Top teams from across Central Minnesota put their knowledge to the test, competing for a coveted spot in the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament.

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From Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27, Central Minnesota’s Region 7 Knowledge Bowl teams gathered at the Atwood Memorial Center on the campus of St. Cloud State University (SCSU) for the Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition. Schools competed in three divisions—A, AA, and AAA—based on district size.

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The competition consisted of one written round and five oral rounds, challenging students across all secondary-level subject areas. Questions tested recall, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. The top six teams from each division advanced to the Regional Knowledge Bowl Tournament, hosted by Resource Training & Solutions on Tuesday, March 4, at SCSU.

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View photos from the Sub-Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition >>

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In addition to the team competitions, regional coaches voted for the Coach of the Tier and the Team Spirit Award. The Coach of the Tier award recognizes a coach who demonstrates deep knowledge of the program and rules, provides support to others, and fosters a positive environment for teams. The Traveling Team Spirit Plaque is awarded to a team that exhibits outstanding character and sportsmanship throughout the season.

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View full results from each meet at mnkb.org >>

Sub-Regional Meet Results

Tier A

1. Litchfield (104.5)

2. Kimball (92)

3. Rush City (91.5)

4. Watertown-Mayer (89.5)

5. Eden Valley-Watkins (78.5)

6. Watertown-Mayer 2 (77.5)

• Coach of the Tier: Zach Boser, Kimball
• Team Spirit Award: Kimball

Tier AA

1. Melrose 1 (124.5)

2. Albany (108.5)

3. Saint John’s Prep (100)

4. Melrose 2 (93.5)

5. North Branch (93)

6. Foley (92.5)

• Coach of the Tier: Bill Leraas, Melrose
• Team Spirit Award: Albany

Tier AAA

1. Sartell 1 (132.5)

2. Buffalo 1 (112.5)

3. Rogers (111)

4. Tech High School (105)

5. Sartell 2 (96.5)

6. Buffalo 2 (96)

• Coach of the Tier: Alex King, Sartell
• Team Spirit Award: Tech High School

Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, top-performing teams returned to SCSU for the Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition, where they once again competed in three divisions (A, AA, and AAA). The event followed the same format as the sub-regional meet, with one written round and five oral rounds covering a range of academic subjects.

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The stakes were high, as only the top team from each division and two additional high-scoring teams earned a spot in the State Knowledge Bowl Tournament in Brainerd, scheduled for Thursday, April 10, to Friday, April 11.

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For full meet results, visit mnkb.org >>

Regional Meet Results & State Qualifiers

Tier A Champion & State Qualifier: Litchfield 1

Tier AA Champion & State Qualifier: Melrose 1

Tier AAA Champion & State Qualifier: Sartell 1

State Qualifier: Buffalo 1

State Qualifier: Albany 1

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Congratulations to all the students and coaches who competed in the Sub-Regional and Regional Meets! Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication made for an exciting and competitive season.

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View photos from the Regional Knowledge Bowl Competition >>

For More Information:

Please contact Kelsey Harps at kharps@resourcecoop-mn.gov.