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    "headline": "Snow Art Takes Over Downtown",
    "deck": "Sculptors are carving massive snow blocks in downtown Anchorage ahead of the Fur Rondy competition.",
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    "body_md": "Snow sculptors have begun carving massive blocks of snow in downtown Anchorage ahead of the Fur Rondy snow sculpture competition. Teams of artists from Alaska and beyond are shaping, shaving and stacking the blocks, each weighing thousands of pounds, as they prepare for public display starting February 27th.\n\nThe sculptures will remain on view in downtown Anchorage through March 13th, drawing visitors and locals into the city core during the heart of winter. Downtown businesses see increased foot traffic as families and tourists wander between the works in progress, returning to watch each day's new details emerge.\n\nFur Rondy is one of Alaska's most iconic seasonal traditions. The sculpture competition blends art, tourism and cold weather pride, giving downtown Anchorage a visual centerpiece during the late winter season.",
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        "a": "February 27th. They'll be up through March 13th, so there's a couple weeks to walk around and see what the artists carved.",
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