Morning Newswatch with Jay Caldwell

Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says he and city is encouraging people to spend money locally to support Sartell businesses which includes local restaurants and bars that offer take out or delivery.

The Gopher football team had to cancel their game Saturday at Wisconsin due to 15 positive tests of either players or staff. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON Today. He says the positive tests within the Gopher football team doesn't effect how the rest of the Universi…

This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with psychotherapist Mindy Heinen from Sartell Pediatrics. Our topic of conversation is trauma. Mindy says examples of trauma could be a death, dealing with violent situations, physical or sexual abuse, or maybe a car accident.

The Vikings placed receiver Adam Thielen on the reserve/Covid-19 list Monday. The Gopher football team cancelled in-person practice Monday and are waiting for test results. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Minnesota if expected to certify the Presidential Election with Joe Biden the winner of Minnesota's 10 electoral votes. St. Cloud State Political Science Professor Patricia Bodelson joined me on WJON today. She says we did not have a close race for President in Minnesota and the certification…

The Vikings lost 31-28 at home against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday to see their 3-game winning streak end. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says despite the 3-game winning streak they hadn't really fixed a lot of their issues especially with their defense.

The Gopher football team hosts Purdue tonight at 6:30, pregame on WJON at 4:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the Gopher defense is missing players like Antoine Winfield who made up for plenty of misgivings but he's now playing in the NFL with the …

CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud Hospital is "beyond full" this week due to a flood of Covid-19 cases in St. Cloud hospital and in their ICU. Morris says due to Covid-19 infections and quarantines of staff they are at the point where they w…

St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker joined me on WJON this week. Dr. Wacker says St. Cloud State is seeing increases in positive Covid-19 cases among students and staff. She says they have adjusted almost all of their learning to distance learning with instructors working with s…

The Timberwolves drafted shooting guard Anthony Edwards with the 1st overall pick in last night's NBA draft before trading for point guard Ricky Rubio, drafted wing Leandro Bolmaro from Argentina and power forward Jaden McDaniels from the University of Washington.