I am the host of the WJON Morning News Watch, 5-10 weekday mornings. The listeners and I have healthy, fun and never negative conversations on WJON's 2-Cent Tuesday and What Up Wednesday. If you haven't checked it out, please do and find out how uplifting the shows can be. My wife and I reside in St. Cloud and have since 1998. We raised our 2 boys and little dog to be productive members of society.
Jay Caldwell
Another Vehicle Stolen in Waite Park
Waite Park Police is reporting a stolen vehicle off Park Meadows Drive. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers joined me on WJON. She says an individual went out to start their vehicle at 8am and when they returned the vehicle was gone.
Viking Head Coaching Candidates [GALLERY]
The Vikings are expected to among among a hand full of teams looking for a new head coach following the season. The popular type of head coaching candidate in recent years has been a young offensive minded coach.
Vikings Close Season with Win Over Bears
The Vikings rallied from a 14-3 halftime deficit to the Chicago Bears Sunday to win 31-17 at U.S. Bank Stadium to close the season 8-9. Kirk Cousins threw for 250 yards and 3 touchdowns without an interception.
SCSU’s Banaian Says the Labor Shortage Could Be Getting Worse
The labor shortage in Central Minnesota is "real". That according to St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs. He joined me on WJON today. Banaian says the shortage could actually be getting worse.
Gopher Football Closes Season with 18-6 Bowl Win
The Gopher football team downed West Virginia 18-6 in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona. Ky Thomas ran for 147 yards and a touchdown and Mar'Keise Irving ran for 131 yards for Minnesota. Tanner Morgan threw for 109 yards for the Gophers.
What’s Better for Minnesotans Sugar or Salt?
During the Christmas season making sugary items from cookies to candies and other treats are often consumed by Minnesotans. This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Registered Dietician Kari Collett from A-to-Zinc Nutrition.
Change in the Weather Should Help Local Ice Fishing
The windy and warm weather we saw Wednesday in the St. Cloud area wasn't helping local ice conditions thee last couple of days has improved those conditions. That according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News.
Minnesota Still Has Many Holiday Festivals to Enjoy
Many holiday festivals in the state of Minnesota continue through the end of the year. Alyssa Hayes from Explore Minnesota joined me on WJON today. She says Holidazzle is back this year in Minneapolis after taking the year off last year.
Vikings Hold Off Steelers 36-28 [GALLERY]
The Vikings led by 29-0 before Pittsburgh made a furious 2nd half comeback. Minnesota held on to win 36-28. Dalvin Cook returned to the lineup and ran for 205 yards and 2 touchdowns.
The Reason Gas Prices Are Set the Way They Are
Gas prices over the past few months have mostly been on the rise. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs, King Banaian joined me on WJON this week. He says gas stations buy their gas from a distributor who charges them a certain price.