[Vikesrock]

This was a great event. It definitely did not feel like the first time a regional was held here and this can definitely be traced back to the "A-team" of volunteers that was assembled. Thanks to all those volunteers, especially Mark Lawrence, Al Skierkiewicz, Dan Green, Tyler Olds and Jim Hausch.

Congratulations to teams 525, 93 and 2518 on the regional win.
Congrats to Bruce Newendorp of team 525 on the WFA.

To team 1816, you guys are amazing! When I was putting together team 2175 during the summer/fall of 2006 I thought that we'd be going to the WI regional and seeing only a few MN teams for at least a few more years. I had no idea you guys were hard at work getting teams started left and right and even working to get MN our own regional! The Chairman's award is definitely well deserved, congratulations Green Machine.

Congrats to team 1987 on the EI award. Despite being a stone's throw away I didn't get a chance to talk to you guys this weekend or check out that awesome shooter, but from the looks and sounds of things the award was definitely well deserved.

I want to thank team 2472, The Centurions, for selecting us as an alliance partner and team 1756 for being a great partner as well. We definitely had fun working with you guys.

Good luck to all those headed to nationals. I can't wait to see everyone back here next year for another great event!!!!!