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    Denali teen combines tech, cooking for National Honor Society project

    Denali teen combines tech, cooking for National Honor Society project

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Updated 21 hrs ago
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    “I’ve been cooking a lot for a couple years now,” Will Tomeo said. When he earned membership with the National Honor Society, he decided this culinary webpage would be a good project to pursue, as part of joining that group.

    Longtime Fairbanksans celebrate 59th anniversary

    Longtime Fairbanksans celebrate 59th anniversary

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Mar 2, 2021
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    Today, the McGilvary clan also includes 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren (there are two on the way).

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    Ninja Warrior Hanson talks with students about life obstacles

    Ninja Warrior Hanson talks with students about life obstacles

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Updated Feb 25, 2021
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    Over the years, he has shared his story with students throughout Alaska. It’s a true tale of overcoming being bullied as a child, because his skin is white, even though he is half Inupiat.

    Neighbor to Neighbor launches food bank for Denali Borough

    Neighbor to Neighbor launches food bank for Denali Borough

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Feb 24, 2021
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    Neighbor to Neighbor provides food boxes every holiday season for families in need. It also helps families when tragedy strikes, like house fires or other crises.

    Spread kindness, not COVID, during Pay It Forward February

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Feb 18, 2021
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    Check on your loved ones by scheduling a virtual video chat. Run an errand, like picking up a prescription for a loved one. Babysit your niece and nephew so their parents can have a “date night.” Pay one utility bill for a loved one.

    Granma’s Quilt Shop donates masks to Denali community

    Granma’s Quilt Shop donates masks to Denali community

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Feb 17, 2021
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    The shop recently received the 2020 Heart of Denali Chamber of Commerce Denali Community Award, for that community service. The shop provided about 4,000 free fabric masks over the past year.

    Annual Tripod Days celebration events to be limited

    Annual Tripod Days celebration events to be limited

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Feb 16, 2021
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    The raising of the tripod happens during Tripod Days, officially launching the Nenana Ice Classic.

    Denali Park road open to Mountain Vista

    Denali Park road open to Mountain Vista

    • By Kris Capps, kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Feb 15, 2021
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    This early opening happens every year and is now part of the park’s new winter and shoulder season plan to accommodate increased winter visitation.

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    FACES: North Star All Stars hit national  competition in Tulsa

    FACES: North Star All Stars hit national competition in Tulsa

    • By Kris Capps, kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Feb 14, 2021
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    “We love it because North Star is like a huge family,” she said. “I think it has really helped our kids through COVID to have the extended family, especially living here in Alaska."

    Nenana water treatment plant looks forward to upgrade

    Nenana water treatment plant looks forward to upgrade

    • Kris Capps kcapps@newsminer.com
    • Updated Feb 12, 2021
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    Today, the plant is operating again and city workers are repairing any frozen connections that occurred over the past few days.

    Longtime Fairbanksans celebrate 59th anniversary

    Longtime Fairbanksans celebrate 59th anniversary

    +2
    Ninja Warrior Hanson talks with students about life obstacles

    Ninja Warrior Hanson talks with students about life obstacles

    Neighbor to Neighbor launches food bank for Denali Borough

    Neighbor to Neighbor launches food bank for Denali Borough

    Spread kindness, not COVID, during Pay It Forward February

    Granma’s Quilt Shop donates masks to Denali community

    Granma’s Quilt Shop donates masks to Denali community

    Annual Tripod Days celebration events to be limited

    Annual Tripod Days celebration events to be limited

    Denali Park road open to Mountain Vista

    Denali Park road open to Mountain Vista

    +5
    FACES: North Star All Stars hit national  competition in Tulsa

    FACES: North Star All Stars hit national competition in Tulsa

    Nenana water treatment plant looks forward to upgrade

    Nenana water treatment plant looks forward to upgrade

    Researchers ask for more Indigenous input in Arctic science initiative

    Researchers ask for more Indigenous input in Arctic science initiative

    +10
    Arctic Warriors exercise builds ice bridge

    Arctic Warriors exercise builds ice bridge

    +2
    Two Alaska artists receive Women in the Arts Award

    Two Alaska artists receive Women in the Arts Award

    Denali’s Cannabis Cache keeps running through the winter

    Denali’s Cannabis Cache keeps running through the winter

    +3
    From Anderson With Love surprises community with homemade soup deliveries

    From Anderson With Love surprises community with homemade soup deliveries

    Runway lights return to Nenana airport following a six-year blackout

    Runway lights return to Nenana airport following a six-year blackout

    Denali Junior Nordic Ski program gets kids outdoors

    Denali Junior Nordic Ski program gets kids outdoors

    Nine Interior students named to U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

    Breaking barriers: West Valley student joins ranks as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the US

    Breaking barriers: West Valley student joins ranks as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the US

    Jack Coghill memorabilia for sale in online auction

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    Reopening Nenana train depot up for discussion

    Reopening Nenana train depot up for discussion

    +2
    New museum seeks photos of wheelhouse

    New museum seeks photos of wheelhouse

    AAUW accepting scholarship applications for women returning to education

    +4
    Mystery printing press leaves community wondering

    Mystery printing press leaves community wondering

    Longtime Fairbanksans celebrate 59th anniversary

    Longtime Fairbanksans celebrate 59th anniversary

    +2
    Ninja Warrior Hanson talks with students about life obstacles

    Ninja Warrior Hanson talks with students about life obstacles

    Neighbor to Neighbor launches food bank for Denali Borough

    Neighbor to Neighbor launches food bank for Denali Borough

    Spread kindness, not COVID, during Pay It Forward February

    Granma’s Quilt Shop donates masks to Denali community

    Granma’s Quilt Shop donates masks to Denali community

    Annual Tripod Days celebration events to be limited

    Annual Tripod Days celebration events to be limited

    Denali Park road open to Mountain Vista

    Denali Park road open to Mountain Vista

    +5
    FACES: North Star All Stars hit national  competition in Tulsa

    FACES: North Star All Stars hit national competition in Tulsa

    Nenana water treatment plant looks forward to upgrade

    Nenana water treatment plant looks forward to upgrade

    Researchers ask for more Indigenous input in Arctic science initiative

    Researchers ask for more Indigenous input in Arctic science initiative

    +10
    Arctic Warriors exercise builds ice bridge

    Arctic Warriors exercise builds ice bridge

    +2
    Two Alaska artists receive Women in the Arts Award

    Two Alaska artists receive Women in the Arts Award

    Denali’s Cannabis Cache keeps running through the winter

    Denali’s Cannabis Cache keeps running through the winter

    +3
    From Anderson With Love surprises community with homemade soup deliveries

    From Anderson With Love surprises community with homemade soup deliveries

    Runway lights return to Nenana airport following a six-year blackout

    Runway lights return to Nenana airport following a six-year blackout

    Denali Junior Nordic Ski program gets kids outdoors

    Denali Junior Nordic Ski program gets kids outdoors

    Nine Interior students named to U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

    Breaking barriers: West Valley student joins ranks as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the US

    Breaking barriers: West Valley student joins ranks as one of the first female Eagle Scouts in the US

    Jack Coghill memorabilia for sale in online auction

    +2
    Reopening Nenana train depot up for discussion

    Reopening Nenana train depot up for discussion

    +2
    New museum seeks photos of wheelhouse

    New museum seeks photos of wheelhouse

    AAUW accepting scholarship applications for women returning to education

    +4
    Mystery printing press leaves community wondering

    Mystery printing press leaves community wondering

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