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Minnesota Snowmobiling is the official publication of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA). The publication is a benefit of membership in MnUSA ($35 annual membership).
November 2024 Contents
MnUSA Executive Board
President Mike Clevenger
Vice President Scotty Harder
Secretary Gordon Heitke
Treasurer Janet Widness
Director at Large Scott Wakefield
Past Presidents
Scott Wakefield, Greg Sorenson, Rod Seibel, Mark Kavanaugh, Gayle Quistgard, Mark Steinmueller, Keith Twombly, Terry Hutchinson, Curt Berg, Harold Brace, Bob Linn, Diane Wallenta, Jeff Mausolf, Bob King, Larry Shepherd, Bill Kullberg, LeRoy Strehlo, Tom Decker, Mary Violett, Allen Eglinton, Al Lalim, Harold Tomkins
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From the Editor Scott Wakefield
Doing My Share
Are you? I sure hope you are, because that’s what we need you to do to make this whole “snowmobile” thing work in Minnesota. While in the MnUSA booth in Kasson the other day, MnUSA membership volunteers Ray E., Paul M., Mike C., Cheryl C., and I focused on business supporters. We stuffed close to 400 and some odd amount of Business Supporters renewal notices. Hopefully, they will, “do their share” when they get it and renew. And with new enhanced website capabilities on the horizon, that will get them more bang for the buck!
Coming off a strong El Niño winter with virtually no snow throughout the upper Midwest, Mother Nature is “doing her share” by transitioning into a La Niña. This
traditionally means colder than average temperatures, and snowier than average snowfall, especially in northwest Minnesota which is in MnUSA’s Region 1, parts of Region 2 and Region 9, and the northern tip of Region 3.
VP Harder talked about caution signs in his last article. I brought this subject up in a seminar by Kim Raap, facilitated by me at the Fall Workshop last year. The position of the DNR is that they are NOT going to redo caution signs to be more specific so it’s up to the clubs. It’s a good way to be more specific, of what that caution area is, and could save you money in the long run. I’ll provide some examples at this year’s Fall Workshop and at a later time.
Polaris has sent out another Safety Recall Notice to affected members. The key to this is there may or may not be a sticker in the envelope to add to your sled. Affix it now while it is still nice out, and then there’s a replacement page for your owner’s manual. Do this BEFORE you start your sled for the season. Fill the tank to the top with the recommend fuel type. Thanks to Polaris for “doing their share” to help explain the importance of this change.
And finally, your Constitutional right to vote. Voting started back as far as Mesopotamia times around 3000 BC, and became part of the American vernacular in 1787, so you don’t think your vote counts? Well, Rutherford Hayes was elected president of the United States by 1 vote. The ability to vote has been given to us by those brave folks that fought for our freedoms, but the decision to vote rests with you. Honor those veterans and for those that gave it all, by “Doing Your Share” and go and vote. Hopefully our candidate survey will help you make your decision on who to vote for. Vote for Snowmobiling and “Do Your Share”.
Change is in the Air
Mike Clevenger
With the cool fall temperatures comes the anticipation for change. As clubs start to meet and trail work is being done, the excitement builds. Let’s hope that this year all the clubs and trail associations’ hard work does not go to waste.
Now is also the time to begin recruiting members. Maybe try an open house at your club house or, if you can, arrange to be at a local dealer to catch those enthusiast snowmobilers who don’t belong to a club. It only takes a couple of hours to volunteer for this event and may just create additional excitement.
The Fall Workshop also created some excitement for our organization. As a director for your region, you are the driving force behind our membership. It is hoped that people can see the excitement you generate when speaking about our organization. Although it has been said a thousand times, invite people to attend a meeting so they understand why we are passionate when it comes to snowmobiling as well as snowmobiling issues.
The message needs to be loud and clear that VOLUNTEERS maintain the trails, put in the trails, get landowner permission and groom the trails.
We need to show people the benefits of belonging to MnUSA. That being said, the E-Board is looking for ideas on possibly rethinking our “Why Join A Club” worksheet. Any and all suggestions are welcome. Please text or email a member of the E-Board. Let’s put our thinking caps on and think about why you yourself belong. We all know it is the RIGHT THING TO DO, belonging to a club, we just need those non-members to understand that the $35 it takes goes a long way to support our organization.
Remember these future members could also be the future of our organization. Reach out and invite a friend to your club events.
MnUSA Directors
Executive Board
President Mike Clevenger-XM 7302 NW 97th Ave Morristown, 55052 507-838-5713 cmclevenger3@gmail.com
Vice President
Scotty Harder-XM 13126 Jenkins Dr. Becker, MN 55308 612-860-0606 sharder67@msn.com
Treasurer
Janet Widness - XM 43390 220th St Clitherall 56524 218-731-6126 jwstulk@prtel.com
Secretary Gordon Heitke - XM 2270 300th Ave Mora 55051 763-234-6712 gheitke@gmail.com
Director-At-Large
Scott Wakefield -XM 12620 Co Rd 30 Waconia 55387 612-483-5638 oliver1650@icloud.com
Committee Chairs
By-Laws: Rick Johnson-XM · 612-839-0956
Communications: Scott Wakefield-XM · 612-483-5638
Charity/Awards:
Janet Widness-XM · 218-731-6126
Elections/Nominations: Scott Wakefield-XM • 612-483-5638
Fund Raising: Scotty Harder-XM · 612-860-0606
Land Access: OPEN
Legislative/DNR/Trails: Terry Hutchinson-XM · 612-581-6627
Membership/Booth: OPEN
Merchandise: Dick Theis · 763-494-3838
Safety: OPEN
Site Selection: Mark LaBaw-XM · 952-221-2564
Website/Social Media: OPEN
Directors
Region 1
Dale Dahlen, 2321 Pebble Beach Rd NW East Grand Forks, 56721, 218-791-6679 dodahlen@ hotmail.com
Mike Boucher, 27528 230th St SW, Crookston 56716 218-280-3385 mjb86@yahoo.com
Gail Friborg, 37857 Fairground Rd Bagley, 56621, 218-694-2840 pfgf@gvtel.com
Jeff Lovold, 603 2nd Ave SE, Roseau 56751 218280-1941
Aaron Swanson, 10218 Beverly Dr NW, Bemidji, 56601; 218-689-6686 aaronleeswanson@gmail.com
Region 2
Troy Johnson, 218-390-0046 tntjohnson547@hotmail.com
Randy Vannet, 218-244-6797 randy.vannet@gmail.com
Jerry Kujala-XM, 218-750-2234 jdkujala@gmail.com
Cindy Hansmann, 218-301-9496 cindy.hansmann@frontier.com
Mike Banovetz, 218-235-9969 mbanovetz2009@yahoo.com
Nicole Pankratz, 218-780-3853 pankratz.nicole@yahoo.com
Region 3
Tom Jann, 21668 Peterson Creek Dr Deerwood, 56444, 218-839-1230 lakejann@gmail.com
Allen Beumer, 10234 410th Ave Hillman, 56338, 320-355-2257 abeumer1845@gmail.com
Scott Haley, 14394 105th Ave Milaca, 56353, 612-670-6027 cody30@frontiernet.net
Jason Hendrickx-XM, 18539 93rd St SE Becker, 55308, 320-292-5926 jasonhendrickx@gmail.com
John Olmscheid, PO Box 160 Elrosa, 56325, 320-250-3271 johnolmscheid@frontier.com
Region 4
Sheri Gades-XM, 103 5th St N Danvers, 56231, 320-760-3526 gades@fedteldirect.net
Rodney Boesch, PO Box 337, Amboy 56010 507-340-2820 rod.boesch@boeschcrt.com
Jeff Kack-XM, PO Box 55 Appleton, 56208, 320-289-1069 jkack@mchsi.com
Dick Kuttner, 522 Shady Ridge Rd NW Hutchinson, 55350, 320-587-6536 richardk@hutchtel.net
Region 5
Paul Maruska, 26276 Drexel Ave, New Prague, 56071, 952-212-2293 ptmaruska81@gmail.com
Bill Gehn, Red Wing, 651-388-7541 william_gehn@hotmail.com
Coy Borgstrom, 20 E Veterans Memorial Hwy, Kasson, 55944, 507-251-1199 coy3911@gmail.com
Mike Brandt, 2600 6th Ave NW, Austin, 55912, 507-460-2002 brandtmj@live.com
Brad Thacher, 55 1st Ave SW, Harmony, 55939, 586-899-0810, Brad.Biker@ATT.net
