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In Alaska, one man battles season depression... with balloons

By Shelby Herbert
Published October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM PDT

Fairbanks, Alaska, gets extremely cold and dark in the winter, and residents turn to all kinds of hobbies to keep seasonal depression at bay. For one man, that includes ornate balloon art projects.

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Shelby Herbert