Morning Newswatch with Jay Caldwell

The Reason Foley Grew to the Town it is Today
The Reason Foley Grew to the Town it is Today
The Reason Foley Grew to the Town it is Today
Foley is a town of 2,603 people located where Highways 23 and 25 intersect in Benton County. Mary Ostby is the Executive Director of the Benton County Historical Society. She and Mayor Elect Jack Brosh joined me on WJON to talk about Foley.
Kleis Expresses Patience When It Comes to Downtown Development
Kleis Expresses Patience When It Comes to Downtown Development
Kleis Expresses Patience When It Comes to Downtown Development
The city of St. Cloud has made it a priority to revitalize the downtown. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON. He says this process is underway but says this type of thing doesn't happen overnight. Kleis says every downtown development expert says downtowns that thrive have a significant housing component.
New CCS President Shares Vision For the Schools
New CCS President Shares Vision For the Schools
New CCS President Shares Vision For the Schools
David Fremo has been on the job for approximately a month as the new President of the St. Cloud Catholic Community Schools. Fremo is a Sartell native, St. John's graduate, a longtime teacher and describes himself as someone who has always loved education.
Catfish Fest Cancelled in Richmond
Catfish Fest Cancelled in Richmond
Catfish Fest Cancelled in Richmond
The annual Catfish Festival on the Chain of Lakes in Richmond has been cancelled this year due to ice conditions. The event was scheduled for February 9-10. The official website for the event indicates fishing tickets will be honored for next year's event.
A New Scam Impacts Sherburne County Resident
A New Scam Impacts Sherburne County Resident
A New Scam Impacts Sherburne County Resident
The Sherburne County Sheriff's Department are reporting a fraud where someone received a phone call claiming to to be a local police department official saying the victim missed a court date and needed to pay fines to avoid facing criminal charges.
How To Bird Watch in the Winter in Central MN
How To Bird Watch in the Winter in Central MN
How To Bird Watch in the Winter in Central MN
Bird watching is gaining in popularity in Central Minnesota. Jerry Carlson is a longtime fan of the outdoors and that includes bird watching. He joined me on WJON to get into detail on the dos and don'ts when it comes to bird watching.
Stolen Vehicle In South St. Cloud
Stolen Vehicle In South St. Cloud
Stolen Vehicle In South St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 700 block of 4th Street South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the vehicle is a 2010 gray Kia Soul with Minnesota license FDC 656. The vehicle has a broken back window and tail light.
Update on Flu, COVID, RSV in St. Cloud Area
Update on Flu, COVID, RSV in St. Cloud Area
Update on Flu, COVID, RSV in St. Cloud Area
Late January, early February is the typical peak for respiratory illnesses/viruses in Minnesota. Dr. George Morris from CentraCare joined me on WJON. He explains a couple weeks after the holidays is when these illnesses spike and that leads to more people needing hospitalization.

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