six new police dogs are joining the Minnesota State Patrol.
Powerball Jackpot Now 2nd Largest, 1 Winning Ticket in Minnesota
The Powerball jackpot is still growing, but there is another lucky winning ticket here in Minnesota.
Big Fall Storm Could Be Headed for Minnesota by Week’s End
A pretty impressive fall storm system will develop later this week and bring widespread rain across the Upper Midwest.
Giraffe Feces Seized at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Authorities say they have recovered giraffe feces at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport.
From Drought to Floods Along Minnesota’s North Shore
If you are heading up north to view the fall colors or waterfalls, be careful, especially along the North Shore.
Powerball Jackpot Leaps to 4th Largest in Game’s History
The Powerball jackpot has grown to the fourth largest in the game's history.
2 1/2 Pounds of Meth Seized, 2 Arrested in Meeker County
About two-and-a-half pounds of meth were discovered during a drug bust in Meeker County.
Flash Flooding in Downtown Duluth on Monday Evening
The National Weather Service in Duluth says a very localized heavy rainfall event happened Monday night near the downtown area of Duluth.