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Disasters

Farm vehicles can be tough on rural roads and bridges

As Minnesotans have increasingly learned over the last two weeks, a major factor in the deterioration of roads and bridges is vehicle traffic and its weight. And one class of vehicles travels most of the state without any weight restrictions: farm vehicles.
by Sea Stachura

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Lawmakers hammer out plans for a new bridge

Lawmakers hammer out plans for a new bridge

State transportation officials have unveiled a preliminary design for a new I-35W bridge. Now, state lawmakers discuss the reconstruction plans in a joint House-Senate transportation committee meeting. Midday previews the legislative hearings.

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What do bridge inspectors look for?

What do bridge inspectors look for?

Two high-profile bridges span the St. Louis River and the Duluth Harbor, connecting that city with Superior, Wisc. Each year, one of those bridges gets a routine safety examination. But in the wake of the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis two weeks ago, both get a look this summer.
by Bob Kelleher

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Minnesota picks preliminary design for bridge to replace fallen span

Minnesota picks preliminary design for bridge to replace fallen span

The drawing reveals few details about the new bridge, aside from its general size and the number of lanes it will contain. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says the sketch will guide contractors who will use the information to work up detailed proposals for the new bridge
by Dan Olson and Tom Scheck

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Law firm petitions for access to bridge collapse site

A law firm asked a federal court to grant its experts immediate access to the Interstate 35W bridge collapse site so they can begin their own investigation into what could lead to wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits.

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Xcel Energy assessing power outages after storm

Thousands of Xcel Energy customers lost power because of overnight thunderstorms. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Xcel Energy spokeswoman Mary Sandok.

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How to live with loss

How to live with loss

Divers are still struggling with debris and river currents to find the remaining missing people who were on I-35W when it collapsed, and recent storms may slow the search even more. Midday's guest discusses this kind of ambiguous loss and how to be resilient in the face of trauma.

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The role of public memorials

The role of public memorials

As the Minnesota Department of Transportation moves ahead with rebuilding the I-35W bridge, some are asking about making a place for a memorial at the site of the collapse. Midmorning discusses the challenge of creating a public memorial and commemorating victims meaningfully.

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Drought is straining trees in Minneapolis

Drought is straining trees in Minneapolis

Despite recent rains, trees are still suffering from the drought in the region. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with the city forester from Minneapolis about how his department is trying to keep the trees healthy.

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Improvements to Twin Cities roadways are underway

Improvements to Twin Cities roadways are underway

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is making changes to Highway 280, the main detour for Interstate 35W, which is closed near the site of the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis.

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