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Hurricane Irma leaves devastation of 'epic proportions' in Caribbean

Hurricane Irma leaves devastation of 'epic proportions' in Caribbean

Barbuda, Anguilla, St. Martin and the British and U.S. Virgin Islands bore the brunt of the Category 5 monster that could hit Florida within days.

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Irma: 5 things Minnesotans should tell loved ones in Florida

Irma: 5 things Minnesotans should tell loved ones in Florida

Wondering if friends and relatives in the Sunshine State should evacuate as Hurricane Irma approaches? MPR News meteorologist Bill Endersen shares key points you need to make.
by MPR News Staff

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Irma lashes Caribbean islands; Florida braces for historic storm

Irma lashes Caribbean islands; Florida braces for historic storm

The most powerful hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic destroyed homes and flooded streets as it roared through a chain of small islands in the northern Caribbean.
by Associated Press

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Debris shows Houston's recovery from Harvey, in photos

Debris shows Houston's recovery from Harvey, in photos

Houston-area neighborhoods that were full of Harvey's floodwater last week are now full of debris: waterlogged furniture, ruined appliances and soggy carpet and Sheetrock piled up in front yards.
by Associated Press

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Minnesota firefighters help fight western wildfires

Minnesota firefighters help fight western wildfires

About 200 firefighters from Minnesota are helping fight fires in western states including Montana and Oregon. A spokesperson for the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center said they haven't been able to fill all the requests for assistance.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke chokes U.S. West

Ash covers Oregon cities, wildfire smoke chokes U.S. West

Dozens of wildfires are burning in western U.S. states, sending smoke into cities from Seattle to Denver -- prompting health warnings and cancellations of outdoor activities for children by many school districts.
by Associated Press

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