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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More Bear Activity in Cold Spring Area
Spotted bear activity has picked up in Central Minnesota. I reported yesterday black bears were seen on trail cameras in Cold Spring early this week. I received more confirmation of bear activity from a WJON listener in Cold Spring who sent me this photo taken from a trail camera.
High School Sports Results Thursday April 18
Baseball:
St. Cloud Crush 1, Sartell-St. Stephen 0 (8 innings)
(Kadyn Mork went 1-3 with the game-winner RBI. Drew Leiser threw 8 shutout innings with 1 hit allowed and 7 strikeouts for the Crush. Wesley Johnson threw 7 shutout innings for Sartell)
Fergus Falls 8, Sauk Rapids-Rice 7
Brainerd 8, ROCORI 3
Foley 11, Cathedral 3
(John Brew and Jacob Oliver each drove in runs for the Crusaders.)
Eden
What Keenan’s New Job Responsibilities Will Be At CCS
Earlier this week Emmett Keenan and Julie Murphy each received promotions at St. Cloud Catholic Community Schools and Cathedral High School. Keenan joined me on WJON to talk about his new title, which will take hold starting July 1.
Black Bear Spotted in Cold Spring This Week
Black bears continue to be active in Central Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says he's heard reports of bears on trail cameras in the Cold Spring area. Schmitt says this isn't the first time bears have been reported in Cold Spring and suspects it won't be the last.
Lottery Tickets Stolen in St. Cloud; Vehicles Broken Into in Waite Park
The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on 2500 block of 2nd Street South where a business was entered after hours and lottery tickets were taken.
High School Sports Results/Schedule
The Cathedral Girls Golf team finished 7th among 17 teams at the Milaca Invite. The meet was played in a 6-6-6 format. The team of Cammy Sand and Averie Andvik carded an 86 to finish 10th overall. Abby Silver and Natalie Granowski shot a 93.
St. Cloud V.A. Offering Medication Take Back Day
The St. Cloud V.A. is offering a take back day where everyone can drop off unused and expired medications to have them disposed of safely. Jackie Stevenson from the St. Cloud V.A. explains this annual event is for veterans and the general public and all medications will be accepted.
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.
Former SCSU Star Hosting Basketball Camp in St. Cloud This Summer
Former St. Cloud State basketball player Forrest Witt is offering basketball camps in the St. Cloud area including one at Whitney Recreation Center July 16-18. Witt is the current Alexandria High School basketball coach who led the Cardinals to the State Tournament in 2023 and advanced to the State Tournament last month.
Former Rox Player On An Amazing Hot Streak in the Majors
The St. Cloud Rox will start their 2024 season next month. A former Rox player, Michael Busch is seeing his first real significant opportunity in the majors playing for the Chicago Cubs. He is making the most of it and has reeled off home runs in 5 straight games.