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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Fatal Rollover in Stearns County Monday Night
A man died in a rollover in Stearns County.
Three Men Sentenced for Trafficking Guns on Snapchat in Minnesota
Three men have been sentenced for trafficking machine guns on Snapchat.
Strong Storms Possible in Minnesota Sunday Night
Strong to severe storms are possible Sunday evening and overnight hours across much of Minnesota, and small portions of Wisconsin.
Flags Lowered to Half Staff in Minnesota Wednesday
Governor Tim Walz has ordered all United States and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset Wednesday
Update: Body Recovered from Kandiyohi County Lake
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has released information about the kayaker who went missing over the weekend.
Update: 17-Year-Old Arrested, Teen Hospitalized After Shooting
A 17-year-old is hospitalized after being shot in St. Cloud.
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Minnesota
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for several counties in central Minnesota, including Stearns, Benton and Sherburne.
Minnesota’s Roads Ranked Best in Nation, Wisconsin Among Worst
Minnesota has the best roads in the nation, that's according to a just-released report.
Gas Prices Continue to Rise
Gas prices are still rising.
Gun Permits Issued in Minnesota Remain Steady in 2023
Minnesota sheriff's offices issued about the same number of gun permits in 2023 as the year before, just over 65,000.