Jay Caldwell is the host of the WJON Morning News Watch, 5-10 weekday mornings. The program focuses on interaction with listeners both on air and online about what concerns them in Central Minnesota. Jay and his wife reside in St. Cloud and have since 1998. They raised their 2 boys who are now off to college starting their own adventures. Please tune in to the Morning News Watch for the latest news, sports, weather, entertainment and so much more.
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Section Volleyball Playoffs Continue Tonight
The Section volleyball playoffs on Halloween with quarterfinal and semifinal matches. The schedule is below:
Section 6-2-A Quarterfinals
Cathedral at Sauk Centre, 7pm
Holdingford at Albany, 7pm
Staples-Motley at Melrose, 7pm
Minnewaska at Pequot Lakes, 7pm
Section 8-3-A Semifinals
Becker at ROCORI, 7pm
Alexandria at Detroit Lakes, 7pm
Section 8-4-A Semifinals
Bemidji at Sartell-St. Ste...
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Upset Minded Tech Boys Soccer Ready For State Semis
The Tech Boys Soccer team will play 2nd seeded Hill Murray Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at U.S. Bank Stadium in the Class AA State Tournament semifinals. Tech was 5-7-3 when they started the section playoffs but after 4 straight playoff wins, which includes upsets over Willmar, Apollo and last week Cloquet-Esko-Carleton the Tigers are hot.
The Story of Kimball in Central MN
In 1856 in Central Minnesota a fort was built north of what is now the town of Kimball. That fort and settlement was called Maine Prairie. In 1886 the railroad went through a location south of Maine Prairie where present day Kimball is now located.
Cooler Weather Good For Hunters
Not everyone is excited about cooler weather but hunters just may be. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He explains the cooler weather happening this weekend is better for duck hunters.
The Garden Spot of Benton County, Popple Creek
Popple Creek is small community in Mayhew Lake Township in Benton County located along County Roads 3 and 4. Popple Creek was never incorporated but was settled in the 1890s. To help tell the story about Popple Creek I was joined by Benton County Historical Society Executive Director Mary Ostby and longtime Popple Creek area resident Lancy Studanski.
Popple Creek in Pictures [GALLERY]
Popple Creek is an unincorporated community in Mayhew Lake Township in Benton County located along County Roads 3 and 4 near St. Cloud and Gilman.
High School Sports Results Thursday October 26
St. Cloud Crush Tennis player Paige Tarrolly lost in the consolation round of the Class AA State Tournament Thursday to Aisha Atayeva of Chaska 6-3, 6-2. Tarrolly finished the season with a 26-8 record. This is her 3rd state tournament appearance.
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Tech Earns Upset Win at State Tournament
Tech upset 3rd seeded Cloquet-Esko-Carleton 2-1 Wednesday night in an overtime shootout 4-2 at White Bear Lake High School in the Class AA State Boys Soccer Tournament Quarterfinals.
Cathedral Tops Duluth Marshall To Advance to State Semis
The Cathedral boys soccer team defeated Duluth Marshall 2-0 Wednesday night at Monticello High School in the Class A State Tournament Quarterfinals.
Car Break-ins and Mail Box Damage in Sartell
Sartell Police are reporting vehicle break-ins. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says on 205th Avenue East vehicle tampering took place. A man was seen on surveillance video going through multiple vehicles between 2 and 3 a.m.
Explore Minnesota’s Theaters This Fall/Winter
Autumn turns to winter and that means many of us will spend more time indoors. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to talk about theater options and shows available in the state over the next few months.
High School Football Results Tuesday October 24
Cathedral won their section 5-3-A quarterfinal game 24-7 at Milaca Tuesday night to advance to the section semifinals against top seeded Annandale at 5 p.m. Saturday. Cathedral came from down 7-0 at halftime to scored 25 unanswered points. He...