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Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

The I-35W bridge over the Mississippi in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour on August 1, 2007, plunging dozens of cars and their occupants into the river. The calamity disrupted transportation, aimed a spotlight on public infrastructure, and evoked an outpouring of public response.

These gear-like bearings which supported the I-35W bridge show how the bridge could move. Aas the temperature rose and the bridge expanded, the bridge would ride along the gears. (Photo submitted by Kevin Curley)

Can Minnesota afford the upkeep of roads and bridges?

Broadcast: Midday, 08/10/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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With the wreckage of the I-35W bridge still slumped in the Mississippi River, options for rebuilding are beginning to surface. State and federal government now must deal with questions about the eroding state of our bridges and highways and how we pay for the upkeep of our infrastructure.

Guests

Tim Penny: senior fellow, Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs

There are roughly 1,000 Chinese students and scholars at the University of Minnesota, and they're hoping to send some relief to victims of this week's earthquake. (9:46 p.m.)