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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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...
How To Avoid a Secondary Crash In Minnesota
This time of year weather related crashes happen often. MN-Dot wants you to be prepared and aware so you can avoid crashes and secondary crashes.
St. Cloud Business Recognized Nationally
A St. Cloud business has won a national award. Proviant Group, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in St. Cloud was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes.
High School Sports Results Monday January 15
Girls Basketball:
Cathedral 51, Kimball 44
(Cathedral sophomore Keira Alexander went 4-4 from the free throw line to hold Kimball off. McKenna Buckentine had 16 for Cathedral, Alexander added 12 with 8 steals. Senior Katie Schaupp came off the bench with 7 rebounds. Cathedra...
How to Tell the Difference Between Flu, Colds and COVID
Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments.
What Does Finding Your Dream Job in Central MN Mean?
A "dream job" isn't always the job that is unattainable. Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director for the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, joined me on WJON to talk about how someone can attain their dream job.
The Origins of Clear Lake in Central MN
Clear Lake is a town of 641 people in Sherburne County located 13 miles southeast of St. Cloud at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 24. Clear Lake is the focus of this Small Town series on WJON. I talked with longtime Clear Lake resident and author Bud Stimler and Dave McDonald and Jennifer Dierkes from McDonalds Meats.
Ice Fishing Gets a Restart; Don’t Forget About New MN Law
The new "Keep It Clean" law in Minnesota will impact many ice anglers this winter. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt says the law went into effect throughout the state in July but was already in place in extreme northern Minnesota last winter.
Stearns County Will Participate in MN Drugged Driving Pilot Program
Stearns County Sheriff Steve Soyka confirmed that they will participate in the Minnesota drugged driving pilot program. He says their office will be receiving one of the oral fluid test machines as part of the test pilot project.