Minnesota transportation officials say the cost of the 35W bridge collapse and replacement will be 143 million dollars more than earlier projections. MnDoT officials now peg the total expense at $393 million. The news came as the Pawlenty Administration urged a panel of senior lawmakers to approve funds for the bridge replacement. But some lawmakers say they want the entire Legislature to decide the funding in a special session. Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Scheck reports.
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