VEX MN exists under the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation. REC brings this exciting experience to students all over the globe through the VEX IQ Challenge, VEX Robotics Competition, and VEX U. VEX MN is the largest state program in the country. It is under the leadership of St. Cloud Technical and Community College and several central Minnesota industry partners.

Coordinating with the REC Foundation, VEX MN plans and organizes various events in Minnesota. These events include: 

• tournaments
• camps
• coach workshops AND
• event partner summit.

VEX MN and SCTCC also plans and organizes the State Championship. Winners of the State Championship participate in World Competition.