Disasters

One week later: Reflection and recovery
It's been one week since the I-35W bridge collapsed. To mark this occasion, Midday offers a special one-hour broadcast featuring the latest on the investigation, the stories of the survivors and a rememberance of the victims.
One week after bridge collapse, a call for "sustained compassion"
For the people who watched the tragedy unfold on their television sets, Tuesday night's National Night Out in Minneapolis proved to be a way for some residents living by the river to express their grief and hopes for healing the city.
Pastor Doug Donley was at University Baptist Church just blocks from the bridge collapse site and heard the sirens rushing to the scene. He shares a commentary crafted from his Sunday sermon.
Rebuild may begin in September
The push to rebuild the I-35W bridge is on the "fastest of fast tracks" with the hopes that the new bridge will be built by the end of next year. Officials with the Minnesota Department of Transportation are accepting applications from companies that intend to bid on the job through Wednesday morning at 6.
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.
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.
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.
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.