Team 7068, the Mechanical Masterminds, secured a top-tier finish and earned prestigious hardware at the 2026 Minnesota 10,000 Lakes Regional Competition held March 25–28. The team impressed judges with their innovative engineering, earning the Creativity Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation for their unique climber design. The Creativity Award sponsored by Rockwell Automation, celebrates a creative robotic component, concept, or attribute that enhances the strategy of play