Panel distributing money from bridge compensation fund will face tough decisions

35W bridge construction
Construction on the Interstate 35W bridge.
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Victims who were injured in the 35W bridge collapse and families of the 13 people killed can file for compensation from a nearly $37 million fund created by the Legislature. A panel of three attorneys will decide who gets some of the money, and how much they get.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Susan Holden, chair of that panel.

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