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U.S BORDER PATROL AGENT KILLED IN VERMONT IS BLUE EARTH NATIVE

Authorities have identified the border patrol agent who was shot and killed in Vermont as David Maland, a native of Blue Earth.  Maland was on duty during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Coventry when he was fatally shot Monday.  The incident resulted in the death of a German national during an exchange of gunfire.  Additionally, a third individual was wounded and taken to the hospital.