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
Explore Minnesota Offering an Ice Cream Punch Card [PODCAST]
Explore Minnesota is partnering with more than 100 ice cream shops in the state of Minnesota with their "Minnesota Scoop" promotion from now until August 1. Participating shops will promote their unique #OnlyinMN flavor and a punch card system to reward visitor exploration. These treats …
Paramount Planning a “Normal” Fall and Winter Schedule [PODCAST]
The Paramount Theatre in downtown St. Cloud is planning a "normal" fall and winter schedule of shows. Gretchen Boulka is the Director of Performing Arts at the Paramount. She joined me on WJON today. She says they are offering shows in June at 50% capacity which allows for those in atte…
St. Cloud Hospital Busy With “Regular Care” [PODCAST]
COVID-19 positive patients at St. Cloud hospital continue to drop this week. CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON. He says they have 25 positive COVID-19 patients with less than 5 in the ICU/Critical Care unit. Morris says St. Cloud Hospital is back to being busy with "re…
Rain to Make Fish More Active [PODCAST]
Memorial Day weekend tends to be one of the busiest weekends of fishing in the state of Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the rain that we are seeing on Thursday is much needed and will help make the fish more active and stir up the lakes a bit.
Sartell’s Mayor Would Like a Stillwater Look in Sartell [PODCAST]
Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON today. He says the city of Sartell's east side of the Mississippi River where the old paper mill used to be is a blank canvas that could be developed into something similar to how Stillwater uses the St. Croix river. Fitzthum says they are a bit l…
St. Cloud Schools Haven’t Forgotten About Apollo Renovations [PODCAST]
St. Cloud School board chair Shannon Haws joined me on WJON today. She says they haven't forgotten about the need for renovations at Apollo High School. Haws says they don't have a timeline for when they may ask voters to approve renovations at Apollo High School but they have had discus…
St. Cloud Considering a New Stop Sign on Killian Boulevard [PODCAST]
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON today for a radio town hall meeting. Kleis says concerned citizens living in the southeast side of St. Cloud have requested a stop sign on Killian Boulevard SE near Clemens Gardens to slow down traffic. Kleis says the city is looking into this concern a…
Last Minute Tips To Ensure a Great Opener [PODCAST]
The Minnesota Walleye Fishing Opener takes place Saturday. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He has some last minute tips to ensure you have a great opener. Glen suggests getting your live bait the day before and to make sure you have all the tackle you need before your leav…
Souhan; Someone Other Than A-Rod Could Buy the Wolves [PODCAST]
The exclusive negotiation timeline expired for the Alex Rodriguez led group to buy the Timberwolves. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says a group led by former NBA player Arron Afflalo could try and fill the void. Souhan says he doesn't have detailed know…
What to Know A Week Ahead of the Opener [PODCAST]
The Minnesota Walleye fishing opener will take place Saturday May 15. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the best locations to fish are the depth of 10 feet or less. He says that is the location this time of year that can make an angler the most successful.