Morning Newswatch with Jay Caldwell

CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud Hospital is seeing a slight increase in positive Covid-19 patients in the hospital and in their ICU. He says the ballpark numbers include more than 20 positive cases which is just up from the 10-20 cases they had in …

The Twins lost 4-3 Thursday in the final game of their 4-game series in Chicago to the White Sox. The Twins lost 3 out of 4. Byron Buxton homered twice for the Twins in Thursday's game. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

WJON's Question of the Week is asking listeners to name a song about food or with a food in the title. Answers could include "East It", "Tutti Fruitti", or "Cake by the Ocean". Answer this question between 9:10-10 this morning by calling 320-252-5852, email jay@wjon.com

It is autumn in Minnesota and our trees and temperatures are sure indications. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She says some parts of the state are further along into fall than others. Explore Minnesota has their fall color report out.

The Big Ten will play football this fall after all. The Big Ten will start play on the October 23-24 weekend which means Gopher football will play 8 regular season games. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

Today on WJON I talked with Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable and Community Engagement Partnership Coordinator Laura Kuntsleben from the St. Cloud V.A. Barry talked about the V.A. plan to make flu shots available to veterans by using a drive up at the Municipal Athletic Complex in September and …

The Twins lost 6-2 to the White Sox in Chicago Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the pitching has been good enough but this team is built to put up lots of runs and they aren't doing that.

WJON is celebrating 70 years this year. Longtime WJON news director Bill Henderson joined me. Bill was born in Winnipeg, Canada were he also spend his early years. He got his start in show business as part of a trio of singers at 8 years old. He also was a part of a band in high school in St. Pau…

The Twins lost 3-1 in Chicago to the White Sox in the first game of a 4-game series Monday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says winning the division for the Twins would be nice but isn't the most important thing.

WJON is celebrating 70 years in broadcasting this month. WJON turned 70 September 10th. We've spent the last 70 years serving the community with news, weather, sports, entertainment and helping with charitable causes.