Minnesota Snowmobiling - December 2023

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Northway Sports East Bethel 763-413-8988 northwaysports.com

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Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your capability. Always wear a helmet and other safety apparel. Never drink and ride.

December 2023 Contents 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).

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Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association MnUSA Executive Board President Mark Kavanaugh Vice President Mike Clevenger 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 Minnesota Snowmobiling (ISSN 1085-1054) is published seven times a year for $14 – September, October, November, December, January, February and March by MidWest Outdoors Limited, 111 Shore Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527. Periodicals postage paid through Brooklyn Park, MN, and additional entries.

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MnUSA Welcomes New Board of Directors

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Fall Workshop Recap

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Milestones

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UPCOMING EVENTS » Nov. 27 – January issue deadline for Minnesota Snowmobiling » Nov. 30 – MnUSA Award Nomination Deadline For more info on upcoming MnUSA & club events: www.mnsnowmobiler.org

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From the Editor

Let the Good Times Roll!

Who is ready for a step back into the ‘80s with an ‘80s themed Vintage News? This time around we dissect the Midwest Vintage Snow Shows, Midwest Ride-In, ultimate ‘80s party at ERX in Elk River the last weekend in January 2024.

Scott Wakefield Well, we had a great Fall Workshop in Lakeville, Minnesota with over 180 members, guests, vendors, Region 6 volunteers, DNR staff, MnUSA staff and Directors, and the MnUSA Executive Board. Thanks to all for attending; we got a lot done and have a lot more to do. See more information on the Fall Workshop in this issue.

Also in this issue you will find great gift ideas for your snowmobile enthusiast. Make sure to get a limited edition 45th anniversary hat or t-shirt while supplies last. Buy a membership, buy a calendar, be the best Secret Santa you can be.

We will have a very touching tribute from one snowmobiler to another in this issue’s Milestones.

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It’s poll time. Where’s the best Snowmobile Destination City in Minnesota? Answer the question and win out for your best choice, or choices, up to 3.

Rendezvous is our next official event where we all get together in the middle of the snowmobile season to relax, and just ride, and have fun. And oh, fun it will be in Region 9 at Thumper Pond, Feb. 8-11th. Registration is open and encouraged; see the registration in this issue. Don’t delay, do it today.

Fun times are just ahead as we get those trails in, fuel up the groomer, grease the drag, and print new maps, if need be, and submit trail changes to the DNR. Then it will be time to ride.

Let the Good Times Roll!

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From the MnUSA President

See You on the Snow!

Mark Kavanaugh Allow me to re-introduce myself; I am Mark Kavanaugh, your new or renewed president of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association. I know that many of you know me and, of course, I know many of you, but I thought that I would give you a refresher course on the burning question in many people’s minds of, “Who the heck is Mark Kavanaugh”?

Well, I live in the City of East Gull Lake (Brainerd Lakes Area) with my wife, Sue. We have two grown children Luke (38) and Kassi (31). I am co-owner of Kavanaugh’s Sylvan Lake Resort and have been in the resort business since 1969; our resort was one of first in the area to open in the winter to snowmobiling. I am a member of the Pequot Brush Pilots. I have also been the President for the last 13 years of the Crow Wing County Snowmobile Trails Association (CWCSTA), which is comprised of the 12 clubs of Crow Wing and southern Cass Counties. I was also on the MnUSA Executive Board as treasurer, vice president, president and past president from 2011 to 2019. Although I wasn’t in MnUSA at the very beginning, I have been a member of the organization since 1993.I have been riding sleds since I was 10 years old so I guess this upcoming winter season will be my 58th year of riding.

What truly draws me to snowmobiling is not the roar of the engine or speeding down a frozen lake; what draws me is the complete experience. With Minnesota winters, you have to find an outlet to get yourself outside and for me that is snowmobiling. There are many winter sports to choose from in our State, and I’ve done all of them, but nothing offers the great experience that snowmobiling does. I guess what it boils down to is that snowmobiling brings out our pioneering roots; we don’t depend on other people to maintain our sport, we do that! As club members, we make sure that our trails are built, maintained, groomed and, above all, we pay for them without any taxpayer input. The added plus, of course, is the great experience of being a member of a club and the social activities that surround club life. For those of you that may be reading this, if you are not a member of a club I strongly recommend you join one!

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As with any sport we, as snowmobilers, will be facing a number of challenges this year, as we do every year, but I am never worried that snowmobilers can’t pull together and overcome those challenges. I need your help to help grow and improve the sport we all love. We have been blessed the last couple years with great snowfall and I’m hoping for another good year. As I make my way around the State at various MnUSA events don’t hesitate to stop and introduce yourself, I love talking to snowmobilers!

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MnUSA Directors Executive Board

Directors

President Mark Kavanaugh - XM, Brainerd 218-330-7380 markekavanaugh@gmail.com

Region 1 Dale Dahlen, 2321 Pebble Beach Rd NW East Grand Forks, 56721, 218-791-6679 dodahlen@ hotmail.com

Vice President

Mike Clevenger-XM 7302 NW 97th Ave Morristown, 55052 507-838-5713 cmclevenger3@gmail.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

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

Dick Kuttner, 522 Shady Ridge Rd NW Hutchinson, 55350, 320-587-6536 richardk@hutchtel.net

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 Jack White, 11914 Main St, PO Box 514 Northome, 56661, 218-897-5764 jwhite@paulbunyan.net

Committee Chairs

Troy Johnson, 5140 County Rd 4 Cromwell, 55726, 218-390-0046 tntjohnson547@hotmail.com

By-Laws: Rick Johnson-XM · 612-935-7249 Communications: Scott Wakefield-XM · 612-483-5638 Charity/Awards: Janet Widness-XM · 218-731-6126 Elections/Nominations: Greg Sorenson · 218-393-0413 Finance/Audit: Gordon Heitke-XM · 763-234-6712 Fund Raising: Mark Steinmueller-XM · 320-679-3653 Land Access: OPEN Legislative/DNR/Trails: Terry Hutchinson-XM · 612-581-6627 Membership: Jerry Hanson-XM · 763-536-0472 Merchandise: Dick Theis · 763-494-3838 Safety: Scotty Harder · 612-860-0606

Region 5 Mike Clevenger-XM, 7302 NW 97th Ave Morristown, 55052, 507-838-5713 cmclevenger3@gmail.com Coy Borgstrom, 20 E Veterans Memorial Hwy, Kasson, 55944, 507-251-1199 coy3911@gmail.com Bill Gehn, Red Wing, 651-388-7541 william_gehn@hotmail.com Paul Maruska, 26276 Drexel Ave, New Prague, 56071, 952-212-2293 ptmaruska81@gmail.com

Jerry Kujala-XM, 4951 Spirit Lake Rd Mt. Iron, 55768, 218-735-8446 jdkujala@gmail.com De Lyle Pankratz, 7756 Ely Lake Dr Eveleth, 55734, 218-744-1375 dwpankratz@yahoo.com Steve Thomopolous, 3152 County Rd 2 S International Falls, 56649, 218-283-4025 greekman1122@ yahoo.com Randy Vannet, 28938 Arbo Rd Grand Rapids 55744, 218-244-6797 randy.vannet@gmail.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

Region 6 Bill Prinsen, 5011 121 St N, White Bear Lake 55110, 651-260-8508 billprinsen@hotmail.com

Scotty Harder, PO Box 250 Zimmerman 55398, 612-860-0606, sharder67@msn.com

Website/Social Media: Mark Kavanaugh-XM · 218-330-7380

Jason Hendrickx-XM, 18539 93rd St SE Becker, 55308, 320-292-5926 jasonhendrickx@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

Rick Johnson-XM, 4353 Briarwood Ln, Hopkins, 55343, 952-935-7249 rick@teampro.net Phillip Lockett, 218-348-9161 lockettphillip@yahoo.com Scott Seely, Two Harbors 218-830-1028, srseely@gmail.com Gary Vezina, Duluth 218-722-2852

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Region 8 Dick Theis, 20575 Co Rd 10 Hamel, 55340, 763494-3838 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 Donald Hansen, PO Box 94 Cyrus, 56323, 320-795-2741 Greg Strommen, 903 9th Ave SE, Barnesville, 56514, 701-212-7002, gstromm165@gmail.com

