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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24 Tech Students Declare Post Secondary Choice
Tech High School honors 24 students on spring signing day.
Sartell Police Have a Suspect in Bathroom Vandalism
Sartell Police reported a vandalism at Watab Park earlier this week. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers indicates Sartell Police have a juvenile suspect they believe is responsible for the crime.
Central Minnesotans May Take Advantage of This Travel Option
Due to the value of the U.S. dollar St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian believes this could be a good time to travel overseas. Banaian joined me on WJON today. He says the U.S. dollar is about as strong as it's been in quite some time.
High School Sports Results Tuesday April 30
Softball:
ROCORI 8, Sartell-St. Stephen 1
(Jessica Boos threw all 7 innings with 3 hits and 1 earned run allowed with 15 strikeouts. ROCORI offensively were led by Jessica Boos 1-3 2R, 1 RBI, 1BB, double , Brooklyn Hofer 2-4 2R, 1 RBI, Sophia Hess 1-3 1R, 2 RBI , Jenna Rieder 1-4 1 R, 2 RBI, Sam Sufka 1-3 double , Jordyn Illies 1-2 1R, 1BB. Me...
What Vikings’ Quarterbacks Wore #9? McCarthy Will Be the 4th
The Vikings traded up in the NFL draft last Thursday to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy wore #9 at Michigan and will wear #9 with the Vikings. He isn't the first Viking quarterback to wear that number.
High School Sports Results/Schedule Monday April 29
Boys Tennis:
Foley 7, Princeton 0
Singles:
No. 1 - Aaron VanderWeyst, Foley def. Kaden Mai, Princeton, 6-1 , 6-1 , -;
No. 2 - Gavin Gross, Foley def. Deklan Mai, Princeton, 6-2 , 6-3 , -;
No. 3 - Weston Harris, Foley def. Vincent Zarletti, Princeton, 5-7 , 6-4 , 10-5 ;
No...
St. Cloud Schools Sets Its Calendar With Religion In Mind
St. Cloud School District 742 considers numerous religions and religious holidays when setting its school calendar. That according to St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam. Muslim students recently celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday April 10. St. Cloud schools did not have school that day in observance.
Sartell Archery Team Has Success at National Event
The Sartell-St. Stephen archery team competed in the US Western National Tournament in Sandy, Utah over the weekend. The team finished 4th overall in both Bullseye and 3D.
St. Cloud’s Spann-Ford to Join a NFL Team
St. Cloud Tech graduate, Sauk Rapids native and former Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford reportedly has agree to sign as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.
Who Has More Lakes; Minnesota or Wisconsin?
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 lakes but the state actually has 11,842. What constitutes a lake in Minnesota? The Minnesota DNR has the following definition: