Disasters

Vulnerable skies
A recent government report suggests that explosive substances can still be smuggled past screeners and onto the airlines. Midmorning examines the challenge of balancing safety and efficiency in airline travel.
Minneapolis bridge funds held hostage in Washington budget battle
By a 270-147 vote, the U.S. House passed a bill that provides $195 million to replace the collapsed Interstate 35W span in Minneapolis and an additional $1 billion above President Bush's request to help states fix deteriorating bridges. He is threatening a veto.
Molnau warns road projects could get hung up in money fight
Despite testimony from senior staff about the Minnesota Department of Transportation's improving finances, Commissioner Carol Molnau warned Thursday about possible delays in road projects planned for next year because of limits on agency spending.
Bridge builder previews construction process
Peter Sanderson, with Flatiron/Manson, is the man who will be overseeing the I-35W bridge construction project. Work on the bridge rebuild officially begins Thursday, and is meant to last 437 days. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
9/11 investigator  in Minneapolis to find cause of bridge collapse
A law firm representing I-35 bridge victims has hired an engineering company that investigated the collapse of the World Trade Center. The chief investigator has a unique connection to Minneapolis.