The collapse of the I-35W bridge 18 years ago was one of the worst disasters in Minnesota history, killing 13 people and ...

August 1, 2007—rush hour turned to chaos as the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River, exposing major cracks in America’s infrastructure.

At about 5:30 p.m., firefighters, police and other law enforcement officers who assisted after the bridge collapse led a procession from the park about six blocks to the Stone Arch Bridge.

Lack of funding was a huge problem — and still is. Prior to its collapse, Minnesota state officials designated the I-35W Bridge a “budget buster.” ...

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Simonet lived a life of service — globally, nationally and locally. During his 36-year tenure in the Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves, Simonet ...