High school boys in one Kuskokwim River village can “forget the muscle cars,” said Barron Sample, principal of the school there. “You get the muscle dogs." ...

Local sled dog racers are gearing up to bring their dogs back onto the snowy tails, after the 2024 season that confined them to the dry land circuit. Mushers say the sport is growing statewide.

A year ago, the excitement in Houghton County turned to disappointment when the CopperDog 150 was canceled. After a long wait, the race will finally return this year on February 28. Race Director ...