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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

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

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

Friday, February 17, 2012  While the fans are busy watching, it is one of the biggest days of the year for sled dog mushers

Friday, February 17, 2012  Every competing musher brought their dog team to be inspected

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Due to the changes in the race that have it starting in Chatham and ending in Grand Marais, volunteers are needed in the Grand Marais area

Thursday, February 09, 2012  The Midnight Run, which traditionally started in Gwinn, this year will start in downtown Marquette

Monday, February 06, 2012  Race organizers say the trails within the woods remain in good shape, but the lack of snow is problematic in the Marquette city area

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Well known Minnesota sled dog race cancelled; could mean more mushers in UP 200 and Midnight Run

Friday, February 18, 2011  Nineteen teams participated this year

Friday, February 18, 2011  Vets say Friday's trail conditions may cause some mushers to make difficult decisions about how they'll race their dogs

Thursday, February 18, 2010  Mushers learn starting order for UP 200.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010  The town of Gwinn is the starting point for the race's Midnight Run and Jack Pine 30, and it's prepping for a big race weekend.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  U.P. 200 and the Midnight Run are coming up quickly and there are changes.