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Teen dies after being run over by wagon at haunted hayride in central Minnesota

Teen dies after being run over by wagon at haunted hayride in central Minnesota

A teenage boy died Saturday after being run over by a wagon at a central Minnesota haunted hayride. Organizers of the Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride in St. Augusta have canceled the event for the rest of the season.
by MPR News Staff

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'There is no home:' Floridians find helping hands after floods

Many residents impacted by inland flooding near Tampa can't return home as floodwaters slowly recede. One church in Valrico is providing food and other resources to residents in the neighborhood.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

With no running water, Asheville finds other ways to flush thousands of toilets

Since the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit Asheville, most of the city has been without running water. The people of Asheville have devised elaborate systems to stay clean and flush their toilets.
by Joel Rose and Rolando Arrieta

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Large fire in south Minneapolis injures 3, displaces dozens of people

Large fire in south Minneapolis injures 3, displaces dozens of people

A large fire in south Minneapolis that burned for hours from late Wednesday into Thursday morning left three people — including two firefighters — injured and displaced dozens of residents.
by Nicole Ki

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‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

‘Look for safer shelter,’ Biden warns as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida coast

In spite of the very real threat to their homes, belongings and livelihoods, many Floridians in Milton’s potential path remained in good spirits hours before its expected landfall.
by Ayana Archie

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Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

Minnesotans in Florida brace for arrival of Hurricane Milton; Minnesota National Guard ready to provide help

Gov. Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide emergency assistance in Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Milton, which is likely to make landfall within the week.
by Anika Besst, Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.
by Stephen Fowler

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