August 10, 2007 - The Bush administration today announced it's making $50 million of the $250 million that's been authorized for the 35 W bridge project immediately available to the state. Officials say the money can be used not only for clean up, but also to begin developing a new bridge. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports...
August 9, 2007 - Authorities recovered two bodies today from the 35-W bridge collapse, bringing the death toll to seven. Officials have not released the identities of the latest victims discovered. It is unclear whether they are among the eight people who have been officially listed as "missing." Earlier today before the latest victims were discovered, Minneapolis Police Captain Mike Martin told reporters police came across a homeless man who had entered their restricted area. Martin said the man they detained helped police with information on whether any homeless people were encamped under or around the bridge at the time of the collapse.
August 9, 2007 - The Hennepin County Sheriff's office says a sixth body was recovered at the site of the 35 W bridge wreckage early this afternoon. The sheriff's office says the medical examiner's office will now work to identify the body. Prior to the discovery of the body, Minneapolis Police Captain Mike Martin told reporters dive teams were moving into new areas of the wreckage.
August 7, 2007 - Local officials say they hope help from federal sources will lead to progress in the search for missing people following last Wednesday's bridge collapse. Crews from the Navy and the FBI joined the search yesterday, bringing with them fresh manpower and sophisticated equipment, including an unmanned submarine. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek comments.
August 6, 2007 - Local officials say they hope help from federal sources will lead to progress in the search for missing people following last Wednesday's bridge collapse. Crews from the Navy and the FBI joined the search Monday, bringing with them fresh manpower and sophisticated equipment, including an unmanned submarine. Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek remarks.
August 6, 2007 - Officials involved in the effort to recover bodies from the bridge collapse hope assistance from the US Navy and FBI will lead to closure for families of the 8 people who remain unaccounted for.Today marks the 5th day of the challenging search. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik has this report on the latest search efforts.
April 18, 2007 - Minneapolis attorney Mike Ciresi today joined the 2008 race for the US Senate seat held by Republican Norm Coleman. Ciresi is running on proposals to improve conditions for middle class Americans. He laid out an agenda similar to what Democrat Al Franken has been campaigning on. Minnesota Public Radio's Mark Zdechlik reports.
January 4, 2007 - As three new members of the House from Minnesotan are to be sworn into office, MPR’s Mark Zdechlik presents this profile on them. The three will bring diverse backgrounds and political ideologies to Congress…but Keith Ellison, Tim Walz, and Michelle Bachman all say they'll keep the interests of Minnesotans in the forefront as they begin their careers in Congress.
January 2, 2007 - In two days Democrat Amy Klobuchar will be sworn into the Senate and fellow DFL-er Mark Dayton will return to private life. Six years ago Dayton spent nearly $12 million of his own fortune to get elected to the Senate, where he had hoped he could improve life for regular Americans. But he leaves Washington frustrated and disappointed. MPR's Mark Zdechlik reports on Dayton’s tenure.
November 7, 2006 - Election 2006: Amy Klobuchar's speech after defeating Mark Kennedy for U.S. Minnesota Senate seat.