Jim Maurice

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.

Spotlight: Plethora of Holiday Entertainment at Pioneer Place

If you are looking for some holiday entertainment this Christmas season, you have a lot of options on the stage at the Pioneer Place on Fifth.

Planning Commission Votes to Extend Length of Stay At Shelters

The St. Cloud Planning Commission has voted to extend the maximum number of days a person can stay at a homeless shelter.

Police: Drunk Driver Strikes Police Cars, Ignites Fire

An alleged drunk driver is accused of slamming into a squad car.

Update: Crews Rescue Man, Recover Body of Another on MN Lake

Authorities have rescued one man and recovered the body of another after an ATV broke through the ice on a northern Minnesota lake.

U.S. Supreme Court Weighing Decision on Ghost Guns

Police in New York City have said it was likely a ghost gun that was used in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week.

Teens Invited to Take Month-Long Canoe Expedition in Canada

For over 50 years groups of teenagers from central Minnesota have been taking trips to the remote wilderness in Canada.

Walz to Announce $4.5 Million for Law Enforcement Training

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will announce $4.5 million in funding to support law enforcement recruitment.

Apple Valley Man Hurt in Stearns County Crash

A man driving a pickup was hurt in a crash in Stearns County.

Heavy Snow Along Minnesota’s North Shore

Areas in far northern and northeastern Minnesota are digging out from heavy snowfall on Sunday into early Monday morning (12/8 and 12/9)

Update: St. Cloud’s Foley Mansion Announces January Tour Dates

Touring the recently renovated historic Foley Mansion in South St. Cloud has proven to be a very popular thing to do this holiday season. Pretty much every tour they offered in late November and December has sold out.