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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Boys Basketball Section Results/Schedule; Foley and Albany Win
Foley defeated Cathedral 59-32 in the first round of the Section 6-2-A boys basketball playoffs Thursday night. The Falcons improves to 19-8 while Cathedral ends their season with an 11-16 record.
Central MN Looking at Earliest Ice Out
The warmer than normal temperatures are cutting short the ice fishing season and will likely cause the earliest ice out on area lakes. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says this is the earliest ice out in his lifetime and likely the earliest ice out on record.
Attempted Garage Break-In in Waite Park
Waite Park Police are reporting that a resident called stating that someone was trying to break into their garage on the 100 block of 10th Avenue North between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the person trying to break in was shinning flashlights on their cameras.
St. Cloud Restaurant To Be Featured on National Video Program
Bravo Burrito announced on their facebook page they will be featured on America's Best Restaurants video program. America's Best Restaurants travels the country visiting restaurants you should eat at on a weekly basis.
Boys Basketball Playoffs Results/Schedule; Sabres and Storm Fall
Both the Sartell-St. Stephen and Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to an end Wednesday night in the Section 8-4-A quarterfinals. The Sabres lost at top seeded Rogers 60-44 while Sauk Rapids-Rice fell at home to 5th seeded Moorhead 73-72 Wednesday night.
Albany, Holdingford Advance in Section Playoffs
Albany will play Holdingford in the girls basketball Section 6-2-A final Friday at St. Cloud State. The top seeded Huskies had no trouble with upset minded 12th seeded Annandale by posting a 78-34 win at St. John's Wednesday night.
Dates Sets For St. Cloud Yard Waste and Opening of Compost Site
The City of St. Cloud has set the dates for when yard waste bags will start being collected and when the compost site will open for the season. St. Cloud Public Services Assistant Director Dan Legatt joined me on WJON.
Buddy Guy Is Coming To Waite Park in June; Win Tickets on WJON
Legendary blues musician Buddy Guy is performing at the Ledge Amphitheater June 7 and WJON is giving you a chance to win tickets on Thursday and Friday this week.
Why Some St. Cloud Sidewalks Look Like This
When going for a walk this winter/spring you may have noticed some sidewalks with spray painted pink lines. St. Cloud Public Services Assistant Director Dan Legatt explains the reason for the hot pink spray paint is because these sidewalks are experiencing heaves or tree roots that have caused some unevenness.
Granite City Train Show in St. Cloud This Weekend
The Granite City Train Show returns to the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud this Saturday March 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Glen Carlson Hall. Admission is $6 for adults and kids 10 and under get in free.