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Deadly ATV Crashes Claim Lives of Three Children in Minnesota

A 13-year-old boy, Mason DeMenge, died in an ATV crash in Chisago County over the weekend. His mother, Kristina Puffer, said that DeMenge was an experienced rider who always wore a helmet but took a corner too sharp and rolled the vehicle. Puffer described her son as a "very special kid" who loved riding his four-wheeler and snowmobile. The tragedy has unsettled the community, and experts emphasize the importance of safety and proper fit for children riding ATVs.