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

Investigators Describe Vehicle Suspected in Deadly Hit and Run
The State Patrol and Mille Lacs County authorities want to speak with the driver of a vehicle they believe struck and killed a pedestrian in Onamia.

Gas Prices Fall for 10th Straight Week
The national average price for gas declined for the 10th straight week, the longest downward trend at the pump since the summer of 2022.

State Patrol Crash Totals Saturday, Sunday
We didn't get a lot of snow, but there was enough of the white stuff to cause problems on the roads.

Explore Minnesota Launches First-Ever Pop-up Shop
Explore Minnesota's first-ever pop-up shop is open. It launched earlier this month and will be open through Monday.

Burnsville Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Machineguns
A Burnsville man has pleaded guilty to illegal possession of machinegun conversion devices, or switches.

Minnesota’s Holiday Baking Traditions Chronicled in Cookbooks
Holiday baking has been a family tradition in Minnesota that goes back several generations. There's actually a collection of cookbooks that records that rich history at the University of Minnesota.

A Very Dry November So Far in St. Cloud, Minnesota
With no snow and very little rain we are on track to have one of the driest Novembers on record in St. Cloud.

State Commission Picks 6 Flag Designs, 5 Seal Design Finalists
The Minnesota State Emblems Redesign Commission has narrowed down the 2,123 flag submissions to six designs and the 398 seal submissions to five final designs.

Volunteers Help Get Country Lights Festival Back on Track
The community has rallied behind the Country Lights Festival in Sartell and the event is back on track after a Grinch tried to ruin it earlier this month.

Sartell Police Searching for Driver of Dirt Bike
Sartell police are asking for your help as they try to track down the driver of a dirt bike.