Disasters

Rebuilding after floods takes money and resolve
Residents in southeastern Minnesota are cleaning up from weekend floods that killed seven people and damaged an estimated 4,000 homes. Dave Smiglewski, the mayor of Granite Falls, knows what it's like to rebuild a damaged town.
Under water and waiting for relief
As flood waters recede in southeastern Minnesota, counties are going to need money to deal with the damage. Some lawmakers say it may take legislative action to get the kind of resources needed for recovery.
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.
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.
University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says the recent floods in southeastern Minnesota set some new records. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
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.