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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Why the County Road 75 Bridge Over the Sauk River Needs Replacement
The County Road 75 bridge over the Sauk River in St. Cloud near Woods Farmer Seed & Nursery and Fleet Farm is closed and will be until late May/early June. Stearns County Commissioner Joe Perske joined me on WJON.
Stolen Vehicle in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 3000 block of Division Street West. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says it is a 2005 gold Chevy Silverado 1500 HD crew cab with a flat bed. Mages indicated suspects arrived in a black Buick Enclave.
SCSU Volleyball Has High Hopes Heading to NCAAs [AUDIO]
The St. Cloud State volleyball team will play in the NCAA Division II volleyball tournament for a 4th straight season starting Thursday at 5 p.m. in St. Paul against Central Missouri.
Central MN Schools Adjust to New Shot Clock Rule
The girls basketball season is underway and the boys will be starting soon. This year will look a bit different with shot clocks in use for all varsity games. Cathedral Activities Director and President of the St. Cloud Officials Association Emmett Keenan joined me on WJON.
High School Sports Results Tuesday November 28
Boys Hockey:
Cathedral 4, Providence Academy 3
Hutchinson 4, River Lakes 3
Sauk Rapids-Rice 9, Becker-Big Lake 5
(Senior Teagan Dodge and sophomore Elijah Fitch each had 3 goals, and 3 assists to lead Sauk Rapids-Rice and sophomore Chase Hiltner added a goal and 1 assist for the Storm)...
Vikings Could Make a Move at Quarterback
The Vikings lost 12-10 Monday night to the Chicago Bears to drop to 6-6 on the season. Josh Dobbs threw 4 interceptions in the loss and talk of replacing him with either Nick Mullens or Jaren Hall has picked up.
Girls Basketball, Boys Hockey Starting Today For Many Schools
The winter sports schedule is really picking up today with many girls basketball and boys hockey teams starting their seasons. Girls hockey has been going on for the past couple weeks.
Twins Planning Caravan Stop in St. Cloud in January
The Twins Winter Caravan will be making a stop in St. Cloud Monday January 29. The event will take place at Rivers Edge Convention in the Glen Carlson room. The guest list will be announced soon.
SCSU Hockey Take a Loss and a Tie vs. Michigan [GALLERY]
The St. Cloud State men's hockey team lost 2-0 to #14 Michigan Friday night before skating to a 3-all tie Saturday night. The Huskies are 8-5-1 and are off until December 8-9 when they play at Omaha.
How Last Year’s Snowy Winter Impacted St. Cloud Public Services
Last winter was a record setting winter for snow and a difficult spring for hot holes in the City of St. Cloud. St. Cloud Public Services Director Tracy Hodel indicated last winter they had a lot of overtime costs and pretreatment chemical costs.
High School Sports Results Tuesday November 21
The St. Cloud Crush defeated the Sartell-Sauk Rapids Stormin' Sabres 3-2. Senior Forward Lauren Juncewski led the way for the Crush with 2 goals including a short handed goal in the 3rd period to take a 2-1 lead.
Local Police Holding “Tip a Cop” Event For a Good Cause
The Stearns County Sheriff's office and partner agencies will be at Texas Roadhouse in Waite Park Wednesday November 29 from 4-7 p.m. for "Tip a Cop" to raise money for Special Olympics Minnesota.