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Wisconsin to outfit 14 bridges with strain sensors in the wake of the 35W bridge collapse
September 28, 2007 - In response to the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis the state of Wisconsin will begin installing sensors that detect areas of strain on some 14 bridges in the state. The bridges are of similar design to one that collapsed in Minneapolis and many of the bridges that will be monitored are on the border areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Finn Hubbard is Wisconsin's chief bridge engineer. He says the sensors are being installed on an experimental basis to get an idea of the kinds of stress the Badger State's bridges are under.
MNDoT to choose winning bidder for building I-35W bridge replacement
September 19, 2007 - This afternoon we'll find out which of several construction companies will be given the assignment to build a new I-35W bridge. Bids will be opened and examined by officials with MNDoT. Spokesman Kevin Gutnecht says this is not the typical way that bridge designs are chosen.
Climatologist Mark Seeley discusses simultaneous record rainfall and drought conditions in the state
August 24, 2007 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer chats with climatologist Mark Seeley about the record rainfall in southeastern Minnesota and the drought conditions along the North Shore.
A mother and daughter team up to write a book about the history of the Minnesota State Fair
August 23, 2007 - Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer interviews local authors Kathryn Strand Koutsky and Linda Koutsky about their book “Minnesota State Fair: An Illustrated History.” The mother and daughter team take a look back at the fair's traditions, with pictures from all eras of The Great Minnesota Get-Together. Many things have changed; others have not.
Gary Eichten shares a memory from the 1987 Minnesota Twins postseason
August 17, 2007 - As the Minnesota Twins prepare events to mark the 20th anniversary of their 1987 World Series Championship, Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer talks with MPR’s Gary Eichten about a particular fan memory of his during that MLB playoff season…the “Welcome Home” celebration at the Metrodome after the Twins beat Detroit to win the American League Championship.
Songs from Scratch: What does the lyricist think of the songs?
August 17, 2007 - As part of the series “Songs from Scratch,” MPR’s Nikki Tundel meets with poet Stephen Burt to hear what his words sound like in the hands of the musicians. Segment contains audio clips from completed songs.
I-35W Bridge Collapse
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
I-35W Bridge Collapse Coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
35W bridge collapse
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
Minnesota's transportation congressman on federal money for 35W bridge collapse
August 2, 2007 - Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Congressman Jim Oberstar.

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