Eden Prairie police issue warning after learning of planned Nerf Wars game
In a blog post the department says the game can lead to extremely dangerous, even deadly behavior like reckless driving and failing to use a seatbelt. Author: Dana Thiede Updated: 7:57 AM CDT April 30, 2021
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.
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Police in Eden Prairie are issuing a warning after learning that students at the local high school are planning a Nerf Wars game, an activity that has in the past led to behavior that is dangerous or even deadly.
The department posted a blog on its website saying officers had learned students at Eden Prairie High School had organized a game set to begin this week. Nerf Wars involves forming teams, hunting down opponents and shooting them with a Nerf gun to eliminate the competition.
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