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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Vikings To Play in London in 2024
The Minnesota Vikings will play a home game in London in 2024. The NFL made that announcement today. Who they will play and when the game will be played will be announced when the NFL schedule is released this spring.
Safe Winter Driving Tips For Minnesotans
The recent snowfall has caused Minnesotans to have to remember how to drive in ice and snow. MN-Dot's Williams Van Koevering has some suggestions:
Ice Fishing Gets a Restart; Don’t Forget About New MN Law
The new "Keep It Clean" law in Minnesota will impact many ice anglers this winter. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt says the law went into effect throughout the state in July but was already in place in extreme northern Minnesota last winter.
What to Know About Ice Fishing In MN This Weekend
Cold temperatures aren't a bad thing for everyone. Ice fishing is getting a restart this weekend and beyond with cold temperatures that are making ice throughout the state. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.
Lakes and More: The Story of South Haven
South Haven is a small town located in northwestern Wright County along Highway 55 between Kimball and Annandale. The town has a population of 187 and was platted in 1888. South Haven is in southside township and is 2 miles south of Fairhaven which likely contributed to the name of the town.
Explore Minnesota’s Outdoor Winter Festivals
The weather has created some challenges for some of Minnesota's outdoor festivals but many remained scheduled as of today. Explore Minnesota's Jake Juliot highlighted what events you could be interested in.
St. Cloud Native Playing Pro Hockey Into His 30s
St. Cloud native Alex Koopmeiners is in his 8th season playing professional hockey. The 31-year old 2010 Cathedral graduate is currently playing in the ECHL with the New Foundland Growlers which is located in St. John's, New Foundland in Labrador, Canada.
Ice Fishing Conditions Improving Slowly in Central MN
The warmer than normal weather in Central Minnesota has caused a late start to the ice fishing season. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. Schmitt explains the temperatures are getting close to normalizing this week but the ice locally is generally not safe and he's waiting at least a week before giving ice fishing a shot here.
Insight Into the Viking Quarterback Position This Week and Beyond
Viking head coach Kevin O'Connell has indicated he knows who will start at quarterback for the Vikings Sunday when they play their final regular season game against the Lions in Detroit, but he won't announce the decision until all the parties involved are informed in person.
What May Derail Ice Fishing For the Season
Warmer than normal temperatures over the past month has caused a major setback for the ice fishing season in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says ice locally is either not there or not safe.