Beargrease Without Fans Hard But Better Than Canceled Mushers, Businesses Say
Bar and restaurant owners said Beargrease is the busiest time of their year, so not having spectators will hurt business.
DULUTH, Minn.- The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are stretching to the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, causing changes including not allowing fans to watch in-person. “Safety has always been the #1 priority for our organization whether it’s a COVID year or non-COVID year,” race spokesperson Monica Hendrickson said. Some of this year’s changes include closing all buildings used along the…
