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More runners, fans, police to line up today for Boston Marathon

For the 118th edition of the world's oldest annual marathon, security along the course will be tighter than ever. Updated 5 minutes ago
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New Prague farmers to face off with power line builders in court

Dave and Florence Minar want the 11-utility consortium that built an 800-mile line from South Dakota to pay not just for an easement to cross a 132-acre parcel of their farm, but to buy the whole operation — an acquisition that could cost up to $1 million for the land alone. Updated 1:53 AM

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Housing shortage sends some Minneapolis seniors to suburbs

The City Council launched a new initiative last year aimed at spurring a new senior development in all 13 wards by 2025, a process they are backing with special pots of money and a map of ideal sites. Updated 21 minutes ago

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Plouffe's big day one of many as Twins avoid a sweep Updated 5:37 PM

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Twins Insider: First victory is gratifying to Hughes

Phil Hughes, who signed a $24 million, three-year deal in December, won for the first time in 17 appearances. Full storyFull story Updated 11:10 PM

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Wild returns home with hopes of slowing Colorado's top line

Hartman: Don't count on Vikings selecting a quarterback eighth overall

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Anoka homeless center offers young people hope, resources

The drop-in facility, which opened last March, has already seen a large number of visits from those seeking services. Full storyFull story Updated 12:33 AM

Gunfire erupts at Mankato celebration; 1 dead, 3 wounded

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Eagan company finds new life for dead car batteries

Gopher Resource’s plant in Eagan is one of the few plants left recycling and repurposing car batteries. Full storyFull story Updated 6:14 PM

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In rebuilding a Minnesota church, cancer patient rebuilt his health

Cancer patient Greg Thomas credits his work to renovate a little century-old church near Montgomery, Minn., with getting his health back on track. Full storyFull story

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Minnesotans marathoners are back in the race

Close to 40,000 runners, including more than 600 from Minnesota, will represent a show of strength as the healing from last year's terrorism continues. Full storyFull story Updated 4 minutes ago

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SKorean president: Ferry crew actions 'murderous'

South Korean President Park Geun-hye said Monday that the captain and some crew members of the sunken ferry committed "unforgivable, murderous behavior," while criticism of her own government's handling of the disaster grew. Full storyFull story Updated 42 minutes ago

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