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Local teen qualifies for Junior Iditirod

By: Carolyn Donaldson
Updated: February 11, 2013
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We salute a local girl continues her sled dog path to the Junior Iditarod.

Hopewell native Taylor Steele took 5th place Sunday in the Willow Junior 100.

The hundred mile race took place in Alaska.

For mushers under the age of 18 like Steele, it's a qualifying race for the Iditarod which is now in two weeks!

Congrats Taylor and we'll be pulling for you in the big race!

We'll continue to bring you updates on Taylor's success!

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