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.

This Central MN Town Has Polish Roots

Bowlus is a town of 279 people that was settled in the early 1900s, platted in 1907 and became incorporated in 1910. Bowlus has an operating post office since 1907, a lumberyard, meat market, hair salon, restaurant, gas station, liquor store, boutique, fire department, park with bike trail going through it, Legion, and Catholic Church.

New St. Cloud Mayor Talks Parking and Downtown

St. Cloud Mayor Jake Anderson has been on the job for just over a week and he made his first appearance on WJON after assuming those duties. He will appear on WJON from 8:10-8:50 every other Friday for radio town hall meetings to discuss issues and take calls and emails from listeners.

Popular Ice Fishing Contest Returning in St. Cloud Area in February

Catfish Fest is returning to the chain of lakes in Richmond in February after a year off last year due to warmer than normal weather conditions. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says the event will take place February 14-15.

Stolen Copper in Sherburne County; Vehicle Theft in Waite Park

The Sherburne County Sheriff's Department are reporting stripped copper off irrigators on the west end of the county. Alicia Mages from Tri County Crime Stoppers says this happened sometime between December 20-24.

High School Sports Results Thursday January 23

Boys Hockey: Moorhead 6, St. Cloud Crush 0 Sauk Rapids-Rice 8, Fergus Falls 4 (Bryden Prelvitz scored 2 goals and had 2 assists for the Storm. Vincent Murn had a goal and 2 assists and Hunter Behling had a goal and an assist for Sauk Rapids) Girls Hockey: Sartell-Sauk Rapids 3, Fergus Falls 2 St. Clo... Read More ...

#12 Johnnies and Bennies Win at Augsburg

The St. John's and St. Ben's basketball teams both won at Augsburg in Minneapolis Wednesday night. St. John's led by 18 at halftime and held off Augsburg in the 2nd half to win 78-69. St. Ben's used a 2nd half surge to knock off Augsburg 63-44.

High School Sports Results Wednesday January 22

Boys Basketball: Buffalo 90, Sauk Rapids-Rice 87 (2 overtimes) (This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday January 21) Boys Hockey: Cathedral 7, Princeton 5 (John Hirschfeld was involved in all seven goals with two goals and five assists on the night...

What You Need to Know to Ice Fish in MN

About 10 percent of Minnesota’s 1.5 million licensed anglers head back to their favorite lakes for ice fishing once they freeze. They can turn an empty, snow-covered bay into a winter village overnight, complete with houses, makeshift streets, lighting and laughter that often comes with this social winter sport.

Common Infant Health Concerns For Central Minnesotans

Becoming a new parent is an exciting and stressful time. I was joined by Pediatrician Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics on WJON's Health Matters program to talk about common infant health issues.

High School Sports Results Tuesday January 21

Boys Hockey: Sartell-St. Stephen 4, Fergus Falls 2 Brainerd 5, St. Cloud Crush 0 Sauk Rapids-Rice 10, Morris-Benson 1 River Lakes 7, Becker-Big Lake 4 Girls Hockey: St. Cloud Crush 4, Brainerd-Little Falls 1 Sartell-Sauk Rapids 2, Willmar 1 Alexandria 4, River Lakes 3 Boys Basketball: Bemidji 67, Sartell-St...