Curling Third

Joe Gangi, a board member for the Mankato Curling Club glides of the "hack," a wood and rubber starting block saturday as part of the adult instructional session hosted by the club. }The club, Gangi said, is thrilled to host new curlers. "Even if you're playing against people who have been playing for 10 or so years, you can still score points against them," he said. "It's a very beginner-friendly sport." Photo by Casey Ek