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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Warm Weather Having Adverse Impact on Ice Fishing Industry
This is the 2nd straight season that the weather has adversely impacted the ice fishing season. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the freeze, thaw, heavy snow and slush were the problems last year.
St. Cloud Schools Seeing Improvements In Student Behavior
St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam is pleased with the first half of the school year. She says based on a review of their data, they are seeing decreases in concerning behaviors. Putnam says their students are making safe, healthy, responsible choices.
Vehicle Stolen in St. Cloud; How to Avoid Being a Victim
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 2200 block of Roosevelt Road. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the vehicle is a 2023 gray Mazda CX5 with Minnesota license KJM 765.
Cathedral vs. Orono Boys Hockey [GALLERY]
The Cathedral boys hockey team defeated Orono 8-5 Tuesday night. Andrew Dwinnell had four goals. John Hirschfeld had added two goals and Jaeger Wood and Joey Gillespie each had a goal for the Crusaders. Blake Kayser earned the win in goal in his first varsity start. Cathedra...
10 Things to Do in Minnesota This Winter
Minnesotans aren't hesitant to explore Minnesota even in the cold weather. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to talk about 10 suggestions on what to do in the state this winter.
High School Sports Results Tuesday December 19
Boys Hockey:
Cathedral 8, Orono 5
(Andrew Dwinnell had four goals. John Hirschfeld had added two goals and Jaeger Wood and Joey Gillespie each had a goal for the Crusaders. Blake Kayser earned the win in goal in his first varsity start...
Big Boys/Girls Basketball Event Returns to St. Cloud Next Week
The Granite City Classic boys and girls basketball event returns to the St. Cloud area next week. The 2-day event will take place December 29-30 and is put on by Breakdown Sports USA for the 13th straight year.
MN-Dot Snowplows Manufactured in Central MN
Minnesota snow plows haven't been needed a lot yet in the state but when they are, they will be ready. I was joined by Truck Equipment Sales Manager Tim Erickson from Towmaster in Litchfield.
High School Sports Results Monday December 18
Girls Basketball:
Eden Valley-Watkins 54, ROCORI 51
(Jess Boos led ROCORI with 22 points and Kate Van Erp had 10 points).
Annandale 55, Norwood-Young America 51
Tuesday's Schedule:
Boys Hockey:
Pine City at Sauk Rapids-Rice
River Lakes at Fergus Falls
Girls Hockey:
Sartell-Sauk Rapids at Buffalo
Fergus Falls at St. Clo...
Door Broken on Business in South St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting damaged property where a door was broken on a business on the 4200 block of Clearwater Road by a person wearing a mask. Alicia Mages of Tri-County Crimestoppers indicated the person was using a bat.
How to Become an Employer of Choice in Central MN
The Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation recently highlighted high achieving businesses in the St. Cloud area. GSDC Talent Director Gail Cruikshank and Preferred Credit (PCI) VP of HR and Organizational Development Jenny Paulsrud joined me on WJON.
High School Sports Results Thursday December 14
Boys Basketball:
Albany 72, ROCORI 58
Hutchinson 84, Apollo 67
Cathedral 82, Rush City 67
(Micah Nwachukwu led the Crusaders with 20 points. Zach Stolzenberg added 15 points, Jacob Oliver netted 13 points, and Jack Stang chipped in 12 points for Cathedral...