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Sled dog racing hits the dirt in the first U.S. Dryland Mushing Championship

By Katie Thoresen

Published October 26, 2025 at 5:50 PM EDT

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Racers and their dogs from around the world hit Wisconsin's trails for a fast, snowless take on traditional sled dog racing. Katie Thoresen from member station WXPR reports.

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