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W. Minn. star athlete flees bust of underage drinking party, dies

One of several young people fleeing the bust of a late-night underage drinking party in western Minnesota was found nearby a half-day later and brought to a hospital by ambulance, but the effort was too late to save his life. Updated 12:40 PM
- High school football star from Dawson-Boyd dies

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More than 3,500 police officers planned for Boston Marathon

More than 3,500 police officers will patrol this year's Boston Marathon, more than double the number deployed last year, when two bombs exploded near the finish line, killing three people and injuring more than 260. Updated 2 minutes ago
- In Boston, officials try to balance marathon fun with enhanced security

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Stolen passports probed in Malaysian plane mystery

Authorities questioned travel agents Monday at a beach resort in Thailand about two men who boarded the vanished Malaysia Airlines plane with stolen passports. Updated 4 minutes ago
- Interpol says it has warned about stolen passports
- Behind jet's passenger list is rich human tapestry

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Greyhound is expanding its presence in St. Paul. Starting Tuesday, the venerable bus company will offer six daily departures and additional weekend service from Union Depot to places such as Chicago, Madison, Milwaukee and Kansas City. Full storyFull story Updated 24 minutes ago

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March is on to enlist more people to sign up for MNsure

A steady drum beat of reminders are going out on as insurance leaders and social service agencies work feverishly to break through confusion and apathy to get people insured before the end of March. Full storyFull story Updated 11:52 AM

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