LEGO fan convention Brick Cities unites generations at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds

Few toys have bridged the gap between childhood imagination and adult engineering, but LEGO has done that and more for generations. What started on a living room floor as a simple lesson in problem-solving and creativity evolved into a lifelong passion that builders never truly outgrow. This enduring influence was on full display this past Halloween weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, as the second annual Brick Cities Twin Cities LEGO fan convention transformed the North End Event Center into a massive showcase of community and custom LEGO builds. For event founders Rob and Mindy Warland from Roseville, their journey toward building the convention started with a simple family passion. They both witnessed the unifying power of LEGO in their own home, later leading a nonprofit that utilized LEGO education products in urban schools to engage students who might’ve struggled with learning.  After establishing two Bricks Minifigs stores in Minnesota where they sell new, used and ra