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CNN
$38 million deal reached in Minn. bridge collapse 5/2/2008
Thirteen people were killed and dozens were injured in last year's collapse
in Minneapolis, Minnesota. State Sen. Ron Latz and state Rep. Ryan Winkler
told CNN Radio ...
New York Times
Exploring the Cultural Divide 8/14/2005
The challenge of maintaining stability and freedom in a world buffeted by
globalization, terrorism, cultural division and the rest requires leaders
who can keep the civil fabric knit together -- not academics, but visionary
and dedicated politicians.
Fund Set for Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Victims 5/1/2008
ÒItÕs nine months after the bridge collapse,Ó Representative Ryan Winkler
told The Associated Press. ÒThe Legislature has finally acted and done
something for these people to feel like they are not being forgotten.Ó
Star Tribune
Letters to the editor for Monday, Nov. 19, 11/19/2007
PRE-K PROGRAMS
How should state help rebuild lives? 10/26/2007
Pam Louwagie
AFTER THE COLLAPSE At Red Cross headquarters in Minneapolis, legislators heard from I-35W bridge survivors and family members.
Ryan Winkler: 9/11 can be a guide through legal thicket, 08/21/2007
The state should consider a victims' compensation fund and a special investigator.
Pioneer Press
$38M bridge victim fund clears Minnesota Legislature 5/6/2008 Rep. Ryan Winkler, the bill's House sponsor, said the package ensures that victims will get the financial help they need now, instead of waiting years for lawsuits to finish ...
MPR
Tax bill passes House 5/6/2008
Ryan Winkler, D-Golden Valley, said JOBZ did not deliver on promises that it would provide high paying, quality jobs.
How should the state help the bridge disaster victims?
Broadcast: Midday, 11/14/2007, 11:00 a.m.
KARE 11
Talks over bridge victim compensation pick up, 03/31/2008
The proposal from Representative Ryan Winkler would not limit awards to individual victims, a key issue separating the House and Senate proposals.
Minn Post
Bye-bye, bonding bill? Lawmakers wait Ð and wonder what Pawlenty will do, 04/03/2008