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Mushers, dog teams begin John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Mushers, dog teams begin John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Some years, mushers and dog teams in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon have to contend with bitterly cold conditions. This year? Not so much. Temperatures at the start in Duluth on Sunday should be about 30 degrees above zero.
by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis

Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis

Hundreds of hockey players from Minnesota and beyond gathered at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis this week for the 15th annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota taking steps to boost lagging sales of cross-country ski pass

Minnesota taking steps to boost lagging sales of cross-country ski pass

A state fund to help maintain cross-country ski trails has been running low on money as ski pass sales have declined in recent years. Increasing the cost of the pass and informing skiers how the funds are used may be reversing the trend.
by Matt Mikus

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Sled dog teams hit the trail this weekend for Gunflint Mail Run

Sled dog teams hit the trail this weekend for Gunflint Mail Run

More than two dozen sled dog teams will hit the trails of Cook County on Saturday for the annual Gunflint Mail Run. The race serves as a kickoff of sorts to the sled dog racing season in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
by Andrew Krueger

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CWD reported in captive deer in Pine County

CWD reported in captive deer in Pine County

A captive deer at a farm in east-central Minnesota has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, in a case linked to another CWD discovery last month.
by MPR News Staff

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Organizers stockpiling snow, preparing to greet elite skiers for World Cup race in Minneapolis

Organizers stockpiling snow, preparing to greet elite skiers for World Cup race in Minneapolis

In just over two months, the world's top cross-country skiers will flock to Minneapolis for a World Cup event. And to make sure the trails are in top shape, organizers are working now to stockpile snow. Lots and lots of snow.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Quadrantids meteor shower may put on a show Saturday morning

Quadrantids meteor shower may put on a show Saturday morning

There’s a chance to catch one of the best annual meteor showers very early on Saturday as long as the skies are clear and you can wake up for it.
by Matt Mikus

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More ice and less snow gets a chilly reception in Anchorage, Alaska

More ice and less snow gets a chilly reception in Anchorage, Alaska

As the climate warms, recent winters in Anchorage, Alaska, have seen more ice. The trend is leading to safety concerns and new measures to cope in this city where winter is defined by snow.
by Nat Herz

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