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The 40th Iditarod

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It’s the time of year when Alaskans proudly cheer, volunteer, and race in the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Stretching 1,049 miles, the race features teams of 12 to 16 dogs, led by a musher. This year is the race’s 40th anniversary. Early this morning the first teams crossed the half-way point in the […]

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Geo answer

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Today’s answer is the Iditarod National Trail in Alaska, where America’s last great gold rush began 100 years ago today. Anchor Lisa Mullins finds out more from Kevin Keeler, the trail’s administrator.