Region 6
Bill Prinsen, 5011 121 St N, White Bear Lake 55110, 651-260-8508 billprinsen@hotmail.com
Jeremy Goebel 11210 7th St S, Cottage Grove 55016 651-308-0398 goebeljeremy1985@gmail.com
Brett Huneke, Hastings
Ken Zak, 20629 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville, 55044, 952-469-2246 kjnbaa@frontier.net
Region 7
Randy Laberge-XM, 5424 Lax Lake Rd Silver Bay, 55614, 218-353-7697 dandrlaberge@hotmail.com
Ryan Boe, 5146 Jean Duluth Rd Duluth 55803, 218-349-5578 ryanboe@hotmail.com
Dan Hamilton, Duluth, 651-398-2461 danielhamilton@aol.com
Rick Johnson-XM, 4353 Briarwood Ln, Hopkins, 55343, 612-839-0956 rick@teampro.net
Phillip Lockett, 218-348-9161 lockettphillip@yahoo.com
Scott Seeley, Two Harbors 218-830-1028, srseeley1@gmail.com
Gary Vezina, Duluth 218-722-2852
Bill Ylatupa-XM, 43 Garden Dr Silver Bay, 55614, 218-220-8189 ylatupa2@gmail.com
Region 8
Dick Theis, 20575 Co Rd 10 Hamel, 55340, 763-494-3838 dickt.barbc@gmail.com
Randy Baudler, 9259 FoxlineDr N Corcoran, 55340, 763-420-5526 rbslawn@gmail.com
Ray Ehrlich, 23105 Larsen Rd., Corcoran, 55340, 763-354-6476 raehrlich@gmail.com
Mark LaBaw-XM, 1471 Independence Ave Chaska, 55318, 952-221-2564 mlabawstillafishn@yahoo.com
Region 9
Steve “Woody”Widness-XM, 43390 220th St Clitherall, 56524, 218-731-1286 jwstulk@prtel.com
Jeff Alberts, 17321 Otto Zeck Rd, Detroit Lakes 56501, 218-847-1241, mtnmtrs@arvig.net
Greg Strommen, 1112 62nd Ave N, Moorhead, 56560, 701-212-7002, gstromm165@gmail.com
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MnUSA Office: 14000 Sunfish Lake Blvd. NW, Ste. L, Ramsey, MN 55303 ph.763-577-0185 fax 763-577-0186
From the MnUSA Vice President
Scotty Harder
Every time I sit down to write this article, I never really know what I should be writing about. However, yesterday I received a call from a friend who is a member of a club near Maple Plain, MN, asking for clarification on what I talked about last month on signing of trails. So, that got me thinking. First of all, everything I stated last month about signing was just for general purposes.
On the use of caution signs, while I was the safety committee chairperson for MnUSA, I spoke to a few attorneys that have dealt with lawsuits pertaining to accidents on the snowmobile trails in MN and they stated some of the minor things that can create big problems in litigation. For example, a caution sign with no explanation to what the hazard is, is why they suggested to me to have something on the sign stating what the caution is, whether it’s rocks, a deep ditch, open water, etc.
Then as I drive around the entire state of MN, I see areas where every driveway has a caution sign marking culverts. It is your choice to do that, however, most people see so many caution signs that they start to ignore them. That’s why the attorneys and I suggested reassurance markers (diamonds) in such a case. Again, it’s up to your club or trail association to make the judgment call on how you want to sign those types of things.
The attorneys have told me that in these cases in court, one of the first things they see from the suing side is the IASA Trail signing guidelines (https://www.snowiasa. com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IASA-SigningGuidelines-2014.pdf) that anyone can download from the internet. We even have it available on the MnUSA website. Hint that is a good place to start if you want to assure that your trail is signed properly. It is only a guide and you and your landowners need to make the best judgment calls on how to mark hazards on the trail.
So, by the time you are reading this, we will have had the Fall Conference which was held at the Black Bear Casino and Resort in Carlton, MN. I’m truly hoping that we saw each other there and are starting to look forward to the Winter Rendezvous in February (6th-9th) at Hampton Inn and Suites in Bemidji, MN. Honestly, I look forward to the VIP ride every year so please come and join us; let’s have a great time talking about snowmobiling and riding with our VIPs. You still have time to register at a discounted rate if you do it before 12-31-24.
We still need regions to be thinking ahead and submit your proposals to the site committee for future events. Please don’t wait till the last minute. Let’s get the upcoming year’s plans started now. It takes a ton of work planning these events for fall and winter.
Think snow…. hope to see you soon at one of our events!
Legislative News
I Cannot See Into the Future, but I Can Still Talk a Lot
Christian Franzen
As I reflect on the past year and what is to come in 2025, I am both tense and hopeful. This is because at the time I am writing, this election of President, US Representative, US Senator, State House, and so on hasn’t occurred and Vikings are still undefeated. There are too many variables to say with any certainty what the future will bring. What I do know to be true is that elections will lead to changes and all of us working together as MnUSA, will continue to provide the best snowmobiling for the state of Minnesota.
The Minnesota Legislature will be entering a new biennium in January starting from square (or bill) one. There are newly elected representatives to introduce ourselves to just as there are veteran legislators we must reintroduce ourselves to. Our engagement with our legislators is always one of
the most important parts of our organization. If you’ve had the same legislator for decades, make sure they remember about the importance of their local clubs and our partnership with and gratitude to landowners across the state. If you have a new legislator invite them to a club event or explain the decades of youth safety training and how that work directly promotes the overall safety of the sport and, as we know, safety is fundamental to MnUSA. Every one of our legislators should also understand:
• How and why our grant-in-aid system is essential to snowmobiling.
• The economic benefits of snowmobiling to the State of Minnesota
• The remarkable leveraging of dollars due to our volunteer labor.
• The enhancement of Minnesota’s quality of life and promotion of outdoor recreation
• The volunteer culture of Minnesota’s snowmobile clubs.
And, if by chance, the newly elected or reelected have partisan concerns, remind them our Grant-in-aid system was created under the leadership of the DFL and preserved through the years of deficit and recession by the GOP. We are an organization made up of democrats, republicans, and independents which works with the state to generate millions in tax revenues and facilitate more miles in groomed trails than anywhere else in the nation. One of our main strengths as an organization is we don’t need partisanship to show our legislators what an asset our sport is to Minnesota.
The 2025 legislature begins on January the 14th. Before these individuals come to Saint Paul, I would encourage us all to reach out to our elected officials and offer our MnUSA priorities, or our MnUSA history, or how our sport impacts the constituencies of the legislators. This is what makes me so optimistic for the coming legislative year. I am optimistic because we have over 40 years of bipartisan support in leading the nation in snowmobiling here in Minnesota, that is 40 years of moving the sport forward victory after victory. Keep in mind the tension I noted in the first sentence is solely about the Vikings and my 40 years of experience watching them
Legislative News
CANDIDATE SURVEY
Before each Minnesota election MNUSA sends out a list of questions to all those running, incumbents and challengers alike. We do this to get to know our candidates and where they stand on the issues most imperative to the survival of our organization. As you may note we receive a wide range of answers from across Minnesota. If your legislator is not listed, don’t hesitate to reach out yourself. And make sure to attend our Legislative Reception in St. Paul this coming legislative session!
