Bernick's Miller Lite Open

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The Bernick's Miller Lite Open was an annual bonspiel, or curling tournament, that took place at the Bemidji Curling Club in Bemidji, Minnesota. The tournament was held in a round robin format. The tournament was started in 2012 as part of the World Curling Tour and lasted for four seasons.

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Past champions

Only skip's name is displayed.

YearWinning teamRunner up teamPurse (USD)
2012 [1] Flag of Ontario.svg Al Hackner Flag of Minnesota.svg Pete Fenson $18,000
2013 [2] Flag of Ontario.svg Jeff Currie Flag of Minnesota.svg John Shuster $14,000
2014 [3] Flag of Minnesota.svg Korey Dropkin Flag of Ontario.svg Al Hackner $14,000
2015 Flag of Manitoba.svg Matt Dunstone Flag of Minnesota.svg Pete Fenson $14,000

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