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NTSB: Bridge collapse caused by gusset plates, poor design

Published November 13, 2008

After more than 15 months of investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board began presenting their findings on the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge at a two-day hearing that started Thursday....

NTSB releases collapse investigation results

Published November 13, 2008

After more than 15 months of investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board began presenting its findings on the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge at a two-day hearing, which started Thursday....

Wind energy without wind could be possible in 2009

Published November 13, 2008

In 2009, Xcel Energy Inc. will collaborate with the state of Minnesota and GridPoint, a Virgina-based power grid management firm, to test the first battery in the country capable of storing wind energy....

Reports: College football lacks diversity among coaches

Published November 13, 2008

College football is âÄúout of syncâÄù with the landscape and attitudes of America, Black Coaches and Administrators Executive director Floyd Keith said. The latest hiring report card, released...

Franken sues for access to absentee ballots

Published November 13, 2008

[email protected] The Al Franken campaign filed a lawsuit in Ramsey County Court Thursday against Joseph Mansky , the Ramsey County election manager, and others for information regarding rejected absentee...

Ballot incentives change laws across nation

Published November 11, 2008

Minnesotans voted last week to pass a sales tax increase to benefit the arts and the environment, but it wasnâÄôt the only state to put an issue into votersâÄô hands. In fact, there were...

U.S. Secretary of Education pick still to be decided

Published November 10, 2008

As the process of creating a new cabinet begins, the question of who President-elect Barack Obama will choose to be his Secretary of Education looms over higher education institutions. Many names are frequently...

Gophers move up in the polls after weekend wins

Published November 10, 2008

The Minnesota volleyball team jumped two places in the rankings following a successful weekend at home, moving to 15th nationally. The Gophers beat No. 18 Purdue and then-No.16 Illinois over the weekend,...

More conservation funding means higher sales tax

Published November 9, 2008

University of Minnesota students can expect to pay a higher sales tax next summer, with TuesdayâÄôs passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The amendment, which passed statewide...

Churches reflect on Obama election

Published November 9, 2008

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) âÄî Jubilation, pride and relief permeated pews and pulpits at predominantly black churches across the country on the first Sunday after Barack ObamaâÄôs election, with...

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