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.

Sartell-St. Stephen Celebrates 13 Student-Athletes

Sartell-St. Stephen High School recognized 13 student athletes who have committed to play a sport in college starting in 2025-2026.

Theft of Speakers in Waite Park

Waite Park Police are reporting a storage unit theft on the 500 block of 10th Avenue South. Alicia Mages says the victim indicates speakers were taken along with other items.

Homeless Population Growing in St. Cloud Area

Benton County officials shed light on St. Cloud's homeless crisis as winter shelters close, pushing individuals into hidden encampments. What's the community's role in addressing this issue?

Where to Hear T-Wolves Playoff Games in Central MN

The Timberwolves open the Western Conference Semifinals tonight at home against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. The best of 7 series will features games 1 and 2 in Minnesota with games 3 and 4 in California. AM 1390/93.9 FM Granite City Sports will air the games throughout the series.

Local Athlete Pursuing a National Title

It was a busy last week for the College of St. Benedict track and field team. St. Ben's head coach Robin Balder-Lanoue joined me on WJON. She says the whole team participated in the Hamline Twilight Wednesday,

How Tariffs Will Affect Consumers in Central MN

Tariffs and the impact of those in the United States have been talked about quite a bit in recent months. St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON to explain what has happened so far and what it means.

This Central MN Town Started With a Sawmill

WJON's Small Town series takes us this time to Gilman, Minnesota. Gilman is a town of 224 people located north of Foley where Highway 25 and County Road 3 intersect in Benton County. I talked with Mary Ostby from the Benton County Historical Society, Gilman City Councilman Andy Schommer and former Gilman City Councilman and longtime Gilman resident Randy Spiczka.

What Defines a Lake in MN; How ’bout Wisconsin?

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 lakes but the state actually has 11,842. What constitutes a lake in Minnesota? The Minnesota DNR has the following definition:

Waite Park Police/City Administration On The Move

The Waite Park Police Department is temporarily relocating police and city hall administration during construction. Alicia Mages from Waite Park PD and Tri-County Crime Stoppers says they will be working out of the public works facility which is located at 670 17th Avenue South.

New Details Emerging on Expected New Hotel in Sartell

Momentum is building on a new hotel in Sartell. Mayor Ryan Fitzthum joined me on WJON. He is confident a new hotel will break ground in 2025. Fitzthum says more details are becoming available which includes drawings of what the hotel will look like. He indicates he cannot make public a brand name or specific location.