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Disasters

Pawlenty's political future may be at stake after bridge calamity

Pawlenty's political future may be at stake after bridge calamity

In the short term, political observers say the tragedy has raised Gov. Pawlenty's national visibility and shown him as a concerned and adaptable leader. But they also say Pawlenty could suffer from increased scrutiny of past decisions on highway and bridge repair.
by Tim Pugmire

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Searchers say third body believed found in wreckage

Searchers say third body believed found in wreckage

Authorities said Thursday they had recovered the bodies of two victims from the site of the interstate bridge collapse and believed they had a third. If the third recovery is confirmed, it would bring the confirmed death toll to eight.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press and Jessica Mador

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Bridge inspectors across St. Croix affected by I-35W collapse

Since the I-35W bridge collapse last week, there has been a lot of attention on how, and how often, bridges are inspected. As investigators look for the causes of the collapse of the Minneapolis bridge, engineers around the country continue their inspections, hoping to find evidence that could prevent the next bridge failure. MPR's Tom Crann spoke with Wisconsin State Bridge Engineer Finn Hubbard. Hubbard has performed bridge inspections and he says engineers need special equipment to see the underside of major bridges.

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Minneapolis' budget strains under weight of bridge collapse costs

Minneapolis' budget strains under weight of bridge collapse costs

Minneapolis city officials say the city's emergency preparedness plan helped first responders know what to do and communicate with each other in the critical moments following the bridge collapse. That plan also includes a way for the city to protect itself from financial disaster. This is crucial for a city trying to follow a tight budget.
by Brandt Williams

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Look for more highway closings this weekend

Minnesota Department of Transportation officials say they plan to shut down parts of Twin Cities highways over the next few weekends. The goal is to expand the roadways and relieve bottlenecks resulting from the loss of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Minneapolis mayor talks about the bridge disaster

Minneapolis mayor talks about the bridge disaster

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak reflects on the response to the I-35W bridge collapse, and the area's struggle to return to normal life.
by R.T. Rybak

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One week later: Reflection and recovery

One week later: Reflection and recovery

It's been one week since the I-35W bridge collapsed. To mark this occasion, Midday offers a special one-hour broadcast featuring the latest on the investigation, the stories of the survivors and a rememberance of the victims.

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One week after bridge collapse, a call for "sustained compassion"

One week after bridge collapse, a call for "sustained compassion"

For the people who watched the tragedy unfold on their television sets, Tuesday night's National Night Out in Minneapolis proved to be a way for some residents living by the river to express their grief and hopes for healing the city.
by Marisa Helms

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Advancements help speed bridge rebuild

Advancements help speed bridge rebuild

Improvements in materials and technology will help expedite replacement of the I-35W bridge.
by Annie Baxter

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