John Beargrease 2013
March 14, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Wrap up of the 29th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. Continue Reading
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Beargrease postponed
January 16, 2013 in Lake County News-Chronicle
Hold your sleds. The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has been postponed until March 10. It was scheduled to start Jan 27. Continue Reading
With Beargrease 2012 cancelled, mushers, business owners “bummed”
January 20, 2012 in Lake County News-Chronicle
A decade ago, Greater Two Harbors kicked off the 2002 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon after a dearth of snow forced race planners to set the starting line about 10 miles north of town instead of its usual spot in Duluth.
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Beargrease is a no-go this year
January 16, 2012 in Duluth News Tribune
The race’s board cites safety concerns in canceling race for only second time in its history. Continue Reading
Extreme, odd news fitting for odd winter
January 16, 2012 in Duluth News Tribune
In the grip of a winter that has been anything but ordinary a pair of extraordinary announcements was made Monday. One was worth cheering; the other had to be booed. But both were rarities of historic note for the Northland.
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2012 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon cancelled
January 16, 2012 in Lake County News-Chronicle
After long deliberation, the John Beargrease Board of
Directors regretfully announced the cancellation of the 2012 race. Continue Reading
Beargrease organizers hope for snow as deadline approaches
January 7, 2012 in Duluth News Tribune
The warm and largely snowless winter has Beargrease race officials facing a looming deadline on the fate of this year’s race and mushers doing whatever it takes to prepare for the event.
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Is time running out on Northland’s winter
December 28, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune
The continuing stretch of snowless weather is putting a strain on many outdoor events and businesses. Continue Reading
Anderson wins race in close finish: 20 seconds separate winner Ryan Anderson from last year’s champion
February 2, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune
Ryan Anderson overcame a nearly 45-minute deficit to win the 28th John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon on Wednesday, beating defending champion Nathan Schroeder by just 20 seconds.
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Schroeder in position for second straight Beargrease title
February 2, 2011 in Duluth News Tribune
Race leaders were expected to cross the finish line before dawn Wednesday. Continue Reading&
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