Welcome to the website for the FIRST Robotics Programs in the Northwest Metro Area spanning Rogers, Elk River, Maple Grove, Nowthen, Ramsey, Zimmerman, and Otsego. Our programs span PreK-12 and this season have over 150 students!

This site is dedicated to FIRST® Tech Challenge, FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, and FIRST® LEGO® League Explore Programs hosted and ran by Northwest Metro Robotics.


Our Mission

Northwest Metro Robotics brings ingenuity and originality to students PreK-12 by providing equitable and inclusive access to STEAM programs.

  • Quality
  • Equitable
  • Accessible

How to sign up

Email info@nwmrobotics.org


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Jesse Hooper Memorial Fund

If you'd like to make a donation to the Jesse Hooper Memorial Fund or make a donation to NWMR in Jesse's honor, please click the link below. If donating to the Memorial Fund please mention that in the donation note.

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