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For Colleen Wallin, the grueling, 300-mile Beargrease sled dog race is a family affair

For Colleen Wallin, the grueling, 300-mile Beargrease sled dog race is a family affair

The 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon — covering 300 miles from Duluth to Grand Portage — is officially over. Musher Colleen Wallin, who came in third place, told host Cathy Wurzer why it was one of her most memorable races ever.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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Meet Willow, the Bidens' new, very presidential-looking cat

Meet Willow, the Bidens' new, very presidential-looking cat

First lady Jill Biden met the cat when it interrupted a stump speech she was giving at a Pennsylvania farm during President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign.
by Harrison Jacobs

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'Betty White Challenge': Donations pour into animal shelters

'Betty White Challenge': Donations pour into animal shelters

Television star Betty White's 100th birthday is prompting a flurry of donations to animal welfare organizations, including some in Minnesota. 
by Tim Nelson

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An animal rescue tries to keep pets with families before they're surrendered

An animal rescue tries to keep pets with families before they're surrendered

Rachel Mairose, founder and executive director of Secondhand Hounds, has been rescuing pets for years, but now she’s trying to keep pets and families together. Mairose told host Cathy Wurzer why her rescue has merged with a pet food shelf and opened a pet wellness center.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Several members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota are working to address animal neglect on their tribal lands — and in doing so bringing their community closer to its spiritual roots.
by The Associated Press

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More veterans with PTSD will get help from service dogs, thanks to the 'PAWS' Act

More veterans with PTSD will get help from service dogs, thanks to the 'PAWS' Act

Service dogs have long helped veterans with vision or mobility problems. Now the PAWS Veterans Therapy Act will help connect specially trained dogs to some veterans with symptoms of traumatic stress.
by Stephanie O'Neill

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