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UAA Mankato Hockey

UAA hosts Minnesota State in first period hockey on Saturday evening November 21, 2009.

UAA hosts Minnesota State hockey.

Vaccination Clinic

Alejandra Rivera is vaccinated by Michelle Marshall at the Municipality of Anchorage's first H1N1 vaccination clinic at the University of Anchorage Student Union on Saturday November 21, 2009. The clinic is for high risk groups, children 6 months to 24 years, pregnant women, caregivers and household contacts of children under 6 months, individuals ages 25-64 with underlying health conditions and healthcare and emergency medical service personal.

The Municipality of Anchorage's first H1N1 flu vaccination clinic at the University of Anchorage Student Union on Saturday November 21, 2009.

2009 Glenn Vandergaw Wrestling

Tomo Hu of Dimond battles his headgear as well as Brandon Markson of South at 135 lb at the Glenn Vandergaw Wrestling Tournament Saturday November 21, 2009 at Dimond. Markson prevailed in a tough match 10-9.

Alaska wrestlers compete at the 2009 Glenn Vandergaw Wrestling Tournament Saturday November 21, 2009 at Dimond High School.

Dimond High Hosts Chugiak High Riflery

Tadashi Kibe of Dimond High rests his air rifle between shots Dimond High hosts Chugiak High in a dual riflery meet on Friday November 20, 2009.

Dimond High hosts Chugiak High in a dual riflery meet on Friday November 20, 2009.

Midtown Moose

A bull moose browsed in Cuddy Family Midtown Park on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, before walking down B Street on his way to crossing Tudor Road.

A bull moose browsed in Cuddy Family Midtown Park on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, before walking down B Street on his way to crossing Tudor Road.

Dimond vs. South

South High Wolverines vs. the Dimond High Lynx hockey on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at Ben Boeke Ice Arena.

Palin's Tour

Sarah Palin signs her autograph at Barnes and Nobles during the first stop of her book tour in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009.

Sarah Palin's book was released November 17 for sale. She's touring the states now, signing books and exciting crowds of admirers.

PHOTO GALLERY: ANCHORAGE CHILL

Cold Snap

BOB HALLINEN / Anchorage Daily NewsAn Alaska Railroad train kicks up snow as it passes by Potter Marsh and heads into Anchorage on Tuesday evening November 17, 2009. 091117

Cold Snap

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Back from Kosovo

Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily NewsAlaska Army National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, were reunited with friends and family at the Alaska National Guard armory at Camp Denali on Fort Richardson on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, after a year-long deployment were they supported peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions in Kosovo.

Alaska Army National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, were reunited with friends and family at the Alaska National Guard armory at Camp Denali on Fort Richardson on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, after a year-long deployment where they supported peacekeeping and peace enforcement missions in Kosovo.

Honoring the Veterans

Bill Roth / Anchorage Daily NewsVeterans and Remembrance Day ceremonies at Fort Richardson on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.

Lt. Col. Marc Hoffmeister, who was injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq in 2007, gave the keynote address during a Veterans and Remembrance Day ceremony in the Alaska National Guard armory at Fort Richardson on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2009. Canadian Forces from Elmendorf AFB held a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Fort Richardson National Cemetery.

AUDIO SLIDE SHOW: ALASKA EXCURSIONS

Coastline at the edge of Anchorage

Frozen ground with no snow means much of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge is accessible to walkers. Explore the shoreline southwest of the city in this Excursion.

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Flight Back to Anchorage

Retired doctor Bill Compton recently completed his seventh round-trip flight to the Hawaiian islands when he returned to Merrill Field in Anchorage on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009. Compton was injured in a motorcycle accident eight years ago and he thought that was the end of his flying career. He now uses hand controls to operate the rudder and brakes of his 1966 Beechcraft Bonanza V35TC.