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Newsflyer 21 May, 2013
          Tornado destroys large bridge in Oklahoma, Bridge lost to flooding in Indiana, Future of Kentucky Bridge in question The month of May was supposed to bring ...
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For the love of bridges ... Not!
I had a dream - or perhaps it was a nightmare - about bridges the other day. I dont know why they were on my mind, other than I recently heard a friend tell me of her experience crossing the Mackinac ...
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How Interested Are You in Old Bridges?
I realize the headline of this blog may make you believe I'm trying to sell you an old bridge. However, I'm actually asking because someone I know slightly via Facebook is surveying people to find out...
Posted on 7/28/10 at 2:07 PM
More blog posts about bridges

County hopes to complete two bridges, CSAH 35 work by end of November

WORTHINGTON — Nobles County Public Works Director Stephen Schnieder reported to commissioners Tuesday that a pair of bridges in the county — one on County State Aid Highway 18 and the other on a dead-end road in Lorain Township — should be completed by the end of this month.

By Julie Buntjer , November 06, 2012

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Bridges get boost in bonding bill

$33 million targeted to replace structures on county, township roads
WORTHINGTON — The Minnesota legislature wasn’t supposed to take up a bonding bill this year, but in a last-minute attempt to put more people back to work, the House and Senate early Wednesday morning passed a $500 million bill that includes $33 million earmarked specifically for county and township bridge repairs and replacements.

By Julie Buntjer , July 20, 2011

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Bridge replacement to be delayed

Bridge replacement to be delayed WORTHINGTON — Nobles County commissioners rejected the lone bid received for replacing bridges on Nobles County State Aid Highways 1 and 14 near Brewster on Tuesday, further delaying a project that has forced farmers with over-sized loads onto a multi-mile detour to get grain to market.

By Julie Buntjer , June 21, 2011

County gets state funds for bridges

CSAH 1, 14 bridges to be replaced in July
WORTHINGTON — A pair of bridges in eastern Nobles County that have created problems for overweight and over-width loads for the past several months are finally on the docket to be replaced this summer.

By Julie Buntjer , May 17, 2011

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Bridgehunting: Touring the Schleswig-Holstein region

Bridgehunting: Touring the Schleswig-Holstein region Schleswig-Holstein has a lot of opportunities for tourists wanting to spend a few days there, regardless of where and what interests they have.

May 11, 2011

The Bridges of Magdeburg, Germany

Magdeburg! It’s fantastic! The Chronicles’ first European bridge profile takes us to the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 150 kilometers west of the German capital of Berlin, and with a population of approximately 340,000 inhabitants, Magdeburg is the third largest city along the Elbe River behind Dresden (517,300) and Hamburg (1.7 million).

March 04, 2011

Local bridge replacements to see delays

Local bridge replacements to see delays WORTHINGTON — With nine bridges posted for weight limitations, and a 10th bridge posted for a width restriction, Nobles County is in dire need of funding to replace them. To do all 10 projects will cost about $4 million, but talk in the state legislature of not introducing a bonding bill this session means some projects will have to be put on hold.

By Julie Buntjer , February 11, 2011

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High water to delay bridge work

WINDOM — Work on the new U.S. 71 bridge south of Windom has been delayed due to high water in the Des Moines River, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

October 06, 2010

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25 percent of MN bridges structurally deficient

MINNEAPOLIS — The Federal Highway Administration says 25 percent of the country's bridges are "structurally deficient," or substandard.

By Associated Press , July 22, 2010

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Commissioner: Township bridge replacement process taking too long

Commissioner: Township bridge replacement process taking too long WORTHINGTON — A bridge along 210th Street in Larkin Township has been closed to vehicle traffic for 10 months because of its unsafe condition, and Nobles County Commissioner Diane Thier is wondering how much longer farmers will have to wait before the bridge is replaced.

By Julie Buntjer , August 05, 2009

The bridges of Nobles County

The bridges of Nobles County Money needed to replace all 10 bridges this year
WORTHINGTON — With one bridge already closed and another posted down to a 10-ton weight limit, Nobles County will be seeking funds for replacement of 10 bridges this year.

By Julie Buntjer , January 09, 2009

Letter: Change of opinion doesn't go unnoticed

In response to the letter written by Timothy A. Henning that encouraged the improvement of roads and bridges to help improve the safety and economic well-being of our local community:

By Darren Jeffers, St. Kilian , October 29, 2008

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Pioneer Editorial: A year later and action on bridges

It seems so tragic that often it takes a serious accident, usually involving death, before the wheels of government begin to turn a little faster to enact public policy to prevent similar occurrences.

By Bemidji Pioneer , July 28, 2008

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