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U of M adds text messages to emergency notifications

The University of Minnesota is joining other schools that use text messages to notify students, staff and faculty of emergencies and campus closings.

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Vulnerable skies

Vulnerable skies

A recent government report suggests that explosive substances can still be smuggled past screeners and onto the airlines. Midmorning examines the challenge of balancing safety and efficiency in airline travel.

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Judge to rule within weeks on release of bridge data

A Hennepin County judge promised Thursday to rule by early December on how much data gathered after the Interstate 35 bridge collapse the state must make public and how quickly.
by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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Minneapolis bridge funds held hostage in Washington budget battle

Minneapolis bridge funds held hostage in Washington budget battle

By a 270-147 vote, the U.S. House passed a bill that provides $195 million to replace the collapsed Interstate 35W span in Minneapolis and an additional $1 billion above President Bush's request to help states fix deteriorating bridges. He is threatening a veto.

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Molnau warns road projects could get hung up in money fight

Molnau warns road projects could get hung up in money fight

Despite testimony from senior staff about the Minnesota Department of Transportation's improving finances, Commissioner Carol Molnau warned Thursday about possible delays in road projects planned for next year because of limits on agency spending.
by Tom Scheck

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Feds send more money for new 35W bridge

Feds send more money for new 35W bridge

The U.S. Department of Transportation has released $123 million to Minnesota from the Emergency Relief Fund to rebuild the I-35W bridge.
by Tom Scheck

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Bridge builder previews construction process

Bridge builder previews construction process

Peter Sanderson, with Flatiron/Manson, is the man who will be overseeing the I-35W bridge construction project. Work on the bridge rebuild officially begins Thursday, and is meant to last 437 days. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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University MRI lab remains shuttered by bridge collapse

University MRI lab remains shuttered by bridge collapse

The MRI lab was not damaged, even though the building sits within 50 feet of the collapsed bridge. But concerns over safety and liability forced the lab to close.
by Art Hughes

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Construction of new 35W bridge to begin

Construction of new 35W bridge to begin

Workers are expected to begin drilling Nov. 1 on the $234 million bridge.

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9/11 investigator in Minneapolis to find cause of bridge collapse

9/11 investigator in Minneapolis to find cause of bridge collapse

A law firm representing I-35 bridge victims has hired an engineering company that investigated the collapse of the World Trade Center. The chief investigator has a unique connection to Minneapolis.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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