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Saturday, February 23, 2013  A northern Michigan man is in Anchorage, Alaska this weekend defending his title as the winner of the annual Rondy World Championship Sled Dog Races.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  The 49th annual Kalkaska Winterfest was significantly affected by Saturday's rain and warmer temperatures.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  The Mid-Union Sled Haulers sled dog race was supposed to debut in Indian River Saturday.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  Muskallonge Lake State Park near Newberry in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will host Saturday's Tahquamenon Country Sled Dog Race.

Saturday, February 04, 2012  In a race of speed and endurance, snowmobiles revved up and ripped through Sault Ste. Marie Saturday for the 44th annual I-500 race. Governor Snyder waves the green flag.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  Tourism industry pushes for US to allow more foreign visitors, move could help economy

Thursday, May 05, 2011  A sledding accident ended the life of a young Northern Michigan girl three years ago, but since then, her mother has set a mission:  Spread the importance of winter safety to other parents so something like this never happens again.

Friday, February 04, 2011  The I-500 Snowmobile Race is 43 years strong and there's no doubt it strengthens local businesses bottom lines. One business said the I-500 is their busiest weekend, another said this weekend is a close second behind Christmas.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  There were some very excited kids out and about in Traverse City Wednesday, taking full advantage of their snow day.

Monday, January 24, 2011  A snowmobiler is airlifted to the hospital after she crashed her sled into a tree in Crawford County.

Saturday, January 15, 2011  Kalkaska's 47th Winterfest is underway this weekend - and Saturday is going to the dogs.

Monday, December 27, 2010  The Cheboygan County Sheriff is speaking out after a deadly snowmobile crash that killed a 23-year-old. 7&4 news told you about it last week.

Friday, November 19, 2010  Before we know it, Northern Michigan is going to be transformed into a winter wonderland, and for snowmobilers, it can't happen soon enough. New this year, a trail will lead them to a city that's been out of the loop for quite a while.

Thursday, February 04, 2010  Lack of snow causes the 21st Annual Mackinaw Mush Sled Dog Race to be called off

Saturday, January 16, 2010  KALKASKA'S ANNUAL WINTERFEST IS UNDERWAY THIS WEEKEND - AND TODAY IS GOING TO THE DOGS.