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 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. |
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Midmorning reports minute by minute news on the bridge investigation, including continuing conflict about its structural integrity, and the positive work of first responders and spiritual caregivers.
(Midmorning, 08/06/2007)
A few moments after Gary Babineau realized he survived the collapse of the I-35W bridge, he began helping dozens of children in a school bus escape to safety. On Saturday, he told his story to President Bush. Now he tells it to MPR All Things Considered host Tom Crann.
(08/06/2007)
Sean McLoughlin, a Minneapolis resident, recounts how he suddenly became a first responder at the I-35W bridge collapse.
(08/06/2007)
The FBI brought in an unmanned submarine with
sonar and powerful underwater lights to look for bodies near a
collapsed freeway bridge on Monday. A Navy dive team was also in
town to help.
(08/06/2007)
When tragedy strikes, it's hard to know how to cope with the news. As part of our continuing coverage of the I-35W bridge collapse, Midday's guest talks about dealing with disaster.
(Midday, 08/06/2007)
The 35W bridge collapse is shining a spotlight on bridge safety around the country. Midmorning's guests talk about the challenges of improving the nation's infrastructure.
(Midmorning, 08/06/2007)
An FBI dive team is expected in the city on Monday to help in the aftermath of the collapse of the I-35W bridge. It could be the first of two units from the federal government to help.
(08/05/2007)
The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it will begin pulling vehicles out of the Mississippi River by mid-week.
(08/05/2007)
That assessment is frustrating some lawmakers who say the bridge collapse should be a wake-up call for greater investment in the state's roads and bridges.
(08/05/2007)
Across the Twin Cities, in Spanish, Greek and
English, the prayers rose up Sunday. Prayers of peace for grieving
families. Prayers of strength for those still searching the
Mississippi River. And prayers of gratitude from those who were
spared.
(08/05/2007)
The Minneapolis Police Department has released the names of eight people missing in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse. Families of some of the missing visited the collapse site Saturday. Divers are searching the murky river waters for victims. Five people are confirmed dead in Wednesday's bridge collapse. No bodies were recovered Saturday.
(08/05/2007)
The southern end of the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis has been ruled out as the starting point of the structure's collapse. The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board says the agency will now examine the northern portion of the bridge.
(08/05/2007)
Divers spent a third fruitless day searching
for victims of a deadly bridge collapse, finding no bodies inside a
crushed car pulled earlier Saturday from the murky Mississippi
River waters.
(08/04/2007)
In less than 10 seconds, Wednesday's I-35W bridge collapse changed our confidence in the man-made world beneath our feet. A structure millions of Minnesota drivers took for granted gave out. No number of miraculous survival stories make up for the loss of life and the fear instilled by the catastrophe.
(08/04/2007)
"Our message to the Twin Cities is we want to get this bridge
rebuilt as quick as possible," Bush said after visiting with
rescue workers and people who watched the bridge crumble. "We
understand that this is a main artery of life here."
(08/04/2007)
I-35W bridge reopening
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