DAVID GREENE, HOST:
Now, we're not quite done in Alaska. Recently, people in the small western town of Bethel got very excited when they saw flyers announcing the opening of a Taco Bell. That's a big deal. Right now, residents have to trek 400 miles if they want to chomp on a cheesy gordita.
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GREENE: But then breaking news...
UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: Sorry, folks. In Bethel, you won't be able to munch on cheesy gordita crunches or grande nachos anytime soon.
GREENE: That's our member station KYUK.
UNIDENTIFIED REPORTER: Bethel is not getting a Taco Bell. I repeat, Bethel is not getting a Taco Bell.
GREENE: It turns out those flyers were a hoax. But the people of Bethel will not be going taco-less. The fast food chain heard about the disappointment and they're throwing a taco feast for the town today. That includes 950 pounds of seasoned beef and 150 pounds of cheddar cheese.
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GREENE: And just in case that sounds like a lot of fat, don't worry. They also sent 500 pounds of reduced-fat sour cream.
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