Tim Heinen, Lakeville

Dan Hamilton, Duluth, 651-398-2461 danielhamilton@aol.com

Site Selection: Mark LaBaw-XM · 952-221-2564

Bill Ylatupa-XM, 43 Garden Dr Silver Bay, 55614, 218-220-8189 ylatupa2@gmail.com

Jeremy Goebel 11210 7th St S, Cottage Grove 55016 651-308-0398 goebeljeremy1985@gmail.com

Ryan Boe, 5146 Jean Duluth Rd Duluth 55803, 218-349-5578 ryanboe@hotmail.com

Scott Haley, 14394 105th Ave Milaca, 56353, 612-670-6027 cody30@frontiernet.net

John Olmscheid, PO Box 160 Elrosa, 56325, 320-250-3271 johnolmscheid@frontier.com

Rodney Boesch, PO Box 337, Amboy 56010 507340-2820 rod.boesch@boeschcrt.com Jeff Kack-XM, PO Box 55 Appleton, 56208, 320-289-1069 jkack@mchsi.com

Director-At-Large Scott Wakefield -XM 12620 Co Rd 30 Waconia 55387 612-483-5638 oliver1650@icloud.com

Booth: Dean Thompson · 763-441-8555

Region 4 Sheri Gades-XM, 103 5th St N Danvers, 56231, 320-760-3526 gades@fedteldirect.net

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MnUSA Office: 7040 Lakeland Ave N, Ste 212, Brooklyn Park 55428 ph.763-577-0185 fax 763-577-0186

From the MnUSA Vice President

Meet Mike Mike Clevenger Let me introduce myself as your new MnUSA Vice President. My name is Mike Clevenger; I am married to Cheryl who has also served on the Executive Board in the capacity of Secretary.

We have 2 grown sons, 2 daughters-in-law and recently our first grandchild. We live west of Medford, MN. Since 1968 my family has been involved with snowmobiling. I purchased my first snowmobile at the age of 14. Many fond family memories come from snowmobile trips, club events and MnUSA activities such as the Winter Rendezvous, Fall Workshops, etc.

Personally, I have served on the Executive Board of 3 area clubs – Waseca Sno-Secas, Sakatah Trail Sno-Cruisers and Faribo Sno-Go serving as President, Board of Directors, and other club functions. Recently I was Lead Director/Director for MnUSA Region 5 and have been for quite some time and multiple times.

My wife and I are trail riders so we greatly appreciate all the work that volunteers do to groom, clear and maintain the 22,000 miles of trails our state should be proud of. There are issues that may threaten these trails or already are threatening these trails. We must get the word out that trespassing, loud pipes, and speed are the key reasons trails are being lost.

We already have an example of a trail in Wisconsin that has closed prior to the season. Everyone must do their part to educate riders who do not see the severity of these issues.

I know that I am preaching to the choir, but as our sport is threatened, we must find ways to ensure our sport has a chance to remain alive for many years. This being said, it is also important to get our voices heard through our legislators.

Word is out that it is an El Niño season but let’s hope the weather predictors are wrong and we have a great season.

There are so many great areas in our state to ride. Explore new places, tell your friends of these areas, and try all the different types of trails we have the opportunity to ride in all 9 MnUSA Regions of the state. Challenge yourself this year to find a new trail, new town, and as always new members!

See you on the trails!

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Legislative News must also consider whether our friends at DNR Enforcement are able to enforce noise limit violations. They must be brought into the conversation.

You are the Only Reason I Stay Here Christian Franzen “You are the only reason I stay here” is a paraphrase of my wife’s description of winter in Minnesota. What she actually says is a bit more graphic. Her saying this is a way my wife (born and raised in Arizona) reminds me every fall what she gives to our partnership. I on the other hand, have a long and loving relationship with winter from my father teaching me to ski, my college’s freshman/sophomore snowball fight, snowmobiling, to watching outdoor Vikings/ Packers football games. As Minnesotans and life partners, my wife and I coexist and flourish despite our differing opinions about Minnesota Winters. This is similar to the message we as an organization bring around the State and to legislators at the State Capitol. It is an essential message to protect and preserve our trails.

The 2024 legislative session will begin on February 12th.

This will likely be a short (about 3 months) and very political session. The House of Representatives will be up for election in 2024 and the Republicans will try to overturn the small DFL majority in the election while the Democrats will work to increase their majority. For incumbents, taking good care of their constituents will be a priority.

With this in mind, the MnUSA Trails and Legislative Committee discussed the issue of loud muffler and exhaust systems, with particular attention to aftermarket racing mufflers (which exceed 78 dbA.) being used on trail sleds.

Landowners and neighbors are complaining and MnUSA should carefully consider and debate this issue before we begin to lose landowners. The committee will be moving forward on this issue to preserve our long standing partnership with our trail land owners and neighbors. We

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Noise emissions are measured in decibels (“dbA’s). The noise you hear when you are standing next to a washing machine is about 60 dbA. Rock and Roll concerts subject the listener to about 110 dbA. My father’s amp is even louder. Maybe that’s why his hearing is shot.

There is an active debate within the national snowmobiling community regarding muffler noise, and there have been numerous law changes to address this issue. For example, in Ontario, modified mufflers and exhaust systems are simply against the law. In Minnesota, muffler noise level is not to exceed 78 decibels at a distance of 50 feet (Mn Rule 6100.5700). The Rule also says the “Snowmobile Safety Certification Committee” must certify the snowmobiles “meet or exceed the applicable noise level restrictions” before sale. Some local governments have stricter noise limits. For example, Little Canada has a noise limit of 60dbA during the day and 55 dbA between 10pm and 7am in residential areas.

Although there are laws in place regarding noise for manufacturers and riders alike, we still find ourselves having problems. Our ability to maintain and use our 22,000 miles of trails depends on good relationships with land owners across the state. The issue comes when the Original Equipment Manufacturer exhaust is replaced. And here is where it gets tricky; the same rule cited above states, “Snowmobiles intended for competition purposes only shall be exempt from this part, provided a separate placard identifying that such snowmobile is not so equipped is conspicuously and permanently affixed thereto”. These ‘cans’ or ‘pipes’ are sold separately and are intended for racing but can be attached to any sled.

Not every resident in Minnesota is a snowmobiler, and not every Minnesotan looks forward anxiously to winter like we do. We have partners across the state from businesses to land owners to local events (and even races) that we work with yearly for the sport we love. Our job is to preserve what we love with safety, responsibility, compromise, and the occasional tiramisu.

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MnUSA News Buy America FRTP Waivers Available

The next round of Federal Recreational Trail Program grants will be open in December with the instructions and application form on the DNR website at www.dnr.state. mn.us/grants/recreation/trails_federal.html The application deadline is February 23, 2024. Snowmobile related trail projects are needed, especially those with multiuse motorized/non-motorized users. After much communication with government officials regarding the need to reinstate waivers, for equipment, bridges, etc., this year there is now a waiver for iron and steel so you are not limited to products that comply with Buy America.

FRTP applies the “user-pay/user-benefit” philosophy of the Highway Trust Fund, returning a portion of the federal tax on fuel used for non-highway recreation to the states for trail projects. Presently the FRTP program receives $84M from an approximate $270+M paid in federal gas tax by off highway recreational users per year. Minnesota receives $2.7M from those funds with $2.1M going to the grant program.

Sponsor the Veterans Appreciation Ride

Minnesota Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund (MSEAF) and Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA) will be hosting the 16th annual snowmobile ride for the Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel in January of 2024 in recognition and appreciation of our veterans who have given part of their lives to serve all of us.

The event is for both experienced snowmobilers and those who would like to give it a try.

The IRS has recognized MSEAF as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donors will receive a card recognizing their donation and tax deductibility of donations.

MSEAF and MnUSA thank you for your assistance and sincerely appreciate your support!

For more information or to be part of this great event, go to www.mnvetsnowmobileride.org. Registration is now open.

Snowmobile Best Destination Cities Here at Minnesota Snowmobiling magazine, we are looking for the best Minnesota city snowmobile destination; better yet, best Minnesota cities. Just like potato chips, you just can’t pick one, so that’s why we’d like you to pick up to 3. We want you to answer the question: “Where is the best Minnesota Destination City,” and why? We will take the top 3 vote getters and, over the course of the next 3 issues of Minnesota Snowmobiling, we will have our crack staff of writers get the scoop on why you think it’s the best of the best. Maybe your city will be the one, or two, or three. So let the voting begin, and thanks in advance from all of us at Minnesota Snowmobiling. To submit your response, contact the editor by December 10th at Oliver1650@icloud.com

2024 Snowmobile Trail Grooming Equipment and Training

We are seeking donations to help defray the costs of lodging, meals, sled rental and fuel. Donations in any amount are welcome or you may Sponsor a Vet for $225. Donations may be sent payable to MSEAF at 7040 Lakeland Ave. N. #212, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428. With a donation or sponsorship, you will be recognized at the event, in our publication and on our web site. All funds designated “Veterans Ride” will be segregated for that purpose only.

