...Idita-Rider auction on Friday. "This is a four-time champ, you guys, and last year's winner," auction coordinator Deby Trosper told the 89 people vying by phone for a chance to ride in a musher's sled for the ceremonial start of the Iditarod...

...The Iditarod's restart has been moved to Willow in past low-snow years, but never as far north as Fairbanks. Deby Trosper, Iditarod restart coordinator, learned that while the location changed, there's been no change in the enthusiasm...

...begins March 1, Iditarod organizers would find a seat for Nelms among several other mushers, said auction coordinator Deby Trosper. About 75 mushers are expected to compete in the 31st running of the Iditarod. Idita-Rider bids close for the general...