Disasters

Birds a constant problem at Twin Cities airport
Officials say the U.S. Airways plane that crashed into the Hudson River in New York yesterday apparently hit a flock of birds. Birds also are a major issue at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport.
US Airways plane to NC crashes into Hudson River
A US Airways pilot ditched his disabled jetliner into the frigid Hudson River on Thursday afternoon after a collision with a flock of birds apparently knocked out both engines, but rescuers pulled all 155 people on board into boats as the plane sank, authorities say.
Minn. to report spending on bridge victims
Minnesota finance officials are required to disclose details this week on how much the state has spent so far to compensate victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse.
Companies aim to dismiss part of Minn. bridge suit
The engineering firm and the construction company that worked on the Interstate 35W bridge before it collapsed are asking a judge to dismiss parts of four lawsuits from victims.
NTSB: Failure to maintain airspeed led to crash
Failure to maintain adequate airspeed in gusty crosswinds was the probable cause of a plane crash that killed four people near Faribault in November 2007, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
News Cut: Starting over
Who donated $1 million to help the victims of a devastating Burnsville fire remains a secret. But MPR's News Cut introduces us to other people who are helping put the victims' lives back together.