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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

To convene or not to convene

Broadcast: Midday, 09/07/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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With the collapse of the 35W bridge and the flooding in southern Minnesota, there's been a lot of discussion about a special session at the Legislature. However, Gov. Pawlenty hasn't yet called lawmakers back to the Capitol.

Midday examines what sort of state government action is needed right now, if any.

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  • John Himle: Former Republican state representative, and now co-founder of the public relations firm Himle Horner.
  • Dane Smith: Former longtime Star Tribune state Capitol reporter and now president of Growth and Justice, a liberal think tank.

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