Minnesota Volunteers Assist Hurricane Helene Recovery

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Minnesota has mobilized its National Guard to assist North Carolina, where communities continue to struggle with severe flooding and power outages. Donations are being collected through 'Operation: Good Neighbor' to provide essential supplies for affected residents, with four semi trucks already dispatched to the region. The American Red Cross has also deployed over 1,200 volunteers to assist in relief efforts, providing shelter, meals, and emotional support to those impacted by the disaster, where the death toll is nearing 200. Volunteers like Sean MacLean are joining efforts to restore critical supply lines and provide aid in affected areas. Meanwhile, local health systems in Minnesota are preparing for network disruptions affecting nearly 60,000 seniors as they go out-of-network for certain Medicare Advantage plans beginning in 2025. Additionally, community events such as a rally for divestment from Israel and the reopening of Mickey's Diner highlight ongoing local engagement amidst these crises.