The Valley Dispatch

November 2, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Holiday Gifts for Adventure Lovers | Outdoor Gift Guide

You’re shopping for someone who doesn’t need another thing. They don’t want another gadget. They want to do something. Here’s the problem: finding a gift for the adventure person is…

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October 26, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Holiday Party Ideas Minneapolis | Champion Valley

Here’s the real talk: Champion Valley closes for the season on November 22. That’s less than four weeks away. If you’re planning a corporate holiday event, a friend group gathering,…

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October 19, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Activity Packages | Paintball + Ax Throwing | Champion Valley

Here’s what we learned from years of running group events: the best days aren’t the busiest days. The best days are the ones where people actually have time to breathe.…

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October 12, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Fall Paintball Season | October Paintball | Champion Valley

Look, we’re into October now. You’re thinking about winter, thinking about things winding down. But here’s what you’re missing: right now, this exact moment, is peak paintball season in Minnesota.…

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October 5, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Airsoft Minneapolis | Tactical Airsoft Games | Champion Valley

If paintball feels too loud and messy, or if you want a more tactical, precision-focused experience, airsoft is your game. Airsoft isn’t just a different gun. It’s a completely different…

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September 28, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Birthday Party Ideas Minneapolis | Champion Valley

Look, your kid’s birthday is coming up. You could do the standard thing—bowling, mini golf, or renting a pavilion. Nothing wrong with that. But if you want to throw a…

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September 21, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Attack on the Valley: Zombie Paintball Minneapolis | Champion Valley

We’ve been teasing this for a while, and it’s finally happening. This October, Champion Valley is launching Attack on the Valley—our first-ever zombie paintball experience. And before you roll your…

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September 14, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

First Time Playing Paintball? What to Expect | Champion Valley Guide

If you’ve never played paintball before, you’re probably going into it with a mix of excitement and low-key dread. You’ve seen the videos. You’ve heard it hurts. You’re not entirely…

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September 7, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Paintball Near Me Minneapolis | Why Champion Valley is Worth the Drive

Look, I get it. You Googled “paintball near me” because you want something close. You’re in Minneapolis or St. Paul, you see Champion Valley pop up in Lakeville, and you…

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August 31, 2026 | By Maxine Denis

Best Family Outing Tips in Minneapolis

Family outings shouldn’t feel like herding cats. But let’s be honest—getting everyone from the 8-year-old to the teenager to Grandma excited about the same activity? That’s harder than it sounds.…

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