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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High School Sports Results Tuesday January 23
Boys Hockey:
Fergus Falls 4, Sartell-St. Stephen 1
(Baylor Stebbins scored the lone Sartell goal)
Sauk Rapids-Rice 6, Willmar 1
Becker-Big Lake 4, River Lakes 3
Cathedral 7, Little Falls 1
Delano 10, Litchfield-Dassel-Cokato 0
Girls Hockey:
Brainerd-Little Falls 3, St...
Behind the Scenes; How Players Get Picked for Twins Caravan
The Twins Caravan is underway throughout Twins Territory and will be making a stop in St. Cloud Monday January 29. Twins Vice President of Communications and Content, Dustin Morse, joined me on WJON.
High School Sports Results Monday January 22
Girls Basketball:
Holdingford 68, Cathedral 39
(Ella Voit and Emily Schaupp each scored 9 points for Cathedral. Ellie Voth had 7 points and 9 rebounds with Keira Alexander chipping in 8. Cathedral host Milaca tonight)
Foley 46, Royalton 42
St. John's Prep 3...
Stolen Vehicle In South St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 700 block of 4th Street South. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the vehicle is a 2010 gray Kia Soul with Minnesota license FDC 656. The vehicle has a broken back window and tail light.
Update on Flu, COVID, RSV in St. Cloud Area
Late January, early February is the typical peak for respiratory illnesses/viruses in Minnesota. Dr. George Morris from CentraCare joined me on WJON. He explains a couple weeks after the holidays is when these illnesses spike and that leads to more people needing hospitalization.
St. Cloud Twins Caravan Stop Is One Week Away
The Twins Winter Caravan will be stopping in St. Cloud a week from today on Monday January 29 and tickets are still available for that event ONLY at the Townsquare Media Studios. Tickets are $6 for adults with kids 5 and under free with a kids tickets.
Why Melrose is Called Melrose and It’s Documented History
Melrose is a town of 3,598 people in western Stearns County along Interstate 94 and Highway 52. The town was named after Melrose, Scotland because the early settlers were Scottish.
Melrose in Pictures [GALLERY]
Melrose is a town in western Stearns County in Central Minnesota with a population of 3,598. Melrose is along Interstate 94 and Highway 52 with other access points coming from County Road 13 and Main Street.
High School Sports Results Thursday January 18
Boys Hockey:
Sartell-St. Stephen 4, Alexandria 0
(Baylor Stebbins scored a hat trick for Sartell and Shaun Paulson added a goal. Noah Hacker had 24 saves to earn the shutout. The Sabres improve to 12-3-1.)
Cathedral 9, Princeton 1
(Joey Gillespie had four goals and two assists. John Hir...
Former St. Cloud State Coach Lands Professional Coaching Job
Former St. Cloud State assistant women's basketball coach Megan Vogel has been hired as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA. Vogel coached at St. Cloud State as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2010-2013.