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Although Milton has moved on, at least 8 are dead and millions remain in the dark
Rescue teams are plucking Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton after the storm smashed through coastal communities. The storm tore homes into pieces, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. At least eight people are dead. 
States probed TikTok for years. Here are the documents the app tried to keep secret
In communications newly revealed, TikTok executives discuss being aware of the harms caused by their app. TikTok officials were warned of the app’s dangers to minors.
Wellness Wednesday health highlights
MPR News host Angela Davis revisits health and wellness advice on how to build strong bones, from your teen years to old age. Plus, the new ways young people are getting hooked on nicotine.
Minnesota hospitals scramble to conserve IV fluid during nationwide shortage
M Health Fairview, Allina and Hennepin Healthcare are rescheduling their patients as a result of an IV fluid shortage. The shortage is one of the many ripple effects of Hurricane Helene.
Federal HIDTA designation works to stop drug trafficking in Beltrami County area
The designation by the White House of National Drug Control Policy makes Beltrami the eighth Minnesota county in the program. It’s designed to bring attention and resources to the area for enforcement, treatment and diversion.
Disability advocates celebrate inaugural inclusion of e-mobility devices in Twin Cities Marathon
For the first time, Twin Cities Marathon organizers have approved electric handcycles for disabled participants. That’s great news for Quinn Brett who first ran the marathon about 20 years ago. This year, she’s back in the race for the first time since becoming paralyzed from the waist down in 2017.
Breaking ground for better care: Minneapolis VA strives to create safer space for women veterans
The Minneapolis VA recently broke ground on a new women’s clinic. When it’s completed in two years, the new facility will not only be larger and offer more services than the current clinic, it will be specially designed to serve the specific physical and mental needs of women veterans.