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
Below Average Tornado Season So Far in Minnesota
It's been a fairly quiet tornado season so far in Minnesota with a preliminary total of 36 fairly weak tornadoes as of September 4.
Reker Sisters Went Missing – On ‘This Date In Central MN History’
Susanne and Mary Reker went missing; they were found 26 days later murdered in Quarry Park. Today, police still don’t know who murdered these two girls. They believe the killer or killers may be from the local area.
Sunday Another Record Breaker at MN State Fair
There was another record-breaking crowd on Sunday at the Great Minnesota Get Together.
Gas Prices Predicted to Fall Below $3 This Fall
Gas Buddy has released its annual Labor Day travel forecast.
Hutchinson Woman Named 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way
A Hutchinson woman has been named the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way.
New Fire Station Opens At Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
A new fire station has opened at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Report: Minnesota 7th Most Popular Fishing Destination
Minnesota is the seventh most popular state for fishing tourism.
Minnesota’s Weather Outlook for August
The Climate Prediction Center has released its weather outlook for the month of August for Minnesota.
MSP Ranked Top U.S. Airport in 2024
Minnesota's biggest airport is also ranked as the best in the United States.
90s Possible in Minnesota this Weekend
Some parts of Minnesota could see the first 90-degree highs of the season later this week.
Minnesota’s Weather Outlook for July
What can we expect for July after a very wet and cool June? The Climate Prediction Center has released its outlook for the new month.
$2 Million Lottery Winner in Central Minnesota
Someone playing the lottery in central Minnesota has won over $2 million.