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.

Update: Body Recovered from Kandiyohi County Lake

The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has released information about the kayaker who went missing over the weekend.

Update: 17-Year-Old Arrested, Teen Hospitalized After Shooting

A 17-year-old is hospitalized after being shot in St. Cloud.

Car Crashes Into Home Sparking Fire in St. Cloud

One person was taken to the hospital after the vehicle they were driving crashed into a house sparking a fire.

Minneapolis Man Sentenced for Arson of Target Headquarters

A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the arson of the Target corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota Woman Charged for Embezzling More Than $1 Million

An Eden Prairie woman has been indicted for embezzling more than $1 million from her employer.

Igloo Bar A Winter Tradition on Minnesota’s Lake of The Woods

With the unseasonably warm temperatures in the forecast, Minnesotans still eager to embrace winter may have to head north.

Gas Prices Have Risen in Minnesota, Nationally in Past Week

Gasoline prices have risen in the past week.

Possible Cougar Sightings in Central Minnesota

There may be a big cat roaming around central Minnesota.

New Minnesota Tenant, Landlord Laws Take Effect January 1st

New state laws governing residential rental properties take effect January 1st in Minnesota.

2 Minnesota Ice Events Delayed But Not Cancelled Yet

Two big ice events have been delayed due to the unusually warm weather we've had in December, but organizers of both events tell WJON News they are planning to be open by mid to late January.