Author Archives: denise

Frank and Sherri Moe

Posted on April 1, 2013 by denise

The following letter was received in Letters to the Editor in the Mining Journal. The letter is from Frank and Sherri Moe. Our good wishes continue to go out to them and we are delighted to hear that the dogs … Continue reading →

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MIDNIGHT RUN WINNER

Posted on February 16, 2013 by denise

Mike Bestgen wins MIDNIGHT RUN and Al Borak places 2nd. Mushers are later than usual finishing in Munising, due to the 18 ” of show that fell overnight !

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A Girl and Her Dogs

Posted on February 11, 2013 by denise

A Girl and Her Dogs by Deana Deck Zoya DeNure used to model. Now she races. Sometimes she’s racing a team of sled … Continue reading →

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Thanks Lowes

Posted on February 10, 2013 by denise

Many thanks go out to LOWES for their assistance this year with a major issue. We always have a dog box trailer which is used to pick up injured or tired dogs along the trail. Ours was in horrible condition. … Continue reading →

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Holiday Inn

Posted on February 10, 2013 by denise

For the past 23 years, the Holiday Inn has been both our host hotel and the home of the UP200/Midnight Run Headquarters. We appreciate your continued support.

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Sled Banners For Sale

Posted on January 13, 2013 by denise

Sled banners are for sale with your business or family name painted on them. The banners are attached to one or both sides of the mushers sled and will run the race with the sled. It’s great advertising! Following the … Continue reading →

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SILENT AUCTION ITEMS SOUGHT

Posted on January 11, 2013 by denise

One of the important ways the UP 200 raises money to support the races each year is through our Silent Auction. The Auction runs from Wednesday morning, February 13th until Noon on Sunday, February17th of race week at the Holiday … Continue reading →

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JackPine 30 offers $1000 purse

Posted on January 4, 2013 by denise

The UP200 Sled Dog Association announces that for the first time they will offer a purse of $1000 dollars to be paid to places 1 through 8 in the JackPine 30.

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Mile Club Members

Posted on December 18, 2012 by denise

Renewal letters were recently sent to Mile Club Members. In error it stated that the Jack Pine 30 race would start in Gwinn and finish in Marquette. This will be the first year that the race will START AND FINISH … Continue reading →

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FUNDRAISER

Posted on November 21, 2012 by denise

UPSDA board members were at the Westwood Mall beginning ‘Black Friday” ( and throughout December ) selling Sayklly Yooper bars as a fundraiser for two long time volunteers. Both have cancer and are undergoing treatment. The money raised will help … Continue reading →

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