The countdown is on. The new Real Sportscards shop in Blaine (1510 109th Ave NE) will open at 8:00 AM on Black Friday, and collectors across the metro are buzzing. The excitement was evident to me as two separate groups of collectors knocked on the door during my visit and …
The grand opening of CardVault by Tom Brady at the Mall of America in Bloomington was nothing short of a spectacle. All four levels at the rotunda surrounding the stage were packed with fans eager to catch a glimpse of the GOAT himself (the first people in line got there …
It was just last month that CardVault by Tom Brady broke news that they were expanding to Minnesota. Rapid progress has clearly been made behind the scenes as they announced the grand opening celebration will be this Sunday, November 16th. The festivities begin at 5:00 PM in the Huntington Bank …
On a recent trip for my daughter’s volleyball game, I made a point to visit both locations of The Fan Zone—one in Waite Park and the other in Willmar. While I had originally planned to write about both, the Waite Park store’s sheer size deserves a dedicated deep dive when …
Zach Spiczka and his wife Stef didn’t just move to Brainerd—they brought a dream with them. After relocating from the metro area, the couple set out to build something more than just a business. They envisioned a welcoming space where people of all ages could gather, connect, and share in …
If you’ve ever wished you could time-travel through the golden age of sports, there’s a place in Apple Valley that might just grant that wish. Tucked away in a modest storefront, The Ballpark is more than a card shop—it’s a living museum of vintage sports memorabilia, curated with passion and …
CardVault, the card shop backed by NFL legend Tom Brady, has announced an ambitious expansion plan that includes six new locations nationwide. Among them: a highly anticipated shop right here at the Mall of America. While no official opening date has been revealed, the announcement signals Card Vault’s aggressive growth …
Real Sportscards has officially announced an exciting expansion with a brand-new store opening in Blaine this October! This marks their third location, joining the established shops in Champlin and Waupun, WI. Stay tuned for more updates as the grand opening approaches!
There’s a new card shop in the heart of St. Paul! Great Lakes Trading Cards officially opened its doors at 2121 Randolph Ave, and it’s already becoming a magnet for collectors across the Twin Cities thanks to their unique happy hour. Every day from 2–4 PM, Great Lakes turns up …
Luck of the Draw is a newer shop that carries TCG in North Branch. They just moved to a new location as of yesterday. You can stop by and check out their new storefront at 38880 Oakview Ave Suite 4 in North Branch. They are open today (July 4th) from …
