Before MJ Weiss addressed lawmakers at the State Capitol earlier this month, she carefully placed a photograph of her daughter on a desk facing them. The image showed a young woman with a bright smile and a striking mane of brown curls.

The Washington Avenue bridge connects Gophers from both sides of the University of Minnesota. One Twin Cities woman says her daughter also used that bridge to take her own life and is begging for a permanent fixture.

The Washington Avenue bridge connects Gophers from both sides of the University of Minnesota campus. One local woman says her daughter also used that bridge to take her own life. Frankie McLister sat down with the mother begging for a permanent fix.