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Officials warn of HIV outbreak in Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS — State health officials are getting the word out about an outbreak of newly diagnosed HIV infections in Fairbanks linked to Army personnel. According to a bulletin released by the Alask...
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Labor board finds cause in Fairbanks teacher dispute
FAIRBANKS — The Alaska Labor Relations Agency found probable cause for some of the items in the school district’s unfair labor practice charge against the Fairbanks Education Association that was f...
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An hour can be an eternity for Iron Dog racers
FAIRBANKS — Even in the world’s longest, toughest snowmachine race, an hour is an eternity, which is why Tyler Huntington doesn’t have any illusions about winning a third consecutive Iron Dog title...
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Committee solidifies school budget proposal
FAIRBANKS — The Citizens Budget Review Committee of the school board is nearly ready to present its recommendations to the board after its Wednesday night meeting. The committee members came to agr...
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Bruce Rogers reads the tragedy “Coriolanus” with two others during the 13th annual Bard-A-Thon “round the clock” reading of the complete works of William Shakespeare Wednesday at the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre.
Bruce Rogers reads the tragedy “Coriolanus” with two others during the 13th annual Bard-A-Thon “round the clock” reading of the complete works of William Shakespeare Wednesday at the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre.
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Coal use measure expected to heat up borough meeting
by Matt Buxton / mbuxton@newsminer.com
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FAIRBANKS — Fines for smoky wood burners might not be the most controversial issue on the table when the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly takes another shot at cleaning up air pollution at its...
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Key Coalition plans downtown rally Thursday by dermotcole
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 5 5 recommendations | email to a friend
 Advocates who work on behalf of people with disabilities are planning to take part Thursday in the annual Key Coalition of Alaska rally in Fairbanks. The goal is to "encourage people with disabil...

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Erik Estrada "CHiPs" actor Estrada makes Alaska cameo this week by FDNMfeatures
Feb 20, 2012 | 7 7 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend
  Don’t be confused if you think you see 1970s TV star Erik Estrada patronizing Fairbanks area businesses Thursday — you won’t be hallucinating. The actor, best known for his role as Frank “Ponch” ...

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Senate to send oil tax bill to House later than planned by FDNMstaff
Feb 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
 — Posted by Matt Buxton, staff writer Senate President Gary Stevens said today the Senate will likely miss its goal of sending its version of oil tax reform to the House with at least 30 day...

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Peony business blooms in Alaska
FAIRBANKS — Who would have guessed cut flowers would be Alaska’s up and coming agricultural crop? Of all flowers to sell from Alaska’s fields, would you have guessed peonies? Peonies have large bl...
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Fortymile caribou season could be extended by TimMowry_FDNM
Feb 22, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
 It’s still up in the air as to whether or not the winter Fortymile caribou hunt will be extended into March. The season is scheduled to close on Tuesday (Feb. 28) but state wildlife biologist J...

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    YQ2012—Finish
    Brent Sass gives his dog a kiss at the Whitehorse, Yukon, finish chute Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. Sass, 32, of Eureka, Alaska, finished the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in fifth place. Suzanna Caldwell/News-Miner
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