Morning Newswatch with Jay Caldwell

MN-Dot has numerous projects in the works and announced that I94 near Alexandria will be limited to 1 lane each way due to road construction. Today on WJON I talked with MN-Dot Director of Communications Kevin Gutnecht.

The Twins won 3 out of 4 games over the weekend at Seattle but didn't win Sunday against the Mariners. Jose Berrios was cruising along Saturday night until the 5th inning when Seattle hit him hard. He's been hit hard in each of his last 2 starts.

WJON's Question of the Week is asking listeners to name a song with "rain" in the tile or just a great rainy day song. Let me know between 9:10-10 this morning by calling 320-252-5852, email jay@wjon.com

The Twins placed catcher Mitch Garver on the 10-day injured list and activated third baseman Miguel Sano from the 10-day injured list. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Minnesota State High School League has rules for students transferring using the open-enrollment option. MSHSL Media Specialist John Millea joined me on WJON Tuesday.

Today on WJON's Voices for Veterans segment I talked with St. Cloud V.A. Chief of Pharmacy, JD Anderson, veteran and organizer of "Recovery Night" Ken Salchout and St. Cloud of V.A. Public Affairs Officer Barry Venable.

The Vikings restructured the contract of veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks and that move allowed them to sign first round pick, center Garrett Bradbury. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins lost 5-4 at home against the Angels to open a 3-game series Monday night. Jose Berrios allowed 12 hits and 5 earned runs in 5-plus innings to take the loss. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins lost 5-3 to Detroit Sunday and earned a split in the 4-game series. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He suggested that if Nelson Cruz' wrist injury keeps him out for any period of time that he should be placed on the Injured List.

The Twins completed a 3-game sweep of the Blue Jays in Toronto Wednesday night to improve to 23-12. Kyle Gibson took his turn dominating the Blue Jays. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.