Jay Caldwell

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.

Fishing for Crappies in MN; Early Turkey Hunt

We're in a transition period when it comes to fishing in Minnesota. The majority of the State has transitioned to open water fishing with crappies and sunfish being the focus. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.

St. Cloud Area Has a Shortage of Baseball/Softball Umpires

The St. Cloud area is in need of more baseball/softball umpires and officials in general. St. Cloud Officials Association Softball Assigner Tom Keller joined me on WJON. Tom is also the west central, central and northeastern Minnesota regional coordinator for the Minnesota State High School League.

Stolen License Plate and Medication Take Back in Waite Park

Waite Park Police are reporting a stolen license plate off a vehicle in a parking lot along Park Meadows Drive. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers cautions residents to always be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

St. Cloud V.A. Clothesline Project; Medication Take-Back Day

The St. Cloud V.A. is offering veterans opportunities to buy a T-Shirt as part of the annual Clothesline project between 11am - 1pm Friday, April 17 in building 111, room 158 at the Medical Center. This project is intended to raise awareness about military sexual trauma and sexual violence.

What to Explore at Minnesota’s Largest Mall

Mall of America is a Minnesota icon. Home to more than 520 stores, 50 restaurants, a theme park and an aquarium, it continues to add trendy shops, exciting entertainment options, restaurants and major events that bring 32 million visits through its doors each year.

New Boys Hockey Coach For River Lakes

River Lakes has a new head boys hockey for the the upcoming 2025-2026 season. River Lakes is a co-op of 7 schools and currently includes varsity players from ROCORI, Paynesville, New London-Spicer, Eden Valley-Watkins, Albany, St. John's Prep and Brooten-Belgrade-Elrosa.

Minnesota Natives Selected #1 In Pro Drafts

Paige Bueckers was selected 1st overall in the WNBA draft Monday night by the Dallas Wings. Bueckers was born in Edina, Minnesota and graduated from Hopkins High School. She played college basketball at Connecticut.

Burglary and Scam Attempt in Sartell; Auto Parts Theft in St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Police Department are looking for the public's help to identify a male in the theft of auto parts. The photo is posted on the Tri-County Crime Stoppers facebook page.

Possible Locations for Potential St. Joe Municipal Dispensary

St. Joe recently submitted their bid to the Office of Canabis Management in the State of Minnesota to open a Municipal Dispensary. That deadline was March 14. St. Joe Mayor Adam Scepaniak joined me on WJON. He says the State of Minnesota has 90 days to respond.

This Central MN Small Town Is Located in 2 Counties

Eden Valley is a small town located in both Stearns and Meeker counties in Central Minnesota. The town's population is 1,027 as of the 2020 census. It can be found along the intersection of Highway 55 and Highway 22.

What to Know About the Trout Fishing and the Turkey Hunt in MN

The turkey hunt begins in Minnesota on Wednesday April 16 with the first of 7 wild turkey hunting seasons. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt says some things people should know is that if you are an archer you can shoot a bow from April 16 to May 31.

This Central MN Town Was Known For Making Ice

WJON's small town series brings us to Big Lake. Big Lake is a city of 11,686 located in Sherburne County along Highway 10 just east of Becker and west of Elk River. Big Lake was originally called Humboldt until 1867. It features two prominent lakes with Big Lake and Mitchell Lake in the city limits.