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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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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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Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns 150 tornadoes across Florida. At least 4 dead

Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns 150 tornadoes across Florida. At least 4 dead

Hurricane Milton is barreling into the Atlantic Ocean after plowing across Florida. The storm knocked out power to more than 3 million customers and whipped up a barrage of tornadoes.
by The Associated Press

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North Dakota wildfire victim was about to return home to South Africa for the birth of his daughter

North Dakota wildfire victim was about to return home to South Africa for the birth of his daughter

A South African man who died Saturday due to a North Dakota wildfire over the weekend was planning to return to his wife within weeks in time for the birth of their first child.
by The Associated Press

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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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