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.

Minnesota Bear Harvest Numbers Are Big So Far

The first 2024 bear harvest numbers are in from the Minnesota DNR and they are impressive. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. The first days of the Bear hunt September 1-3 Schmitt says, more bear were shot in the state that all of last season.

Regulation Changes Coming to Lake Mille Lacs

Minnesota DNR officials met with the Mille Lacs Advisory committee this week. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says big regulation changes are expected to happen.

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.

St. Cloud’s Spann-Ford Likely to Join NFL Team This Weekend

The NFL draft will take place Thursday-Saturday with round 1 Thursday, rounds 2 and 3 on Friday and rounds 4-7 on Saturday. St. Cloud Tech graduate, Sauk Rapids native and former Gopher tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford will either be drafted or will likely sign as an undrafted rookie following the draft.

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.

Final Deer Harvest Numbers in Minnesota Are Historically Low

The Minnesota deer harvest was down this year compared to last year by approximately 8%. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He explained the DNR released the final 2023 numbers and with all the seasons combined Minnesota had 158,746 deer harvested.

How To Avoid a Secondary Crash In Minnesota

This time of year weather related crashes happen often. MN-Dot wants you to be prepared and aware so you can avoid crashes and secondary crashes.

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.

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.

Gopher Football Adding A Transfer Quarterback

The Gopher football team is adding a transfer quarterback. Max Brosmer has verbally committed to join the Gophers next season for his final year of college eligibility.

Vikings Could Make a Move at Quarterback

The Vikings lost 12-10 Monday night to the Chicago Bears to drop to 6-6 on the season. Josh Dobbs threw 4 interceptions in the loss and talk of replacing him with either Nick Mullens or Jaren Hall has picked up.

Twins Name New TV Play-By-Play Voice

The Twins have replaced Dick Bremer as their TV play-by-play voice with the radio voice for the Twins for the past 12 seasons, Cory Provus. Provus will be replaced on the radio side by Kris Atteberry.

Twins vs Astros Dates and Times For ALDS

The Twins will play the Houston Astros in the best of 5 American Legion Divisional Playoffs starting Saturday.

New Incentive to Give Blood in Minnesota

The American Red Cross is reporting a shortfall of donations this summer. Sue Thesenga is the Regional Communications Manager for the American Red Cross in Minnesota and the Dakotas. She says it isn't unusual to see a decline in blood donations in the summer.