Will Troshynski News Today

Indian Country headlines for Tuesday, March 22, 2022

First transgender woman crosses the finish line in iconic sled dog race

Revamped Iditarod brings equipment adaptations and a fast pace as mushers cross the Alaska Range Wait 1 second to continue. ROHN — A day into the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, a fast trail and shortened route are making for a quicker race than normal. Mushers are adapting to this year’s pandemic-adjusted trail in a number of ways, as evidenced by their equipment. Recent rule changes and the absence of shelter options in checkpoints mean competitors are using larger sleds and hauling “...