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Disasters

Pastor reflects on bridge collapse events

Pastor Doug Donley was at University Baptist Church just blocks from the bridge collapse site and heard the sirens rushing to the scene. He shares a commentary crafted from his Sunday sermon.

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Rebuild may begin in September

Rebuild may begin in September

The push to rebuild the I-35W bridge is on the "fastest of fast tracks" with the hopes that the new bridge will be built by the end of next year. Officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation are accepting applications from companies that intend to bid on the job through Wednesday morning at 6.
by Tom Scheck

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Kelly Kahle's story

Kelly Kahle's story

Kelly Kahle and Kimberly Brown were crossing the I-35W bridge when the bridge fell from under the car. In this multimedia presentation, they tell their story.

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How to manage a disaster

How to manage a disaster

After a disaster, cities rely heavily on the training of their emergency workers, and the leadership of their managers. Midmorning focuses on the immediate challenges of managing a disaster.

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Farm bill debated at Farmfest

Farm bill debated at Farmfest

The country's top agriculture leaders were at the annual gathering Farmfest in Redwood Falls on Tuesday. They took part in a public forum on the new Farm bill currently before Congress.
by Tim Post

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Sorting through the rubble

Sorting through the rubble

Midday talks with Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan and Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek about the recovery efforts.

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Bridge story at a glance

A bullet-point look at the status of the I-35W bridge collapse disaster and a list of related events scheduled today.

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MnDOT update on bridge replacement

MnDOT update on bridge replacement

An update on the traffic situation, and the latest on what the Minnesota Department of Transportation's plans are for replacing the I-35W bridge.

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What's at the heart of heroism?

What's at the heart of heroism?

Research suggests that selfless and altruistic behavior may be more hardwired in some people than others.

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