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Disasters

Crews worked to fill hole near support before Minn. bridge fell

Crews worked to fill hole near support before Minn. bridge fell

E-mails obtained by The Associated Press show Minnesota Department of Transportation officials puzzling over the source of the hole, with one engineer suggesting it was part of a larger erosion problem in that area.

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The Coast Guard makes sure it's 'Always Ready' for an oil spill

The Coast Guard makes sure it's 'Always Ready' for an oil spill

Lake Superior is known for its pristine water, but one oil spill could ruin all that. Coast Guard cutters like the Duluth-based Alder, carry first response equipment in case of a major oil spill.
by Bob Kelleher

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Volunteers help flooded residents clean up

Volunteers help flooded residents clean up

A Minnesota nonprofit group created to help Katrina victims in New Orleans is now helping flooded residents in southeastern Minnesota. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Cheryl Venerstrom, a member of A River of Hope, which made its first trip down to the Rushford area on Sunday.

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Special session talk comes with political pitfalls

Special session talk comes with political pitfalls

As Gov. Pawlenty and legislative leaders still disagree on an agenda for a potential special session, some analysts say the prolonged partisan wrangling could have a political price.
by Tim Pugmire

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SE Minnesota banks deal with unique flood problems

SE Minnesota banks deal with unique flood problems

Some people in southeastern Minnesota are turning to their banks for loans or mortgage deferments after recent flash floods. Banks, however, have been dealing with their own damage.

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Floods leave victims high and dry when it comes to insurance coverage

Floods leave victims high and dry when it comes to insurance coverage

Insurance company advocates say more people should opt to buy flood insurance. But one expert says the real solution is to force insurance companies to offer flood coverage, and require all home insurance policies to include it.
by Sea Stachura

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Hurricane Katrina, two years later

Hurricane Katrina, two years later

What's life like today, 730 days after the most expensive natural catastrophe in U.S. history?
by Nikki Tundel

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Routes to recovery in New Orleans

Routes to recovery in New Orleans

On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, American RadioWorks visits New Orleans to explore the status of its long road to recovery.

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Officials warn flooded residents to beware of mold

Officials warn flooded residents to beware of mold

In many parts of southeastern Minnesota, people are cleaning up from flash floods that damaged hundreds of homes. County and federal officials have repeatedly warned residents to find clean, dry places to sleep and to watch out for mold.

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Contractor drops bid to build replacement I-35 bridge

The number of companies interested in building the replacement Interstate 35W bridge is now four after one company dropped out of the running.

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