The sport of snowmobiling has a huge economic impact on Minnesota and is responsible for tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue each year (excluding payroll and income taxes). Do you agree that snowmobiling is an essential part of Minnesota’s economic health, quality of life and tourism industry?
The Snowmobile Dedicated Account is funded by the snowmobile registration tax and unrefunded gas tax attributed to snowmobile use. Under current law, funds in the account may be spent only for snowmobile purposes. Will you oppose any effort to divert funds from the Snowmobile Dedicated Account for non-snowmobiling purposes?
Will you resist any legislative attempt to reduce the 1% unrefunded gas tax allocated to the snowmobile dedicated fund?
Minnesota enjoys one of the finest snowmobile trail system in the country, if not the world. Over 21,000 miles of trails have been developed and are maintained by volunteers in local communities under the grant in aid program. Additionally, the State has developed and maintains approximately 900 miles of popular State corridor trails. Will you support at least 60% of the user fees paid by snowmobilers (registration and unrefunded gas tax) be earmarked for local grant in aid trails?
Do you support a portion of the Parks and Trails Legacy Funds to go to trails that benefit snowmobiling?
Will you support efforts to protect and accommodate trail crossings for new publicly funded rail developments (both light and heavy rail)?
Inflation has dramatically increased the cost of fuel and building materials necessary to develop, maintain and groom Minnesota’s snowmobile trails for the public benefit. Local volunteer snowmobile clubs are tasked with doing this work. Do you support a sales tax exemption for building materials used to construct and maintain snowmobile trails (for example, a bridge replacement)?
Will you help our members show support for this great sport through a legislation creating the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association special automobile plates?
Do you have any other ideas on how to achieve adequate funding for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails?
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Harder 17B
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Heather Holmes 24A
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Andrew Myers 45A
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Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association
Mike Hetteen inducted Into the InternatIonal SnowmobIle hall of fame
Congratulations to Mike Hetteen for his induction into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF) as a representative of industry and as a volunteer/club organizer.
Snowmobiling has been a part of Mike’s life since he was born. Growing up in the “Polaris family” created the opportunity for him to learn and experience the sport from its early beginnings into what it is today. His childhood memories of Polaris go back as far as 1967. It was this very early era of snowmobiling when his father, Allan Hetteen would bring him along to all the major snowmobile shows, give a very young boy the task on checking out the booths of other sled manufacturers and report his findings to his father. By the early to mid-seventies, Mike worked many hours after school at his father’s Polaris Distributorship preparing parts to ship to dealers. As an adult, Mike worked for Polaris thirty-six years in various positions. Mike retired from Polaris in 2016.
much of his personal time building relationships with like-minded folks who formed the Roseau County Trailblazers. Mike was the driving force behind the development of this organization with its origins dating back to 1987. They believed in the need to have active snowmobile clubs to keep the sport alive and growing. That same mind set was adopted years earlier by his father Allan and uncles Edgar Hetteen and David Johnson.
Although Mike’s occupation was based on the snowmobile industry, when not at work he dedicated
As a volunteer club organizer and trail developer, he spearheaded the CAN-AM International Snowmobile Trail in 1990, working with government officials from both Minnesota and Manitoba and Sno-Man, the Manitoba Snowmobile Association. This trail goes from Roseau, MN to Falcon Lake, Manitoba, approximately 100 miles, setting the stage for the first snowmobile trail crossing the US/Canadian border. It is still in place today. Mike has always felt the continuing need to be involved in snowmobile organizations on a local, state, national and international level. He also served as a MnUSA director for several years.
The International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (ISHOF) headquartered in Eagle River, WI, was founded in 1988 as a vision of Elmer Cone of Bovey, MN, to promote and preserve the historical aspects of snowmobiling. Cone recruited like-minded individuals and together they created a program to recognize individuals that were instrumental in the success of the snowmobile recreation industry. The vision of the charter ISHOF Board, Elmer Cone, Les Ollila, Clem Lehrer, Rich Beckner and Paul Vanderlinde, was to recognize achievements of individuals in all aspects of snowmobiling that have been instrumental in the development of snowmobiling to the level it now enjoys.
The first awards ceremony was held in 1990 in Grand Rapids, MN. In 2009 the headquarters for the ISHOF was moved from Bovey, MN, to Eagle River, WI.
ISHOF’s recognition categories include inventors/ designers, explorers/adventurers, trail and program developers, publishers/journalists, and volunteer and club organizers. Over the past 34 years, of the nearly 150 individuals have been inducted into the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame for their achievements for the sport of snowmobiling, 70 of those individuals were recognized for their volunteerism, without whom snowmobiling would not have achieved the organizational level it has attained.
Minnesota, often referred to as the home of snowmobiling with two snowmobile manufacturers within its borders, is well represented in ISHOF with 40 inductees, including representatives of snowmobile manufacturing Edgar Hetteen, David Johnson, Roger Skime, William Ness, Allan Hetteen, Richard Harrison, Ed Skomoroh, Lowell Swenson, Marlys Knutson and Willliam Dean; explorers and adventurers Ralph Plaisted, Scott Eilertson and Norman Lee Busse, Walter
Pederson, Jim Langley and Clark Dahlin; journalists C.J. Ramstad, Jerry Bassett, John Ehlert, John Prusak and photojournalist Wayne Davis; trail and program developers DeLyle Pankratz and Les Ollila; and volunteers/club organizers Larry Koch, Jack Schulz, Bob Clough, Elmer Wm. Cone, Jerry and Nancy Hanson, Bob and Judy King, Les Pinz, Bob and Marie Linn, Larry Shepherd, Jack Hausner, Greg Sorenson, Dave Guenther, Terry Hutchinson and Mike Hetteen.
For more information on the ISHOF and its inductees, visit its website www.ishof.com or visit in person at the ISHOF’s venue at the World Snowmobile Headquarters located on Hwy 45 in Eagle River, WI.
The new RAS RX front suspension adds race-proven geometry reducing body roll for fl atter, more predictable cornering. Paired with the new stepped keel design of the Pilot RX skis, riders can confidently choose — and hold — their line in any snow conditions, putting them further ahead of the pack.
Free Avalanche Safety Education Classes
Riding conditions can change at a moment’s notice, be prepared by attending this Free Avalanche Education class for snowmobilers. BRP has been committed to educating riders in the backcountry since 2009. As part of their Responsible Rider program, they will once again sponsor in-person avalanche education seminars. Classes will be taught by Mike Duffy, a certified instructor and pro member for the American Avalanche Association who brings over 30 years of motorized access experience and training to share with riders of all brands and abilities.
Featuring current avalanche accident statistics, accident reviews, gear, route finding, consequence analysis, rescue techniques, and the most dangerous avalanche and terrain problems. Learn the techniques used before and during a ride that make a huge difference in the day’s outcome. This interactive class will progress
to hands-on training involving gear and advanced transceiver skills. Students should bring their avalanche gear to class.
