Alaska’s Olympic skiers still hopeful, as teammate wins first men’s medal for US in half-century

The Winter Olympics are underway in Italy with a bevy of Alaska athletes, after a ceremonial torch lighting in Milan.

Anchorage-based reporter Nat Herz is there following cross-country skiing, where several Alaskans have competed in two separate events, though — spoiler alert — none has come close to the medals yet.

Herz spoke to Alaska Public Media’s Casey Grove from the Dolomites…

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