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Monday, February 18, 2013  The artist behind this year's UP 200 logo is seeing new success thanks to the exposure from the sled dog race

Monday, February 18, 2013  As word spread that the first musher was nearby, crowds gathered, bells rang, and everyone cheered

Sunday, February 17, 2013  U.P. 200 mushers crossed the finish line on Sunday afternoon, with Ryan Anderson winning the championship

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Friday was the start of the UP 200 with mushers covering 350 miles of trails

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Reporter Gabrielle Mays gets a first-hand look at what it takes to be a musher by trying it herself

Friday, February 15, 2013  Crews began work on Friday morning by dumping snow on Marquette's Washington Street to transform the roadway into a chute for mushers and dogs

Friday, February 15, 2013  The trails for the UP 200, the Midnight Run and Jackpine 30 sled dog races are in good condition

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Volunteers needed

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The UP 200 will be back in downtown Marquette this year, and organizers are hopeful that trails will make for a great race

Monday, February 11, 2013  The UP 200's mascot, lovable Alaskan malamute, Banshee, is retiring

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Sled dog teams will now leave Downtown Marquette at 9 p.m. on Friday, February 16, but volunteers are still needed

Monday, January 28, 2013  The UP 200 and Midnight Run sled dog races are looking for volunteers to help during the events

Friday, January 11, 2013  The UP 200 and Midnight Run hopes for a Marquette start this year after lack of snow caused changes in 2012

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  Upper Michigan faced some big stories in 2012. Take a look at some of the big stories through the first six months of the year

Monday, February 20, 2012  Many mushers expressed their gratitude to race organizers for keeping the annual competition alive this year, despite the uncooperative weather