Punch-Out Gaming in Forest Lake was broken into again early this morning — at least the second time the Forest Lake shop has been targeted, and part of a growing string of card‑shop burglaries across the Twin Cities metro. A pair of thieves smashed through the front window and took …
Hunter Branson and Ben Kotula are no strangers to the local card scene. After building a strong online presence and a steady show circuit under the RippinItRaw brand, the duo took a major leap last summer with the launch of RipCon in Waite Park — an event that drew collectors …
Brooklyn Park has a brand‑new home for Magic: The Gathering and tabletop gaming — and it’s already buzzing. The Gathering Emporium, located at 8503 Wyoming Ave N, celebrates its grand opening this Saturday, July 11th. The celebration runs from noon to 5 PM and will feature free pizza, snacks, beverages, …
Central MN is getting a brand‑new addition to its hobby community this week, as Ace High Sports Cards officially opens its doors on Tuesday, July 7th at 2PM. The shop is located at 1091 2nd Street S, Suite 300 in Sartell, right next to Subway and Second Street Coffee — …
The troubling wave of break‑ins at Minnesota card shops continues—this time hitting Khang TCG Collectibles in Osseo. In the early hours of July 4th, the shop’s owners were jolted awake by their security system. When they arrived, they found the store had been targeted by thieves who made off with …
DUCK! Entertainment in Eagan was broken into early Saturday morning, and the thieves made off with a significant number of valuable Pokémon cards and PSA‑graded slabs. Security footage shows two individuals breaking a window and entering the store at approximately 3:44 AM, heading directly for the display cases and stealing …
Four years after first opening its doors, MN Sportscards is celebrating a major milestone: the grand opening of its brand‑new, purpose‑built shop at 1400 E 7th St, right off I‑94 in Monticello. What began in early 2022 as a small venture among friends and collectors has grown into one of …
For years, the St. Francis Card Show has been one of the metro’s most community‑driven hobby events, embraced by parents, teachers, business owners, and local leaders alike. After a long and positive partnership, the show will no longer be held at the St. Francis American Legion. Organizers expressed deep appreciation …
A great conversation popped up recently in the CardSota Facebook group about what it really takes to launch a new card show. The thread inspired me to put together a guide for anyone considering taking that leap. Minnesota’s card show scene is thriving – weekends are packed with events. But …
The Card Farmers officially upgraded their shop to a brand‑new downtown Marshall location on May 1st. The move—just a few blocks from their previous home—adds 2,100 square feet of space and unlocks a wider, more diverse hobby experience for collectors across southwest Minnesota. Owner Lucas Christoffer said the team couldn’t …
