Longtime Robbinsdale Council Member George Selman moved to North Carolina a year ago. He's seen the damage caused by Hurricane Helene up close in his town, located in Mars Hill, in the western part of the state.
Emily Haugen is a multimedia journalist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She specializes in covering local news and events, with a focus on community stories, environmental issues, and human interest pieces. Her work has been featured in CCX Media and WKBT News 8 Now.