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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10 Things To Do in Minnesota This Spring
Minnesota offers numerous indoor and outdoor activities to do in the state each spring. Jake Juliot and Caitlin Hannah from Explore Minnesota have the following suggestions.
SCAR Derby Returning to the Rivers Edge
The SCAR Dolls are now SCAR Derby. They are returning to the Rivers Edge Convention Center for the first time since 2019 Saturday on May 4 for a Mixer Bout. Foxy Boom Boom from SCAR Derby joined me on WJON.
Many St. Cloud Area Golf Courses Opening This Week
The promise of warmer weather this week has led to more area golf courses opening in the St. Cloud area.
High School Sports Results/Schedule Tuesday April 9
Monday's Results:
Softball:
Sartell-St. Stephen 4, Monticello 3
Tuesday's Schedule:
Softball:
Fergus Falls at Sauk Rapids-Rice
Brainerd at St. Cloud Crush
Cathedral at Milaca
Annandale at Maple Lake
Foley at Little Falls
Paynesville at Melrose
Albany at Pierz
Becker at St...
St. Cloud Police Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Two Individuals
The St. Cloud Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects of a theft that happened on March 9 on the 4100 block of Division Street. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the individuals the police are looking to identify are pictured below.
St. Cloud Mayor Would Like to Keep Selke Field Green Space
St. Cloud State is asking the city of St. Cloud to rezone the property known as Selke Field. Full story here... This could mean that St. Cloud State would be interested in selling the property. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis appeared on WJON today.
Book Program Saving SCSU Students Money
St. Cloud State is offering a program that is saving students money on text books. The program is called Open Educational Resources, and Z-degrees.
What to Know About the Upcoming Wild Turkey Hunt in MN
The wild turkey hunting season is set to start April 17 in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The first season is April 17- April 23. That is labeled as A. The rest of season's schedule is below.
Postal Scam Attempts Still A Problem in Central MN
Scams in Central Minnesota continue to be a problem. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates the text message or email, that some may have received, indicates that the person's USPS package has arrived at the warehouse.
Five Former Rox Players Considered MLB Top Prospects
The St. Cloud Rox season is less than 2 months away and 5 former Rox players are considered top prospects.
St. Joe Mayor Addresses Downtown Parking Concerns
Paying for parking in downtown St. Cloud has been a source of controversy. St. Joe Mayor Rick Schultz indicates he has received complaints about a lack of available parking in their downtown.
My Life; Travel Guy, Mike Smith
Everyone has a story to tell and this is the story of WJON personality, travel expert and "Stump the Panel" panelist, Mike Smith. Mike grew up in Cottage Grove, just south of St. Paul in the Twin Cities Metro. Mike is the youngest of 4 kids.