Daily Digest 10-25-07

State

Is the state doing enough to inspect bridges? A state bridge inspector says no, as reported in the Pioneer Press, but MnDOT says yes. Aren't these the same concerns raised by the Legislative Auditor 10 years ago?

As for the new 35W bridge, a group of about 80 people settled on some final design details.

And a legislative panel holds a hearing today featuring testimony from some of the survivors of the bridge collapse talking about the need for some kind of state fund to help them out.

Gov. Pawlenty's trade mission is getting some attention from the Indian press.
You can also follow the trip via MPR.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Sen. Paul Wellstone. MPR and the Star Tribune take notice, as does the Politico.

2008

What was Al Franken doing in Texas Wednesday? Why, raising money, of course.

And it's that kind of money raising that has made Minnesota's Senate race the most expensive in the country so far.

And at least one Republican says Norm Coleman isn't conservative enough.

Finally

How long are these baby boomers going to keep battling this out?