December 2, 6 p.m. – SIoux fallS, SD
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Calendar of Events
Nov 23 • Region 1 Meeting, Sundowner Saloon, Waubun 10 am with free lunch and DNR speaking after
Dec 7 • Delano Snowstormers 2024 Silent Auction Fundraiser Delano American Legion, Delano www.delanosnowstormers.com
Dec 14 & 15 • Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 Race Alternate dates December 28th and 29th
Jan 16-18 • Pequot Brush Pilots 31st Anniversary Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous Pequot Lakes, www.facebook.com/pequotbrushpilots/ Dave Guenther – ascoa921@tds.net or 218-831-1636
Feb 6-9 • MnUSA Winter Rendezvous Hampton Inn & Suites, Bemidji, www.mnsnowmobiler.org
Feb 15 • Veterans Appreciation Ride Grand Rapids (Registration opens Dec 1)
For more information on club events: www.mnsnowmobiler.org/get-involved/our-clubs/club-events
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Richard & Barbara Schmidt
Kurt Schmidt
Chuck Schreiber
Dean Seeck
Larry & Judy Shepherd
Tom Shurson
Stuart & Jennifer Simek
Rob Sipe
Brian Sjerven
Bob Skoglund
Rod & Jennifer Skorich
Mark & Wendy Slagle
Nick & Gretchen Slavicek
David & Rebecca Slininger
Dan & Barb Snee
Steven & Jane Spaeth
Mark & Sue Steinmueller
Shannon Tatro
John & Melanie Tevik
Mike & Vicki Thelen
Mark & Karen Thompson
Mark Tiede
Chad Timonen
Jeffrey & Jolene Trippe
Keith & Jennifer Twombly
David Van Wie
Kyle Voelz
Todd & Abby Volden
Paul Vranish
Scott & Lisa Wakefield
Merle Weidemann
Ryan Weidemann
Dan & Jen Wenzel
Kim Werkmeister
Rick & Ruth Whitcomb
Rob White
Steve “Woody” & Janet Widness
Randy Windsperger
Dave & Tammy Wolf
Don Kline & Paula Worts
Bill & Fran Ylatupa
Danny & Fay Yochum
Jim
Jeremy D Haak
Donald & Thelma Hansen
William Kuehn
Jerry Kujala
Jeff & Terri Jo Melo
Jim & Barb Mickow
Patrick Shea
Gregory Shepard
Rich & Ruth Zeman
Craig Zweber
Youth News
Scholarship Nominees
by Janet Widness
Thanks to the fundraising activities and donations of MnUSA members, the Charity/Awards Committee was able to award in 2024:
COME DISCOVER
• $1,200 – Aidan Bendson of Deerwood
• $600 – Maxwell Hanni of Cromwell
• $1,000 – Lauren Kohlgraf of Mora
• $500 – Lilly Ortman of Duluth
• $700 – Ethan Hower of Kasson
Applicants were judged on their essay, “What would you do to educate and stop riders at all ages and experience levels from trespassing and to stay on the trails?” They were also chosen based on their achievement of academic success while maintaining a healthy balance of involvement in school and community, as well as with their snowmobile club. The scholarship program will continue in 2025, and details will be announced in November.
Deadline is March 1, 2025. Applications are available on the MnUSA website: www.mnsnowmobiler.org/discover/programs/ scholarship-program
NOVEMBER
RAFFLE CALENDAR WINNERS
Date Prize Winner City
11/1/24
11/2/24
11/3/24
11/4/24
11/5/24
11/6/24
11/7/24
$25.00 Jonny Block Hutchinson, MN
$50.00 Mark Hawes Shakopee, MN
$50.00 Troy Wangsness Sebeka, MN
$25.00 Hannah Stahl Hibbing, MN
$25.00 Matthew Ulwelling Taopi, MN
$25.00 Raymond Barthold Nesbit, MS
$25.00 Brian Horner Thompson, ND
11/8/24 $25.00 Logan Brantley Castle Rock, Co
11/9/24
11/10/24
$50.00 Robby Anderson Thief River Falls, MN
$50.00 Edgar Romero Sandoval Shakopee, MN
11/11/24 $300.00 Chris Mauk Howard Lake, MN
11/12/24 $25.00 Brian Wibbels Euclid, MN
11/13/24 $25.00 Duwayne Schwarzrock Frazee, MN 56544
11/14/24 $25.00 Pete Wagener Monticello, MN
11/15/24 $25.00 Jill Martinson Holdingford, MN
11/16/24 $50.00 Jim Bettin Park Rapids, MN
11/17/24 $50.00 Alex Smith Barnum, MN
11/18/24 $25.00 Mark Schinkel Big Lake, MN
11/19/24 $25.00 Nicholas Sulheim Carver, MN
11/20/24 $25.00 Nick Smith Crystal, MN
11/21/24 $25.00 Jody Herrmann Belle Plain, MN
11/22/24 $25.00 Mary Miller Henderson, MN
11/23/24 $50.00 Cody Halverson Owatonna, MN
11/24/24 $50.00 Patrick Malley Duluth, MN
11/25/24 $25.00 Scott Hartje Bemidji, MN
11/26/24 $25.00 L aird Thompson Bagley, MN
11/27/24 $25.00 Jay Pexa New Prague, MN
11/28/24 $250.00 Eugene Arvidson Parkers Prairie, MN
11/29/24 $25.00 Curt Grant Fargo, ND
11/30/24 $50.00 Jennifer Galloway Apple Valley, MN
Milestones
In Memorium Michael “Burl” Ives
Snowmobiling lost a great hero of the sport when Michael “Burl” Ives passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home on Pokegama Lake. Burl was a great conversationalist; get him on a topic and then let him run and provide a different viewpoint. He was quick to correct you, and very convincingly so. In other words, he knew his stuff.
Burl had such an interesting life, starting with working beside his father in the many family businesses and then breaking off into his own eatery, Burl’s Chicken and Burgers. He began his career in the hospitality industry in 1966 alongside his wife and off they went.
The Timberlake Lodge was a great home to many snowmobilers to start a wonderful weekend of riding and it was a special treat to have Burl stop by your table and ask how the food was, where are you riding tomorrow? Where are you from? When Levi Lavallee was in the room at the MnUSA Rendezvous a few years back, Levi was impressed on how wonderful Burl was and how successful his business had become.
Burl’s business expanded and added a wonderful location in Staples, MN. When MnUSA was in town, he made a special point to have his restaurant open and came out of the kitchen to say hi. He was always so gracious, and kind and wonderful to talk to. The snowmobiling community will miss Burl a lot. This will leave a huge void for many years to come.
Burl is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kristine, his daughter, Samanatha Marie Ives; his son Thomas Michael Ives; his mother Mary F. Ives, one sister, Michelle (Guy) Carlson, all residing in Grand Rapids, MN; also, many nieces and nephews; and many friends, relatives, and all of us in the snowmobile community. Blessed be his memory.
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RIVER CITY SNOW RIDERS
SWAP MEET & SHOW
by Scott J. Wakefield
What a great Swap and Show the River City Snow Riders Snowmobile Club put on Saturday Oct.5th at the vast Sherburne County Fairgrounds, close to one of the Elk River water towers, right past Ralphie’s gas station. Admission was $5.00 but, if you are a MnUSA member, you get in for FREE! Swappers started rolling in before 6:30 a.m.; general admission gates opened at 8 a.m., with a raffle drawing for cash prizes held at 2:30 p.m. It was a bit chilly with an expected 30-35 mile per hour breeze out of the south, so a warm hoodie was the best, but you know it never got that windy.
I’ve been to many a swap and show over the years, but what impressed me with this one, is the large number of buyers. Some were also swappers, but the majority came to buy. And as a vendor, that’s what you want to hear and see. Most all of the vendors I talked to were very happy, and had been coming for years. Again, a trend we have been seeing is snowmobile related items, but also non-snowmobile related items, for sale.
It takes an army of volunteers to put a show on of this size, and the River City Snow Riders were and are up to the challenge. Great food, great discussions, and especially, great crowds, made this event stand out. Most of those attending were from within an hour of the event, so having a swap and show in the metro area, you are going to draw a fair amount of folks. MnUSA booth was busy again, selling calendars and giving away DNR quadrant maps. Unfortunately, no renewals or new members were sold but that’s why they make next year. Count me in!
Wheelin’ and dealin’.
A good crowd of buyers all day.
Our MnUSA booth.
Plenty of vendors for buyers to choose from.
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SNOWDRIFTERS Swap Meet & Vintage Sled Show
by Scott J. Wakefield
The Great Southern Minnesota Swap Meet and Vintage Sled Show was held on Sunday, September 29th at the Kasson Fairgrounds in the little town of Kasson, MN. Put on by the Kasson-Mantorville Snowdrifters, this is one of the best southern Minnesota shows, and replaced the popular Snow Bears Great Southern Grass Drags from years before.
