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
Butterball, Bumble Bringing People Together for Thanksgiving
Nine people will be the average size of this year's Thanksgiving gatherings. That's according to Butterball's annual Thanksgiving Outlook Report.
Hunter Airlifted After Fall from Deer Stand
A hunter was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital after falling from his deer stand.
Woman Allegedly Involved in Overdose Death Arrested in St. Cloud
A woman allegedly involved in a drug overdose death has been arrested in St. Cloud.
Update: Cowboy Jack’s Property Main Street Grant
Back in October of 2022 the After Midnight Group was awarded a $199,000 Main Street grant to redevelop the Cowboy Jack's property in downtown St. Cloud. Now that the property is for sale what happened to that grant money?
St. Cloud Metro Improves from Severe to Moderate Drought
We continue to slowly dig out of the drought that we've been in for much of this year.
St. Cloud School Resource Officers Returning to Schools
School Resource officers will be returning to District 742 buildings in St. Cloud.
$50K Lottery Ticket Sold in Stearns County
Somebody playing the lottery got a very special treat on Halloween.
Gas Falls Below $3 in 33 States, Including Minnesota
Nationally gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since March with many stations now below $3 a gallon.
St. Cloud Highway 10/23 Project Wrapping Up for the Year
For motorists who use Highways 10 and 23 on the east side of St. Cloud this is the week we've been waiting for.
MN Eliminating College Degree Requirement for Most State Jobs
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be signing an executive order Monday that will eliminate the four-year college degree requirement for most state government jobs.