Jay Caldwell

I am the host of the WJON Morning News Watch, 5-10 weekday mornings. The listeners and I have healthy, fun and never negative conversations on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday and What Up Wednesday. If you haven't checked it out, please do and find out how uplifting the shows can be. My wife and I reside in St. Cloud and have since 1998. We raised our 2 boys and little dog to be productive members of society.

Managing COVID/RSV/Flu This Fall in Central MN

Cooler weather, back to school and fall often means an increase in respiratory viruses. CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris says they are seeing an increase in COVID, flu and RSV cases in the community.

St. Cloud Residents Weigh-In On City’s Homeless Challenges [AUDIO]

The tent encampment on the Lincoln Center property on the east side of St. Cloud was talked about quite a bit during the St. Cloud City Council meeting Monday night and WJON listeners expressed their thoughts during our "2-Cent Tuesday" program today.

High School Sports Results Monday September 11

Boys Soccer: Cathedral 5, Little Falls 0 (Jack Stang had 3 goals and 1 assist and Connor Stockman and Jacob Oliver each scored goals for Cathedral. Mason Layne and Alex Jacobson each had an assist for Cathedral. Cathedral outshot Little Falls 24-0) Tuesday's Schedule: Cathedral at Southwest Christian Sauk Rapids-Rice at Tech Brainerd at Apollo Sartell-St. Stephen ...

Crimestoppers: Vehicle Stolen in North St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 1400 block of 8th Avenue North. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicated the vehicle was reported stolen on Sunday September 10th at 10:30 a.m.

Fall Sports Official Shortage in Central Minnesota

The fall sports season is underway but the need for more officials is still great. St. Cloud Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan joined me on WJON. He is also the President of the St. Cloud Officials Association.

St. Cloud Homeless Encampment Update

The City of St. Cloud continues to work with the Lincoln Center in regards to the homeless encampment located on the Lincoln Center property. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis addressed a listener call on WJON's Radio Town Hall Meeting Friday morning. He says nothing has changed in the past 2 weeks in regards to this.

High School Sports Results Thursday September 7

Volleyball: Sartell-St. Stephen 3, Monticello 1 (25-17, 25-17, 19-25, 25-15)(Abby Haus had 14 kills and Brenna McClure had 12 kills for the Sabres). Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, Willmar 0 (25-22, 34-32, 25-14)(Ava Athman had 18 kills for the Storm) Cathedral 3, Pierz 2 (23-25, 25-14, 25-11, 24-26, 15-10)(Ellie Voth had 17 kills and 11 digs and Syndey Wahlin had 32 digs for Cathedral...

Early Goose, Teal and Bear Hunting Update in Minnesota

The early teal hunting season ran from September 2-6, early goose started September 2 and goes through September 17th and Bear hunting started September 1st and continues through October 15.

What St. Cloud State’s Honors College Is

St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker says the University is always looking at ways to adjust what they do to get students excited and engaged in what they are doing.

Crimestoppers: Vehicle Window Smashed Out in Waite Park

Waite Park Police are reporting a theft from vehicle on the 1500 block of 7th Street South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers explained the owner found the back window smashed out of the vehicle and a debit card was taken.

SCSU’s Banaian; Where Gas Prices are Going and Possible Recession

Gas prices are on the rise but where will they peak? St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economics Professor King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says due to Sauk Arabia announcing that they will extend their voluntary production cuts of 1 million barrels per day through the end of the year.

High School Sports Results Tuesday September 5

Volleyball: Sauk Rapids-Rice 3, Tech 0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-13)(Ava Athman had 15 kills and Josie Anderson had 7 kills for the Storm) Sartell-St. Stephen 3, Willmar 2 (26-24, 23-25, 23-25, 26-24, 15-12)(Abby Haus had 17 kills and 24 digs and Brenna McClure had 14 kills and 4 solo blocks) Cathedral 3, Elk River 2 (19-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-10, 15-12)(Ellie Voth had 14 kills and 13 digs for Cathedral...