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February 12, 2016

Low snow causes havoc again with Iditarod

By MARK THIESSEN
Associated Press

WASILLA, Alaska — Another low snow year in Alaska has organizers worried about where to start the world's most famous sled dog race.

The Iditarod always begins with a ceremonial, fan-friendly slow jaunt along the streets and trails of Anchorage a day before the start of the competitive portion of the nearly 1,000-mile race. The ceremonial start is scheduled for March 5.


 
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