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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Timberwolves First Round Playoff Schedule Set
The Timberwolves are the 3rd seed in the Western Conference and will play 6th seeded Phoenix in a first round best of 7 series. Game 1 will be in Minnesota Saturday at 2:30, pregame on AM 1390/93.9 FM Granite City Sports at 2:15.
Stream Trout Fishing Is Big In This Part of the MN
The stream trout season opens Saturday in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says we have trout fishing options in every region of the state. That consists of rainbow, brown, and brook trout.
Bear Sightings in Central Minnesota Aren’t Uncommon
All of the bears in Minnesota are black bears. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says there is more bears in Central Minnesota than people realize. He says you just don't see them out and about very often.
10 Things To Do in Minnesota This Spring
Minnesota offers numerous indoor and outdoor activities to do in the state each spring. Jake Juliot and Caitlin Hannah from Explore Minnesota have the following suggestions.
Twins Postponed Today; Doubleheader Saturday
The Twins vs. Tigers game scheduled for today has been postponed due to rainy weather in Detroit. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader Saturday April 13 with coverage starting on WJON at 11:30 a.m.
SCAR Derby Returning to the Rivers Edge
The SCAR Dolls are now SCAR Derby. They are returning to the Rivers Edge Convention Center for the first time since 2019 Saturday on May 4 for a Mixer Bout. Foxy Boom Boom from SCAR Derby joined me on WJON.
St. Cloud Police Asking for Public’s Help in Identifying Two Individuals
The St. Cloud Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects of a theft that happened on March 9 on the 4100 block of Division Street. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the individuals the police are looking to identify are pictured below.
High School Sports Results/Schedule Tuesday April 9
Monday's Results:
Softball:
Sartell-St. Stephen 4, Monticello 3
Tuesday's Schedule:
Softball:
Fergus Falls at Sauk Rapids-Rice
Brainerd at St. Cloud Crush
Cathedral at Milaca
Annandale at Maple Lake
Foley at Little Falls
Paynesville at Melrose
Albany at Pierz
Becker at St...
Postal Scam Attempts Still A Problem in Central MN
Scams in Central Minnesota continue to be a problem. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers indicates the text message or email, that some may have received, indicates that the person's USPS package has arrived at the warehouse.
Sartell Team Headed to a National Tournament
In the second year of the elementary program, the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres archery team is heading to the US Western National Tournament. At the state competition last weekend, they placed first in 3D and second in bullseye.