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GRANITE FALLS, Minn. — Bret Amundson adventures out with Underdog Sled Dogs and is at the WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race in Ely known for its scenic north woods terrain and challenging hills “Dogs and Mushers” will air on Pioneer PBS Sunday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.; WDSE Saturday, April 18, 4 p.m.; tptLife Saturday, April 25, 12:30 p.m.; Lakeland PBS Saturday, May 16, 2:30 p.m.; and KSMQ Thursday, June 4, 7:30 p.m. It will also be broadcast on the Minnesota Channel, which airs on all Minnesota PBS stations, Thursday, April 30 at midnight, 6 a.m., noon and 6 p.m.
Sled dogs are part of northern Minnesota's culture, from recreation to racing to working in the wilderness. Ryan Miller of Madison, Minn. relocated to northeast Minnesota to work for the U.S. Forest Service near Ely. After acquiring several sled dogs, he started the company Underdog Sled Dogs, which offers recreational trips. Bret joined Ryan and some friends on a sled dog trip to Burntside Lake where they jigged for lake trout.
Then Bret is at the WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race established in 2008 by the Ely Chamber of Commerce. The race spans 65 miles through northern Minnesota state trails and involves 60 mushers and 400 sled dogs from the Upper Midwest and Canada. Prairie Sportsman also explores how sled dogs play an important role in northern Minnesota’s workforce, such as pulling in supplies for the U.S. Forest Service.
About Prairie Sportsman
Prairie Sportsman celebrates our love of the outdoors – to hunt, fish and enjoy recreation provided by our vast resources of lakes, rivers, trails and grasslands – while promoting environmental stewardship.
Prairie Sportsman’s team includes Cindy Dorn, producer/writer; Bret Amundson, host/editor; Dylan Curfman, editor/videographer and Max Grabow, assistant videographer/editor. The 2020 season is made possible by funding from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, SafeBasements of Minnesota, GrandStay Hospitality, Diamond Willow, Live Wide Open and Western Minnesota Prairie Waters.
About Pioneer PBS
Established in 1966, Pioneer PBS is an award-winning, viewer-supported television station dedicated to sharing local stories of the region with the world. For more information visit www.pioneer.org.
