Kristin VanEck (left) tries to maintain her balance as instructor Suzie Gangi (right) teaches her how to come out of the hack at a Learn to Curl class at the Mankato Curling Club on Friday. The popularity of curling in the area has grown after the U.S. men's team, including Mapleton-native John Landsteiner, won gold in Pyeong Chang. Photo by Jackson Forderer

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