Disasters

August 21, 2007 4:03 PM

Bridge with a view reopens

After almost three weeks of television images, and a stream of photos in newspapers and on the web, there's something about the collapsed I-35W bridge that people still want to see for themselves. Now it'll be easier.

by Tom Crann

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August 21, 2007 1:41 PM

Bush declares federal emergency at Minn. bridge collapse

Officials are now stepping up efforts to remove debris from the site of the bridge collapse. Gov. Pawlenty is moving closer to calling a special session of the Legislature to deal with bridge costs, as well as flood relief for southeastern Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 21, 2007 10:44 AM

Floods in SE Minnesota of historic proportions

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says the recent floods in southeastern Minnesota set some new records. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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August 21, 2007 10:39 AM

Flooding adds to pressure for a special session

State Sen. Dick Day, R-Owatanna, says damage from floods in southeastern Minnesota is yet another reason to hold a special session of the legislature this year. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

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August 21, 2007 10:24 AM

Minnesota has had its fill of disasters in 2007

From its northern tip to its southern border, Minnesota is getting roughed up in 2007. The state has seen fire, floods and a fallen bridge.

by Brian Bakst, Associated Press

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August 20, 2007 10:50 PM

Body of last missing victim of bridge collapse found

Gregory Jolstad, nicknamed "Jolly," was on the construction crew that was resurfacing the Interstate 35W bridge when it fell Aug. 1 during the evening rush hour.

by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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August 20, 2007 5:49 PM

La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson describes the rescue of two people in a car and the death of a third

La Crescent Police Chief Todd Nelson says three people were trapped in Pine Creek during the flood. When rescuers arrived, they found two women clinging to trees. A third person, a man, had his leg pinned between his car and a tree. He was David Thomas Blackburn, 37, of Spring Grove. He died.

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August 20, 2007 5:00 PM

Fire restriction tightened as drought continues in northern Minnesota

Even as southeastern Minnesota is awash in flood water, officials have imposed a total fire ban throughout northeastern Minnesota because of extreme drought. Campers miss their fires, but they understand the need for the ban.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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August 20, 2007 4:56 PM

What happens to roadways when floods hit?

Many city, county and state officials are assessing the damage to area roads and bridges from the recent flooding. To find out what can happen to roadways when streams and rivers swell, All Things Consered host Tom Crann talked with Kay Bieniek design engineer for Olmsted County.

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August 20, 2007 2:12 PM

Survivors regroup in flood's aftermath

For thousands of households in southeastern Minnesota, Monday was a day to begin regrouping following torrential rains over the weekend that caused flash flood emergencies in several communities.

by Mark Zdechlik

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