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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SCSU’s Foley Becomes First To Receive This National Honor
St. Cloud State's Kenzie Foley becomes the first in St. Cloud State Volleyball history to be named the Division II national player of the year. Foley is a senior outside hitter from Sergeant Bluffs, Iowa.
How Apartment Dwellers Can Avoid Being a Victim of Porch Pirates
Christmas time is the busiest time of year for package deliveries. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers has some suggestions for those who live in multi-family dwellings to avoid becoming victims of package theft. Mages says most apartments have a designated room where packages can go or they are accepted in the office.
Explore Holiday Events in Minnesota This Month
More and more holiday events happen in Minnesota each year. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota highlights some events to see this month.
High School Sports Results Tuesday December 5
Boys Hockey:
St. Cloud 7, STMA 4
Cathedral 7, Gentry Academy 4
(Joey Gillespie added two goals and Griffin Sturm and Landon Swenson each chipped in a goal. Nick Hansen stopped 40 shots for the win in goal. The Crusaders are 4-0-1 and play at River Lakes tomorrow).
Little ...
SCSU Women’s Hockey Ties #2 Minnesota
The St. Cloud State women's hockey team tied 2nd ranked Minnesota 1-1 Tuesday in St. Cloud. Minnesota took a 1-nothing lead in the 1st period before SCSU tied the game at 1 in the 2nd with a goal by Addi Scribner.
Romance Scam Alert in Central MN
A recent scam to be aware of involves attempts to extort money from victims on dating sites. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says this scam involves people posing as someone they aren't threatening individuals with photos they don't likely have and demand payment so these photos don't become public.
Snowmobiles Stolen, Theft from Vehicle in St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 200 block of 14th Avenue South. Alicia Mages of Tri-County Crimestoppers says it is a 1998 Flood trailer with Minnesota license 5038CTE. The trailer also had 4 late 90s Polaris snowmobiles on it.
High School Sports Results Monday December 4
Boys Basketball:
Tech 96, Hiawatha 61
Girls Basketball:
Braham 72, Foley 64
Esko 65, Pierz 44
Tuesday's Schedule:
Boys Hockey:
Cathedral at Gentry Academy
St. Cloud at STMA
Little Falls at Sauk Rapids-Rice
Moose Lake area at Becker-Big Lake
River Lakes at Brainerd
Alexandria at Sartell-St...
Deer Harvest Numbers Down in MN But Not In This Location
Deer harvest numbers are down overall throughout the state but Central Minnesota is an exception to that. The muzzleloader season continues through Sunday (December 10) and the archery season continues through December 31. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
Why Gas Prices Have Dropped in Minnesota
Gas prices have been on the steady decline for the past few months. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON. He explained United States production of oil has reached an all time high surpassing the highs established pre-pandemic.
Gopher Football Adding A Transfer Quarterback
The Gopher football team is adding a transfer quarterback. Max Brosmer has verbally committed to join the Gophers next season for his final year of college eligibility.
ROCORI to Name Court After Longtime Coach
ROCORI is naming their basketball court after longtime head coach Bob Brink. Friday December 8th will be the first time the Spartans will play a home game on the recently renamed court.