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.

Litchfield Woman Knocked Unconscious After Deer Strike

A deer strike on County Road 32 early Friday morning left a Litchfield woman unconscious in the ditch — and a deputy had to force his way into the car to reach her.

Southern Minnesota Faces Storm Risk Friday

South of Interstate 94, Friday is shaping up to be the kind of afternoon where you keep one eye on the sky — damaging wind gusts are the main concern heading into the evening.

Three People Hurt In A Highway 23 Crash Near New London Township

Three people ended up in the hospital Thursday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash at a busy Kandiyohi County intersection — and all three are expected to be okay.

Monticello Crash On Highway 25 Sends Two To Mercy Hospital Thursday Afternoon

The semi driver walked away fine, but the two people in the passenger vehicle weren't so lucky after a midday crash on Highway 25 in Monticello.

World Cup Fever Is Real And Youth Soccer Is Feeling It Too

The 2026 World Cup has people fired up about soccer across the country — and in Sartell, the timing couldn't be more interesting for one local organization.

Western Minnesota Is Under An Enhanced Severe Weather Risk Thursday

Western Minnesota is bracing for some rough weather Thursday — the kind of setup forecasters don't take lightly when they flag an enhanced risk for severe storms.

Two Rounds Of Severe Storms Are Headed For Minnesota

Wednesday's storm setup is one of those setups meteorologists pay close attention to — two rounds, warm muggy air, and all the ingredients for something significant.

A Waite Park Startup Just Made Back To School Shopping A Five Minute Task

Snapping a photo of a school supply list and getting a full kit shipped to your door sounds almost too easy — but that's exactly what one local company built.

Minnesota Faces Two Rounds Of Severe Storms Wednesday

The storms rolling through Wednesday aren't just one and done — there's a second, stronger round expected to fire up right around dinnertime.

Professors And Students Grow A New Striped Tomato In St. Cloud [AUDIO]

The quest for the perfect striped tomato is on, and it’s a journey that’s far from ordinary at St. Cloud State.