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Explosion in Meeker County
** **BREAKING NEWS:
** **Gas explosion rocks Dassel community
** **Meeker County authorities are currently investigating a gas explosion that occurred in the small town of Dassel, Minnesota, this morning.
** **Initial reports indicate that the explosion occurred at a local hardware store, Dassel True Value, resulting in significant damage to the building and surrounding area.
** **Emergency responders, including fire crews and law enforcement, are currently on scene working to contain the situation and assess the damage.
** **There are no reports of injuries or fatalities at this time, but authorities are urging residents in the immediate vicinity to evacuate to a safe distance.
** **The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but officials suspect a gas leak may have been involved.
** **Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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