The USA Curling National Championships wrapped up Sunday in Duluth — with Minnesota well-represented on teams in both the women’s and men’s finals.
A number of curlers who competed in the tournament have ties to Minnesota, and many train in Minnesota clubs throughout the season.
In the women’s finals, Team Peterson — led by Tabitha Peterson of Minneapolis — took home the title over Team Cousins with a score of 7-6 in 11 ends.
In the men’s finals, Team Dropkin, led by Korey Dropkin of Duluth, took home first place over Team Casper, led by Danny Casper of Minneapolis, by a score of 8-6 in 11 ends. Team Shuster, which won gold in the 2018 Winter Olympics, lost to Dropkin in the semifinals and finished third.
MPR News freelance photojournalist Erica Dischino documented a day in the weeklong tournament held in Duluth.
Skip Tabitha Peterson of Minneapolis reacts to her throw during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth.
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Skip Tabitha Peterson speaks with teammates during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Skip Tabitha Peterson speaks with teammates during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s National Championships.
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Skip Courtney Benson reacts to her throw during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s National Championships.
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Taylor Anderson-Heide, left, and Tara Peterson of Team Peterson sweep during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s National Championships.
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Cory Thiesse of Duluth throwing third for the Peterson Team, reacts to her stone during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s National Championships.
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Skip Courtney Benson gives a high-five to her teammate during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships National Championships.
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Lexi Daly, left, and Sarah Olson of Team Benson sweep in the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Cory Thiesse of Duluth, throwing third for the Peterson Team, releases her stone during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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The 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Cente.
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Kathy Ulrich of Duluth, left, poses for a photo with Cindy Wilson-Nordskog of Two Harbors, Minn., at the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships.
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John Shuster, the skip for Team Shuster, throws his stone during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Christopher Plys of Duluth, who throws third on Team Shuster, watches his stone during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Christopher Plys, left, of Duluth fist bumps John Shuster of Superior, Wis., during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Both are on Team Shuster.
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The 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships held at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Practice is held during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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The 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Matt Hamilton of McFarland, Wis., and lead for Team Shuster, reacts to his teammates sweeping during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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John Shuster, the skip for Team Shuster, strategizes during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center in Duluth.
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John Shuster, the skip for Team Shuster, reacts to his throw during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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Ice sheets are reflected on the championship trophy during the 2025 USA Curling Men’s and Women’s Championships at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
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