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4/5/2025: Minutebots tie for 7th place in MN North Star Regional

Despite an especially challenging set of matchups in the preliminary rounds, the MinuteBots's robot, Opuhala, was strong and reliable through the competition. A final push on Saturday morning to showcase their strengths led to the MinuteBots being selected as the first pick on the #8 Alliance in the playoffs. Unfortunately, our run fell short, but we are proud to have finished in a tie for 7th overall. Thanks to all the friends and family who came to Mariucci Arena to cheer us on, as well as those supporting us from home!

4/4/2025: MINNESOTA NORTH STAR REGIONAL COMPETITION: FINAL DAY SATURDAY!

Saturday marks the last day of our final Regional Competition of the 2025 season. The MinuteBots are competing in the North Star Regional Competition, hosted by the University of Minnesota at the 3M Arena at Mariucci. Competition began Friday and will wrap up by noon Saturday, April 4th and 5th. More information can be found by clicking this link.
Local MinuteBots fans are highly encouraged to come to the arena and cheer us on in person— admission is free! Online streaming is also available with the video feed embedded at right, or at https://www.twitch.tv/firstinspires6. See the schedule below for scheduled match times. If the MinuteBots earn a spot in the playoffs, those matches will take place Saturday afternoon.

3/25/2025: the minutebots Have a great time competing in denver

The MinuteBots traveled by air to Denver to compete in the FIRST Colorado Regional on Thursday, March 20 through Saturday, March 22. We gained a lot of experience, had plenty of fun time bonding as a team, met some students from other FIRST teams from across the country (and around the globe), and came back with tons of excitement for our next regional competition on "home" turf in Minneapolis. We invite all our friends and family to come see us compete live at Mariucci Arena on the University of MN campus on April 4 and 5!

3/13/2025: final preparations for the Colorado Regional Competition

In less than one week, the MinuteBots will fly to the FIRST Colorado Regional competition hosted by the University of Denver! The team will spend 3 full days and 4 nights in the Mile High City, arriving Wednesday, March 19th and returning to Minnesota on Sunday, March 23rd. Thursday will be a full day of practice matches. Competition matches begin Friday morning and run until midday Saturday, followed by playoffs and awards ceremonies. For more information (including a link to the competition Live Stream on competition days), visit the Colorado FIRST website.
Fun facts:
  • 34 students and 10 adult mentors and chaperones will represent the MinuteBots in Denver
  • 50 FIRST Robotics Challenge teams will compete at the Colorado Regional competition
  • 7 different U.S. states will be represented by teams at the Colorado Regional, plus Australia, China, Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), Czechia, and Mexico!

2/25/2025: The minutebots have a successful "Week Zero" run in irondale

On February 22, the MinuteBots participated in a Week Zero practice competition hosted by our friends the KnightKrawlers (#2052) of Irondale High School. The drive team was able to get valuable practice in a competition environment. The robot performed very well, and the build team was able to figure out what needs to be altered to make the robot the best it can be. The whole team had a very good time watching the different rounds, and we are excited as we prepare for our first regional competition March 19-23 in Denver, CO!

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2025 Season events:
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Irondale "Week Zero" practice: New Brighton, MN | February 22

Colorado regional competition: Denver, co | March 19-23

North STAR Regional competition: minneapolis, MN | April 3-5

2025 season — General Info:

Regular season meetings will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm-8pm and Saturdays from 9am-2pm, January through the first week of April. We will also hold optional meetings after school on Fridays as needed. Team members should monitor meeting updates on Slack.