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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How to Tell the Difference Between Flu, Colds and COVID
Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments.
What Does Finding Your Dream Job in Central MN Mean?
A "dream job" isn't always the job that is unattainable. Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director for the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, joined me on WJON to talk about how someone can attain their dream job.
The Origins of Clear Lake in Central MN
Clear Lake is a town of 641 people in Sherburne County located 13 miles southeast of St. Cloud at the intersection of Highway 10 and Highway 24. Clear Lake is the focus of this Small Town series on WJON. I talked with longtime Clear Lake resident and author Bud Stimler and Dave McDonald and Jennifer Dierkes from McDonalds Meats.
Ice Fishing Gets a Restart; Don’t Forget About New MN Law
The new "Keep It Clean" law in Minnesota will impact many ice anglers this winter. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt says the law went into effect throughout the state in July but was already in place in extreme northern Minnesota last winter.
Stearns County Will Participate in MN Drugged Driving Pilot Program
Stearns County Sheriff Steve Soyka confirmed that they will participate in the Minnesota drugged driving pilot program. He says their office will be receiving one of the oral fluid test machines as part of the test pilot project.
High School Sports Results Thursday January 11
Boys Basketball:
ROCORI 74, Brainerd 65
(Jack Boos surpasses 1,000 points in his career for ROCORI)
Sauk Rapids-Rice 79, Fergus Falls 76
Alexandria 68, Apollo 42
Kimball 78, Maple Lake 54
Holdingford 71, Royalton 65
Upsala 56, St...
What to Know About Ice Fishing In MN This Weekend
Cold temperatures aren't a bad thing for everyone. Ice fishing is getting a restart this weekend and beyond with cold temperatures that are making ice throughout the state. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
SCSU’s Wacker Reveals Reason For Leaving; Plans for Future
St. Cloud State University President Dr. Robbyn Wacker revealed in late November of 2023 that she would be leaving the University June 30, 2024, when her contract expires. Wacker joined me on WJON today and explained the reasons why she is choosing to leave the University and her plans going forward.
Vikings To Play in London in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings will play a home game in London in 2024. The NFL made that announcement today. Who they will play and when the game will be played will be announced when the NFL schedule is released this spring.
High School Sports Schedule Thursday January 11
Boys Basketball:
Brainerd at ROCORI
Willmar at Tech
Sauk Rapids-Rice at Fergus Falls
Alexandria at Apollo
St. John's Prep at Upsala
Dassel-Cokato at Annandale
Kimball at Maple Lake
Royalton at Holdingford
Braham at Milaca
Sauk Centre at Morris Area
Redwood Valley at Paynesville
Girls Basketball:
Sartell-St...