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Thursday, December 12
The CHIditarod's positive spirit was sullied by two members of a "too-soon" themed team, who wore blackface as part of their Bill Cosby and Jackie Robinson West costumes. Organizers apologized for letting them participate.
by Robyn Nisi
A/Cby Steve Prokopy
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
Mechanicsby Jeff Smith
Drive Thruby Brandy Gonsoulin
Transmissionby Sarah Brooks
Book Clubby Emma Terhaar
Mechanicsby Phil Huckelberry
A/Cby Nancy Bishop
A/Cby Steve Prokopy