The collapse of the I-35W bridge 18 years ago was one of the worst disasters in Minnesota history, killing 13 people and leaving another 145 injured.

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The Interstate 35W bridge collapse occurred 18 years ago Friday, sparking changes in bridge infrastructure in Minnesota. I-35W bridge collapse The backstory On Aug. 1, 2007 ...

— -- Citywide Wi-Fi got its first true test in a disaster as the city of Minneapolis used its partially built network to help augment rescue and relief efforts after last week's bridge collapse.

MINNEAPOLIS - The day after the tragically spectacular crash of a busy Minneapolis bridge into the Mississippi River delivered neither answers nor relief.

The interfaith service at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis drew about 1,000 people, from bridge collapse victims to top state officials.

During his campaign for the White House, President-elect Barack Obama cited the Minneapolis bridge collapse and called for spending more on the nation's crumbling highways, bridges and tunnels.