I am the host of the WJON Morning News Watch, 5-10 weekday mornings. The listeners and I have healthy, fun and never negative conversations on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday and What Up Wednesday. If you haven't checked it out, please do and find out how uplifting the shows can be. My wife and I reside in St. Cloud and have since 1998. We raised our 2 boys and little dog to be productive members of society.
Jay Caldwell
Another Vehicle Stolen in Waite Park
Waite Park Police is reporting a stolen vehicle off Park Meadows Drive. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON. She says an individual went out to start their vehicle at 8am and when they returned the vehicle was gone.
Vikings Close Season with Win Over Bears
The Vikings rallied from a 14-3 halftime deficit to the Chicago Bears Sunday to win 31-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium to close the season 8-9. Kirk Cousins threw for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception.
Viking Head Coaching Candidates [GALLERY]
The Vikings are expected to among among a hand full of teams looking for a new head coach following the season. The popular type of head coaching candidate in recent years has been a young offensive minded coach.
Dr. Morris: Omicron Variant Is Forcing Positivity Rate Up
The COVID-19 Omicron variant is in the St. Cloud community. That according to CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris. Morris joined me on WJON today. He says of the people they have been testing in the past 2 weeks approximately 30% are testing positive for COVID-19.
High School Sports Results: January 6th
Girls Basketball:
Pierz 59, Cathedral 40
(Ellie Pelzel had 13 points for the Crusaders)
Sauk Rapids-Rice 72, Bemidji 65
Foley 60, Little Falls 42
Boys Basketball:
Sartell-St. Stephen 90, St. Francis 75
Girls Hockey:
Sartell-Sauk Rapids 0, St...
Schmitt: Fishing is Still Good, No January Slump
The fishing locally is good. That's according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News. He joined me on WJON today. Schmitt says there can be a January slump but he's not seeing that right now. He says the fish are active and that includes blue gills, crappies and walleye.
Cold Weather and COVID Present Challenges for Catholic Schools
COVID-19 and the recent cold weather are both taking plenty of attention in the St. Cloud Catholic Community School system. That according to President Scott Warzecha. Warzecha and Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan joined me on WJON today.
More Vehicle Theft in St. Cloud: Caution for Residents
The St. Cloud Police Department is reporting a vehicle stolen on the 900 block of 26th Avenue North. It is a silver 2018 Ram 2500 pickup. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON today. She says in Waite Park they also had an attempted vehicle theft with the owner leaving the vehicle unoccupied with the keys in it and running.
Banaian Doesn’t Expect Gas Prices to Drop Much in the Next Month
Gas prices were virtually unchanged in the past week. More on this here. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs joined me on WJON this week. He says slowly but surely OPEC has decided to increase their supply by pumping a little bit more.
Stearns County Commissioners Consider Returning to Remote Meetings
Stearns County returned to in-person meetings in 2021 but they are now considering returning to remote meetings. Stearns County Commissioner Joe Perske joined me on WJON today.