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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New Catholic Charities CEO Settling In
Aaron Fisk has been on the job as Catholic Charities CEO for the past 3 weeks. He joined me on WJON to talk about his goals for the non profit and what they offer the community.
Burglaries in St. Cloud, Theft from Vehicle in Waite Park, Sartell
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 2500 block of 2nd Street South where a business was entered and the cash register was taken.
High School Sports Results Tuesday May 7
Softball:
ROCORI 5, Fergus Falls 0
(Jessica Boos threw 7 innings with 2 hits, 3 walks and no runs allowed with 10 strikeouts. Sophia Hess went 2-3 with 2 RBI, Maggie Primus went 2-3 with 3 RBI for ROCORI).
Cathedral 5, Little Falls 1
(Cathedral was down 1-0 in the top of the 6th inning, Tayla Vought hit a two run home run to give the Crusaders the lead. Cathedra...
Souhan: Timberwolves May Be the Best Team in the NBA
The Timberwolves have taken a 2 games to none series lead on the Denver Nuggets in the NBA's Western Conference Semifinals best of 7 series. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON. He believes last night's 106-80 win at Denver was the best Timberwolves win in 20 years.
High School Sports Results Monday May 6
Baseball:
Sartell-St. Stephen 2, Cambridge-Isanti 0
(Isaac Schroers threw 6 shutout innings with 5 hits allowed and 5 strikeouts. Sartell scored runs in the 5th and 6th innings. Wesley Johnson and Will Brinkerhoff each had 2 hits for the Sabres)
St. Cloud Cr...
Unusual Looking Rabbit Spotted in North St. Cloud
An unusual looking rabbit was spotted in north St. Cloud that looks like it has tentacles or horns. Cottontail rabbits with this unusual appearance are infected with Shope papilloma virus, also known as the cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, a wart-like condition that affects the species.
Stearns Court Facility Dog Gets More Recognition
Stearns County Facility Dog, Nova now has a video. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She says due to the interest from other prosecution offices, Stearns County is making a video to show all of what Nova does.
Sauk Rapids-Rice, ROCORI Softball Have Good Weekends
ROCORI and Sauk Rapids-Rice Softball have productive weekends in Sauk Rapids and Becker.
Great Place to Visit This Spring… Learn More About Bowlus
Bowlus is a town of 279 people that was settled in the early 1900s, platted in 1907 and became incorporated in 1910. Bowlus has an operating post office since 1907, a lumberyard, meat market, hair salon, restaurant, gas station, liquor store, boutique, fire department, park with bike trail going through it, Legion, and Catholic Church.
St. Cloud’s Kleis Expects More People to Run For His Seat
Two people have declared that they will run for St. Cloud Mayor so far in November. Those two are St. Cloud city council person Carol Lewis and former St. Joseph city council person Anne Buckvold.