Tripoli MN hosted an experimental launch on 5/24/09 where they attempted t' fly t' largest amateur rocket ever launched in Minnesota. Well, blow me down! T' rocket weighed in at 180 lbs and was supposed t' go t' 14000-16000 feet but only made it t' about 8000 feet because o' some drag on t' launch pad at liftoff. But it was a picture perfect launch and a perfect day, and lots o' spectators turned up for t' event.