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.

High School Sports Results Thursday January 16

Boys Hockey: Sartell-St. Stephen 7, Alexandria 2 Sauk Rapids-Rice 7, Prairie Center 3 (Sauk Centre area) Northern Lakes 1, River Lakes 0 Girls Hockey: Alexandria 2, Sartell-Sauk Rapids 1 St. Cloud 1, Buffalo 0 River Lakes 4, Minnesota River 0 (St...

Want to Catch Fish in Central MN This Weekend; Here’s How

We've reached the middle of January and ice fishing activity typically slows down. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says ice conditions are good in the state with upwards of 15 inches of ice in most lake locations.

The Removal of SCSU Buildings Could Hinge on the Legislative Session

St. Cloud State has many unused residential halls and academic buildings. SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz has indicated the University intends to demo those buildings when money becomes available.

Johnnies Win at Concordia; Bennies Fall to Cobbers

The 14th ranked St. John's basketball team defeated Concordia in Moorhead 75-60 Wednesday night. The Johnnies led by 18 at halftime. St. John's was led in scoring by Kooper Vaughn with 23 points, Ryan Thissen added 13 points and Luke Healy chipped in 12 points.

Details on How You Can Explore the Canadian Rockies This Summer

Would you like to Explore the Canadian Rockies this summer? Join me on a tour of the Canadian Rockies with Holiday Vacations. I love travel and have always wanted to learn more about the world's 2nd largest country, Canada.

The St. Cloud V.A. Makes an Operations Adjustment

The St. Cloud V.A. has made an operations update as of Tuesday going to universal masking due to the amount of influenza and RSV illness in the community. St. Cloud V.A. Spokesperson Jackie Stevenson says they are doing their part to control influenza, COVID-19 and RSV.

High School Sports Results Tuesday January 14

Boys Basketball: Sauk Rapids-Rice 100, Detroit Lakes 88 (The Storm improve to 10-3) Apollo 79, Willmar 57 (Apollo improves to 7-5) Tech 60, ROCORI 56 (Tech is 3-9 while ROCORI is 4-9) Albany 78, Cathedral 43 (Cathedral was led by Micah Nwachukwu with 14 points and Sal Camara added 12 points. Al...

Viking Players Who May Not Be Back in 2025

The Minnesota Vikings saw their season end Monday night with a 27-9 loss in Arizona to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC wildcard playoffs. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.

High School Sports Results Monday January 13

Boys Basketball: Alexandria 81, Sartell-St. Stephen 46 Kimball 76, Foley 46 Milaca 51, Hinckley-Finlayson 24 Girls Basketball: Royalton 71, ROCORI 36 (Kate Van Erp led ROCORI with 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists, Chloe LaBine added 8 points and 5 rebounds and Hailey Salzbrun contributed 6 points and 2 assists for the Spartans)...

What An Increase in Flu Cases Means to Central Minnesotans

The St. Cloud area is seeing a spike in influenza cases. That according to CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris. He says it isn't uncommon to see cases increase shortly after the holidays with a normal peak coming in late January/early February.

Suspicious Activity Reported in Waite Park

Tri-County Crime Stoppers have been notified of suspicious activity happening on the northside of Waite Park in the early morning hours of Saturday January 11. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says video evidence showed 3 to 4 individuals going door to door checking residences and car doors.

This Central Minnesota Town is Proud of their European Heritage

Luxemburg is a small town south of St. Cloud along Highway 15 located in the St. Augusta city limits. I talked with longtime Luxemburg residents Norb Fischer and Paul Koshiol.