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A critique of the 35W bridge design

Tom Fisher, dean of the University of Minnesota College of Design, has some good things to say about the design of the new 35W bridge. He also says the bridge will be the beginning of a new approach to infrastructure across the nation.
by Cathy Wurzer

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House speaker says Molnau should 'do the right thing' and go

House speaker says Molnau should 'do the right thing' and go

House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, of Minneapolis, said Wednesday she wants to see a "fresh start" at the Transportation Department and has grown concerned about Carol Molnau's ability to run the agency. Molnau is also Minnesota's lieutenant governor.
by Tim Pugmire

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Legislative leaders weigh in on bridge funding

Legislative leaders weigh in on bridge funding

The DFL heads of the state House and Senate join Midday to discuss the ongoing controversy over funding to rebuild the collapsed 35W bridge, as well as the state's transportation funding in general.

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Two months after the bridge collapse -- a progress report

Two months after the bridge collapse -- a progress report

The state has picked a team to design and build the new Interstate 35W bridge, but the politicians are still wrangling over how it's going to be paid for. Meanwhile, some state legislators are calling for major changes at the state Department of Transportation.
by Tom Scheck

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Wisconsin is monitoring bridges with sensor technology

Wisconsin is monitoring bridges with sensor technology

The state of Wisconsin is installing sensors on 14 major truss bridges to monitor their safety. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks to Wisconsin bridge engineer Finn Hubbard about how the sensory technology works.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Funding request sparks new bridge kerfuffle

State transportation officials are asking a special legislative panel for the authority to spend an additional $195 million. But a key DFL lawmaker accuses the Pawlenty administration of using a backdoor maneuver to avoid a broader debate of transportation funding.
by Tim Pugmire

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Who is Flatiron Construction?

Who is Flatiron Construction?

The selection of Flatiron Construction to rebuild the I-35W bridge may seem like a surprise. The company has never built a bridge in Minnesota and its bid was more expensive and requires more time than competing bids. So, why Flatiron?
by Tom Scheck

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