Jay Caldwell

Minnesota

Morning News Watch Host at WJON-AM/FM (St. Cloud, MN)

Brand manager at Townsquare Media

Articles

This Central Minnesota Town Had a Different Name for 6 Months

6 days ago | krforadio.com | Jay Caldwell

St. Augusta Days continue today. The Parish Festival at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish will take place on Sunday, June 22. Learn more about St. Augusta below. St. Augusta is an incorporated city just south of St. Cloud in southeastern Stearns County. The town is quite large in that it encompasses approximately 30 square miles and has a population of 3,497 people according to the most recent census.
Princeton, MN in Pictures [GALLERY]

1 week ago | 1037theloon.com | Jay Caldwell

The town of Princeton, Minnesota is located in both Sherburne and Mille Lacs counties along highways 169 and 95. It has a population of 4,819, is located about 50 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 35 miles east of St. Cloud. The majority of the Princeton residents live in Mille Lacs county.
Rain Boosts Fishing Fun In Central Minnesota, Get Ready To Cast Your Lines

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell

The recent rainfalls in Central Minnesota have changed the fishing outlook in the area. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says the water levels are higher which has led to access of runoff areas like channels, inlets, outlets and culverts on lakes and rivers. Schmitt says these runoff areas naturally attract fish. He explains walleyes will check out these areas to feed. Schmitt indicates you don't always need a boat to access these areas.
Local Veterans Find New Job Opportunities With Business Partnerships

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell

St. Cloud V.A. is cooperating with local businesses to find job opportunities for veterans in the St. Cloud area. Tiffany Stang and Jeffrey Swann are both Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists at the St. Cloud V.A. Stang says they are there to help veterans find employment and volunteer opportunities. She explains they know our mental health can be adversely affected when we don't have work so finding jobs for veterans is very important.
New Minnesota Laws Are Here, And They Might Just Change Your Summer Plans

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jay Caldwell

Many new laws will take effect on July 1st in Minnesota. Lawmaker, State Representative Tim O'Driscoll joined me on WJON to break down some of these new laws. A new state law will require a watercraft permit for some boaters starting July 1, 2025. O'Driscoll says the 1-time $34.95 fee will apply starting July 1 for those 12 years of age or older born after June 30, 2004. He says the plan is to phase it in through 2028.
Join The Fun At St. Cloud's Lemonade Concert And Art Fair—it's A Celebration You Won't Want To Miss

1 week ago | minnesotasnewcountry.com | Jay Caldwell

The annual Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is just over a week away as part of Granite City Days on Thursday June 26 from 11am-7pm. St. Cloud State Director of Campus Involvement and Coordinator of this year's event, Molly McCann joined me on WJON. Lemonade Art Fair, photo courtesy of SCSUThis year's Lemonade Concert and Art Fair is the 52nd annual. McCann says it's been quite a historic event honoring the culture in the community.
St. Cloud Native Captures Stanley Cup Title

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.
Get Ready For Game 6 As Our Hometown Hero Nate Schmidt Chases The Stanley Cup

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jay Caldwell

St. Cloud native and Cathedral graduate Nate Schmidt is one win away from capturing the Stanley Cup as a member of the Florida Panthers. 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 22 playoff games for the Panthers with 3 goals and 11 assists totaling 14 points this season.
Students And Local Pros Team Up For Career Success In St. Cloud

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.
Crime Stoppers: Copper Wire Stolen in Waite Park

1 week ago | wjon.com | Jay Caldwell

Waite Park Police are reporting a burglary where a trailer was broken into on the 100 block 7th Avenue North. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crime Stoppers says copper wire was stolen. If you have information on any unsolved crimes in the Stearns, Benton or Sherburne County area please report information by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-255-1301, online at tricountycrimestoppers.org and click on submit a tip or use the P3 mobile app and submit your information that way.