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Disasters

With a struggle ahead, patience wears thin in flood zone

With a struggle ahead, patience wears thin in flood zone

In Winona, about 60 area residents confronted Gov. Tim Pawlenty, saying they aren't getting the help they need to recover from flash floods that killed six. Meanwhile, the cleanup continued.
by Mark Steil and Sea Stachura

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Engebretsen family shares its grief in aftermath of bridge tragedy

Engebretsen family shares its grief in aftermath of bridge tragedy

The family of Sherry Engebretsen says she was a devoted mother and wife who loved the Beatles, books and sports. Ron Engebretsen and his daughters, Jessica and Anne, shared stories about Sherry Monday as they sat in the backyard of their Shoreview home
by Lorna Benson

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Two survivors were on their way to a soccer game

Two survivors were on their way to a soccer game

Dozens of people survived the I-35W bridge collapse. Some were seriously injured, others escaped with minor injuries. But all are experiencing the emotions that come after surviving a brush with death. Experts say understanding those emotions will take time and patience.
by Dan Gunderson

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Bridge collapse arms Molnau critics

Bridge collapse arms Molnau critics

Critics of Transportation Commissioner Carol Molnau say the I-35W bridge incident exposes her lack of leadership.
by Tom Scheck

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Dealing with the aftermath, special coverage

Dealing with the aftermath, special coverage

Midmorning reports minute by minute news on the bridge investigation, including continuing conflict about its structural integrity, and the positive work of first responders and spiritual caregivers.

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A rescuer's story

A rescuer's story

A few moments after Gary Babineau realized he survived the collapse of the I-35W bridge, he began helping dozens of children in a school bus escape to safety. On Saturday, he told his story to President Bush. Now he tells it to MPR All Things Considered host Tom Crann.

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Stumbling into a life-and-death situation

Stumbling into a life-and-death situation

Sean McLoughlin, a Minneapolis resident, recounts how he suddenly became a first responder at the I-35W bridge collapse.

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FBI divers add high technology to bridge recovery effort

FBI divers add high technology to bridge recovery effort

The FBI brought in an unmanned submarine with sonar and powerful underwater lights to look for bodies near a collapsed freeway bridge on Monday. A Navy dive team was also in town to help.
by Tim Pugmire and Mark Zdechlik

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State politicians outline next steps in bridge recovery

State politicians outline next steps in bridge recovery

Several state leaders and politicians join Gary Eichten for a look at the state's role in recovering from the I-35W bridge disaster. Several toured the disaster site on Monday.

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Making sense of disaster

Making sense of disaster

When tragedy strikes, it's hard to know how to cope with the news. As part of our continuing coverage of the I-35W bridge collapse, Midday's guest talks about dealing with disaster.

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