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
Pope County Girl Found in St. Cloud With A Stranger
A 15-year-old girl from Pope County was found in St. Cloud with a stranger.
Two People Died in Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Two people have died in an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gas Prices Rise for Third Straight Week
We've seen the national average price of gasoline inching higher for three straight weeks now.
MN BCA Update On Sunday’s Officer Involved Shooting in Willmar
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has an update on its investigation of the officer-involved shooting that happened on Sunday in downtown Willmar.
Lutsen Resort Fire Now ‘Official Crime Scene’
An update from Cook County says the area around the Lutsen Resort that was destroyed in a fire has now been listed as a 'crime scene'.
Charges Against 10 Additional Defendants in Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota announced federal criminal charges against 10 additional defendants for their alleged roles in the fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MN School Nutritionists Want State To Address Length of Lunchtime
Now that breakfast and lunch are free for all students in Minnesota's schools they need more time to actually eat it. That's the position of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association.
Pilot Rescued After Plane Flips in River
Inver Grove Heights Fire and Police crews were called to a small plane that flipped on the Mississippi River.
Gas Prices Are Rising in Minnesota, Nationally
Gas prices are on the rise again.
Three Men Killed in Head On Crash in Northern Minnesota
Three people were killed in a head-on collision in northern Minnesota.
Minneapolis Selected for International Convention in 2029
A big international convention is coming to the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Three Armed Carjackings
A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, and ordered to pay $1,100 in restitution to the victims of three violent carjackings committed within 24 hours in March 2023.
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.