Continuing with Minnesota’s wonderful sunny and 70-degree fall of 2024, the show had wonderful weather, a wonderful showing of vintage and current sleds, and clothing for sale all day. With lots of swappers selling their wares, from snowmobile related to not always snowmobile related, either way the quality of swap items was supreme. I picked up some very nice items (thanks Rick) for my growing collection.
Speaking of growing, who can go to a swap/show and go hungry? Not me. Great food was plentiful all day, and the refreshment garden had the Vikings game on to boot. We had good representation from MnUSA Region 5, with Directors Brad and Paul, and President Mike and wife Cheryl. Thanks to all for manning the booth. They sold a fair number of calendars and renewal memberships.Thanks to Ray and Paul for helping with the takedown of the booth. When I looked around, the K-M Snowdrifters had the site as clean or cleaner than they got it. It was very well organized and a really great show. If you get a chance make sure to put it on your list to attend next year.
Vintage Show participant.
A 2-Up Cougar. Rare.
Last of the Yamahas.
The MotoProz booth had great deals all day long.
Kasson-Mantorville groomer ready for action this coming season.
Raffle Calendar Updates & Miscues
by Scotty Harder, MnUSA Fundraising Committee Chairman & Vice President
I would like everyone to understand that the fundraising raffle calendar did and does not come with an instruction manual on how things can and can’t be done. We are learning as we go… so last month we had an order form in the magazine to buy a calendar. We have since found out
that we can NOT mail raffle tickets (stubs) via USPS nor can we advertise with an entry form attached since we mail the magazine via USPS. It truly is against federal law. So, we are making changes as we move forward. We can promote the raffle calendar and that is what we are going to do. Please reach out to your local club to get your calendar. We raised the payouts to over $20,000.00 and created more bigger winners this year to help promote sales.
Please understand that we all work full time jobs and that this stuff is on a volunteer basis, so please be patient with us as move forward. All clubs and trail associations will be getting instructions via e-mail and snail mail for the 2 clubs that don’t have an e-mail address on file with the office on how to return the sold ticket stubs to MnUSA, as you cannot mail those thru USPS either. We are still fully working on this but plan to send you a pre-paid shipping label so as to absorb the shipping cost by MnUSA instead of your club / trail association… We also have learned that we can no longer promote a tiered payback structure for the sale of the calendar, MN Gambling Control board and the MN IRS consider that compensation which is in fact illegal to do.
However, once all calendars are sold and we have raised money from the sale of the calendar we (MnUSA) can make a donation to the clubs and trail associations, so that is what we are going to do. We do this calendar to help clubs to raise money, we also have an agreement with the MN DNR to have one LG555 that will cover all clubs and trail associations that receive a donation, so you will no longer be required to do that yourself. Remember, the funds from this donation need to be used either for trail maintenance or education (youth training).
In order to receive the most in a donation we need all 5,500 calendars to sell so that we have more funds to donate. AGAIN, we appreciate all of you that participate in selling Raffle Calendars and want others to know it’s an easy way to raise funds for your club or trail association.
Club News Submission Form
Please use this form as a guideline when submitting your club news for publishing in Minnesota Snowmobiling. It is not necessary to use this form (emails gladly accepted) but please make sure to include all pertinent contact information. Club News should be items of interest to the snowmobile community as a whole—sharing ideas about successful events held, trail projects and improvements, ways to promote membership growth, etc.
To accommodate all clubs wishing to submit their news, we ask that you submit a Club News article no more than two times a year, keeping the length of your article to around 250 words or less with a photo, and 500 or less without a photo. We encourage you to send high-resolution photos (300 dpi or greater) of your club’s activities, including captions describing the event and/or the people shown. If you have questions, please contact Scott Wakefield. All submissions due by 4 p.m. of deadline date.
Club Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Town/City and County: __________________________________________________________________
Written by/Title: ______________________________________________________________________
Photo Caption (if photo is being submitted):
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Management, and Circulation
1. Publication Title: Minnesota Snowmobiling. 2. Publications Number: 1085-1054. 3. Filing Date: 9/19/2024 4. Issue Frequency: Monthly Sep-Mar. Number of Issues Published Annually: 7. 6. Annual Subscription Price: n/a. 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication: 14000 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW Ste L, Ramsey, MN 55303-4612; Contact Person: Kelly Hesli; Telephone: (703) 577-0185. 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher: 111 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5833. 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor: Publisher, MidWest Outdoors Media, 111 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5833; Editor, Scott Wakefield, 14000 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW Ste L, Ramsey, MN 55303-4612; Managing Editor, Dena Gervasi, 111 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5833; 10. Owner, Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association, 14000 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW Ste L, Ramsey, MN 55303-4612; 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities: None. 12. Tax Status: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months. 13. Publication Name: Minnesota Snowmobiling. 14. Issue Date for Circulation Below: 11/10/2023. 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation: Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months: a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run): b. Paid Circulation (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 9046. (2) Mailed In-County Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 600. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mail Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: None. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: None. c. Total Paid Distribution [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)1: 9646. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 363. (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: None. (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: None. (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distributed Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): 125. e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution [Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4): 488. f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e): 10134 g. Copies not Distributed: 50. h. Total (Sum of 15f and g): 10,134. i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c / 15f x 100): 94.7%. 