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Traffic Delays Expected During Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) --- Motorists bound for Duluth and the North Shore may experience delays on I-35 and the Blatnik Bridge this weekend during Grandma's Marathon, according to transportation officials. Full story

Racing up Europe's highest volcano in the Etna Supermarathon

ROME (Reuters) - It's a hot, sunny day in June on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily, but the problem is that I'm not on the beach, I'm running up a volcano. Full story

Traffic Advisories for William Irvin 5K and Grandma's Marathon Weekend

Duluth, MN (NNCNOw.com) --- The City of Duluth has issued traffic advisories for this weekend's Grandma's Marathon events. Full story

Marathon compensation fund has 247 claims

BOSTON (AP) -- The deputy administrator of the main compensation fund for Boston Marathon bombing victims says it has received 247 claims so far. Full story

New Businesses Gearing Up for Grandma's Marathon

Duluth, MN (NNCOW.com) - Many businesses are gearing up for the big race; some for their first time. Full story

Deadline approaches for marathon compensation fund

BOSTON (AP) -- Applications were rushing in the day before the deadline to submit a claim to the primary compensation fund for Boston Marathon bombing victims. Full story

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  Runner makes a difference for Boston bombing victims

This week’s “Footsoldier” is Amy Palmiero-Winters, who founded a nonprofit that helps children with physical disabilities. Now she is working on behalf of the four children who lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombing.

  Meet the woman who lost 179 pounds!

Joy Bauer introduces the newest member of the Joy Fit Club, Becky Sigurnjak, who once weighed in at 357 pounds, but after changing her eating habits and exercising, lost 179 lbs.

  Walking Boston Marathon path for a cause

Family members of bombing victims walk the marathon route one month after the blasts to raise awareness and money. NECN's Scot Yount reports.

  Husband lost 280 pounds, runs half marathon

TODAY nutritionist Joy Bauer shares an amazing story of weight loss from Dale Buettner, who shed 280 pounds. He had been overweight since the first grade, where his mom had to custom-make Little League uniforms for him.

  Marathoners who couldn’t finish finally get their turn

NBC’s Katy Tur reports from Boston that many of the marathoners who weren’t able to cross the finish line because of the attack were finally able to get their chance.

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