Wednesday January 10th 9:00-4:00 and Thursday January 11th 9:00-2:00 McQuoid's Inn - Isle, MN

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Mark Kavanaugh, President

Mike Clevenger, Vice President

Janet Widness, Treasurer

Gordon Heitke, Secretary

Scott Wakefield, Director-At-Large

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

Dale Dahlen, Region 1

Jack White, Region 2

Bill Prinsen, Region 6

Tom Jann, Region 3

Randy Laberge, Region 7

Sheri Gades, Region 4

Dick Theis, Region 8

Mike Clevenger, Region 5

Steve Widness, Region 9

To contact members of the E-Board or your Lead Directors look for their contact information on page 6 of this issue.

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Gift GUIDE Let us be your Secret Santa!

Looking for the perfect gift for the snowmobiler in your family? Look no further than MnUSA to be your Secret Santa this holiday season.

We have limited edition 45th Anniversary T-shirts, in all sizes, and numerous colors of hats. An order deadline of December 15th will get your gift in time for Christmas. Or, if you want, to order something else for later delivery, we have a plethora of items we can customize with the MnUSA Logo. Contact Merchandise Chairman Dick Theis at 763-350-9351 or email him at dickt.barbc@gmail.com.

A MnUSA membership makes a great gift idea.

Either add a year to a current membership, or upgrade it to XM, to help support MnUSA and support your trails. Or that special someone you’re trying to buy for isn’t a member, buy them their membership. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3 and always a great gift idea.

Limited-Edition T-shirts & Hats

MnUSA Raffle Calendar

Looking to plan a snowmobile adventure?

Book your lodging using a MnUSA Business Member, and take advantage of those business members that offer a discount; buy a new helmet for a gift, and save enough to pay for the shipping, or buy clothing, and save enough for gift cards, or stocking stuffers.

Our business listings are located at the back of this issue. Patronize those that support snowmobiling with your gift idea; better yet, support those that support MnUSA!

Annual MnUSA Membership

Not only do you get a chance to win, you also get to look at really cool snowmobile pictures from your own members each month. Heck, one might even be your own! If not, make sure to submit a great photo for next year’s calendar.

Start getting ready now as the season starts. Note to self: A hot buy this year, limited availability at the office ($20 + $3 for shipping), or calendars are available through many snowmobile clubs. A win-win!

Happy Holidays!

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p o h s k r Fall Wo Recap

by Scott Wakefield Wow! What a great Fall Workshop we all had and hats off to region 6 for hosting. Way to go Tim and all his great volunteers. Tim spent a lot of time putting the fall workshop together and it really showed in the choice of the Holiday Inn in Lakeville, first class amenities, excellent food, great vendor displays including groomers and a drag.

this issue. I opened the General Membership meeting like I normally do and asked for first-time attendees to stand, and we had quite a few that came. Thank you for attending first timers and I hope you will be back for more.

Friday started out with DNR Snowmobile Safety Instructor Training with Bruce Lawrence. It was great to see a packed room and safety training getting ramped back up after the COVID shutdown. Friday night included an Ice Breaker party, with drinks and food and lots of comradery and discussion on how the weekend was going to play out with all the fun activities Tim and Region 6 had planned for us.

Saturday started out with a Legislative/Trails meeting quickly followed up by the General Membership annual meeting.

Those going on the off-site needed to leave at 9:45 so we moved elections up so everyone in attendance could vote. Ultimately, those elected were done by white ballot. Information on the new Executive Board can be found in 12

The off-site winery trip was a big hit.

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After a lunch on your own, the first workshops started, with Grant Writing the Dos and Don’ts by DNR Snowmobile Coordinator Wade Miller. If your club is short of funds, and looking for additional monies to complete a task, grants can be a good source of income for your club. Another option for attendees was a family fun youth-oriented presentation by Christina Davies on how to manage to go snowmobiling with a family of 6 out on the trail and over a weekend getaway. Getting kids started young and keeping them interested is the most important thing we can do to keep this sport going into the future; thanks Christina!

Next up was First Aid, what to do if in an Accident by Mike Meyer of the Lakeville Fire Department. First Aid is one of the best things you can learn to be safe on the trail; having a kit is vitally important; and knowing the basics of CPR can save a life. Great session.

Also available at the same time was Snowmobile Maintenance by Mike of DRH, and by doing the basic things can keep you from having a breakdown, and getting into a situation where you need to be rescued or first aid in the first place. Each Fall issue we would like to have an article on basic pre-season maintenance and the follow-up on what to do after the season is over; again a great presentation on a timing subject. continued on next page »

The DNR’s Wade Miller’s workshop topic,

Mike Dimmick of DRH Specialty in Hastings and his workshop topic Snowmobile Maintenance was a timely topic.

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have our static digital billboards in Elk River on 169, 371 in Baxter and 1-94 in Albertville. We will discuss more about Scotty’s Safety Committee in our January Issue of Minnesota Snowmobiling including fatalities for the 2022-2023 snowmobile season and other items of interest as it relates to safety.

Lastly, and saving the best for last, I facilitated a presentation

by Kim Rapp, who was unable to attend, regarding Trail Maintenance and Signage as a “best practices “examples of how to sign correctly on the trail system including distance between signage, and the types of signs. More importantly, we will use this opportunity to gather email addresses of trail administrators so we can create a “group” email for those issues or opportunities of interest for the group. For example, a club has a groomer for sale and a club is looking to purchase one. That can be exchanged thru the “group”; or a club needs diamonds, and a club has an excess of diamonds and needs stop aheads. A trade can take place thru the “group”. If you want to be added to the “group” email list, contact Kelly at the MnUSA office and let her know you want to be added to the Trail Administrators Group email list.

Scotty Harder, Safety Committee Chairman conducting his Safety Meeting Saturday afternoon.

Saturday night concluded with an extended happy hour and a chance to reflect on the day’s events. A pre-recorded presentation by Representative Angie Craig, was played welcoming all attendees to the Fall Workshop; local Minnesota Legislator Jon Koznick was in attendance, along with Lakeville Mayor Luke Helier who gave a great

Up next was Polaris Ride Command, with Kyler McLachlan giving you the latest and greatest that Polaris Ride Command has to offer. The most important thing is that DNR trumps Ride Command and others, so clubs get the correct information to the DNR. The other organizations, i.e., Ride Command, Garmin, and such, pull from that. Also at the same time was a riveting presentation on Safety, by Richie Jacoby - Packing for the Unexpected, You Just Never Know - about him and his other 5 riding buddies having to hunker down in a storm and ride it out. We will cover more on this presentation in our safety issue in January and you won’t want to miss the exciting end to that adventure and the lasting effects on those that survived it!

Also, as part of the afternoon workshops, was the Safety Committee meeting headed up by new Chairperson Scotty Harder, which started off with the great news that Scotty has negotiated with Clear Channel Outdoors for 5 electronic billboards on a BTA (Best Time Available) rotation, spreading our safety messages that we want. That’s right; we have the option to make our words seen by thousands of motorists driving the 7-county metro area for the grand amount of zero dollars and zero cents, as part of the public service message requirement by Clear Channel. So if you want to provide input on the wording for those 5 rotating billboards, contact Scotty Harder at 612-860-0606 or sharder67@msn.com . In addition to the free rotating electronic billboards, we will still

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welcoming speech and information on how fast the city of Lakeville is growing. The evening concluded with a presentation by one of the “3 Old Guys” Rob Hallstrom and his daughter Kasie. Kasie is the one who really make the “3 Old Guys” the world wide sensation they are by posting their adventure on Facebook for the whole world to view and follow. What a great way to expose the world to the sport of snowmobiling and the best yet to come is ….they are not done doing adventures so look for the announcement of where the “3 Old Guys” are going next.

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The weekend concluded with the Directors’ meeting on Sunday where there were many great discussions at length on the future of MnUSA and how it will look going forward.

