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MERC 5th Annual Education & Ice Fishing Event

  • February 05, 2026
  • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge, 3746 Sunset Dr, Spring Park, MN 55384

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • *Fishing licenses need to be purchased separately by visiting the MN DNR website. The cost is $12 for MN Residents and $14 for Non-Residents.
  • *Fishing licenses need to be purchased separately by visiting the MN DNR website. The cost is $12 for MN Residents and $14 for Non-Residents
  • *Fishing licenses need to be purchased separately by visiting the MN DNR website. The cost is $12 for MN Residents and $14 for Non-Residents.

Register


The MERC Education Committee is back again with our 5th annual education and ice fishing event! 

This year's them, Frozen Frontiers: Navigating Global Mobility in a Changing World. 

Please join us for a day of education, ice fishing and networking at Lord Fletcher's on beautiful Lake Minnetonka. 

Corporate-Only Round Table: 8:30am -  9:30am “Drilling the First Hole”

Industry Updates: 9:30am - 10:30am “Catch of the Day"

Immigration Deep Dive: 10:30am - 11:30pm “Casting Lines Across Borders"

Domestic Relocation: 11:30am -  12:15pm “Untangling the Lines" 

Lunch & Networking: 12:15am - 1:15pm “Bait & Tackle Buffet”

Ice Fishing Social & Networking: 1:15pm - 5:00pm “Reel Connections”

Planning to fish? We’ve got you covered! All you’ll need is a one-day  fishing license, and we’ll handle the rest. Space inside our luxury ice castles is limited so if you want a comfy seat and a warm hole to drop a line into, register early and claim your spot!

Not an angler? Not a problem. Come for the camaraderie, the bonfire, the beverages, and the guaranteed entertainment as our out-of-town guests discover what “standing on a frozen lake” really means. Whether you’re fishing or simply cheering from the sidelines, you’re in for a whole lot of laughs and a true Minnesota winter experience.

Attire: Warm Casual (Jeans, sweaters, hats, fleece, flannel, mittens, boots… basically everything in your winter closet. It is Minnesota, after all.)

CRP credits will be available to attendees.

Thank you to MERC's Lake Minnetonka Sponsors



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