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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High School Sports Schedule Thursday February 1
Boys Hockey:
Detroit Lakes at Cathedral
St. Cloud at Bemidji
Alexandria at Sauk Rapids-Rice
Becker-Big Lake at Prairie Center
Girls Hockey:
Willmar at St. Cloud
River Lakes at Sartell-Sauk Rapids
Boys Basketball:
Sartell-St...
New Developments Happening Along Highway 15 in Sartell
The city of Sartell is planning additional developments along Highway 15 in 2024. Mayor Ryan Fitzthum expects the River Crossing site to come close to full development.
Ways to Explore MN Around Valentine’s Day
Valentines Day is just around the corner. Jake Juliot from Explore Minnesota has some ways to celebrate it in Minnesota.
High School Sports Results Tuesday January 30
Boys Hockey:
Sartell-St. Stephen 1, Elk River-Zimmerman 0
(Kyan Rieder scored the lone goal and Noah Hacker had 32 saves in the shutout.)
Cathedral 2, Northern Lakes 1
(Joey Gillespie and Andrew Dwinnell each scored a goal and John Hirschfeld had two assists for the Crusaders...
Update on St. Cloud Development Projects
The city of St. Cloud has an agreement with a party to purchase the cleared former District 742 Media Services property. St. Cloud Community Development Director Matt Glaesman joined me on WJON. He indicates that project is advancing and describes it as a "great commercial use" for the property.
School Bus Stop Arm Violations On the Rise
Failing to stop for a school bus stop arm is illegal, dangerous and could be tragic. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON and indicates these violations are on the rise in the community.
Cathedral, St. Cloud Crush Basketball Honoring Former Coach
St. Cloud Cathedral is hosting the St. Cloud Crush tonight but this will be more than just any other game. It will be Cancer Awareness and youth basketball night. The two teams will be honoring former youth basketball coach and Cathedral parent, Jeff Voit.
High School Sports Results Monday January 29
Girls Basketball:
Foley 60, Cathedral 56
(Ellie Voth led the Crusaders with 15 points, Ella Voit added 14 points and Kiera Alexander chipped in 13 points. Macey Zawacki led Foley with 15 points)
Little Falls 56, St. Cloud Crush 50
ROCORI 78, Zimmerman 66
Boys Basketball:
Foley 70, Royalton 49
Tuesday's Schedule:
Boys Hockey:
Northern Lakes at Cathedral
Elk River-Zimmerman at Sartell-St. Ste...
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Why St. Joseph and Clearwater Don’t Have Their Own High Schools
Both St. Joseph and Clearwater are growing communities within District 742 schools. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON and weighed in on why both St. Joseph and Clearwater don't have their own High School's yet.
How Per Pupil State Funding Affects St. Cloud Schools
Public schools in Minnesota are dependent on state funding. St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam joined me on WJON. She says the current base formula is $7,138 per student. Putnam says they also get different pockets of compensatory money from the State depending on the amount of students who qualify.