Way to go Region 6 for hosting a great Fall Workshop. Job well done!

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3 Old Guys

Rob Hallstrom from the “3 Old Guys” was the keynote speaker at the 2023 MnUSA Fall Workshop. Rob shared tales from the “3 Old Guys” quest to snowmobile from Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Fairbanks, Alaska. Rob, 65, joined longtime friends, Rex Hibbert, 70, and Paul Dick, 72, on a 39-day snowmobiling adventure that began on March 6, 2023 and covered nearly 5,000 miles. Hallstrom’s humorful presentation led the large crowd to a standing ovation.

Rob Hallstrom and daughter Kasie.

Along the way they became a nationwide social media sensation thanks to Rob’s daughter Kasie Plekkenpol and a group of close snowmobile industry enthusiasts.Traveling with GPS trackers coupled with brief texts from Hallstrom, Plekkenpol averaged 2-3 hours a day crafting engaging posts that grew their 3 Old Guys’ Facebook page to 39,000 followers.

The “3 Old Guys” (left to right): Rob Hallstrom, Rex Hibbert and Paul Dick.

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Deviations to the original plan.

They all drove Arctic Cat 8000 snowmobiles which they modified for the durability to tow the sleighs that were needed for this arduous journey. Using Google satellite imaging, Rob planned the routes needed to complete this trip.

During the planning stages, he made several edits, and the first 1,000 miles went as planned. The rest of the trip not so much, as they survived losing trails in the rough Canadian terrain, fires in 2 of the 3 snowmobiles, numerous mechanical issues and even Hallstrom falling through the ice!

Fortunately for the 3 Old Guys, most of their problems resulted in meeting some very memorable people. “People were so good to us” said Hallstrom as he recalled several stories of incredible generosity and welcoming from local residents.One example Hallstrom told was after a long day of riding, the 3 Old Guys arrived very late in Old Crow,

Yukon. They were told there were no rooms available. A lady overheard part of the conversation and when she learned they were the 3 Old Guys, she invited them to spend the night in her and her husband’s home. Because of the Facebook page she knew all about the 3 Old Guys.

Near the end of the journey, Hibbert found a scale in one of the cabins they stayed in and when he weighed himself, he had lost 30 pounds. Hallstrom lost 20 pounds and Dick lost 10 pounds.The 39-day trip took its toll on both the men and their snowmobiles. Hallstrom said he was happy they took the trip and learned a lot from the adventure. He loved the natural beauty of the terrain especially the Mackenzie River, Canada’s longest river. He is open to another adventure and would like to include the other members of the 3 Old Guys.

We are all looking forward to their next epic journey.

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Milestones Michael “Bones” Loida, 58

Brandon Chase (left) with his dear friend and riding partner Mike “Bones” Loida.

Michael “Bones” Loida passed on October 22nd, 2023 at 58 years young.

Bones was instrumental in getting me into snowmobiling in the early ‘70s. We started out as kids riding around the streets of Stillwater, MN. We soon graduated to exploring the trails around the St Croix Valley. As the years went by, we purchased many new sleds and enjoyed years of riding together. I moved to Northern MN and we worked our way around the entire northern portion of the state with many days of backpack riding from Detroit Lakes to Thief River Falls, International Falls to Tofte and all points in between.

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He could fix a sled with a leatherman and a screwdriver to get us to the nearest town for proper repairs. Bones loved riding so much we would start planning trips long before the first flakes fell.

He would work on getting his machine ready for the trails and have it on the trailer ready to go by deer season. Learning on an Elan and upgrading to the first MX any of us had ever seen, with shocks up the side of the rear tunnel that were definitely spectacular in the day (bought new from Schelander and Shalene in Scandia, MN).

Bones loved to get out and ride whenever conditions would permit, often being one of the first on the trail. He loved the fresh powder and a freshly groomed trail as well. He was happiest riding with me, my wife Sandy and our great friend Jake. He always loved the trail stops at club shelters and quickly made friends with whoever was there. He will be greatly missed by everyone that befriended him on the trails and elsewhere.

I am writing this as a posthumous tribute to my best friend and riding partner who will be riding the trails with me forever in memory. He graciously left his beloved Arctic Cat to me for my grandchildren to ride, and we will all ride with him in our thoughts. Until we meet again, rest in peace Bones.

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Our Snowmobile Trails MnUSA Legislative/ Trails Committee, Terry Hutchinson, Chairman • Help us to “Protect our Trails”

LOUD PIPES

TRESPASS Q: If I see an open field while operating my snowmobile on a grant-in-aid trail or when operating in a road rightof-way can I ride on it?

A: NO!! Operating a snowmobile on private property without permission is trespassing period in the Metro area.

Just because the property isn’t posted doesn’t mean you have a right to enter someone else’s property through out Minnesota Q: If there are already tracks on it does that mean it is okay to ride there?

A: No, that means you will be the second person violating the law.

Trespassing is a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor, or you may be charged with a civil penalty. Misdemeanor is punishable by fines up to $1000.00. Civil penalties range from$250.00 up to $1,000.00 and loss of your registration.

More than 60% of our Grant-in-aid trails are on private property and over twenty two thousand miles are installed and maintained by our Grant-In-Aid club volunteers. Our clubs around Minnesota are losing trails or need to reroute trails due to the actions of a lot of our snowmobilers violating our snowmobile laws and riding off trail. We all must inform other snowmobilers when you see them riding off trail or Right-of-Way, that it is illegal. There are thousands of newer snowmobilers without any clue that laws exist and the bad apples in our own group that are going to cause us to lose our places to ride.

Minnesota Administrative Rules: 6100.5700 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT “Subp.5. Mufflers A. No person shall operate a snowmobile unless it is equipped with a muffler as required by law and these rules, except that snowmobiles may be operated in organized events as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, section 84.871 without such a muffler.

D. No snowmobile manufactured after April 1, 1975, except a snowmobile designed for competition purposes only, shall be sold, offered for sale, or operated in Minnesota unless it is so equipped and has been certified by the manufacturer to confirm to a sound level limitation of not more than 78 decibels on the A scale at 50 feet as originally equipped.

G. Except for organized events as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, section 84.871, no snowmobile shall be modified by any person in any manner that shall amplify or otherwise increase total noise level above that emitted by the snowmobile as originally equipped, regardless of date of manufacture.”

So loud pipes do not save lives, they are killing our trails. Our landowners are sick and tired of you and your loud pipes, and are telling us to remove you and our snowmobile trails from their property.

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Jaylynn Frandrup SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

MnUSA scholarship recipient Jaylynn Frandrup graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, MN in June 2020.

She is attending South Dakota State University studying Agriculture Business. Jaylynn is an active member of the Hastings Snomos. She is the daughter of Jay and Janet Frandrup and is the recipient of a $1000 scholarship.

The MnUSA scholarship program will be continued in 2024.

Application forms will be available on MnUSA”s website under Programs.

Jaylynn, “What would you do to educate and stop riders of all ages and experience levels from trespassing and to stay on the trails?”

Growing up my parents taught me to respect the signs that are posted. If the sign said “stay on trail” I stayed on the trail or if the sign said “stay to the right” I stayed to the right. These signs were posted for a reason and they should be respected.

You, as the driver, never know what is on the other side of the sign. These signs are meant to keep the snowmobiler safe along with the property that says no trespassing. Nowadays you are seeing more and more people not respecting these signs. It is time for people who are in snowmobile clubs and who are snowmobilers in general to educate these people who apparently have no respect for posted signs.

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I am a part of the Hastings Snomos Club in Hastings, Minnesota where every year they host a snowmobile safety class in December. This class is open to all ages and is a way for people to gain an understanding of snowmobile safety and have the opportunity to receive your snowmobile license.

I received my snowmobile license at the youngest age that you are allowed to get it, but every year (if l can) I volunteer my time to help put together this class. This class involves presentations from the local fire department and the local DNR where they educate the individuals taking the class about the rules for riding on the trails and the dangers if not followed correctly. The final part of this class is the behind the wheel portion on a snowmobile where the individual abides with the trail signs posted in our test track and if passed, they are approved of getting their license.

These classes put on by local snowmobile clubs are the first step in educating people about trail safety and how to respect the trails. It is also another way for people in the community to see the local snowmobile club members and how they

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interact as a family. It might be the start for some people to want to join a club because there is a social aspect about a snowmobile club you do not find in an everyday community.

