Mandan Student Sweeps His Way to Victory

Curling was named North Dakota’s state sport on March 23rd, 2023 after Doug Burgum passed Senate Bill 2229.

“I was there when Doug Burgum signed the papers and I got to take a picture with him too.” Nelson said.

Curling has led Owen Nelson to meet many people and see many places. The sport has dominated the eastern side of North Dakota, but is located in five cities across North Dakota Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Williston, and Devils Lake all have public curling facilities that people from all age ranges compete and play at.