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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Melrose in Pictures [GALLERY]
Melrose is a town in western Stearns County in Central Minnesota with a population of 3,598. Melrose is along Interstate 94 and Highway 52 with other access points coming from County Road 13 and Main Street.
High School Sports Results Thursday January 18
Boys Hockey:
Sartell-St. Stephen 4, Alexandria 0
(Baylor Stebbins scored a hat trick for Sartell and Shaun Paulson added a goal. Noah Hacker had 24 saves to earn the shutout. The Sabres improve to 12-3-1.)
Cathedral 9, Princeton 1
(Joey Gillespie had four goals and two assists. John Hir...
Former St. Cloud State Coach Lands Professional Coaching Job
Former St. Cloud State assistant women's basketball coach Megan Vogel has been hired as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Vogel coached at St. Cloud State as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2010-2013.
Final Deer Harvest Numbers in Minnesota Are Historically Low
The Minnesota deer harvest was down this year compared to last year by approximately 8%. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He explained the DNR released the final 2023 numbers and with all the seasons combined Minnesota had 158,746 deer harvested.
Local Organization Working to Prevent Human Trafficking
January is human trafficking awareness month and a local organization is working with trafficked individuals to help them get out of it. Kate Lepage is the East Central Safe Harbor Regional Navigator and Program Manager with Lutheran Social Services in St. Cloud and Brainerd.
High School Sports Schedule Thursday January 18
Girls Hockey:
Alexandria at Sartell-Sauk Rapids
Boys Hockey:
Sartell-St. Stephen at Alexandria
Cathedral at Princeton
River Lakes at Pequot Lakes
Girls Basketball:
Bemidji at Sauk Rapids-Rice
St. Cloud Crush at ROCORI
Sartell-St...
A Common Reason Cars Are Stolen in St. Cloud
Stolen cars are often reported in the St. Cloud area. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates a reason for some of these involve cold weather. She says people leaving cars running and unlocked to warm them up in frigid weather makes owners vulnerable to potential theft.
St. Cloud VA Helping Veterans With Diet Resolutions
The St. Cloud V.A. is offering some help for veterans wanting to improve their health in the new year. Dietician Anne Voigt and Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable joined me on WJON. Voigt says the V.A. is offering consultations 1 on 1 or in a group setting to aid veterans wanting to eat better and exercise more in 2024.
Family Fun Activities To Do This Winter in Minnesota
Minnesota is a great state to raise a family and the state also offers many family friendly activities to do year around including the winter months. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to highlight some activities.
High School Sports Results Tuesday January 16
Boys Hockey:
Sauk Rapids-Rice 4, Mora-Milaca 4 (overtime tie)
Moorhead 7, St. Cloud Crush 1
River Lakes 5, Prairie Center 2
Girls Hockey:
St. Cloud Crush 3, River Lakes 3 (overtime tie)
(Molly Burkstrand and Lauren Juncewski each scored a goal and added an assist for St...