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Local Tabletop Game ‘Rocket Ball’ Taking Off in Popularity

The game's creator says that they expect this summer to be particularly busy for sales now that they have a well-established manufacturing process.

BARNESVILLE, MN (KVRR) – A Moorhead man has invented a tabletop game that has already picked up a significant following in its short existence. John McDonough is the creator of Rocket Ball, a game similar to air hockey or foosball where the goal is to get the ball past your opponent to score points. The business is headquartered in Barnesville,…

McKinley First Graders Become Inventors

"Not a Box" Inventions were presented by first graders as part of their 21st century learning curriculum

FARGO, ND — First graders are showing how innovative they are at such a young age. Students at McKinley Elementary presented cardboard box inventions to classmates and invited guests. Small groups were asked to utilize their 21st century skills. They were responsible for planning, gathering supplies, building, testing and evaluating their final “Not a Box” inventions. Teachers say it was…