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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2022 St. Cloud City Road Improvement Projects to be Record Setting
St. Cloud is planning to resurface more than 20 miles of roads in 2022. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis says this is the most they've done in the city since they've kept track of this over the past 20-plus years.
COVID-19 Numbers Surpass Spring Surge at St. Cloud Hospital
The COVID-19 numbers at St. Cloud Hospital and within CentraCare have increased to the point where they have now surpassed the spring surge numbers. That according to CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris. He says they have 75 positive COVID-19 patients within CentraCare with more than 60 at St. Cloud Hospital.
Sauk Rapids-Rice Football Looks to Stay Unbeaten; HS Schedule
The Sauk Rapids-Rice football team is off to a 4-0 start after downing Cambridge-Isanti 33-7 last Friday. The Storm will host Bemidji at 7 p.m. tonight. Bemidji is 1-2 but is coming off a 19-6 win over Brainerd last week.
Duck Hunt Most Successful in This Area of the State
The Duck hunting season got off to great start last weekend in Minnesota as a whole. That according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News. He joined me on WJON this week. He says the hunt was better in Central and northern Minnesota that it was in southern Minnesota due in part to the drought.
Catholic Community Schools Enrollment is Up
St. Cloud Catholic Community Schools is off and running in the 2021-2022 school year. Catholic Community Schools President Scott Warzecha and Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan joined me on WJON today. Warzecha says enrollment is up approximately 60 to 80 students this year as opposed to last year.
Sartell Public Safety Open House Set for October 9th
Sartell is planning a Fire Department and Public Safety open house for Saturday October 9th from 1-4 p.m. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says they moved the event from a traditional Thursday night to Saturday afternoon to allow for more of the public to attend.
Paramount Launches 2021-2022 Season Friday
The Paramount Theatre launches their 2021-2022 season Friday when Shapeshift performs at 7:30 p.m. Paramount Theatre Performing Arts Director Gretchen Boulka joined me on WJON today. She says they are excited to have a fun schedule of event planned for this season starting with a busy October.
[OPINION] Do you Feel Safe in St. Cloud?
Today on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday program listeners expressed concern about their safety in the community. Concerns ranged from people driving too fast all over the city, potential drug crimes committed in their neighborhoods, violent crime happening at times and road work that needs attention.
St. Cloud Schools Holding a Job Fair Tuesday
St. Cloud School District 742 is hosting a job fair Tuesday September 28th from 4-6 p.m. at the Quarryview Education Center. St. Cloud School Board Chair Shannon Haws joined me on WJON today. She says there is a labor shortage right now and they are looking for full and part time employees.
Vikings Win Home Opener Against Seattle [GALLERY]
The Vikings overcame a first half 17-7 deficit to beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-17 in their home opener Sunday. Kirk Cousins threw for 323 yards and 3 touchdowns and Alexander Mattison played for an injured Dalvin Cook at running back. Mattison ran for 112 yards and caught 6 passes for 59 yards.