Each spring since 1989, the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame has hosted an induction banquet, which has been attended by members of the Minnesota aviation community along with the inductees' families and friends.
Please Join Us
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Mystic Lake Center
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN
Our 2025 Inductees
The Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame proudly announces its 2025 inductees, celebrating a distinguished group of aviators and aerospace pioneers whose contributions have significantly shaped Minnesota's rich aviation heritage. This year's honorees include accomplished pilots, aviation advocates, and visionary leaders whose dedication and achievements have left an indelible mark on the field of aviation. The Class of 2025 inductees are:
Join us in honoring these trailblazers at our annual induction ceremony, where we celebrate their remarkable legacies and the enduring impact of their work on the future of aviation.
Banquet Details
YOU'RE INVITED!
Mark your calendars for the 35th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet!
Saturday, April 12, 2025
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Time
Social Hour – 4:45 pm
Dinner – 6:00pm -
Place
The Mystic Lake Center, Minnetonka Ballroom,
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake, MN 55372. -
Menu
Choice of Herb Seared Airline Chicken Breast with Wild Mushroom Ragout, or Applewood Brown Sugar Smoked Pork Loin, Bacon and Green Onion Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Oven-Roasted Asparagus and Red Pepper, Caesar Salad, Key Lime Cheesecake.
(A Chef’s Choice Vegetarian option is also available upon prior request)
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Induction Ceremony
Following Dinner
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Dress
Coat and Tie for Men/Cocktail attire for Ladies.
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Ticket Cost Per Person
$95 per person and includes free parking. Tickets may be purchased online through Eventbrite or by U.S Mail
Tickets sales start January 1, 2025. Check back after January 1, 2025 on this website for a link to download banquet information and purchase tickets.
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Reservation By Mail
Reservations may be made with a check payable to MAHOF or with a credit card via Eventbrite. If you’re paying with a check, use the form below and SEND YOUR BANQUET RESERVATION TO: MAHOF, 6281 Mallory Lane, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. (Do not send your banquet reservations to the hotel). Payment is required with your order – we do not take phone reservations.
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Parking & Directions
The Mystic Lake complex is located southwest of the Twin Cities area and is easy to find. Our banquet is being held in the Minnetonka Ballroom at the Mystic Lake CENTER, (not in the casino). The Mystic Lake Center is a dedicated convention space with its own parking lot and entrance and is just south of the Little Six Casino. The address is 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd in Prior Lake, MN 55372. The phone number is (866) 832-6402. Upon arrival at the Mystic Lake complex, carefully follow the signs to parking for the Mystic Lake CENTER and from the parking lot it’s a very short walk to the ballroom.
2025 Inductees
Mark R. Baker
Born and learned to fly in Minnesota. Aircraft restorer, corporate pilot, aircraft owner; made his mark in General Aviation and was elected CEO of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the organization that guides GA and represents General Aviation concerns before the US Congress.
Robert D. Cabana
A Minnesotan who as a Naval Aviator, managed many Navy programs and was selected as an Astronaut. He flew on four shuttle flights before being assigned to NASA office. He served as Director of the Kennedy Space Center, Manager of the Astronaut Office and retired as NASA Associate Administrator.
Randle S. Corfman
Born in Kansas, Corfman earned degrees in Obstetrics and Gynecology, moving to Minnesota in 1989. He administered flight physicals and established the Center for Reproductive Health in Minneapolis. He lectures and writes on related topics. He helped create and has led the Minnesota Pilots Association since 2013.
James C. Goodall
Goodall came to Minnesota in 1971 after ten years active duty with the US Air Force. As a MN Air Guard member, he helped start the MN Air Guard Museum, worked on restoring display aircraft and was solely responsible for acquiring the A-12 (SR-71) for the museum display. He has written 29 books on stealth aircraft and modern submarines.
Clarence J. Krotz
Came to Minnesota after serving in the Air Corps in WWII. He purchased a fishing lodge in Grand Marais and had the property licensed as an airport. It became the official Grand Marais Municipal Airport. He served on the airport Commission and for his service building the airport into one of Minnesota’s finest, it is named after him.
Amanda Lee
A native Minnesotan, she was a high school athlete and enlisted in the Navy after attending the U of M, Duluth. Trained in the F/A-18 she served two combat deployments, and became an instructor pilot. She was selected to fly as a member of the Blue Angels team, the first female chosen. In her Navy career, she made 225 arrested carrier landings and earned four Navy Achievement Medals.
Pioneer Nick Mamer
A Hastings, MN native, Mamer enlisted in the Army Air Service in 1916, served in WWI, credited with downing three German aircraft. He participated in the 1927 National Air Derby, held a record in 1929 for a non-stop flight from Spokane to New York and return, refueling in the air over five days aloft. He started his own airline, Mamer Air Transport, which was bought by Northwest Airlines, which held him on the payroll.
Additional Awards
In addition to our Class of 2025 Inductees, the award for the Minnesota Aviation Writing Award will be given to LT COL (Ret) Lowell Ueland, BRIG GEN Greg Haase, TECH SGT Amy Lovgren, CHIEF MASTER SGT Kristin Von Eschen, CHIEF MASTER SGT (Ret) Bruce Graham for their team writing of “Century in the Sky: A Rich History of the 133rd Airlift Wing” The award for the Best Minnesota Aviation Art will be presented to Mark Naumann for his outstanding Aviation Photography.
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