Jay Caldwell

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

Cathedral graduate and former Gopher Nate Schmidt is a NHL champion. The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals Tuesday night. The Panthers win the series 4 games to 2. The 33-year old defenseman reached the Stanley Cup finals with the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2017-2018 season but they lost to the Washington Capitals. Schmidt has appeared in 23 playoff games for the Panthers with 3 goals and 11 assists totaling 14 points this season.

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

Making a decision on a career is a major decision many of us are tasked with when we are 18 or 19 years old. These young people need some help making the best decision for themselves and to discuss this I was joined by Gail Cruikshank, Talent Director for the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation and Shantelle Kane, Associate Director of Employer Relations at St. Cloud State.

3 weeks ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

The spring turkey hunt in Minnesota is record setting. The DNR released their spring harvest numbers and the record that was set last year has been surpassed by this year's harvest. Last year's record was 16,714 while this year's number is 16,880. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says it was another banner season for turkey hunters. He says Central Minnesota had one of the highest harvest totals. Schmitt indicates 2 permit areas cover Central Minnesota, (507 and 508).

4 weeks ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

Now is a critical time for nesting for ducks, grouse, and turkeys. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says what happens within the next few weeks will have a big impact on the populations for hunting this fall. Schmitt says a dry stretch of weather with only a little moisture would be preferred. He says a cool, wet period of weather during the hatch isn't good and could wipe out the hatch. Schmitt says we saw that last year.

1 month ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell |Jay Caldwell

The Minnesota walleye opening weekend brought mixed results with high participation throughout the state. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says reports indicate some had success while others didn't while searching for walleye. Schmitt says Central Minnesota reports indicate if walleyes were caught, they were caught early in the day with many anglers switching over to crappies and panfish. He says pan fishing is exceptional right now.