For example, I was raised and brought up in my snowmobile club. I see them as my family members and am excited every time the snow hits the ground because I know I will be able to see these “family members” again.

The local snowmobile club is the heart of Minnesota snowmobiling. Without them the trails would not be put in and maintained. For the younger generation, joining a snowmobile club is like riding a vintage sled, it is seen as not cool. The younger generation likes newer, shinier things that grabs their attention. For a snowmobile club to survive, it needs to update and upgrade like any kind of snowmobile so that it is able to pull in new “customers.” To do that the younger generation that was born into these clubs needs to step up and voice ways to get more younger people in these clubs. At the same time, the older generation that has been in these clubs all their lives need to hear these younger individuals and not shut down their ideas the second they are voiced. It might be scary for these older individuals to pass on the torch, but it needs to be done if

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From getting a snowmobile license to wanting to join a snowmobile club from this experience, there are ways to grow a club and to get a better understanding of the trail systems.

You can create high tech apps that will help direct people on the trails better or you can post a bunch more signs in no trespassing, but not matter what you do, you can not always stop a person from trespassing if they want to. The first step to try and solve this problem is to educate, evaluate, and inform people about why trails are important and why they should

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care. No one wants to see the snowmobile trails be taken away, once you educate people about why you should stay on the trails. They would start respecting the trails themselves and they would also educate others on trail etiquette.

This task seems unreachable in the big picture, but once you start breaking down the parts and understand the goal of each one, you start seeing how it all fits together. To condense this whole goal it all starts with the snowmobile club hosting a day for the public to get to meet the club and how they interact.

This can be achieved by hosting a snowmobile safety training day, going to community parades, or hosting a vintage snowmobile show. Hopefully from interacting with the community, the club would be able to gain interest from people who are wanting to join the club. Then, once they are in the club those new members start seeing the hard work that it takes to find trails and maintain them. Throughout the years, these new members will get educated on snowmobile safety, trail maintenance, and the reason why we respect our local trails.

Finally, those new members will help with this cycle and start informing people in their life who snowmobile to “stay on the trails!”

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Cowabunga dude!, no duh, it’s going to be totally awesome, and radical fer sure on Friday, January 26th-January 27th, 2024 at the ultimate ‘80s party. It’s all happening at ERX Race Park, Elk River, Minnesota, for the Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows, Midwest Ride-In, totally ‘80s weekend. That’s right, it’s gonna be so rad and bodacious, you won’t want to miss it. So, get out that ‘80s themed clothing and those ‘80s year sleds and have the most fun you can have on snow!

The Midwest Ride-In crew has a ton of fun things for you to experience in this ‘80s themed year. Logistically, a brand-new entrance for the first time for this event; the Main Gate will be how you enter the event, divided into two lanes, spectator parking and swap trail ride lanes right off US Hwy 169. The ballroom will feature some of the best the ‘80s had to offer, and there will be a silent auction, and memorabilia for sale to boot! Outside, the massive swap meet continues, and the Kevin Leshe Memorial Trail Ride is on Friday with a bonfire right after, on the trail stop.

Saturday kicks off with the Big Show, featured classes based on ‘80s themed sleds, along with the Jack Speckel Memorial Trail Ride. The swap meet continues, and make sure to bring your sled to get around some 500 acres of fun filled activity. Saturday night ends with the race on the snocross track, with live music in the chalet. So, mark your calendar for the most righteous party on the weekend of Friday, January 26th and Saturday, January 27th 2024.

Photo: Valdi Stefanson

1984 Yamaha V-Max

‘80s

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‘80s John Deere Snowfire

Vintage News

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NEW SNOWMOBILE RENTALS

Open early on the weekends for breakfast, cappuccino and lunch and dinner everyday. Multiple airbnb style lodging units available and have 12 Polaris 2024 sleds to rent.

Come visit our friendly staff and enjoy our world class trails.

Visit our website or Facebook page for more details.

www.pequaywaninn.com

www.facebook.com/pequaywaninnmn

8744 Pequaywan Lake Road Duluth, MN 55803

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(right off of the state trail)

218-848-2201 Minnesota Snowmobiling

MnUSA Region 9 hosting at Thumper Pond Resort in Ottertail • Feb. 8-11, 2024

Registration Form & Hotel Info We’re keeping costs down by generous donations from area businesses and clubs!

No Snow Event - Tours, Games, Fun Surprises being planned.

– Hotel Information • Blocked until January 25 – Thumper Pond Resort (host) $99.95 per room Call 1-877-294-7981 toll free or 218-367-2000

The Otter Hotel $75 per room ... Call 218-308-9182

Must call to get discount! Blocked under MnUSA! Other close hotel Grand Stay in Perham

– Registration Form • Early Bird until January 4 –

Includes the whole weekend and meals except VIP Ride Lunch!

Name(s) ________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip_____________________________

Cell No. ____________

Email __________________________________________________ Club Your With ___________________________________________ MnUSA Region you or club are from _____________

Add $20 per registration January 5-20 for just Adults.

No. of Adults (13 & Up): _____________ @ $50 each = $ ____________

–0– No. of Kids (12 & Under): _________ @ Free each = $ ___________ VIP Ride Lunch – extra funds from lunch will be donated to Vet’s Ride No. For Lunch:

_____________ @ $20 each = $ ___________

Total Amount Paid: Check # ___________

$ _____________

Confirmation will be texted or emailed.

Special Food or Allergies, please note on registration

Make check payable to: MnUSA Region 9 Memo: Winter Rendezvous Mail to:

MnUSA Region 9 43390 220th St.

c/o Steve Widness Clitherall, MN 56515

Questions: Woody 218-731-1286 or Janet 218-731-6126

Follow MnUSA Region 9 Facebook Page for updates and some special surprises!

December 2023

• Events So Far •

Thursday - On your own - Due to everyone having different arrival times. Local establishments have food and beverages.

Friday - VIP Ride with Lunch Social Hour Loaded Taco Buffet

Ventriloquist James Wedgewood and friends Saturday Guided Rides • Social Hour Banquet and Awards • Auctions Italian-Style Buffet, Dessert Sunday General/BOD Meetings Friday-Sunday Mornings Pastries, Coffee and Juice Somethings may change as we get closer to event and we will let you know.

To order shirts/sweatshirts, check MnUSA website - upcoming events.

Logo shown in upper left corner

Register by January 4 for discount, guaranteed food!

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Dream Destinations With possible limited snowfall in your backyard you may need to travel to find snowfall this season, check out these favorites Dream Destinations from your Editor.

by Mike Carr

VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK MINNESOTA TRAIL TOWNS: International Falls, Ash River, Ranier HIGHLIGHTS: Kettle Falls, Chain of Lakes Trail INFO: www.kabetogama.com, www.ashriver.com This is one of the Midwest’s premier snowmobile destinations­­—and deservedly so. Located along the Canadian border just east of International Falls, the park features four huge lakes (Rainy, Kabetogama, Sand Point and Namakan) where you can run for miles on groomed trails or in deep powder, passing countless islands on the way. The surrounding region boasts deep forests and plenty of trails, so you can easily spend three days here. The most memorable route is the legendary Chain of Lakes Trail, a one-way single track across part of the Kabetogama Peninsula.

TRAIL TOWNS: Cornell, Jim Falls, Bloomer, Cadott, New Auburn, Stanley, Boyd HIGHLIGHTS: Old Abe Trail and its recreational bridge over Lake Wissota INFO: www.chippewasnowmobiletrails.com

CHIPPEWA COUNTY WISCONSIN

This region—easily accessible via Interstate 94 just north of Eau Claire—is a beautiful combination of rolling forest and agricultural land, overlaid with an extensive trail network. The Chippewa River bisects the county and the riding is excellent on both sides of the waterway. The great river is paralleled by the Old Abe Trail on its eastern side, a multi-use recreational route connecting the towns of Cornell, Jim Falls and Chippewa Falls. Interestingly, most of the snowmobile trails are not only numbered, but named as well—with colorful monikers like Rough Rider, Leaker, Crosscut, Rainbow, Buckhorn, Sunnyside and Budweiser!

