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.
Jay Caldwell
St. Cloud Native to Appear on The Price is Right
St. Cloud native Bill Dombrovski will appear on the Price is Right television game show today at 10 a.m. this morning on CBS. Dombrovski grew up in St. Cloud and the 64-year old now lives in Portland, Oregon.
High School Sports Results Monday May 13
Softball:
St. Cloud Crush 5, Elk River 3
(Elise Hausman had a home run and 3 RBI, Brenna Gruber went 2-4 with a run scored, Lola Jacobs went 2-3 and Sadie McLean went 1-3 with 2 RBI for St. Cloud. Jacobs threw 7 innings with 6 hits and 2 earned runs allowed with 10 strikeouts for the Crush)
Anoka 8, ROCORI 6
(Jessica Boos went 2-4 with 2 RBI and a stolen base, Sophia Hess went 2-3 with a run scor
How Central MN Employers Can Maximize Experienced Employees
Experienced employees can be beneficial to Central Minnesota employers. Gail Cruikshank is the Talent Director for the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation. She highlights some key ways employers can use experienced employees to benefit the entire staff.
My Life: Lawyer, Council Person, Mom, Grandmother, Carol Lewis
St. Cloud City Council person and lawyer Carol Lewis is the latest person to be feature on WJON's My Life Series. Carol grew up in St. Cloud and is the oldest of 3 children, she has 2 younger brothers.
High School Sports Results Thursday May 9
Baseball:
Fergus Falls 4, Sartell-St. Stephen 2 (8 innings)
(Eli Hanson went 2-3 with 1 RBI and Brenden Boesen went 2-4 with 1 RBI for Sartell. Wesley Johnson threw the first 7 innings with 5 hits and 2 earned runs allowed for the Sabres)
Willmar 2, St. Clo...
Best Walleye Lakes in Central Minnesota
The Minnesota walleye fishing opener is Saturday May 11. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the anticipation is high and he expects a busy opener.
Why You May See Brown Colored Bears in Minnesota
There has been numerous black bear sightings in Central Minnesota this spring. I was joined by Assistant Director and Biologist Spencer Peter from the North American Bear Center and Northwoods Ecology Hall in Ely, Minnesota.
High School Sports Results Wednesday May 8
Baseball:
Cathedral 5, Minnehaha Academy 0
(Cade Simones threw a complete game, three hit shutout for the win. Matt Primus had two hits and drove in a run.)
Cathedral 7, Mora 1 (8 innings)
(The Crusaders scored five runs in the top of the 8th to break open the game. Jac...
New Catholic Charities CEO Settling In
Aaron Fisk has been on the job as Catholic Charities CEO for the past 3 weeks. He joined me on WJON to talk about his goals for the non profit and what they offer the community.
Burglaries in St. Cloud, Theft from Vehicle in Waite Park, Sartell
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 2500 block of 2nd Street South where a business was entered and the cash register was taken.