FIRST in Minnesota 2018

[Poppeseed]

Excuse me, I selected 7048 and 4818.

In all seriousness, that was one of the most fun alliances I’ve been on. Many thanks to both of the Fargo teams, and to you for helping all of us out. Every time I think I know what my best competition experience is, there’s always something that rivals it at the next one.

EDIT: You’re right!! I’ll hopefully see you in Detroit, 7048!

This was such a great event and alliance to kickoff 7048’s rookie season. Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers that made it possible!

Congrats on such an amazing rookie season!

That was a crazy fun alliance to be a part of. Definitely had some seriously good strategies going. We just had such a small margin for error. I think we played it as well as we could’ve!

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To 7048… you guys are the best rookie team that I’ve ever seen in person. It was an honor to be a mentor for you, even in the extremely limited capacity in which I helped. Let’s do the same thing at Champs. We can do something special.

With all of my heart, thank you all for the kind words. 7048’s kids had an incredible experience, in part to so many different teams. If I started naming them off, it would quite literally be the entire GNR team list. So instead, I’ll mention our alliance partners.

Without piggy-backing off of 4818’s success, design, programming, and student mentorship, we wouldn’t have been nearly as successful. They guided our rookie team through all facets of FIRST, from prototyping, assembling, designing, programming, testing, Gracious Professionalism, and so much more. Now to just continue working and getting them into champs at their Iowa regional.

And NoMythic - you guys were the spirit that surged through the entire competition. Our drive team would not shut up about how much fun you guys were always having. No matter the outcome, you were always having a blast. Forever thanks for picking us to be a part of your mythical alliance. Now make it to Detroit so we can see you again.

[Bryan_Herbst]

How do you propose the pronunciation of the phrase FiMN would go? Is there any chance everyone would just assume you’re talking about FiM?

I vote we continue with the tradition of confusion and make the official name “FiM”.

It would jive well with “U of M” which means one thing in Minnesota and is interpreted completely differently (incorrectly) everywhere else as “University of Michigan”. It is obviously the University of Minnesota.

[SoProTheyGoWoah]

Congrats to 2500 and 2220 for EI and CA respectively! 2220… if you ever went to Minnesota events maybe I would be more aware of this, but your program blows my mind. Your video and outreach programs reminded me of many of the Championship Chairman’s Award teams. I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if you win on the big stage. Huge congrats to you.

Thanks a ton for recognizing us here. The video was made by me, but would not have been possible if not for the amazing outreach that the entire team is interested in doing. It took what felt like forever to make it and to be recognized for it here on CD is amazing.

Regards
Lead Programmer and Filmmaker
Gagan Bhat

[Citabria42]

Eastern ND, Western WI… it’s all really a part of MN, right? :yikes:

False. If anything, after 1848, Minnesota is the place that stole a bunch of OUR territory.

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[TDav540]

Is there any recorded video of the Great Northern playoffs? I noticed TBA has the qualification matches, but not the elimination ones.

[Skyehawk]

Is there any recorded video of the Great Northern playoffs? I noticed TBA has the qualification matches, but not the elimination ones.

I have some stuff coming. Please stand by.

[Poppeseed]

Is there any recorded video of the Great Northern playoffs? I noticed TBA has the qualification matches, but not the elimination ones.

4818 was livestreaming on Facebook our alliance for some of our matches during playoffs. They focus more on our alliance, but it’s something at least.

Quarterfinal 2 match 1

Semifinal 1 match 2

[Kshitij_Wavre]

False. If anything, after 1848, Minnesota is the place that stole a bunch of OUR territory.

+1. I completely agree with this statement. Minnesota is really a part of Wisconsin. I vote “FiW” which will cause less confusion.

Back in 1836 - 1848, the current states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of the Dakotas were called the Wisconsin Territory.

[bachster]

It would jive well with “U of M” which means one thing in Minnesota and is interpreted completely differently (incorrectly) everywhere else as “University of Michigan”. It is obviously the University of Minnesota.

Nope. The Gophers are from the U of MN.

(Go Blue)

[Jon_Stratis]

MSHSL State Championship rankings for week 1 are up! http://mnfirst.org/off-season-events/mshsl-championship/

[wajirock]

I vote we continue with the tradition of confusion and make the official name “FiM”.

We should call it the “Dakota District” referencing the entomology of the name Minnesota.

[Jardanium]

Just wanted to hop in here before Week 2 begins and give a big thanks to Russ, Mary, and the entire RPC of the inaugural Great Northern Regional. You all ran such a fantastic event! The venue was great, the meals were great, the competition was great… Needless to say, everything was great. How fitting for the *Great * Northern Regional eh?

I also had an amazing time volunteering as a game announcer for my first regional event! Big thanks to Yoji and my trainer Sydney for teaching me and helping me refine my performance throughout the weekend!

I hope to return up to Grand Forks next year! After how well it went this year, I can’t wait to see what’s in store for 2019.

[bobbysq]

I vote we continue with the tradition of confusion and make the official name “FiM”.

Join with WI, ND, (Edit: the CST half of) SD, and IA to make a “Midwest District” and then call the district championship the “Midwest Regional (championship)”. Make sure it’s in Week 6.

[EricH]

Join with WI, ND, SD, and IA to make a “Midwest District” and then call the district championship the “Midwest Regional (championship)”. Make sure it’s in Week 6.

Just a thought… check the SD team distribution before lumping them in. Current score for events hosting SD teams: Denver 1, everywhere else 0. Something about closest event to the only SD teams. (Last year that was Denver 2, everywhere else 0.)

[Skyehawk]

Just a thought… check the SD team distribution before lumping them in. Current score for events hosting SD teams: Denver 1, everywhere else 0. Something about closest event to the only SD teams. (Last year that was Denver 2, everywhere else 0.)

There will probably be a push to get some more teams along the I-29 corridor for SD with the addition of Great Northern (Sioux Falls, Watertown, Huron, etc.). But as of now you are correct.

[Chief_Hedgehog]

From what I caught, 2 teams from Minnesota in the top 25 on the FUN Network: 5172 and 4539. Both programs are more than deserving! Great job so far, can’t wait to compete with both of you in the coming weeks!

[Team5638]

From what I caught, 2 teams from Minnesota in the top 25 on the FUN Network: 5172 and 4539. Both programs are more than deserving! Great job so far, can’t wait to compete with both of you in the coming weeks!

No doubt, running into 5172 and 4539 in your first finals match is a daunting challenge. We’re striving to get to their caliber.

[Ryan_Swanson]

No doubt, running into 5172 and 4539 in your first finals match is a daunting challenge. We’re striving to get to their caliber.

You guys impressed the heck out of me this year. I had the opportunity to inspect your robot, and it was really well built. I have no doubt that as your team grows and gains more experience that you’ll be a force to reckon with in Minnesota!

[Chief_Hedgehog]

No doubt, running into 5172 and 4539 in your first finals match is a daunting challenge. We’re striving to get to their caliber.

Every team in Minnesota should be striving to reach the levels that these teams have reached - both teams have incredible mentors and a process that puts out the best robots in MN each year. 5638 is close - what you are doing down there in Madison is incredible. I hope we can qualify for state so that we can compete with you guys!

[Jon_Stratis]

State Rankings for week 2 are posted! The Double DECCer was a great event!

Edit: Oops… didn’t realize Heartland was running on Sunday! We’ll get them reposted tonight.