Millions know Rochester, MN as the home of the world's finest health care center: The Mayo Clinic.
This weekend, however, Rochester is also hosting one of the nation's best sectionals! Today, a write up about the sectional appeared in the Post-Bulletin.
A community-of-acquaintances coalesces in a Rochester hotel conference room, filling it with fluid conversation.
Members from as far away as Iowa, St. Paul and Minneapolis greet each other by name, bringing stories of their latest card-playing conquests.
But the leader calls attention, bringing a hush.
Cards are shuffled and dealt as the Hiawatha Valley Spring Sectional duplicate bridge tournament begins in earnest under the auspices of the American Contract Bridge League.
About 100 players gathered Friday afternoon at La Quinta Inn & Conference Center in Rochester, with more expected throughout the weekend.
Most are between the ages of 30 and 90, but they hope the complicated card game catches on with younger people.
It's not too late to participate! Hold the Mayo and join in the fun! Head to Rochester....
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