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Expert Alert: Three years after I-35W bridge collapse, infrastructure challenges remain, U of M expert says
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Nearly three years after the I-35W bridge collapse on August 1, 2007, questions remain about the safety and security of the nation’s infrastructure. Do we have the systems in place to prevent large-scale, systemic failures?
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University of Minnesota to lead initiative on home energy efficiency in cold climates
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A public-private partnership led by University of Minnesota researchers has been chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy to help develop cost-effective solutions that dramatically reduce the average energy use of housing while improving comfort and quality.