Photo: #Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak spoke about the I-35W bridge collapse shortly after it occurred on the evening of Aug. 1.
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Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak spoke about the I-35W bridge collapse shortly after it occurred on the evening of Aug. 1. (MPR file photo)

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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 new I-35W bridge design, transportation and more


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Minneapolis' mayor talks about the politics of the funding and design of the I-35W bridge replacement. He also talks about the new settlement on reducing airport noise for some homeowners, one that took years to achieve.

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  • R.T. Rybak: Mayor of Minneapolis.

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