On Aug. 1, 2007, the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring more than 140.
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board later concluded a design flaw as the likely cause of the collapse. Investigators also cited additional weight from construction-related materials on the bridge when it collapsed as a contributing factor.
Minneapolis officials have dedicated a Remembrance Garden memorial honoring the 13 people who died and the injured.
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage
August 3, 2007 - 35W Bridge Collapse MPR continuous coverage, Stanek news conference
August 3, 2007 - Rich Stanek news conference 1pm.
August 3, 2007 - MNDOT news conference after bridge collapse, with Commissioner Molnau, Bob McFarlane, state bridge engineer Dan Dorgan