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Former reality TV star wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Duluth racer holds as second-fastest rookie

Former reality TV star wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Duluth racer holds as second-fastest rookie

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes has won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska. As of early Friday, Duluth’s Emily Ford continued to run in 17th place, and was the second-fastest rookie so far.

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Minnesota author provides bucket list in ‘100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die’

Minnesota author provides bucket list in ‘100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die’

Jay Gabler, a Twin Cities native, told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer he “was really pleased to discover how eager Duluthians are to help newcomers discover the city” on Morning Edition Thursday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Kids of winning mushers join parents for first Beargrease 120 sled dog race

Kids of winning mushers join parents for first Beargrease 120 sled dog race

The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon turned 40 this year. Between the two of them, Jen and Blake Freking have run it 29 times and have won or placed highly several times. This year, the couple backed out of the full marathon — so they could compete for the first time as a family of four in the 120-mile race.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Lukas Levin

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Appetites: St. Paul chef re-opens restaurant after fire — and adds surprises to the menu

Appetites: St. Paul chef re-opens restaurant after fire — and adds surprises to the menu

Eric Pham’s restaurant was destroyed in a fire last year, but that didn’t stop the up-and-coming chef. MPR News guest host Emily Reese spoke with Pham about Khue’s Kitchen and his new menu.
by Emily Reese and Matthew Alvarez

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40th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon on track, despite warm temperatures

40th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon on track, despite warm temperatures

Deteriorating snow led race organizers to move the start of the race from outside Duluth to north of Two Harbors, Minn., where nearly 40 mushers and their dog teams are set to take off Sunday.
by Dan Kraker

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