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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Final Deer Harvest Numbers in Minnesota Are Historically Low
The Minnesota deer harvest was down this year compared to last year by approximately 8%. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He explained the DNR released the final 2023 numbers and with all the seasons combined Minnesota had 158,746 deer harvested.
Local Organization Working to Prevent Human Trafficking
January is human trafficking awareness month and a local organization is working with trafficked individuals to help them get out of it. Kate Lepage is the East Central Safe Harbor Regional Navigator and Program Manager with Lutheran Social Services in St. Cloud and Brainerd.
High School Sports Schedule Thursday January 18
Girls Hockey:
Alexandria at Sartell-Sauk Rapids
Boys Hockey:
Sartell-St. Stephen at Alexandria
Cathedral at Princeton
River Lakes at Pequot Lakes
Girls Basketball:
Bemidji at Sauk Rapids-Rice
St. Cloud Crush at ROCORI
Sartell-St...
A Common Reason Cars Are Stolen in St. Cloud
Stolen cars are often reported in the St. Cloud area. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates a reason for some of these involve cold weather. She says people leaving cars running and unlocked to warm them up in frigid weather makes owners vulnerable to potential theft.
St. Cloud VA Helping Veterans With Diet Resolutions
The St. Cloud V.A. is offering some help for veterans wanting to improve their health in the new year. Dietician Anne Voigt and Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable joined me on WJON. Voigt says the V.A. is offering consultations 1 on 1 or in a group setting to aid veterans wanting to eat better and exercise more in 2024.
Family Fun Activities To Do This Winter in Minnesota
Minnesota is a great state to raise a family and the state also offers many family friendly activities to do year around including the winter months. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON to highlight some activities.
High School Sports Results Tuesday January 16
Boys Hockey:
Sauk Rapids-Rice 4, Mora-Milaca 4 (overtime tie)
Moorhead 7, St. Cloud Crush 1
River Lakes 5, Prairie Center 2
Girls Hockey:
St. Cloud Crush 3, River Lakes 3 (overtime tie)
(Molly Burkstrand and Lauren Juncewski each scored a goal and added an assist for St...
How To Avoid a Secondary Crash In Minnesota
This time of year weather related crashes happen often. MN-Dot wants you to be prepared and aware so you can avoid crashes and secondary crashes.
St. Cloud Business Recognized Nationally
A St. Cloud business has won a national award. Proviant Group, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in St. Cloud was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes.
High School Sports Results January 15
Girls Basketball:
Cathedral 51, Kimball 44
(Cathedral sophomore Keira Alexander went 4-4 from the free throw line to hold Kimball off. McKenna Buckentine had 16 for Cathedral, Alexander added 12 with 8 steals. Senior Katie Schaupp came off the bench with 7 rebounds. Cathedra...