Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch welcomes 2 new reindeer from Alaska

For 30 years, the ranch has bred and raised its own herd.
Hardy's Reindeer Ranch welcomes Dasher and Frosty.(Hardy's Reindeer Ranch)
Published: Nov. 11, 2026 at 12:39 PM CST|Updated: 3 hours ago

RANTOUL, Ill. (WAND) – Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch welcomed two new reindeer from Alaska.

Dasher and Frosty arrived from Anchorage, Alaska, by FedEx Air.

The ranch began with a small herd of reindeer from Alaska and has grown since. For 30 years, the ranch has bred and raised its own herd.