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Bridge survivors and families of victims needing assistance in the metro area should call 211 from a land line or 651-291-0211 from a cell phone. Outside the metro area, dial 1-800-543-7709. Ask for Bonnie.

People wishing to donate to the Minnesota Helps - Bridge Disaster Fund can mail tax-deductible contributions Minnesota Helps -- Bridge Disaster Fund, the Minneapolis Foundation, 800 IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, MN 55402, or go to www. minnesotahelps.org.