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Minnesota Celebrates Workers Memorial Day

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) - Minnesota is remembering those who have died because of their jobs.

The I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge in Minneapolis was glowing orange Wednesday to recognize Workers Memorial Day.

Worker Memorial Day 35W Bridge
(credit: MnDOT)

The day is dedicated to remembering those in the construction trades killed by workplace accidents or illnesses.

Twelve Minnesotans died for those reasons over the past two years.

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