INDIAN RIVER MICHIGAN

TRAIL TOWNS: Indian River, Cheboygan, Mackinaw City, Wolverine, Alanson, Pellston HIGHLIGHTS: Mullett Lake Trail, Mackinac Bridge, North Country Trail INFO: https://irchamber.com/things-to-do-indianriver-michigan/snowmobiling/ There’s great riding to be found on the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and Indian River is at the nexus of several major trails. North of town are large Burt Lake and Mullett Lake, as well as the famous Mullett Lake Trail (established after a 10-year legal battle) that runs along its western shore. That’s one of the two main routes northward to Lake Huron and the towns of Cheboygan and Mackinaw City, where an ice trail leads to Bois Blanc Island when conditions are suitable. At Mackinaw City, there are great views of the historic Mackinac Bridge.

Photos: Mike Carr

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Young’s Bay Resort Angle Inlet, MN 218-223-8031 Galen’s Fresh Food Market & Hardware Hank Bagley, MN 218-694-6212 Gergracht Logging Bagley, MN 218-694-2132 JAG Body Shop Bagley, MN 218-209-8024 Solid Bottom Bagley, MN 218-694-6940 Ballard’s Resort Baudette, MN 218-634-1849 Baudette L/W Area Chamber Baudette, MN 218-634-1985 Boreal Builders LLC Baudette, MN 218-766-9963

Cenex Co-op Services Baudette, MN 218-634-1313 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 North Country Hardware Clearbrook, MN 218-776-3615 Sand Castle Lake Homes Dorset, MN 320-232-8297 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 Farmers Union Oil of Grygla Grygla, MN 218-294-6117 Lost River Trails Kelliher, MN 218-647-8142 Side Track Tap Bar & Grill Leonard, MN 218-968-2304 Anchorage Inn Longville, MN

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218-363-2236 Docksider Longville, MN 218-363-2565 Lavallee Inc Longville, MN Longville Campground Longville, MN 218-363-2610 Longville Lakes Bottle Shop Longville, MN 218-363-3249 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 √ Lonesome Pine Rentals Naytahwaush, MN 218-935-5855

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9702 Hwy. 1 Isabella, MN (218) 323-7681 www.knottedpine.com We’re right at the intersection of Tomahawk and Yukon Trails 34

Naytahwaush Nightriders Naytahwaush, MN Pinehurst Resort Naytahwaush, MN 218-935-5745 Sunset Lodge Resort Oak Island, MN 218-223-8211 TJ’s Tavern Oaklee, MN 218-796-5153 √ Osage Schoolhouse Osage, MN 612-618-5846 Clancy’s on Island Lake Park Rapids, MN 218-732-5270 Dorset Corner Liquor Park Rapids, MN 218-732-1770 Emmaville Inn, Inc. Park Rapids, MN 218-732-8544 Lobo’s Bar & Grill Park Rapids, MN 218-266-3611 Optic Connections Park Rapids, MN 612-599-0500 Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber Park Rapids, MN 218-732-4111 √ Pine Cone Lodge & Vacation Rentals Park Rapids, MN 320-491-6952 Spike’s Park Rapids, MN 218-699-3222 Two Inlets Country Store Park Rapids, MN 218-732-5235 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 Rock Harbor Lodge Roosevelt, MN 218-442-7215 Visit Thief River Falls Thief River Falls, MN 218-686-9785 √ Country Inn - Walker Walker, MN 218-547-1400 Lakes Area Power Sports Walker, MN 218-547-1558 Tyler Crow Walker, MN 218-820-4588 Carrot’s Auto Body Waubun, MN 218-473-2417 √ Cedar Crest Resort Waubun, MN 218-473-2116

Minnesota Snowmobiling

Hoot Owl Resort Waubun, MN 218-734-2245 Kent Concrete LLC Waubun, MN 218-204-1670

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40 Club Restaurant & Bar Aitkin, MN 218-927-7090 Aitkin Flyers Aitkin, MN 218-927-2527 Barnacle’s Resort & Campground Aitkin, MN 218-678-3122 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 Grill of Glen Aitkin, MN 320-684-2229 Lewis Insulation North Aitkin, MN 763-772-2730 Midwest Machinery Co Aitkin, MN 218-927-2140 Northern Automation Aitkin, MN 218-670-0315 Paulbeck’s Country Market Aitkin, MN 218-927-6919 Riverside Pub Aitkin, MN 218-927-3915 Security State Insurance Aitkin, MN 866-929-3712 Sue’s Bait Aitkin, MN 320-209-9451 The Landing Aitkin, MN 218-927-9998 Tire Barn Aitkin, MN 218-927-1444

Ash River-Kabetogama Snow Drifters Ash River/ Kabetogama, MN 218-875-2841 Ash Trail Lodge Ash River, MN 218-374-3131 Ash-Ka-Nam Resort Ash River, MN 218-374-3181 Frontier Resort Ash River, MN 218-374-3311 Babbitt ATV & Snowmobile Club Babbitt, MN 218-393-6853 Big Falls Liquor Store Big Falls, MN 218-276-3333 Antler Lake Stores & Motel Inc. Bigfork, MN 218-245-2369 Bigfork Wilderness Bar Inc. Bigfork, MN 218-929-9307 Golf on the Edge Bigfork, MN 218-360-9191 Loon Point Resort Bigfork, MN 218-245-1470 Powell Auto Sales & Service Bigfork, MN 218-743-3795 The Shop - Gordy Kinn Bigfork, MN 218-742-3666 The Lodge at Giants Ridge Biwabik, MN 218-865-7170 Ron’s Korner Market Bovey, MN 218-256-9755 Britt Lounge Britt, MN 218-741-2035 Trails End Resort Buyck, MN 218-993-2257 Bill Wailde Alignment & Auto Repair Calumet, MN Dawghouse Bar & Grill Canyon, MN 218-345-8830 Nelson Funeral Care Cloquet, MN 218-590-7657 Reliable Insurance Agency Cloquet, MN 218-390-1161 √ Rox Speed FX, Inc Cohasset, MN 218-326-1794 √ Lake Vermilion Resort Assn Cook, MN 800-648-5897

The Landing Cook, MN 218-666-0221 Vermilion Hotel & Country Store Cook, MN 218-666-2272 VFW Post No 1757 Cook, MN 218-666-0050 Melrude Whistle Stop Cotton, MN 218-969-5632 True North Excavating LLC Cotton, MN 218-576-2547 Wilbert Café Cotton, MN 218-482-3318 Mag 7 Transport Crane Lake, MN 507-514-0385 Scotty Sanborn Crane Lake, MN 218-235-9189 Cromwell Sno-Gophers Inc. Cromwell, MN 218-390-0041 Eagle Lake Plumbing Cromwell, MN 218-821-0267 Bowstring Store Deer River, MN 218-832-3123 Riley’s Cannibal Jct Deer River, MN 218-832-3656 Effie Country Store Effie, MN 218-743-3616 Neighborhood Tavern Effie, MN 218-743-3286 Christian Cavalier Ely, MN 218-820-7119 Ely Chamber Of Commerce Ely, MN 218-365-6123 Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club Ely, MN √ Grand Ely Lodge Ely, MN 218-365-6565 Jerry Skubic Ely, MN 605-237-2565 Joe’s Marine & Repair Ely, MN 218-365-6264 Lindsey Keen State Farm Insurance Ely, MN 763-923-4066 Ojala Heat & Refrigeration Ely, MN 218-235-7562 Paddle Inn Motel Ely, MN 218-365-6036

MnUSA Business Supporters R&R Transfer Ely, MN 218-365-2701 Rock Country Masonry Ely, MN 218-235-3471 Roger Skraba Guide Service Ely, MN 218-235-1609 Your Boat Club Ely, MN 218-235-7100 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 Ray’s Sport & Cycle Grand Rapids, MN 218-326-9355 Visit Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MN 218-326-9607 Jim LaFavor Heating LLC Hibbing, MN Arrowhead Ultra 135 International Falls, MN Boise / PCA International Falls, MN 218-285-5312

Boyum Performance International Falls, MN 218-324-0566 CH Consulting Group International Falls, MN Howards Cenex East International Falls, MN International Falls CVB International Falls, MN 218-283-9400 The Junction International Falls, MN 218-283-3339 Koerter’s Fuel International Falls, MN Rainy Lake Oil International Falls, MN Rainy Lake One Stop International Falls, MN 218-286-5700 Richard Schaff International Falls, MN Thunderbird Lodge International Falls, MN 218-286-3151 VFW Post 2948 International Falls, MN 218-283-8777 √ Arrowhead Lodge Resort & Outfitters Kabetogama, MN 218-875-2141