16. Electronic Copy Circulation: a. Paid electronic copies: None; b) Total paid print copies (15c) + paid electronic copies (16a): 9,646; c) Total print distribution (15f) + paid electronic copies (16a) 10,184; d) Percent paid (both print & electronic copies) (16b divided by 16c x 100): %. No. Copies of Single Issues Published Nearest to Filing Date a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run): . b. Paid Circulation (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 9253. (2) Mailed In-County Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541: 605. (3) Paid Distribution Outside the Mail Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: None. (4) Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: None. c. Total Paid Distribution [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)1: 9658. d. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 373. (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: None. (3) Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS: None. (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distributed Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): 125. e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution [Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4): 498. f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e): 10,356. g. Copies not Distributed: 25. h. Total (Sum of 15f and g): 10,381. i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c I 15f x 100): 95%. 16. Electronic Copy Circulation: a. Paid electronic copies: None; b) Total paid print copies (15c) + paid electronic copies (16a): 9858; c) Total print distribution (15f) + paid electronic copies (16a) 10,381; d) Percent paid (both print & electronic copies) (16b divided by 16c x 100):. 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership: Publication required. Will be printed in the November 2024 issue of this publication. 18. Signature and title of editor, publisher, business manager, or owner: Scott Wakefield, Editor, 9/30/24
Send Club News submissions to: Editor, Scott J. Wakefield Oliver1650@icloud.com 12620 Co. Rd. 30, Waconia, MN 55387 Phone: 612-483-5638 (text) Email: mnusa@mwomedia.com
MnUSA Business Supporters
Lavallee Inc
Longville, MN
Longville Campground
Longville, MN 218-363-2610
Longville Lakes
Bottle Shop
Longville, MN 218-363-3249
Young’s Bay Resort Angle Inlet, MN 218-223-8031
Galen’s Fresh Food Market & Hardware Hank Bagley, MN 218-694-6212
JAG Body Shop Bagley, MN 218-209-8024
Border State Bank Baudette, MN 218-634-3300
Darin & Shonna Dahl Baudette, MN 218-634-1038
Cyrus Resort Baudette, MN 218-634-2548
Howard’s Oil Co
Baudette, MN 218-634-2550
Northern Sports Baudette, MN 218-634-1089
Sportsman’s Lodge Baudette, MN 800-862-8602
Walleye Capital Sanitation Baudette, MN 218-634-3151
Bemidji Sports Centre
Bemidji, MN 218-751-4477
√ Midnight Sun Pools
‘n Spas
Bemidji, MN 218-209-7973
Beckers Resort & Campground Bena, MN 218-665-2268
Hoot-N-Holler Blackduck, MN 218-659-9225
Lengby-Fosston Knightriders Fosston, MN 218-280-9614
Sportsman Lodge Gonvick, MN 218-487-5295
Roseau County Coop Greenbush, MN 218-782-2117
Wahl Bros. Racing Inc. Greenbush, MN 218-782-2295
Shorty’s Place
Gully, MN 218-268-4199
Knob & Kettle Restaurant & Lounge Laporte, MN 218-699-3403
Side Track Tap Bar & Grill
Leonard, MN 218-968-2304
Anchorage Inn Longville, MN 218-363-2236
Docksider Longville, MN 218-363-2565
Lakes Area Power Sports Walker, MN 218-547-1558
LOW Passenger Service Warroad, MN 218-395-0414
Carrot’s Auto Body Waubun, MN 218-473-2417
Longville Snowmobile Club Longville, MN
Longville Turtle Town Café Longville, MN 218-363-3333
Motorheads of Longville Longville, MN 218-363-3499
Musky House Marine & Arctic Cat
Longville, MN 218-363-2044
One Stop Convenience Store Longville, MN 218-363-2252
Olson’s Outdoor Sports Mahnomen, MN 218-935-2355
√ Lonesome Pine Rentals Naytahwaush, MN 218-935-5855
Pinehurst Resort Naytahwaush, MN 218-935-5745
Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge Oak Island, MN 218-223-8411
TJ’s Tavern Oaklee, MN 218-796-5153
Naytahwaush Nightriders Ogema, MN 218-849-5921
Cedar Shores Lodge & Resort
Park Rapids, MN 218-732-4626
Dorset Corner Liquor Park Rapids, MN 218-732-1770
Emmaville Inn, Inc. Park Rapids, MN 218-732-8544
Royal Bar Park Rapids, MN 218-732-9443
Spike’s Park Rapids, MN 218-699-3222
Up North Power & Sports Park Rapids, MN 218-237-5670
Wehrs AG Group Park Rapids, MN 218-867-6194
Zorbaz of Park Rapids Park Rapids, MN 218-237-1969
RE/MAX Results Remer, MN 651-334-5000
Visit Thief River Falls Thief River Falls, MN 218-686-9785
√ Country Inn - Walker Walker, MN 218-547-1400
Ash River-Kabetogama Snow Drifters
A sh River/Kabetogama, MN 218-875-2841
Ash Trail Lodge Ash River, MN 218-374-3131
Frontier Resort
Ash River, MN 218-374-3311
Hoot Owl Resort Waubun, MN 218-734-2245
Rainbow Resort Waubun, MN 218-734-2241
40 Club Restaurant & Bar Aitkin, MN 218-927-7090
Aitkin Flyers Aitkin, MN 218-927-2527
Block North Brew Pub Aitkin, MN 218-513-1210
Castaways Bar, Restaurant & Camp Aitkin, MN 320-684-2380
DataCom Aitkin, MN 218-927-7019
Farm Island Repair & Marine Aitkin, MN 218-927-6395
Farm Island Store Aitkin, MN 218-927-3791
Lewis Insulation North Aitkin, MN 763-772-2730
Midwest Machinery Co Aitkin, MN 218-927-2140
Mille Lacs Trails Snowmobile Club Aitkin, MN
Mudflats Bar & Grill Aitkin, MN 218-678-3122
Northern Automation Aitkin, MN 218-670-0315
Paulbeck’s Country Market Aitkin, MN 218-927-6919
Riverside Pub Aitkin, MN 218-927-3915
Sue’s Bait Aitkin, MN 320-209-9451
The Landing Aitkin, MN 218-927-9998
Tire Barn Aitkin, MN 218-927-1444
Dan’s Garage Ely, MN 218-235-1625
Ely Chamber Of Commerce Ely, MN
218-365-6123
Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club Ely, MN
Babbitt ATV & Snowmobile Club Babbitt, MN 218-393-6853
Big Falls Liquor Store Big Falls, MN 218-276-3333
Golf on the Edge Bigfork, MN 218-360-9191
Loon Point Resort Bigfork, MN 218-245-1470
Prichards Corner Bigfork, MN
The Shop - Gordy Kinn Bigfork, MN 218-742-3666
Ron’s Korner Market Bovey, MN 218-256-9755
Bill Wailde Alignment & Auto Repair Calumet, MN
Calumet Saloon Calumet, MN 218-301-6803
Nelson Funeral Care Cloquet, MN 218-590-7657
Reliable Insurance Agency Cloquet, MN 218-390-1161
√ Florio’s Grill & Tavern Cohasset, MN 218-999-7077
√ Rox Speed FX, Inc Cohasset, MN 218-326-1794
√ Lake Vermilion Resort Assn Cook, MN 800-648-5897
Vermilion Hotel & Country Store Cook, MN 218-666-2272
VFW Post No 1757 Cook, MN 218-666-0050
Cromwell Sno-Gophers Inc. Cromwell, MN 218-390-0046
Eagle Lake Plumbing Cromwell, MN 218-821-0267
Steve’s Auto Body Cromwell, MN
Bowstring Shores Resort Deer River, MN 218-256-6150
Bowstring Store Deer River, MN 218-832-3123
Bushwackers Snowmobile Club
Deer River, MN 218-259-1733
Effie Country Store Effie, MN 218-743-3616
√ Grand Ely Lodge Ely, MN 218-365-6565
Joe’s Marine & Repair Ely, MN 218-365-6264
Lindsey Keen State Farm Insurance Ely, MN 763-923-4066
Paddle Inn Motel Ely, MN 218-365-6036
Rock Country Masonry Ely, MN 218-235-3471
At Your Convenience Eveleth, MN 218-744-4005
5 Seasons Sports Center Inc Eveleth, MN 218-744-5871
√ Iron Range Tourism Bureau Eveleth, MN 800-777-8497
Margie’s Roosevelt Bar Eveleth, MN 218-744-2121
Super 8 - Eveleth Eveleth, MN 218-744-1661
Timber’s Edge Bar & Grill Eveleth, MN 218-744-2627
Mainline Station Floodwood, MN 218-476-2222
Savanna Drifters Floodwood, MN 218-590-0572
Eveleth Trailhawks Snowmobile Club Forbes, MN 218-780-5207
The Old Muni Gheen, MN
BoomTown Woodfire Grill & Brewery Gilbert, MN 218-248-8381
√ Jig Rock Ranch Grand Rapids, MN 218-244-6797
Nor thland V-Twin & Offroad Grand Rapids, MN 218-259-4535
Ray’s Sport & Cycle Grand Rapids, MN 218-326-9355
Visit Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MN 218-326-9607
Trails Inn Quadna Mountain Motel & RV Park Hill City, MN 218-506-8030
Arrowhead Ultra 135 International Falls, MN
International Falls CVB
International Falls, MN 218-283-9400
The Junction International Falls, MN 218-283-3339
Rainy Lake One Stop
