Olympic Curlers Lead Island Lake Parade | Duluth News

Olympic silver medalists Cory Thiesse and Korey Dropkin made a splash at this year’s Otter River Road Regatta, leading the parade for the first time—marking a historic moment for Team USA and a proud hometown celebration. Thiesse, whose family roots run deep in the community, joined Dropkin, a first-time regatta attendee, to honor America’s 250th birthday. The idea came from neighbor Craig Carlson, who pitched the honor to Thiesse’s mom right after their Olympic win. As the regatta evolved from speed boats to festive pontoons, this year’s event blended summer tradition with Olympic glory, showcasing the tight-knit spirit of Island Lake. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d29a801063a6f4da