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Kec’s Kove Resort Kabetogama, MN 800-777-8405 The Rocky Ledge Kabetogama, MN 218-875-3481 Fat Tire’s Main Dry Keewatin, MN 218-778-6344 Mel’s Corner Service Little Fork, MN 218-278-6670 Cedar Point Resort Marcell, MN 218-832-3808 Edge of the Wilderness Lodging Assn Marcell, MN 888-754-0011 Edge of the Wilderness Realty Marcell, MN 218-832-4000 Lakeside Lumber & Hardware Marcell, MN 218-832-3300 North Star Lake Resort Marcell, MN 218-832-3131 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 Hillcrest Resort McGregor, MN 715-505-8854 Jack’s Shack McGregor, MN 218-768-3848 Mark’s Bar McGregor, MN 218-426-8040 McGregor Ace Hardware McGregor, MN 218-419-2020 Meyer’s Service McGregor, MN 218-426-0026

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 Moose Lake Implement & Sport Moose Lake, MN 218-485-4486 Anderson Auto Service Mountain Iron, MN 218-290-2192 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 Northome, MN 218-897-5764 √ Oveson’s Pelican Lake Resort Orr, MN 218-757-3613

Clayton Godwin Pengilly, MN 218-256-6421 Dozer’s Bar & Grill Pengilly, MN 218-885-1896 MJ’s Lodge & Resort Pengilly, MN 218-838-0651 Swan Lake Marathon Pengilly, MN 218-885-3805 √ Cantilever Distillery & Hotel Ranier, MN 218-540-1932 Loony’s Brew Ranier, MN Ranier Municipal Liquor Ranier, MN 218-286-3343 Boondocks Bar & Grill Ray, MN 218-875-2700 Joe Kapsch Side Lake, MN 218-235-0266 Swan River Redeye Swan River, MN 763-442-8012 Hayslips Corner Talmoon, MN 218-832-3516

Little Turtle Lake Store Talmoon, MN 218-832-3804 City of Tamarack Tamarack, MN 218-768-0975 Jackson’s Hole of Lawler Tamarack, MN 218-768-2162 Meld Electric Tamarack, MN 320-267-8918 Tamarack Sno-Flyers Tamarack, MN √ Good Ol Days Tower, MN 218-753-6097 √ Pike Bay Lodge Tower, MN 218-753-2430 Vermilion Club Tower, MN 218-753-6277 Northern Pine Riders Snowmobile Club Willow River, MN 218-372-4077

For special rates visit WWW.BRANDINIRON.COM

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Albany, MN 320-250-4800 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 Cub Foods Baxter, MN Ewing Farms Inc Big Lake, MN 612-219-8844 Green Lantern Bar & Grill Brainerd, MN 218-764-2323 √ 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 Anchor North Cushing, MN 218-575-2089 Hansen Sports on Bay Lake Deerwood, MN 218-678-2051 Anderson Carpet Service Elk River, MN 763-286-2770 Angell’s Hideaway Resort Emily, MN 612-290-3528 Diners Chicken Shack Emily, MN 218-763-3555

Emily Ace Hardware Emily, MN 218-763-2691 Emily/Outing Snowbirds SC Emily, MN 763-350-8987 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 Moritz Excavating Emily, MN 218-763-7000 The Pickled Loon Saloon Emily, MN 218-763-4402 Trailside Rental Emily, MN 612-670-6919 Redding’s Sports & Spirits Emily, MN 218-763-2191 √ Wigwam Motel Emily, MN 218-763-2995

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Hillman Swampstompers Foley, MN 320-355-2370 Harding/Lastrup Snowdusters Hillman, MN 320-277-3515 Fishers Resort Isle, MN 320-684-2221 Nitti’s Hunters Point Isle, MN 320-676-3227 218-575-3295 2 Tall Tavern Lincoln, MN 218-575-3013 Friendly Inn of LIncoln Lincoln, MN 218-575-3295 Lincoln Lakes Snowmobile Club Lincoln, MN 218-575-2282 √ Hilmerson Sports Center Little Falls, MN 320-632-4408 Rich Prairie Trailbusters Club Little Falls, MN 320-630-4108 West Side Recreation Little Falls, MN 320-632-6547

Kec’s Kove

on Lake Kabetogama

Another Day in Paradise All Trails Lead to the Kove

• On trail convenience with all the comforts of home • Relax after the ride in our comfortable cabins, lodge, restaurant, hot tub or sauna

218-875-2841

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Rum River Sno-Riders Milaca, MN √ PTWLUBES.com Monticello, MN 612-501-8992 Nickerson Bar & Motel Nickerson, MN 218-496-5613 Fowler Parts Service Ogilvie, MN 952-884-5401 RE/MAX Lake Area Realty Outing, MN 612-269-3490 Village Inn Outing, MN 218-792-5186 √ Nathe’s Marine & Sport Center Paynesville, MN 320-243-4517 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 Mavericks Saloon Pine City, MN 612-860-7448 Waste Partners Pine River, MN 218-824-8727 RE/MAX Results Remer, MN 651-334-5000 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 Antique Snowmobile Club of America Stacy, MN 651-462-4497 ATV Minnesota Stacy, MN 800-442-8826

Minnesota Snowmobiling

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

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Linda’s Place Amboy, MN 507-674-9790 Snowbirds of Amboy Amboy, MN 507-340-2820 Appleton Ridge Riders Appleton, MN Blue Earth Snow Rovers Blue Earth, MN 507-893-4679 Blizzard Snowmobile Club Fairmont, MN 507-238-2190 Flying Goose Campground Fairmont, MN 507-235-3458 Holiday Inn Fairmont, MN 507-238-4771 Visit Fairmont Fairmont, MN 507-235-8585 Thunder Bar & Restaurant Good Thunder, MN 507-278-4488 Steve & Glenna Fries Henderson, MN 507-469-0281 Brent & Megan Bramstedt Heron Lake, MN 507-830-1926 C & A Pro Skis Hutchinson, MN 888-321-6789 Crow River Sno-Pros Hutchinson, MN 320-327-2380 Hutchinson Area Chamber & Tourism Hutchinson, MN 320-587-5252

Stateliners Snowmobile Club Kiester, MN 507-294-3174 Grover Farm Trucking LLC Lake Crystal, MN 507-720-8120 Fahey Flooring Le Sueur, MN 612-501-6400 County Line Ag Madelia, MN 507-381-5017 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 Kaduce Tire Mapleton, MN 507-524-4999 Pfeffer Tree Service Mapleton MN 507-317-0595 Action Sports Inc Marshall, MN 507-532-9649 Marshall Machine Shop Marshall, MN 507-532-3613 The Great Escapt Minnesota Lake, MN 507-462-3500 New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce New Ulm, MN 507-233-4304 Halbur Trucking Inc. Slayton, MN 507-220-4843 Dranttel Sales & Service, Inc. St. Peter, MN 507-931-1363 D Bar Vernon Center, MN 507-549-3153 Best Western Plus & Willmar Conference Ctr Willmar, MN 320-235-6060

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United Employees Credit Union Albert Lea 507-377-1616

Cannon Power Sports Cannon Falls 507-263-4532 J&M Parts Supply Chatfield, MN 507-867-4200 Elba Valley Express Elba, MN 507-932-9957 Mauers Bros Tavern Elba, MN 507-932-9957 Harry Brown’s Family Automotive Faribault, MN 507-332-7441 Jeff Schwichtenberg Lanesboro, MN S&A Petroleum Lanesboro, MN 507-467-2121 Lake Front Bar & Grill Le Center, MN 507-357-4401 Little Dandy Sports Bar Le Center, MN 507-357-6062 Brewsters Bar & Grill Lonsdale, MN 507-744-2370 √ Motoproz Inc. Mazeppa, MN 507-843-2855 Le Sueur County Snowmobile Trails Montgomery, MN 507-491-6184 St. Patrick’s Tavern & Restaurant New Prague, MN 952-758-2380 Coborn’s Superstore New Prague, MN 952-758-2556 Union Hill Bar & Grill New Prague, MN 952-758-4239 M&M Lawn & Leisure Pine Island, MN 507-356-4155 M&M Lawn & Leisure Rushford, MN 507-864-7781 Dana Heger Ins & Financial Services St. Charles, MN 507-932-3751 Millers Market St. Charles, MN 507-932-3760 Pearson & Stemper Electric St. Charles, MN 507-208-1968 Brewskies Bar & Grill Utica, MN 507-932-3485 Cedar Valley Resort & Outfitters Whalen, MN 507-467-9000

