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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

How should the state help the bridge disaster victims?

Broadcast: Midday, 11/14/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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It is estimated that some 180 people were on the 35W bridge when it collapsed. Thirteen of them were killed in the disaster and many were injured. What should the state do to compensate them and their families?

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  • Ron Latz: Minnesota state senator, DFL-St. Louis Park. Latz is the co-chair of the joint House-Senate Subcommittee on Claims.
  • Ryan Winkler: Minnesota state representative, DFL-Golden Valley. Winkler has proposed a 9/11-style fund to compensate the victims of the collapse.

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