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Rushford asks: 'Will they be there' to help?

Rushford asks: 'Will they be there' to help?

In Rushford, Minnesota, residents are coping with extreme conditions following last weekend's flood -- no water, no sewer, no phones, no power. And they're waiting for help.
by Mark Steil

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Mission complete for Navy divers

Mission complete for Navy divers

With the recovery of the last body from the I-35W bridge collapse site, the mission of a team of U.S. Navy divers is complete. Some of those divers spoke about their experience working at the bridge site.
by Joshua Freed

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Mayor talks about Hwy. 11 bridge closing

Minnesota and North Dakota transportation officials have closed a bridge over the Red River. The Robbin/Drayton bridge carries Minnesota Hwy. 11 into North Dakota north of Grand Forks. It will be closed for at least a week.

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FEMA to assess state's flood damage

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are in southeastern Minnesota preparing to assess damage from last weekend's flash flooding.

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NTSB to examine de-icing system in Minn. bridge collapse

NTSB to examine de-icing system in Minn. bridge collapse

The NTSB says it is looking into the de-icing system on the I-35W bridge, as well as the weight of construction materials in place on the bridge the day of its collapse, as possible factors in the accident.
by Martiga Lohn

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Special session likely for dual disasters

Special session likely for dual disasters

Gov. Pawlenty said he and top legislators reached a "general understanding" Wednesday on the need for a special session to provide flood relief for southern Minnesota and funding to respond to the Minneapolis bridge collapse.
by Tim Pugmire and Tom Scheck

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Rebuilding after floods takes money and resolve

Rebuilding after floods takes money and resolve

Residents in southeastern Minnesota are cleaning up from weekend floods that killed seven people and damaged an estimated 4,000 homes. Dave Smiglewski, the mayor of Granite Falls, knows what it's like to rebuild a damaged town.

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Under water and waiting for relief

Under water and waiting for relief

As flood waters recede in southeastern Minnesota, counties are going to need money to deal with the damage. Some lawmakers say it may take legislative action to get the kind of resources needed for recovery.

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Bush pledges aid for bridge and flood recovery

Bush pledges aid for bridge and flood recovery

President Bush is promising a "flood of help" for people in southeastern Minnesota. He's also pledging quick federal help to replace the I-35W bridge.
by Mark Zdechlik

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