MnUSA Business Supporters

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Anoka Area Chamber Anoka, MN 763-421-7130 Sno Barons Snowmobile Club Blaine, MN Caliber, Inc. Burnsville, MN 952-540-4709 JBS Remodeling & Roofing Cottage Grove, MN 651-755-8519 Northway Sports East Bethel, MN 763-413-8988 Jill Berger Farmington, MN 715-441-5816 Story Agency Inc. Farmington, MN 651-463-3334 Prinoth LLC Fridley, MN 612-251-4094 Togo Motorsports Ham Lake, MN 763-284-3234 Midwest Extreme Snowmobile Challenge Hugo, MN 651-392-7185 Danner Sales Inver Grove Hts, MN 651-451-0121 √ Leo’s South Lakeville, MN 952-435-5371 Top Priority Lawn & Landscaping Oakdale, MN 651-325-6606

√ Lighthouse Motorsport & Marine Rosemount, MN Lettertech Saint Paul, MN 651-292-0738 Stillwater Snowmobile Club Stillwater, MN Washington County Star Trail Stillwater, MN 651-430-3175

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Clip Joint Tavern Alborn, MN 218-345-6266 Hugo’s Bar Brimson, MN 218-848-2220 Country Corner Bar Brookston, MN 218-391-5661 Billy’s Duluth, MN 218-525-3465 Blue Max Duluth, MN 218-721-4255 Boom Town Brewery & Woodfire Grill Duluth, MN 218-722-0977 Bruce & Melissa Illsley Duluth, MN 218-251-6443 Duluth Drift-Toppers Snowmobile Club Duluth, MN Duluth Lawn & Sport Duluth, MN 218-628-3718

Fish Lake Storage Duluth, MN 218-721-4243 Hi Banks Resort Duluth, MN 218-428-1902 Johnson Supply Co. Duluth, MN 218-722-1717 Lake Effect Restaurant & Bar Duluth, MN 218-721-2034 √ Marshall Hardware Duluth, MN 218-525-3638 The Outpost at Island Lake Duluth, MN 218-391-7569 Pequaywan Area Trailblazers Duluth, MN 218-591-3574 Pequaywan Inn Duluth, MN 218-848-2201 Reservoir Riders Snowmobile Club Duluth, MN Scott & Lisa Pichette Duluth, MN 218-590-2967 Shamrock Landing Duluth, MN 218-753-4455 Sheet Metal Solutions Duluth, MN 218-391-6582 Sportsmen’s Inn Duluth, MN 218-721-3568 Crooked Lake Resort Finland, MN 218-220-0211 Finland Snowmobile Club Finland, MN 218-353-7337

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Friends of Finland Finland, MN 218-353-0300 Trestle Inn Finland, MN 218-830-0523 √ Hungry Jack Lodge Gunflint Trail Grand Marais, MN 218-388-2265 √ RJ Sport & Cycle Hermantown, MN 218-729-5150 Weis Eye Center PA Hermantown, MN 218-625-1917 Lutsen Trailbreakers Lutsen, MN 218-663-7305 Duke’s Towing Proctor, MN 218-950-2508 Hartel’s Disposal Proctor, MN 218-729-5446 Hoss Construction Saginaw, MN 218-591-3829 Jeff & Anna Wies Saginaw, MN Bri-Esa’s Convenience Store Silver Bay, MN 218-226-4694 LaBerge Logging & Contracting Silver Bay, MN 218-226-3586 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

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 Blackwoods, Inc Two Harbors, MN 218-834-3846 Cooperative Light & Power Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2666 √ Country Inn of Two Harbors Two Harbors, MN 218-834-5557 Danny’s Auto Two Harbors, MN 218-834-4524 Harbor Insurance Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2114 Haugan Construction Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2876 Judy’s Cafe Two Harbors, MN 218-834-4802 Lake County Chamber of Commerce Two Harbors, MN 800-777-7384 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

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Two Harbors Federal Credit Union Two Harbors, MN 218-834-2266 Voyageur Snowmobile Club Two Harbors, MN 218-830-8089

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Belle Plaine Equipment Sales Belle Plaine, MN 612-490-2387 Minnesota Snowmobile Education & Advancement Fund Brooklyn Park, MN 763-577-0185 MSPN Inc. Eden Prairie, MN 952-473-7870 Franzen Law & Policy Group Edina, MN Joe Silitz Golden Valley, MN 612-245-8040 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

√ Minneapolis Motor Sports Minneapolis, MN 763-634-0244 Westonka Snoblazers Mound, MN 612-309-5882 Fat Boyz Bar & Grill New Germany, MN 507-353-2520 Moorhouse Motorsports New Germany, MN 507-491-6217 The Doublewide New Market, MN 952-461-3682 Alta Technologies Inc. Plymouth, MN 763-475-5375 Dent Works PDR Plymouth, MN 612-237-9026 Snow Goer/EPG Brand Acceleration Plymouth, MN 763-383-4400 Charlie’s on Prior Prior Lake, MN 952-226-5253 Doherty’s Tavern Prior Lake, MN 952-292-5886 Johnny & Nichole Olson Prior Lake, MN 612-232-0177 Prior Lake Snowmobile Assoc.

Prior Lake, MN 952-484-3534 Savage Sno-Pacers Savage, MN 612-567-6691 Hennen’s Auto Service Shakopee, MN 952-445-2478 Obrien Development & Holding Company Shakopee, MN 612-741-3945

O’Brien’s Public House Shakopee, MN 612-741-3945 √ St Boni Motor Sports St Boni, MN 952-446-1554 Hollywood Sports Complex Watertown, MN 612-581-1352

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Ollie’s Service Alexandria, MN 320-763-4455 Winning Edge Graphics Alexandria, MN 320-763-7953 Audubon Liquor Store/A.L.S. Audubon, MN 701-367-1291 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 Richwood Offsale Callaway, MN 218-847-6380 Bleachers Sports Bar & Grill Detroit Lakes, MN 218-310-4105

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MnUSA Business Supporters 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 ULTRA Snowmobile Club Detroit Lakes, MN Venom Products LLC Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844-3283 Donnelly Co-Op. Donnelly, MN 320-246-3555

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Sand Castle Lake Homes Dorset, MN 320-232-8297 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 Herald Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-5326 Grant County Lumber Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-5321

LAKE VERMILION Connects to the Arrowhead and local trails.

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 Otter Country Trail Assn.

Fergus Falls, MN 218-739-3708 AJ’s Gas & Grocery Herman, MN 320-677-2300 Runestone Telecom Association Hoffman, MN 320-986-2013 Brian Woodle Trucking Kensington, MN 320-815-3992 √ A-1 Automotive Service Moorhead, MN 218-233-6161 West Central Trailblazers Morris, MN 320-589-3445 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

Low Plains Drifters Snowmobile Club Norcross, MN 320-284-2269 Jack Pines Resort Osage, MN 218-573-6600 √ Osage Schoolhouse Vacation Rental Osage, MN 612-618-5846 Ottertail Aggregatge Ottertail, MN 218-367-2581 Thumper Pond Resort Ottertail, MN 218-367-2000 Volt Edge Electric Ottertail, MN 218-371-6830 √ Grandstay Hotel & Suites Parkers Prairie, MN 218-338-3380 Lakes Inn at Dunvilla Pelican Rapids, MN 218-863-8000 √ Grandstay Hotel & Suites Perham MN 218-346-2033 Otter Tail Riders Perham, MN 218-385-3991 Perham Area Chamber of Commerce Perham, MN 218-346-7710

United Community Bank Perham, MN 218-346-5700 Ruther Excavating Inc. Richville, MN 218-298-1477 Mark & Nadine Heit Rochert, MN 701-540-2680 Snow Thrashers of Dalton Wendell, MN 218-458-2265 OTHER MEMBERS V&V Ins. Agency, Inc. Cresco, IA 563-547-2161 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. Monico, WI 952-888-7372 Stud Boy Trackson Ravenna, WI 231-853-2323 Cor PowerSports LLC Somerset, WI 651-387-5880 Arrowhead Groomers/ Hamblen Equipment St. Germain, WI 715-479-4200 The Next Trail Summit Lake, WI 715-432-6074 WestView Rental Lodge & Bunkhouse Dubois, WY 715-529-0898 Dalton Industries Brookside, Nova Scotia 902-897-3333

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