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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Cathedral Coach Receives State Award
Cathedral's Theresa Schultz has been named the 2023 Cross Country Class A Assistant Coach of the Year.
What No Snow Days Means For St. Cloud Schools
The warmer than normal winter has led to little to no school late starts or closings. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON this week. Putnam says the lack of snow days does not affect their school schedule.
Mr. Basketball Finalist From St. Cloud
St. Cloud Tech senior guard Tameron Ferguson has been named one of the 10 finalists for Mr. Basketball in the state. Ferguson is the state's leading scorer averaging 36 points, 5.5 assists and 5 rebounds a game.
High School Sports Results Monday February 26
Boys Basketball:
Tech 65, Fergus Falls 62
Sauk Rapids-Rice 86, Apollo 72
Alexandria 83, Sartell-St. Stephen 47
Cathedral 100, Pierz 80
(It was only the 4th time the Crusaders have ever scored 100 or more points in a game, with the last time coming in 2017 vs. Pie...
Cold Spring/Richmond Police Looking For Your Help
The Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department are looking for the public's help in identifying the pictured person. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the person is a person of interest.
Central MN Girls Basketball Playoff Pairings
The girls basketball playoff pairings have been announced.
Section 8AAAA
(Games to be played Wednesday February 28)
#5 Moorhead at #4 Sartell-St. Stephen, 6pm
#6 Sauk Rapids-Rice at #3 Brainerd, 7pm
Section 6AA
(Games to be played Thursday February 29)
#9 Milaca at #8 Royalton, 7pm
#13 Kimball at #4 Cathedral, 7pm
#12 Annandale at #5 Legacy Christian Academy, 7pm
#15 Mora at #2 Sauk Centre, 7pm
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Important Things To Know About Your Heart Health
February is "American Heart Month" which allows us to focus on how we can improve our hearth health. I was joined by CentraCare Non Invasive Cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Johnson on WJON's Health Matters program. Dr. Johnson explained that heart attacks start out as cholesterol plaque building up in the wall of arteries.
Johnnies, Bennies Bounced in MIAC Tourney
The St. John's Basketball was upset 83-80 by Hamline in the MIAC tournament semifinals Thursday night in Collegeville. The game was tight throughout and Hamline earned their 2nd win over the Johnnies this season.
High School Sports Results Thursday February 22
Boys Basketball:
ROCORI 87, Tech 85
Apollo 79, Willmar 70
Brainerd 83, Sartell-St. Stephen 57
Cathedral 82, Milaca 77
(Jake Plante had 18 points, Zach Stolzenberg chipped in 17 points, and Hank Sand added 13 points for the Crusaders...
Fishing is Good in MN; Where to Fish is the Challenge
Walleye, bass and northern pike fishing closes on inland lakes in Minnesota Sunday. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says if you want to catch walleyes, his suggestion for this weekend is to go to lakes that have more walleyes in them.
Cathedral Hockey Focused On Another State Run
The Cathedral boys hockey team has widely been regarded as one of the top Class A teams in the state throughout the season. The Crusaders are 21-4-1 and are fresh off a 10-0 section 5A quarterfinal win over Becker-Big Lake Tuesday night.
Car Stolen in Northeast St. Cloud
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 500 block of Wilson Avenue Northeast. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the vehicle was a brown 2008 Chevy Impala with Minnesota license BMF 699.