Disasters

Ranchers face deadline for bovine TB buyout program
Today is the deadline for cattle ranchers in northwestern Minnesota's bovine tuberculosis zone to decide whether to participate in a state buyout. The state will pay producers $500 per animal, plus $75 a year until the state regains its TB-free status.
Stillwater lift bridge to close for repairs
The Stillwater Lift Bridge will be closed next week for repairs. The historic bridge over the St. Croix River was damaged earlier this week when a lumber delivery truck got stuck on it.
Checking the progress of the 35W bridge
The span of the new 35W bridge over the Mississippi is almost complete. MPR's Tom Crann checked in with the manager of the project to see how it's progressing.
Half of rebuilt bridge spans river again
The final section of the northbound lane of the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis is in place, although the new span won't be open until at least September.