Photo: #Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak have often sparred publicly over state and city funding issues.
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Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak have often sparred publicly over state and city funding issues. (MPR Photo/Tim Pugmire)

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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.

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Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

Mayor R.T. Rybak on the post-collapse Minneapolis

Broadcast: Midday, 08/16/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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In the aftermath of the I-35W bridge collapse, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has had to realign his budget priorities to consider road maintenance and repair. Now, he's hoping a special session at the Legislature will help solve some of the city's financial burdens.

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