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Marissa and Hannah Brandt gained an international following as sisters who played on two different hockey teams in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.  On Thursday, it was time to celebrate at home.

Marissa and Hannah Brandt gained an international following as sisters who played on two different hockey teams in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. On Thursday, it was time to celebrate at home.

Hometown heroes: Vadnais Heights honors Olympic hockey sisters

Sisters Marissa, center, and Hannah Brandt pose for a photo.

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Waiting for the Brandt sisters to arrive.

Young hockey players and fans anticipated the arrival of the Olympians.

Lucy Werner, 6, left, holds Hannah Brandt's gold medal.

Greg, right, and Robin Brandt wear their daughters' Olympic hockey jerseys.

Olympians and sisters Marissa and Hannah Brandt answer media questions.

The city surprised the sisters by naming the ice rink in their honor.

Hannah Brandt signs a shirt in the warming hut.

Olympic gold medal hockey player Hannah Brandt skates with youth.

Hometown heroes: Vadnais Heights honors Olympic hockey sisters

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