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
Kennedy Sending Its Students to the Moon, Or At Least Their Names
Later this year NASA will be sending a rover named Viper to the moon and when it lands it will have the names of the students from Kennedy Community School in St. Joseph on board.
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.
Minnesota Cities Exploring Idea of Municipal Dispensaries
Municipal liquor stores are pretty common in Minnesota, could there one day be municipal dispensaries?
March, Spring Weather Forecasts for Minnesota
After a very mild and dry winter, thanks to a strong El Nino, it's time to turn the calendar to March. And look ahead to the meteorological spring.
Munsinger Clemens Gardens Looking for Your Votes
There are just a few days left for you to vote and help make the Munsinger Clemens Gardens one of the 10 Best Botanical Gardens in the U.S. The contest is part of the USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards.
Both $1,000,000 MN Millionaire Raffle Tickets Still Unclaimed
It's been two months now and both of the one-million-dollar prizes in the Minnesota State Lottery's Minnesota Millionaire Raffle game remain unclaimed.
Richmond Woman Hurt in Crash in Meeker County
One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Meeker County.
Micah Davis Ready to Defend 2 State Swimming Titles
A local boy is ready to defend his two state titles this weekend at the State Swimming and Diving meet.
2023-2024 Winter Recap for St. Cloud
The Winter of 2023 - 2024 will likely go down as one of the warmest on record in central Minnesota.
Two Men Hurt in Crash Near Kimball
Two men were hurt in a head-on crash in Stearns County.
Minnesota Launches Tourism, Talent Attraction Campaign
Minnesota is launching a new campaign to attract new workers to our state.
Winter Storm Warning, Weather Advisory in Part of Minnesota
One day after record-breaking highs across much of Minnesota, old man winter returns to our state.