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wjon.com > esports-championship-st-cloud

St. Cloud Hosts The Minnesota State Championship For Esports This Weekend

15+ hour, 27+ min ago  (330+ words) LITTLE FALLS (WJON News) --A Minnesota State Championship is taking place in St. Cloud this weekend, and a Central Minnesota School is sending a large contingent. Little Falls Community Schools has qualified seven teams in six games for the State…...

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wjon.com > gama-expo-louisville-2026

GAMA Expo In Louisville Showcases New Board Games And Industry Trends

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (370+ words) It was time for board game designers to shine at an annual convention this week. The Game Manufacturer's Association Expo took place from March 1st to 5th at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville." GAMA is not your typical board game…...

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wjon.com > trivia-marathon-st-cloud

Trivia Enthusiasts Gear Up For The 47th Annual Trivia Marathon In St. Cloud This Weekend

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (384+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON News) --People from all over the world will test their knowledge and internet searching abilities this weekend, all thanks to an annual St. Cloud event. St. Cloud State University's radio station, KVSC, will host its 47th Annual Trivia…...

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wjon.com > holiday-board-game-tips

Board Games Like Monopoly And Scrabble Come Alive With Expert Tips This Holiday

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (263+ words) SCRABBLE:" Learn those unusual 2-letter words like Qi, Za, and Xu. Anais Guibert with Snakes and Lattes says there are 124 two-letter words accepted in tournament play that can increase your score by as much as 30%. CLUE: The expert team says…...

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wjon.com > john-denver-service-st-cloud

Dennis Warner Leads John Denver Tribute With Community Focus And Live Performances

3+ mon, 6+ day ago  (264+ words) ST. CLOUD (WJON News) --The music of John Denver will be featured during a special church service this Sunday in downtown St. Cloud. Dennis Warner's 11th annual John Denver Service starts at 10:00 a.m. in the Lahr Block at 601 West St. Germain Street....

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wjon.com > table-talk-board-games

Discover Replayable Fun With Bomb Busters And More Board Game Gems

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (348+ words) William started us off with his #5, and it was a game we have spoken about often on the show. His #5 was the relatively new game "Bomb Busters."" He says it is a fantastic co-op game with tons of replayability. We…...

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wjon.com > tribal-leaders-indian-gaming-us

Tribal Leaders Gather At Mystic Lake For Gaming Conference Amid Challenges

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (201+ words) Online gambling competition was another debated topic. Sweepstakes casinos and offshore crypto sites were criticized, with some leaders saying they're stealing billions of dollars from tribal markets. Andy Platto, Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, said that prediction…...

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wjon.com > board-games-community-news

John D. Clair's New Card Crafting Game Ruins Adds A Twist To Tabletop Fun

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (217+ words) "Ruins" is the latest in Allplay's line of Small Box Big Game series, and another card-crafting game by Clair. Card-crafting is where players add layers to existing cards to change or enhance a card's abilities by adding new cards or…...

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wjon.com > new-board-games-community

Game Night Just Got A Makeover With Fresh Titles From GenCon

6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (390+ words) After GenCon's finale, board game fans can now find gems like 'Blind Jack' and 'The Fate of the Fellowship' in stores, as gaming expert William Pankratz shares highlights on Table Talk. New Board Games From GenCon Are Hitting Local Shelves…...

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wjon.com > tabletop-gaming-indianapolis

Get Ready, Gamers—GenCon Is Rolling Into Indy With Over 800 Games To Check Out

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (329+ words) Next week, Indianapolis buzzes with GenCon, showcasing over 800 tabletop games, including exciting new titles like 'Lightning Train' and 'Cascadia: Alpine Lakes' for eager fans and newcomers alike. Gen Con Brings 600+ New Games To Indianapolis This Week One of the biggest…...