Collection
Breaking Coverage
3 Collection Items
- Breaking coverage of 35W bridge collapse
The are certain moments in time that people can reflect exactly where they were when it happened (i.e.- Challenger disaster, 9/11 terrorist attack). For many Minnesotans, the collapse of 35W bridge in Minneapolis is one of those moments.
- Paul Wellstone plane crash coverage
Live off-air audio of developments concerning Paul Wellstone's plane reported missing. Host Gary Eichten and political reporter Mike Mulcahy present coverage from MPR studio as events unfold. Following news agencies declaring Wellstone and others dead in plane crash, a presentation of various interview reactions and call-in commentary from listeners.
- Breaking coverage of Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
Midday broadcasts live coverage immediately after the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. The catastrophic failure took place during ascension about a minute after launch. Program presents various reports, commentary, and sounds upon aftermath of disaster.