International Falls, MN 218-286-5700
Thunderbird Lodge International Falls, MN 218-286-3151
VFW Post 2948
International Falls, MN 218-283-8777
√ Arrowhead Lodge Resort & Outfitters K abetogama, MN 218-875-2141
Kec’s Kove Resort
Kabetogama, MN 800-777-8405
Sandy Point Lodge, Inc. Kabetogama, MN 218-875-2615
Kettle River Snowmobile Club
Kettle River, MN
Kennedy Trucking Littlefork, MN
Mel’s Corner Service Littlefork, MN 218-278-6670
Timberwolf Inn Marcell, MN 218-832-3990
202 Tavern McGregor, MN 218-770-3161
√ Bann’s Bar & Restaurant McGregor, MN 218-426-3450
Dependable Demolition McGregor, MN 218-820-0174
Fisherman’s Bay McGregor, MN 218-426-4662
Floe International Inc McGregor, MN 218-426-3563
Grand Timber Bank McGregor, MN 218-768-2410
Jack’s Shack McGregor, MN 218-768-3848
McGregor Ace Hardware McGregor, MN 218-419-2020
Meyer’s Service McGregor, MN 218-426-0026
Minnesota National Golf Club & Resort
McGregor, MN 218-426-4444
School House Cafe The Country House McGregor, MN 218-390-6525
Ukura’s Big Dollar McGregor, MN 218-768-2666
Willeys Marine & Sports McGregor, MN 218-426-4350
Northwoods Recreational Rentals Moose Lake, MN 218-626-5175
Fisher’s Petroleum, Inc. Northome, MN 218-897-5249
Northland Progressive Northome, MN
Northome Municipal Liquor Northome, MN 218-897-9501
Ridge Runner’s Snowmobile Club Nor thome, MN 218-897-5764
√ Oveson’s Pelican Lake Resort Orr, MN 218-757-3613
MJ’s Lodge & Resort Pengilly, MN 218-838-0651
Ranier Municipal Liquor Ranier, MN 218-286-3343
Boondocks Bar & Grill Ray, MN 218-875-2700
Swan River Redeye Swan River, MN 763-442-8012
City of Tamarack Tamarack, MN 218-768-0975
Meld Electric Tamarack, MN 320-267-8918
Tamarack Sno-Flyers Tamarack, MN
√ Good Ol Days Tower, MN 218-753-6097
Lake Vermilion Houseboats Inc. Tower, MN 218-753-3548
√ Pike Bay Lodge Tower, MN 218-753-2430
Vermilion Club Tower, MN 218-753-6277
Edwards Oil Virginia, MN 218-741-9634
Northern Pine Riders Snowmobile Club Willow River, MN 218-372-4077
√ Kavanaugh’s Resort Brainerd, MN 800-562-7061
Motors-N-More Brainerd, MN 218-824-2277
St Augusta Blizzard Busters Snowmobile Club Clearwater, MN 320-558-6158
Canvasworks Inc.SnoCaps Cokato, MN
320-559-0165
Cokato Ridge Runners Cokato, MN 612-220-4793
The Cedar Chest Crosslake, MN 218-692-2657
Anderson Carpet Service Elk River, MN 763-286-2770
Emily Ace Hardware Emily, MN 218-763-2691
Frank’s Resort Emily, MN 218-763-2246
Lake Country Foods Emily, MN 218-763-7700
Lake Country Properties Emily, MN 218-792-5200
Log Cabin Bar Emily, MN 218-763-2820
The Pickled Loon Saloon Emily, MN 218-763-4402
Redding’s Sports & Spirits Emily, MN 218-763-2191
Hillman Swampstompers Foley, MN 320-355-2370
Harding/Lastrup Snowdusters Hillman, MN 320-277-3515
Fishers Resort Isle, MN 320-684-2221
2 Tall Tavern Lincoln, MN 218-575-3013
Anchor North Lincoln, MN 218-575-2089
Friendly Inn of Lincoln Lincoln, MN 218-575-3295
Lincoln Area Business Association Lincoln, MN 218-575-3066
Ponto Knight Riders SC Backus, MN 218-587-3929
Brothers Motorsports Baxter, MN 218-829-6656
Crow Wing Cty Snowmobile Trail Assn. Baxter, MN 218-829-8922
Green Lantern Bar & Grill Brainerd, MN 218-764-2323
Lincoln Lakes Snowmobile Club L incoln, MN 612-710-5693
Merrifield Marathon Merrifield, MN
218-821-6208
Nitti’s Hunters Point Isle, MN 320-676-3227 218-575-3295
Rich Prairie Trailbusters Club Pierz, MN 320-630-4108
MnUSA Business Supporters
Fowler Parts Service
Ogilvie, MN 952-884-5401
North Woods Lawn & Snow Outing, MN 612-747-7579
RE/MAX Lake Area Realty Outing, MN 612-269-3490
Village Inn Outing, MN
218-792-5186
Pequot Brush Pilots
Pequot Lakes, MN 218-568-4343
√ KC’s Saloon Pillager, MN 218-746-3328
Hinckley/Pine City Flames
Snowmobile Club
Pine City, MN 320-515-0156
Waste Partners Pine River, MN 218-824-8727
Country Snow Cruisers Richmond, MN
√ AmericInn Sauk Centre, MN 877-352-1199
BEAM Electric Sauk Centre, MN 320-352-5641
√ Centre Powersports & Recreation
Sauk Centre, MN 320-351-7669
Country Cat Sauk Centre, MN 320-352-3534
Phil Polipnick Insurance Sauk Centre, MN 320-352-6171
Winters Recreation Sauk Centre, MN 320-351-7533
Benton County Snowmobile Club Sauk Rapids, MN ATV Minnesota Stacy, MN 800-442-8826
Timberlake Hotel Staples, MN 218-895-1300
Ross Seelhammer Plumbing Wadena, MN 218-371-1623
Trail Breakers Inc. Wadena, MN 218-6319-4766
Westside Sports Wadena, MN 218-631-1113
√ Power Madd Wyoming, MN 651-462-8465
Appleton Ridge Riders Appleton, MN
Northern Lights Trails SC Benson, MN
320-297-0821
Blizzard
Snowmobile Club
Fairmont, MN
507-238-2190
Flying Goose Campground Fairmont, MN 507-235-3458
Visit Fairmont Fairmont, MN
507-235-8585
CentraSota Vintage Sledheads Glencoe, MN 320-327-2559
Crow River Sno-Pros Hutchinson, MN 320-327-2380
Hutchinson Area Chamber & Tourism Hutchinson, MN 320-587-5252
Fahey Flooring Le Sueur, MN 612-501-6400
Madelia Snohawks Madelia, MN
507-642-3563
Riverside Trail Association Madelia, MN
507-642-8891
Southern MN High Pressure Piping Madelia, MN
507-621-0177
Deals & Steals
Mankato, MN
507-380-0523
Action Sports Inc Marshall, MN 507-532-9649
Marshall Machine Shop Marshall, MN
507-532-3613
New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce
New Ulm, MN 507-233-4304
Meeker County Snowmobile Trails Paynesville, MN 320-250-4873
Barney’s Burger & Brew Redwood Falls, MN 507-616-1264
Dranttel Sales & Service, Inc. St. Peter, MN 507-931-1363
Brewsters Bar & Grill
Lonsdale, MN
507-744-2370
Rail 19 Bar & Grill
Lonsdale, MN
507-744-5528
St. Patrick’s Tavern & Restaurant
New Prague, MN 952-758-2380
Union Hill Bar & Grill New Prague, MN 952-758-4239
Preston Equipment Co. Preston, MN
507-765-3803
Millers Market St. Charles, MN 507-932-3760
Brewskies Bar & Grill
Utica, MN
507-932-3485
Cedar Valley Resort & Outfitters Whalen, MN 507-467-9000
Hugo’s Bar Brimson, MN 218-848-2220
Boom Town Brewery & Woodfire Grill Duluth, MN 218-722-0977
Breeze Inn Duluth, MN 218-525-9752
Bruce & Melissa Illsley Duluth, MN 218-251-6443
Duluth Drift-Toppers
Snowmobile Club Duluth, MN
Fish Lake Storage Duluth, MN 218-721-4243
Johnson Supply Co. Duluth, MN 218-722-1717
The Other Place Bar & Grill Duluth, MN 218-733-0214
The Outpost at Island Lake Duluth, MN 218-391-7569
Pequaywan Area Trailblazers Duluth, MN 218-390-1136
Pequaywan Inn Duluth, MN 218-848-2201
Anoka Area Chamber Anoka, MN
763-421-7130
Bayport Pathfinders Bayport, MN
651-439-8795
Reefer Storage Rentals Inc Blaine, MN 651-604-0014
Dakota Snowmobile Trail Association
Cannon Falls, MN 651-341-6616
Northway Sports East Bethel, MN 763-413-8988
Story Agency Inc. Farmington, MN
651-463-3334
√ Chopper City Sports Fridley, MN 763-572-2100
Prinoth LLC Fridley, MN
612-251-4094
Togo Motorsports Ham Lake, MN
763-284-3234
Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge Hugo, MN
651-392-7185
√ Lighthouse Motorsport & Marine Rosemount, MN
United Employees
Credit Union
Albert Lea
507-377-1616
J&M Parts Supply Chatfield, MN
Grover Farm Trucking LLC Amboy, MN 507-880-8824
507-867-4200
Mauers Bros Tavern Elba, MN
507-932-9957
Reservoir Riders Snowmobile Club Duluth, MN
Sheet Metal Solutions Duluth, MN 218-391-6582
Crooked Lake Resort Finland, MN 218-220-0211
Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar Finland, MN 218-353-7371
Trestle Inn Finland, MN 218-830-0523
√ Hungry Jack LodgeGunflint Trail Grand Marais, MN 218-388-2265
√ RJ Sport & Cycle Hermantown, MN 218-729-5150
Lutsen Trailbreakers
Lutsen, MN 218-663-7305
Caywood Country Store Saginaw, MN 218-591-3101
Pine River Sales Saginaw, MN 218-391-8770
LaBerge Logging & Contracting Silver Bay, MN 218-226-3586
American Legion Post 109
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-4141
√ AmericInn by Wyndam
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-3000
Auto Value
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2191
Castle Haven, Inc.
