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
Ice Fishing Conditions Improving in Central MN
The recent sub-zero degree temperatures isn't bad for everyone in Central Minnesota. The cold weather is helping to firm up ice conditions on area lakes and help with mobility on lakes. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
How to Prevent Winter Injuries in Central Minnesota
Cold and snowy weather can present challenges to Central Minnesotans. I was joined by Injury Prevention Specialist Jason McDonald from CentraCare. He says icy conditions on roadways, in parking lots and sidewalks can be tough to navigate in sub-zero weather.
Johnnies Top Gusties; Bennies Fall at Gustavus
The St. john's basketball team defeated Gustavus 79-60 in Collegeville Wednesday night. St. john's led 36-28 at halftime and expanded that lead in the 2nd half. Ryan Thissen led the Johnnies with 16 points, Brandon Adelman chipped in 12 points, Kyle Johnson added 11 points and Blake Berg chipped in 10.
SCSU’s Banaian: There is a Belief a Recession Can Be Avoided
Recession has been a hot topic of discussion in regards to the economy for quite some time. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says there is a belief by economists that a recession can be avoided with a "soft landing" where inflation is brought down.
Three Sartell Athletes Commit to Play College Football
Today is National Signing Day for Football. Three Sartell Sabre football players have committed to play football in college.
High School Sports Results Tuesday January 31
Boys Hockey:
Elk River-Zimmerman 4, St. Cloud 1
Sauk Rapids-Rice 4, Northern Edge 2
Totino Grace 3, Cathedral 2
(Ben Petroske and Andrew Dwinnell scored for the Crusaders who are at Little Falls tomorrow night).
Sartell-St. Stephen 7, Brainerd 3
Girls Hockey:
Buffalo 3, St...
Longest Wait at a Traffic Signal in the State is in Central Minnesota
No one likes to wait at stop lights but the wait often times is less than you think it is. The longest wait in the state for a stop light is actually in Central Minnesota at the stop light in Royalton. Blake Redfield is the Traffic Systems Manager for both St. Cloud and Stearns County.
Johnnies, Bennies Fall at Concordia-Moorhead
St. John's basketball lost 81-76 at Concordia-Moorhead Wednesday before St. Ben's fell to Concordia-Moorhead 67-56.
High School Sports Results Monday January 30
Boys Basketball:
Rocori 61, Monticello 41
Foley 85, Maple Lake 46
Dassel-Cokato 58, Kimball 44
Melrose 65, New London-Spicer 54
Eden Valley-Watkins 86, Pierz 61
Girls Basketball:
Brainerd 59, Rocori 43
Holdingford 56, Pierz 44
Zimmerman 77, Big Lake 54
Girls Hockey:
Alexandria 3, River Lakes 1
Tuesday January 31
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Older Vehicle Stolen in St. Cloud; Storage Containers Broken Into
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 300 block of 3rd Avenue South. The vehicle is a 1969 white Chevy Suburban with Minnesota license plate 797549.
How Cold It Needs to Be for St. Cloud Schools to Close
Monday has been a cold day in Central Minnesota. How cold must it be for St. Cloud, Sartell-St. Stephen and Sauk Rapids-Rice Schools to close based on cold weather? St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON.
City of St. Cloud Plans to Demolish Former Tech Gym in April
The city of St. Cloud is planning on moving ahead with the demolition of the former Tech High School cafeteria and gym in April. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis joined me on WJON for a radio town hall meeting.