Minnesota Flyer - Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960

Mille Lacs Lake's annual ICEPORT fly-in is the perfect cure for aviation cabin fever. Organizer Mark Priglmeier plans the gathering with an additional goal in mind.

"It's all about getting people flying," Priglmeier said. "My goal for this event is providing a unique place that people can take their families."

Many people give up flying because they have no place to go to or things to do, thus they find it hard to justify the expense and time of being a pilot, he contends. "If we give a little, a fulfilled flying life is possible. One to be shared and passed on."

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