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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What a Difference a Year Makes; Ice Fishing in MN Pushed Back
A year ago in mid November in Central Minnesota we had 4 inches of snow on the ground, high temperatures were in the teens and ice was forming on area lakes. We are a far cry from that in November of 2023 with temps in the 40s, 50s and 60s this week, no snow on the ground and open water fishing continues.
Stolen Vehicles and Burglaries in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting numerous stolen vehicles. The first was on the 1400 block of 14th Avenue North. The vehicle is a dark blue Chevy Sonic with Minnesota License plate DLD 405.
Annandale Football Ahead of Schedule At State Semis
The Annandale football team puts their 11-0 record on the line Saturday in the Class 3-A State Tournament semifinals when they matchup with Dassel-Cokato at 4:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Eden Valley-Watkins Football Poised for Perfect Season
Eden Valley-Watkins football is 11-0 heading into Friday's Class 2-A State Semifinal game against Cannon Falls at 11:30 a.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Eagles defeated Moose Lake-Willow River 60-0 in the state quarterfinals at Forest Lake High School last week to get to this point.
St. Cloud Area Swimmers/Divers Get Set For State Meet
The Minnesota State girls swimming and diving meet will take place Thursday-Saturday at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center. The St. Cloud area will be well represented.
SCSU Volleyball Starts NSIC Tourney With a Win
The 8th ranked St. Cloud State volleyball team defeated Northern State 3 games to none to win their NSIC Tournament Quarterfinal match Tuesday night at Halenbeck Hall. Scores were 25-21, 25-19, and 25-14.
An Active Ballroom and Historic Church; The Story of St. Anna
St. Anna is a small town tucked between St. Anna, Holdingford and Albany in Central Minnesota. The town is unincorporated and located along County Roads 9 and 154 in Stearns County.
St. Anna in Pictures [GALLERY]
St. Anna is an unincorporated small town in Stearns County north of Avon and south of Holdingford in Avon township located along county roads 9 and 54.
What Led Jeff Howe to the Military and Then Politics
Brushes with the law as a young person, the military and now a State Senator. This it the story of Jeff Howe. Jeff grew up in a small town in western Minnesota named Chokio just 12 miles west of Morris. Jeff's father was a farmer when he was a kid before selling the farm and becoming a hired hand and then a salesman of farm products.
Virginia, Illinois, Arizona and Minnesota; The Story of Tarryl Clark
Today we examine the life of Stearns County Commissioner Tarryl Clark. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia where he dad was serving in the Navy. Tarryl is the oldest of 4 children, she has 3 younger brothers.
From Small Town MN to National TV; Clay Matvick
ESPN's Clay Matvick is a native Central Minnesotan. He is our next featured person on WJON's My Life Series. Matvick grew up in southern Morrison County near a small town called Ramey.
What to Know About the Minnesota Vehicle Tinted Window Law
Many Minnesota vehicles have some sort of tint to their windows. What does Minnesota law allow? There is a slight difference on what is allowed depending on whether you have a SUV/van or sedan. Window tint laws were enacted in Minnesota in 1985.