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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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...
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.
High School Sports Results Tuesday May 7
Softball:
ROCORI 5, Fergus Falls 0
(Jessica Boos threw 7 innings with 2 hits, 3 walks and no runs allowed with 10 strikeouts. Sophia Hess went 2-3 with 2 RBI, Maggie Primus went 2-3 with 3 RBI for ROCORI).
Cathedral 5, Little Falls 1
(Cathedral was down 1-0 in the top of the 6th inning, Tayla Vought hit a two run home run to give the Crusaders the lead. Cathedra...
Unusual Looking Rabbit Spotted in North St. Cloud
An unusual looking rabbit was spotted in north St. Cloud that looks like it has tentacles or horns. Cottontail rabbits with this unusual appearance are infected with Shope papilloma virus, also known as the cottontail rabbit papillomavirus, a wart-like condition that affects the species.
Stearns Court Facility Dog Gets More Recognition
Stearns County Facility Dog, Nova now has a video. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She says due to the interest from other prosecution offices, Stearns County is making a video to show all of what Nova does.
Great Place to Visit This Spring… Learn More About Bowlus
Bowlus is a town of 279 people that was settled in the early 1900s, platted in 1907 and became incorporated in 1910. Bowlus has an operating post office since 1907, a lumberyard, meat market, hair salon, restaurant, gas station, liquor store, boutique, fire department, park with bike trail going through it, Legion, and Catholic Church.
St. Cloud’s Kleis Expects More People to Run For His Seat
Two people have declared that they will run for St. Cloud Mayor so far in November. Those two are St. Cloud city council person Carol Lewis and former St. Joseph city council person Anne Buckvold.
Timberwolves/Denver Series Start Times Announced
The Timberwolves will play the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals starting Saturday, May 4.