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.
Jay Caldwell
A Forgotten Downtown; The Story of Clearwater
Clearwater is a town in northwestern Wright County with a population of 1,922. It can be accessed on Interstate 94 and Highway 24. The town is 12 miles southeast of St. Cloud, 16 miles northwest of Monticello and 16 miles north of Annandale. To help tell the story of Clearwater I was joined by local historian Elaine Paumen.
Clearwater, MN in Pictures [GALLERY]
Clearwater is a town in northwestern Wright County with a small portion in Stearns County in Central Minnesota. Clearwater is located along Interstate 94 and State Highway 24.
High School Sports Results Thursday February 1
Girls Hockey:
Willmar 3, St. Cloud 2
(Lauren Juncewski scored both St. Cloud goals. St. Cloud closes the regular season with a 7-17-1 record)
River Lakes 6, Sartell-Sauk Rapids 2
Boys Hockey:
Cathedral 4, Detroit Lakes 0
(Joey Gillespie, Jaeger Wood, Thomas Rosenkrans, and John Hirschfeld all scored for Cathedral. And...
MSHSL Approves Placement of New Member In CLC
The Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors approved the placement of Detroit Lakes High School into the Central Lakes Conference effective for the 2024-2025 school year.
Warm Winter Is Good News for Minnesota Animals
The warmer than normal winter hasn't been good for ice fishing, snowmobiling, outdoor contests and festivals but a silver lining can be animals in the state will come through the winter with good numbers. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
Why the Strength of Community Is Tied to the University
St. Cloud State University and the city of St. Cloud are two separate entities but both depend on each other for strength. St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON to examine how the University can do better and how the community can affect the University.
High School Sports Schedule Thursday February 1
Boys Hockey:
Detroit Lakes at Cathedral
St. Cloud at Bemidji
Alexandria at Sauk Rapids-Rice
River Lakes at Wahpeton-Breckenridge
Becker-Big Lake at Prairie Center
Girls Hockey:
Willmar at St. Cloud
River Lakes at Sartell-Sauk Rapids
Boys Basketball:
Sartell-St...
New Developments Happening Along Highway 15 in Sartell
The city of Sartell is planning additional developments along Highway 15 in 2024. Mayor Ryan Fitzthum expects the River Crossing site to come close to full development.
Ways to Explore MN Around Valentine’s Day
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota has some ways to celebrate it in Minnesota.
High School Sports Results Tuesday January 30
Boys Hockey:
Sartell-St. Stephen 1, Elk River-Zimmerman 0
(Kyan Rieder scored the lone goal and Noah Hacker had 32 saves in the shutout.)
Cathedral 2, Northern Lakes 1
(Joey Gillespie and Andrew Dwinnell each scored a goal and John Hirschfeld had two assists for the Crusaders...