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.

Minnesota’s Historic Lutsen Lodge Destroyed In fire

A fire early Tuesday morning has destroyed a popular Minnesota resort.

Gas Prices Are Rising in Minnesota, Nationally

Gas prices are on the rise again.

Amtrak Plans to Double Ridership by 2040

Amtrak has an ambitious plan to increase ridership.

Minnesota’s Weather Outlook for February

After a record high tying temperature on Monday and a record high shattering temperature on Wednesday to wrap up the month of January, what can Minnesotans expect weather wise for February?

MN National Guard Going to Middle East for Scheduled Deployment

Members of the Minnesota National Guard Red Bulls are preparing to deploy to the Middle East.

Both $1M Minnesota Millionaire Raffle Tickets Remain Unclaimed

It's been a month and Minnesota State Lottery officials are still waiting for both of the big winners in the Minnesota Millionaire Raffle to come forward and claim their prize.

Record Highs Expected in Minnesota on Wednesday

Record highs are expected Wednesday as very warm air moves across the region with a lack of snowpack and mostly sunny skies.

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.

Two Men Killed in Single Vehicle Crash in NW Minnesota

Two men have died when the car they were in left the road and crashed.

Gas Prices Have Risen in Minnesota, Nationally in Past Week

Gasoline prices have risen in the past week.