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Disasters

Kelly Kahle's story

Kelly Kahle's story

Kelly Kahle and Kimberly Brown were crossing the I-35W bridge when the bridge fell from under the car. In this multimedia presentation, they tell their story.

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How to manage a disaster

How to manage a disaster

After a disaster, cities rely heavily on the training of their emergency workers, and the leadership of their managers. Midmorning focuses on the immediate challenges of managing a disaster.

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Farm bill debated at Farmfest

Farm bill debated at Farmfest

The country's top agriculture leaders were at the annual gathering Farmfest in Redwood Falls on Tuesday. They took part in a public forum on the new Farm bill currently before Congress.
by Tim Post

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Navy, FBI divers arrive to boost Minn. bridge collapse effort; pause planned to honor victims

Navy, FBI divers arrive to boost Minn. bridge collapse effort; pause planned to honor victims

Navy divers studied the wreckage Tuesday dumped into the Mississippi River by the collapse of a highway bridge, planning their search for bodies believed hidden in the debris and murky water.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Sorting through the rubble

Sorting through the rubble

Midday talks with Minneapolis Police Chief Tim Dolan and Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek about the recovery efforts.

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Bridge story at a glance

A bullet-point look at the status of the I-35W bridge collapse disaster and a list of related events scheduled today.

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MnDOT update on bridge replacement

MnDOT update on bridge replacement

An update on the traffic situation, and the latest on what the Minnesota Department of Transportation's plans are for replacing the I-35W bridge.

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What's at the heart of heroism?

What's at the heart of heroism?

Research suggests that selfless and altruistic behavior may be more hardwired in some people than others.

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With a struggle ahead, patience wears thin in flood zone

With a struggle ahead, patience wears thin in flood zone

In Winona, about 60 area residents confronted Gov. Tim Pawlenty, saying they aren't getting the help they need to recover from flash floods that killed six. Meanwhile, the cleanup continued.
by Mark Steil and Sea Stachura

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Engebretsen family shares its grief in aftermath of bridge tragedy

Engebretsen family shares its grief in aftermath of bridge tragedy

The family of Sherry Engebretsen says she was a devoted mother and wife who loved the Beatles, books and sports. Ron Engebretsen and his daughters, Jessica and Anne, shared stories about Sherry Monday as they sat in the backyard of their Shoreview home
by Lorna Benson

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