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March 31, 2024 8:00 AM

Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse offers lessons for swift Baltimore rebuild

Minnesota’s experience recovering from the I-35W bridge collapse in 2007 provides important lessons to guide officials in Maryland as they work to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

by Dan Kraker

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March 29, 2024 12:07 PM

Clearing Baltimore’s shipping channel won’t be easy, will take at least weeks

The first step will likely be securing the massive container ship that brought the bridge down on Tuesday. Then, clearing debris from the shipping channel.

by Scott Neuman

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March 27, 2024 4:00 AM

Loss of ship’s power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.

by Scott Neuman and Jackie Northam

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March 27, 2024 4:00 AM

Replacement Blatnik Bridge plans safety measures in case of future ship collision

As authorities in Maryland respond to the collapse of a major freeway bridge that was struck by a cargo ship, transportation officials in Minnesota say guarding against a similar scenario is part of the planning for the replacement of the Blatnik Bridge linking Duluth and Superior, Wis.

by Dan Kraker

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March 26, 2024 4:11 PM

I-35W survivor recalls tragedy in wake of Baltimore bridge collapse

Lindsay Walz survived the fall into the Mississippi River nearly 17 years ago. One of the hardest parts for Walz is living with survivor’s guilt and the lasting trauma.

by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Amy Felegy

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March 26, 2024 11:41 AM

For Minnesotans, Baltimore bridge collapse brings back memories of I-35W disaster

For some Minnesotans, Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore brought back memories of the tragic, deadly collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis back in 2007.

by MPR News Staff

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March 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Tuesday storm updates: Another day of challenging travel across Minnesota

Rain changed over to snow during the Tuesday morning commute in the Twin Cities, leaving a slippery coating on freeways and sidewalks — and leading to a steady stream of crashes and spinouts.

by MPR News Staff

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March 25, 2024 4:00 AM

Monday storm updates: Rain and slush in southern Minnesota; snow continues north

Snow changed over to rain in the Twin Cities early Monday morning leaving a slushy, slippery mess on streets and sidewalks. To the north, snow continued to fall — with more than a foot in some locations by midday.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Cari Spencer and MPR News Staff