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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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...
Xbox and Smart Watch Stolen in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 700 block of 32nd Avenue North where an apartment was entered and an Xbox Series X was taken along with a Samsung smart watch.
Stolen Laptop, Projector and Car in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a theft on the 400 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says a laptop and projector were stolen.
Twins Caravan Tickets On Sale Now
The Twins Winter Caravan will be stopping in St. Cloud Monday January 29, 2024 and tickets are on sale now for that event ONLY at the Townsquare Media Studios. Tickets are $6 for adults with kids 5 and under free with a kids tickets.
Twins Announce Caravan Guest List For St. Cloud Stop
The Minnesota Twins have announced the list of guests who will be attending the St. Cloud stop on the Twins Winter Caravan Monday January 29.
ROCORI Players Remember Bob Brink; Court Renamed Tonight [GALLERY, AUDIO]
ROCORI is renaming their basketball court "Bob Brink Court". The Spartans will host Princeton tonight at 7:15 and will have a ceremony at 6:45 with former players and coaches speaking about the longtime head coach.
High School Sports Results December 7
Boys Basketball:
ROCORI 73, Apollo 66
Tech 70, Sartell-St. Stephen 60
Sauk Rapids-Rice 85, Willmar 34
(Izayah Cook and Spencer Swenson each scored 18 points for the Storm).
Foley 84, Kimball 47
Spectrum 77, Milaca 42
Girls Basketball:
Holy Family 66, Cathedral 49
(Ellie Voth led the Crusaders with 15 points and 7 rebounds and McKenna Buckentine added 13 points and 6 rebounds...