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Mar 18, 2020 | Bout News

MNRD Suspending Activities

In response to recommendations to limit large gatherings, Minnesota Roller Derby has suspended all league activities until further notice. We are grateful for our fans and the community, but we consider the health and safety of everyone to be our top priority. We will monitor the guidance from federal and state health agencies, with a […]

Feb 26, 2020 | Bout News

Bout Recap – Somebody To Shove – 02.15.2020

VALENTINE’S DAY BOUT: SUMMER SHOVIN’ HAPPENED SO FAST. Written by Sana Sandra “Squirrelly” Karbal The Minnesota Roller Derby Season 16 Semi-Finals was kicked off by a mini demo bout courtesy of Frostbite, MNRD’s competitive junior roller derby program for skaters aged 4-17. If you know a fiesty youth who’d like to learn the sport, or […]

Jan 29, 2020 | Bout News

BOUT RECAP – THE WORLD OF TOMORROW HAS ARRIVED – 01.22.2020

NEW DECADE, SAME BADASS ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE. Written by Sana Sandra “Squirrelly” Karbal The night started with a pre-show game of Minnesota’s official state sport (for now…) of hockey, and the Roy Wilkins was graced with the presence of Olympians. The OMGAA Storm Poly Hockey team played a mini game against MNRD skaters, warming up […]

Jan 24, 2020 | Special Announcements

Have a Nice Day – Canceled

We have made the difficult decision to cancel Minnesota Roller Derby’s Have a Nice Day (HaND) B-Team Tournament in May. Once some time has passed and we’ve worked together to flatten the curve, we are hopeful to reschedule for later this year and continue to play, officiate, and announce the sport we love. In the […]

Jan 11, 2020 | Bout News

Bout Recap – Don’t Kramp My Style – 12.21.19

Written by Sana Sandra “Squirrelly” Karbal The importance of the season’s holidays was not lost among the glittering costumes and sparkly attire. One of our longest partners, the Ann Bancroft Foundation, reminded us that it’s the season for giving. Through the continued support of our fans, MNRD is able to help fund grants that empower […]

Nov 16, 2019 | Bout News

Bout Recap – Sweet Sixteen – 11.9.2019

BLOWING OUT SIXTEEN CANDLES IN SWEET STYLE Written by Sana Sandra “Squirrelly” Karbal The cascading St. Paul snow wasn’t the only thing getting frosty – MNRD Frostbite kicked off Sweet Sixteen with a pre-game bout in front of the crowd at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium. Frostbite is the competitive junior program within the league for […]

Nov 8, 2019 | Bout News

Bout Recap – ROLL CALL! Home Team Mini-Tournament – 10.5.2019

SETTLING SOME BEEF; HOME TEAMS COMPETE FOR GILDED STEAK. Written by Sana Sandra “Squirrelly” Karbal The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium saw the kick off of Season 16 for newly-rebranded Minnesota Roller Derby. This change from the Minnesota RollerGirls was instituted to better represent the league, fan base, and community. Non-binary people, gender expansive individuals, and […]

Girl Scouts running around the MNRD track!

Oct 24, 2019 | Special Announcements

Girl Scout Badge Day with Minnesota Roller Derby!

Date: Saturday, February 15, 2020 Time: 3:30-5:00PM, followed by our bout! Location: Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 175 Kellogg Blvd W St Paul, MN 55102 Ages: Juniors and up Cost: $17/person (both adult and scout)

Sep 27, 2019 | Special Announcements

Live 100 Block Party

What: Live 100 Block Party Where: Urban Growler Brewing Co. @ 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN 55114 When: Saturday, October 19 from 12 pm – 9 pm A BLOCK PARTY WITH A PURPOSE It’s easy to look at someone and see only one piece of them. What they do for a living, what hobbies […]