I am the host of the WJON Morning News Watch, 5-10 weekday mornings. The listeners and I have healthy, fun and never negative conversations on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday and What Up Wednesday. If you haven't checked it out, please do and find out how uplifting the shows can be. My wife and I reside in St. Cloud and have since 1998. We raised our 2 boys and little dog to be productive members of society.
Jay Caldwell
Holiday Activities to Explore in Minnesota [PODCAST]
Despite the pandemic Minnesota is still offering many activities for people to take part in. They include viewing holiday lights both locally in the St. Cloud area and throughout the state. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON.
How to Manage a Covid Halloween [PODCAST]
Halloween is a bit different in 2020 due to Covid-19. Pediatrician Dr. Jill Amsberry from CentraCare joined me on WJON. She suggests that trick or treaters are from the same household, cloth masks are a part of each costume, and social distance is observed.
Souhan; Gopher Football Defense is a Mystery [PODCAST]
The Gopher football team opens the 2020 season Saturday when they host Michigan at 6:30 p.m., pregame on WJON at 4:30. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the Gophers have some known top performers on offense with quarterback Tanner Morgan, receiver Rashod Ba…
Explore Minnesota; Drive-ins and Campsites [PODCAST]
Every other week Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joins me on WJON. Today she talked about the 6 drive-in movie theaters in Minnesota which includes Starlite Drive-in in Litchfield and Long Drive-in Theater in Long Prairie. The other drive ins are in Elko, Lake Elmo, Laverne and Warren.
Central Minnesota Beer; A History [PODCAST]
Central Minnesota has a rich and long tradition with beer and brewers. Author Jacob Laxen joined me on WJON this week to talk about his book "Central Minnesota Beer; A History". Jacob worked with the Stearns History Museum to uncover some of the information for the book.
St. Cloud Area Golf Courses Signature Holes [GALLERY]
Golf has been embraced by many over the last few months with so many sports not happening due to Covid-19. St. Cloud is lucky to have so many great courses so close to the community. I reached out to area courses for what each course thought is their signature hole.
Twins To Open Season July 24 at Chicago
Major League Baseball released their 2020 adjusted 60-game schedule Monday. The Twins will open the season Friday July 24 at Chicago against the White Sox starting a 3-game series. The Twins will play their home opener Tuesday July 28th against the St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field at 7:10 p.m.
Souhan; Vikings Get Value in the Draft [PODCAST]
The NFL draft concluded Saturday with the Vikings making 15 picks and acquiring a pair of picks in next year's draft. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He thought the Vikings did a good job getting value throughout the draft.
Vikings Draft Left Tackle, D-Back and Add More Picks
The Vikings selected Boise State left tackle Ezra Cleveland with the 58th overall pick in the 2nd round before taking Mississippi State cornerback Cameron Dantzler with the 89th overall pick in the 3rd round. The Vikings traded the 2nd 3rd round pick to New Orleans and acquired additional 4th, 5th,…
Press Bar Cleanup Timeline Waiting on Lawyers [PODCAST]
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON for a radio town hall meeting. He took questions from listeners and addressed a number of things. He talked about the cleanup process of the Press Bar site downtown.