Minn. Governor Signs $38 Million Compensation Package for Bridge Collapse Victims

Posted on Friday 9 May 2008

A close-knit coalition of Minneapolis bridge collapse victims — some in wheelchairs and others still wearing casts — looked on Thursday as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a $38 million package to compensate them for their injuries and losses. The ceremony capped their nine-month fight for state help recovering from the Aug. 1 failure of the Interstate 35W bridge, which hurt 145 people and killed 13.


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Minn. Governor Signs $38 Million Compensation Package for Bridge Collapse Victims

Posted on Friday 9 May 2008

A close-knit coalition of Minneapolis bridge collapse victims — some in wheelchairs and others still wearing casts — looked on Thursday as Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty signed a $38 million package to compensate them for their injuries and losses. The ceremony capped their nine-month fight for state help recovering from the Aug. 1 failure of the Interstate 35W bridge, which hurt 145 people and killed 13.


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