Beargrease champion takes home second win

GRAND PORTAGE, Minn. — The 40th annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon has a new champion, and one familiar with this exact win.

Erin Aili and her team of dogs crossed the finish line in Grand Portage a little after ten.

This Beargrease first-place win is Aili’s second overall.

The race was shortened this year at the last minute because of quickly melting snow. The start was pushed up to to Two Harbors this time around.