Duluth Set To Welcome Home Twin Ports Olympians

City Will Welcome Members Of US Women's, Men's Curling Teams And Cross-Country Skiing Coach, Among Others

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U.S. Men's Olympic Curling Team
United States team celebrate during the men’s curling finals match against Sweden at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. United States won gold. Aaron Favila/AP Photo

Duluth is holding a community celebration to honor Twin Ports Olympians.

The city says members of the U.S. women’s and men’s curling teams, cross-country skiing coach Chad Salmela and other Olympic team representatives will attend Tuesday’s event at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with the program to commence at 5:00 p.m.

The athletes will enter under a canopy of curling brooms.

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Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Superior, Wisconsin Mayor Jim Paine will present a proclamation. Attendees will also have a chance to hear from the Olympic athletes.

Parking will be free until 6 p.m.

The Olympians will arrive home to cheering family, friends, and fans Monday at 5 p.m. at the Duluth International Airport and will be escorted out by Duluth and Superior police.