7 September 2007
19 September 2007
20 September 2007
30 September 2007
Debris removal efforts.
Photo by Enrico Fuente |
8 October 2007
9 October 2007
29 October 2007
5 November 2007
9 November 2007
29 November 2007
10 December 2007
15 January 2008
15 January 2008
15 January 2008 - the 100th day of construction on the new 35W Bridge.
Photo by Collin Anderson |
22 January 2008
7 February 2008
8 February 2008
19 February 2008
28 February 2008
10 March 2008
13 March 2008
14 March 2008
17 March 2008
18 March 2008
20 March 2008
The DeSoto Bridge (also known as the 3rd St. Bridge) in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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24 March 2008
25 March 2008
26 March 2008
27 March 2008
21 April 2008
22 April 2008
The U.S. Fire Administration, a branch of FEMA, releases a federal report that praises Minneapolis for its response to the 35W Bridge collapse. It also cites areas that needed improvement.
2 May 2008
24 December 2008 (estimated)
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Minnesota Public Radio, Attorneys question MnDOT over warped gusset plates. Retrieved 25 March 2008.
Minnesota Public Radio, Officials weigh next steps for the DeSoto Bridge. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
Minnesota Public Radio, Minnesota man honored for bridge rescue efforts. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
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StarTribune.com, Bridge hero to get national award. Retrieved 5 April 2008.
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StarTribune.com, Federal highway official is named state's transportation chief. Retrieved 22 April 2008.
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