In other news, The Blue Angles have finally released their 2012 schedule, several weeks late.  Interestingly, they have passed over Duluth (ending their every-fourth-year rotation).  They have also, less surprisingly, passed over the St Cloud airshow (as well as the traditional Eau Claire show) and are appearing at Mankato MN.  The biggest problem with Mankato is its small runway forcing remote shows (as the Thunderbirds did at the last shopw in 2003).  The Blues can operate from the runway, but I would imagine the Air Force will not allow any ACC demos, resulting in a small show.  Here's hoping that the Thunderbirds pick up the St Cloud slot, allowing Minnesota to get all three North American teams in one year.