Local reactions/updates from the Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon aftermath.

April 15, 2013 at 8:25PM

Like pretty much everyone else, we are stunned by what happened at the Boston Marathon today. Reports from Boston police say there are two dead and more than 20 injured in a pair of blasts near the finish line. This impacts countless lives, and the story is sure to continue developing over the next several hours and even days. For now, here are a few local folks we know -- and who have tweeted they are safe. If you are worried about a loved one running the race, this site can at least show race progress.

Olympian Kara Goucher, Duluth native

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KFAN's Justin Gaard

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KSTP's Chris Long

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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