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Disasters

Former MnDOT official reacts to NTSB findings

Former MnDOT official reacts to NTSB findings

Bob McFarlin, who was second in command at MnDOT when the 35W bridge collapsed, says the NTSB report does not find fault with the state's bridge inspection procedures. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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NTSB stresses connection between bad design and weight

NTSB investigators have found the weight of the bridge and construction materials and equipment placed on it forced a poorly-designed and under-sized gusset to fail.
by Sea Stachura

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NTSB hearing: Design errors, weight factor in bridge collapse

During a Thursday hearing of the National Transportation Safety Board, investigators say 289 tons of construction equipment and materials were stored on the 35W bridge on the day it collapsed. Investigators say an under-designed gusset plate was the primary cause of the disaster
by Sea Stachura

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Survivors sue bridge engineers, construction company

Survivors sue bridge engineers, construction company

Three survivors and the relatives of one of the motorists killed in the Interstate-35W bridge collapse are suing an engineering firm that inspected the bridge, and the construction company that was working on the bridge when it fell.
by Tim Nelson

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Despite final NTSB report, some still have questions

Despite final NTSB report, some still have questions

The final report on the causes of the I-35W bridge collapse will be discussed Thursday in Washington. Minnesota Public Radio News has learned NTSB investigators will report that under-designed gusset plates and weight added to the bridge deck were the primary causes of the collapse.
by Sea Stachura

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NTSB final report: Bad design, plus added weight, led to bridge collapse

NTSB final report: Bad design, plus added weight, led to bridge collapse

Investigators for the NTSB have concluded that under-designed gusset plates and the weight on the bridge deck were the primary causes of the I-35W bridge collapse, Minnesota Public Radio News has learned.
by Sea Stachura

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Wet fall foreshadows spring flooding

Wet fall foreshadows spring flooding

The fall of 2008 may turn out to be the wettest on record in the Grand Forks area in 120 years. That could increase the odds of significant flooding next spring.
by Minnesota News Network

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1 injured in fireworks explosion in SE Minn.

The state fire marshal's office says one person is injured after an explosion at a fireworks storage facility near Claremont in southeastern Minnesota.

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Man pleads not guilty to starting Ham Lake fire

Man pleads not guilty to starting Ham Lake fire

A 64-year-old man is pleading not guilty in Duluth to charges that he allowed his campfire to get out of control and spark the giant Ham Lake wildfire in May 2007.

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Oberstar responds to NTSB leaked report

The following report was issued by Congressman Jim Oberstar's office in response to an article that appeared in the Star Tribune on Sunday, Oct. 26.

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