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Minnesota's struggling ethanol makers hope to snap back in 2013

After a drought, record-high corn prices and plant shutdowns, ethanol producers say 2013 has to be better. Updated a moment ago
- April 22: Buffalo Lake ethanol plant closes
- April 16: Sale of Heron Lake ethanol plant falls through

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Boston defeats Twins 5-1 to sweep their series at Target Field

Pedro Hernandez gave up nine hits -- including a homer by Will Middlebrooks -- and three runs in 4 1/3 innings as the Red Sox swept the Twins. Trevor Plouffe scored Minnesota's only run on a Boston throwing error in the fifth inning. Updated 8:10 PM
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