Morning Newswatch with Jay Caldwell

Many Minnesotans are turning to exploring Minnesota this summer due to a lack of concerts, city festivals, and sporting events. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined Jerry Carlson and I today on WJON. Alyssa says Minnesotans are taking advantage of the many state parks, trails, and lakes.

Byron Buxton declared himself to be 100% healthy when talking with reporters Wednesday. He is coming a torn labrum he sustained while crashing into the wall in Miami last season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He told me that CentraCare is testing Asymptomatic inpatients at the St. Cloud Hospital for Covid-19. Morris says they are offering testing for asymptomatic individuals who also feel they came in contact with people who have tested po…

The Twins are gearing up for the 2020 season and are looking at some different ways of handling their pitching staff. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said the Twins are likely to start the season with a traditional 5-man starting pitching rotation.

The NHL plans to return to play starting August 1. Edmonton and Toronto appear to be the hub cities when play resumes. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the Wild and the rest of the Western Conference will likely be headed for Edmonton.

This version of WJON's My Life series features long-time radio sports director and radio sales associate John Schroeder. Schroeder grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis Edison High School. John is the youngest of 6 children. He loved sports as a youngster especially football,…

Cathedral Activities Director Emmett Keenan and Director of Advancement for Catholic Community Schools in St. Cloud Chris Schellinger joined me on WJON today. Cathedral High School and all other Catholic Community Schools are getting ready for 3 options when school starts back up this fall.

Former Minnesota Lynx player Maya Moore has been working hard to get Jonathan Irons released from prison in Missouri. That goal was realized earlier this week. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says Irons is a black man who was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he did not commit and Moore l…

CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says the recent confirmed Covid-19 cases in the St. Cloud area are from younger people in their 20s. He says these confirmed cases are outpatients and do not need to be hospitalized at this time.

Major League Baseball and the NBA continue to plan for their respective restarts this month despite an increase in confirmed Covid-19 cases in 35 states. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.