Dayton is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, with a population of approximately 7,262.
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1 hospitalized after Dayton house fire CBS News
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Fire tears through Dayton mobile home community CBS News
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Crews fight fire at Dayton trailer park CBS News
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