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
Ways to Avoid Ticks In Minnesota
It is tick season in Minnesota. How do you deal with them?
Fishing Popularity Still High in Minnesota [PODCAST]
Last year during the pandemic fishing license sales were at an all time high. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON this week. He says license sales this year were about the same as last year. Glen thinks many people got back into fishing last year and those have stuck with it this yea…
Souhan; Letting Rosario Go Was Still a Good Decision [PODCAST]
What should the Twins do with their current stars? Trade or keep?
Southern Minnesota Has Some Great Travel Destinations [PODCAST]
Northern Minnesota isn't the only place to travel in the state this summer. Explore Minnesota's Alyssa Hayes joined me on WJON today. We talked about some southern Minnesota destinations to check out. New Ulm has a number of attractions including Hermann the German.
Delta Variant In the U.S. is Just a Matter of Time [PODCAST]
The COVID-19 Delta variant/mutation is the latest variant that is a concern. Dr. Thomas Math from CentraCare joined me on WJON today. He says the Delta variant that originated in India isn't prevalent in the United State yet but Math says it is "just a matter of time" before it is.
Health Matters; How to Be Safe in the Sun [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with CentraCare Dermatologist Dr. Liz Blixt about skin cancer. Dr. Blixt says there are 3 types of skin cancer; squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Blixt says melanoma is the most deadly of the 3 but basal cell and …
Souhan; Twins Are Stuck With Dobnak [PODCAST]
The Twins lost 14-3 at home against Houston Sunday. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins signed Randy Dobnak to a multi-year contract in the offseason and see him as a guy who could be useful in both a starting role or out of the bullpen.
Eating Healthy In the Summer Doesn’t Have to Suck [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Registered Dietician Kari Collett from A-to-Zinc Nutrition. We talked about healthy ways to eat this summer beginning with Memorial Day Weekend. She says a good place to start is with farmers markets. Collett says the fresher the bette…
Health Matters; How to Prevent a Stroke [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I talked with Certified Nurse Practitioner Leah Roering from CentraCare. Leah specializes in stroke neurology. She says there are many ways people can reduce the odds that they suffer from a stroke at some point in their life. Ways include eating he…
Local Doctor Says Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Safe for Kids [PODCAST]
This week on WJON's Health Matters program I was joined by Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics. He says he trusts the doctors and scientists that say the Covid-19 Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be safe. Smith says he believes this so much that his kids have participated in the clinical …