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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What Vikings’ Quarterbacks Wore #9? McCarthy Will Be the 4th
The Vikings traded up in the NFL draft last Thursday to select quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy wore #9 at Michigan and will wear #9 with the Vikings. He isn't the first Viking quarterback to wear that number.
Park Bathroom Damaged in Sartell; Car Tampering in Waite Park
Sartell Police are reporting vandalism at Watab Park. Mages says the bathrooms near the tennis courts were severely damaged. One of the bathrooms had the sinks pulled out from the wall and smashed onto the concrete floor.
St. Cloud Schools Sets Its Calendar With Religion In Mind
St. Cloud School District 742 considers numerous religions and religious holidays when setting its school calendar. That according to St. Cloud School Superintendent Laurie Putnam. Muslim students recently celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday April 10. St. Cloud schools did not have school that day in observance.
Sartell Archery Team Has Success at National Event
The Sartell-St. Stephen archery team competed in the US Western National Tournament in Sandy, Utah over the weekend. The team finished 4th overall in both Bullseye and 3D.
St. Cloud’s Spann-Ford to Join a NFL Team
St. Cloud Tech graduate, Sauk Rapids native and former Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford reportedly has agree to sign as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.
Who Has More Lakes; Minnesota or 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:
Three Settlements Became One; The Story of Paynesville
Paynesville, Minnesota is a town with a population of 2,432 in southwestern Stearns County. The town was named after Edwin E. Payne and was platted in 1857. The town consisted of 3 individual settlements known as North Town, Old Town and Jim Town.
Paynesville in Pictures [GALLERY]
Paynesville is a small town in southwestern Stearns County with a population of 2,388 according to the last census in 2020. Paynesville is located along Highways 23, 4 and 55. Paynesville is on the Soo Line Railway and was formerly on the Great Northern Railway.
What State Troopers Are Doing To Limit Distracted Driving
The Minnesota State Troopers are cracking down on distracted drivers. State Trooper Sargent Jesse Grabow joined me on WJON. He says he sees people everyday looking at their phones and holding their phone while driving, which is against the law.
Car Break-Ins in Sartell; Theft in St. Cloud
The Sartell Police Department are reporting a couple of thefts from vehicle this week. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says the first one happened on the 800 block of 10th Avenue North.