Emily Russell
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The U.S. National Cross Country Championships wrapped up in Anchorage on Monday and Alaskans dominated the top spots on the podium, including Caitlin Patterson, who finished first in all four races. Listen now -
The races are the last chance for many skiers hoping to qualify for the Olympics next month in South Korea. Listen now -
Athletes from around the nation are in Anchorage this week competing for a spot on the Olympic cross country ski team. The U.S. Cross Country National races begin Wednesday morning at Kincaid Park. Listen now -
Five state parks in Alaska are offering guided hikes on Jan. 1 as part of the nationwide First Day Hikes initiative. Listen now -
The event raises money for the local ski association and brings thousands of people together to tour the festive ski trails. Listen now -
Friday is the deadline to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Premiums are down this year and that's in part due to the Alaska Reinsurance Program. Listen now -
Russia has been banned from the upcoming winter Olympics in South Korea. The International Olympic Committee made the announcement at a news conference on Dec. 5. Listen now -
Ten nations, including the U.S. and Russia, have agreed to ban commercial fishing in the central Arctic Ocean for at least sixteen years. Listen now -
In a state where vanity plates are aplenty, Alaskans now have one more way to get creative with their cars-- the new artistic license plate. Listen now -
It's official-- Sadie Bjornsen is headed to her second Olympic games. The Alaskan cross-country skier qualified over the weekend with a second place finish at a World Cup sprint race in Ruka, Finland. Listen now