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-4303
√ Country Inn of
Two Harbors
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-5557
Harbor Insurance
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2114
KAZ Contracting Service
Two Harbors, MN 218-576-7759
Lovin’ Lake County
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2600
Sonju Two Harbors Sports Center
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2181
Superior Hiking Trail Assn
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2700
TH Auto Inc.
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-3089
Two Harbors Federal Credit Union
Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2266
Erickson-Larsen Inc.
Maple Grove, MN 763-535-0055
Ox Yoke Inn Maple Plain, MN 763-479-2522
Carver County Snowrunners Mayer, MN 952-466-2673
√ CorTrust Bank Mayer, MN 952-657-2500
Westonka Snoblazers Mound, MN 612-309-5882
Stone Mountain Landscape and Masonry Inc
Norwood Young America, MN 612-518-4682
Snow Goer/EPG Brand Acceleration Bloomington, MN 763-383-4402
Charlie’s on Prior Prior Lake, MN 952-226-5253
Prior Lake Snowmobile Assoc. Prior Lake, MN 952-484-3534
Fractional Toys Rogers, MN 763-273-4619
Savage Sno-Pacers Savage, MN 612-567-6691
O’Brien’s Public House Shakopee, MN 612-741-3945
River Valley Trailblazers Shakopee, MN 952-393-4093
√ St Boni Motor Sports St Boni, MN 952-446-1554
Belle Plaine Equipment Sales
Belle Plaine, MN 612-490-2387
Minnesota Snowmobile Education & Advancement Fund Brooklyn Park, MN 763-577-0185
The Cologne Corral Bar and Grill Cologne, MN 651-373-0892
Pounder’s Bar and Grill Cologne, MN 612-735-1266
MSPN Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 952-473-7870
Franzen Law & Policy Group Edina, MN
Hollywood Sports Complex Watertown, MN 612-581-1352
Richwood Offsale Callaway, MN 218-847-6380
Aune Farm Bureau
Financial Dent, MN
Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill
Detroit Lakes, MN 218-310-4105
Boats Inc. Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-0324
Dairy Queen Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-5154
Detroit Lakes Express Inc Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-8049
Detroit Lakes Tourism Bureau Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-9202
Okeson Offtrail Sales
Detroit Lakes, MN 218-847-9304
T.S. Recreational, Inc. Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-3033
ULTRA Snowmobile Club Detroit Lakes, MN
Donnelly Co-Op. Donnelly, MN 320-246-3555
AgCountry Farm Credit Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-5311
Farmers Agency Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-6880
Farmers Cooperative Oil Association Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-4491
Grant County Lumber Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-5321
Haley Oil Company Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-4466
Midwest Machinery Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-4438
Frontier Marine & Powersports Fergus Falls, MN 218-998-4386
AJ’s Gas & Grocery Herman, MN 320-677-2300
Lakes Inn at Dunvilla Pelican Rapids, MN 218-863-8000
Otter Tail Riders Perham, MN 218-385-3991
Steve’s Sanitation Perham, MN 218-849-1225
Ruther Excavating Inc. Richville, MN 218-298-1477
Snow Thrashers of Dalton Wendell, MN 218-458-2265
OTHER MEMBERS
MWO Media Burr Ridge, IL 630-887-1941
Cajun Tie Downs Inc. Crowley, LA 337-783-0385
Border Guide Service Antelope, MT 218-324-2430
Brandin’ Iron Inn West Yellowstone, MT 800-217-4613
Ken & Katie Russell Fargo, ND Simonson Station Stores, Inc. Grand Forks, ND 701-772-3971
Texas Crossing Bar & Grill Wahpeton, ND 701-642-1991
Custom Manufacturing Clinton, WI 608-676-2282
Lake Chippewa Flowage Resort Assoc. Hayward, WI 715-945-2511
Lulich Implement Mason, WI 715-746-2477
Track Inc.-Tucker Sno-Cat Monico, WI 715-487-2035
Stud Boy Traction Ravenna, WI 231-853-2323
Cor PowerSports LLC Somerset, WI 651-387-5880
Winning Edge Graphics Alexandria, MN 320-763-7953
Audubon Liquor Store/A.L.S. Audubon, MN 701-367-1291
Wagner Company Herman, MN 320-760-1883
West Central Trailblazers Morris, MN 320-589-3445
Arrowhead Groomers/ Hamblen Equipment St. Germain, WI 715-479-4200
Union Pass Rentals Dubois, WY 307-709-8231
Stillwater Snowmobile Club Stillwater, MN
Silver Sledders Trail Authority
Silver Bay, MN 218-220-8189
Silver Trail Riders Silver Bay, MN 218-226-4608
√ AmericInn by Wyndham Tofte Tofte, MN 218-663-7899
Idea Builders Golden Valley, MN 612-245-8040
Spider Friederichs Auctions Golden Valley, MN 763-591-1642
Kassbohrer ATV-Pisten Bully Jordan, MN 952-345-3330
Absolute Insurance Audubon, MN Pit 611 Audubon, MN 218-439-6121
DHS Grain Ltd Barrett, MN 320-815-1043
Spud’s Small Engine Service & Repair Barrett, MN 320-528-2299
Battle Lake Inn Battle Lake, MN
Tender Hearts Home Care
New York Mills, MN 218-385-3466
Warner Garage Door New York Mills, MN 218-385-2853
54K LLC
Norcross, MN 320-815-9720
Jack Pines Resort Osage, MN 218-573-6600
Ottertail Aggregatge Ottertail, MN 218-367-2581
THE FUN OF IT!
• Family recreation
• Trail rides & club trips
• Discover new trails & destinations
THE GOOD OF IT!
• Events, picnics and parties
• Create new friendships & camaraderie
• Share your passion with us
• Working at the Capitol and with governmental agencies to protect our trails
• Paying a full-time lobbyist to protect your sport
• Providing full-time office staff that only works on snowmobile-related issues locally, state and nationwide
• Supporting dedicated local clubs who volunteer their time and effort
• Providing adult & youth safety training (MnUSA Volunteer Instructors)
• Insuring the growth and future of Minnesota snowmobiling FOR
MORE PERKS!
• A subscription (7 issues) to Minnesota Snowmobiling
• Exclusive invites to events and rides
• Discounts on lodging and at snowmobile retailers
• Informative website
• Official membership card and decals
• Minnesota Snowmobiling Rider Assist Directory (MNSNOWRAD) For when you need assistance on the trail, road, or planning a ride.
