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Disasters

Boy drowns in rain-swollen creek

Heavy weather brought torrential rains, damaging winds and large hail to a broad swath of Minnesota on Thursday, and interrupted flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

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How MnDOT will pick the winning bid

MnDOT is using a different process to evaluate the bids for the 35W bridge reconstruction project. Instead of simply awarding the contract to the lowest bidder, the agency says it will choose the "best value" bid.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Senate approves $1 billion to repair crumbling bridges

The I-35W bridge project is not funded in the package. One option under consideration by Minnesota lawmakers is to try to add funds to replace the Minneapolis bridge to an upcoming measure to further fund the war in Iraq.

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Flood relief dilemma: Cash or credit?

Flood relief dilemma: Cash or credit?

Gov. Pawlenty says he's optimistic that he will call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature soon. But he and DFL leaders differ on whether the state should borrow relief money or use cash the state already has.
by Tom Scheck

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Special session uncertain

Special session uncertain

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has sent a letter to legislative leaders saying that a special session to deal with flood recovery and the 35W bridge collapse may not be necessary after all. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller.

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Crews worked to fill hole near support before Minn. bridge fell

Crews worked to fill hole near support before Minn. bridge fell

E-mails obtained by The Associated Press show Minnesota Department of Transportation officials puzzling over the source of the hole, with one engineer suggesting it was part of a larger erosion problem in that area.

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The Coast Guard makes sure it's 'Always Ready' for an oil spill

The Coast Guard makes sure it's 'Always Ready' for an oil spill

Lake Superior is known for its pristine water, but one oil spill could ruin all that. Coast Guard cutters like the Duluth-based Alder, carry first response equipment in case of a major oil spill.
by Bob Kelleher

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