Hundreds of Snowmobilers and Viking fans descended upon Mille Lacs lake last weekend to take part in the 14th Annual Arctic Blast rally at the Big Pond. For many, it turned out to be a great weekend. Warm weather made the traveling from blast point to blast point enjoyable in comparison with last year's below-zero temps. The event injected some much needed tourism into the Mille Lacs area. By all accounts, the five blast points -- BayView, Hunter's Point, Castaways, Fisherman's Wharf and the Blue Goose -- did exceptional business over the weekend. Current and former Viking players, coaches and cheerleaders were on hand throughout the event to help the crowd celebrate. Some revelers chartered buses to make the trip around the lake. For most blast points, it was standing room only. Maria and Charlie Jackson of White Bear Lake got a chance to meet former Vikings Chris Doleman, Gerald Robinson, Henry Thomas and Karl Dunbar. "These guys are huge," Maria noted as she had her picture taken with the four players, who were enjoying a beverage at BayView around 2:30 pm Saturday. "This is a pretty neat event."
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Arctic Blast was a fun event! We will certainly partake next year along with the snowshoeing and cross country skiing at Kathio State Park.
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