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The Gillyweeds saga: A fake band, a fake plane crash and a real game blur reality

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An alternate reality game about a fictional Minnesota band spilled into real life when a staged plane crash announcement reached tens of thousands of unsuspecting social media followers, prompting genuine confusion and grief.

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The Gillyweeds saga: A fake band, a fake plane crash and a real game blur reality

An alternate reality game about a fictional Minnesota band spilled into real life when a staged plane crash announcement reached tens of thousands of unsuspecting social media followers, prompting genuine confusion and grief.

·Saint Paul, United States
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MPR News broke the news in Saint Paul, United States on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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