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.

Macy’s to Close 150 Stores Over next Three Years

Macy's has announced plans to close a number of its stores over the next few years, however, it is not known yet which ones will be shuttered.

Gas Prices Fall Offering Brief Reprieve at the Pump

Gas prices fell last week.

3 Olympic All-Around Gold Medalists Plan to Compete in Minnesota

For the first time ever, we may get to see three Olympic all-around gold medalists competing at the same event. Suni Lee from the 2020 Games, Simone Biles from the 2016 Games, and Gabby Douglas from the 2012 Games have all announced they plan to try and qualify to compete.

SCSU Professor Pens New Book Set in 1860 Minnesota

A professor at St. Cloud State University has written a new book.

Valentine’s Day Snow Totals in Minnesota

Some snow totals are coming in from the snow that fell in southern and central Minnesota on Valentine's Day.

Update: Latest on Valentine’s Day Snowfall in Minnesota

Snow has started across much of the region Wednesday afternoon and will last into the night.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Southern Minnesota

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for some counties in southern Minnesota.

Some MN Snow Enthusiasts Will Love the Valentine’s Forecast

Snow lovers in Minnesota may be in luck this Valentine's Day.

An Unusually Early Start To Maple Syrup Season in Minnesota

Our warm winter means an early start to the maple syrup season in central Minnesota.

Goodbye El Nino Here Comes La Nina in Minnesota

We've been experiencing our mildest winter in a generation this year thanks to a Super El Nino. However, there is a change coming.