Jay Caldwell

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.

St. John’s Football Maintains National Ranking

The St. John's football team is ranked #5 again this week in the d3football.com poll. The Johnnies posted a 45-20 win over then, #24 Bethel Saturday in Arden Hills in both team's MIAC opener.

Home Burglaries and a Stolen Vehicle in St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 1100 block of 12th Avenue South where a screen was cut, a home was entered and cash was stolen.

McKinley School Project Nearing Completion

St. Cloud School District 742 has been working on an addition to McKinley School which includes 4 classrooms, small group areas and restrooms. This improvement will include a dedicated entrance for their middle level students.

The Story of St. John’s Athletic Facilities

Guild Hall or Rat Hall as it's also known, was built in 1901 and served as the main gymnasium on the St. John's University campus for many years until 1972. To help tell the story of St. John's buildings I was joined by St. John's/St. Ben's Archivist Peggy Roske.

St. John’s University Used to Be in St. Cloud; Why They Moved

St. John's University originated in St. Cloud on the shores of the Mississippi River in 1856. There is a plaque on the Beaver Island trail commemorating that. St. John's relocated to St. Joseph in 1858 before moving again to its current location at Indianbush aka, Collegeville in 1866.

High School Sports Results Thursday September 26

Boys Soccer: Sartell-St. Stephen 1, Moorhead 0 Cathedral 4, Little Falls 0 (Jacob Oliver had 3 goals, Connor Stockman had a goal and an assist. Liam Kohn had 2 assists for Cathedral. St. Cloud Cathedral (12-0-0 overall and 6-0-0 in the Granite Ridge Conference) travels to Holy Family on Saturday. Kickoff is 1:...

Reaction to MN Waterfowl Opener; Common Violations

The duck and goose seasons got underway in Minnesota last weekend. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says reports indicate mixed results. Schmitt talked with hunters who did very well while others didn't do as well.

High School Sports Schedule Thursday September 26

Volleyball: Moorhead at Sauk Rapids-Rice Sartell-St. Stephen at Detroit Lakes Milaca at Cathedral Albany at Pequot Lakes Kimball at Royalton Holdingford at Paynesville Melrose at Benson Maple Lake at ACGC Eden Valley-Watkins at BBE Becker at Princeton Big Lake at Monticello Glencoe-Silver Lake at Litchfield New London-Spicer at Annandale Little Falls at Pierz Boys Soccer: Tech at Willmar Moorhead

Stolen Vehicle and Burglaries in St. Cloud; Vandalism in Waite Park

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 1800 block of 16th Street Southeast. Alicia Mages from Tri County Crime Stoppers says the vehicle is a 2012 red Chevy Traverse with a broken passenger side tail light and a cracked windshield.

New Business Close to Opening in Sartell

Sartell's River Crossing development is getting close to full with 2 to 3 commercial locations still available. Sartell Mayor Ryan Fitzthum indicates Les Schwab Tires and Valvoline Oil Change are close to opening. He says the walls are up and appear on track to open soon.