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Duluth set to welcome home Olympians

Posted at 12:15 PM, Feb 26, 2018
and last updated 2018-02-27 08:55:13-05

DULUTH, Minn. (AP) -- 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.

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.

Admission to the event is free and 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.