December 2024 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).
MnUSA Executive Board
President Mike Clevenger
Vice President Scotty Harder
Secretary Janet Widness
Treasurer Gordon Heitke
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 in September, October, November, December, January, February, and March by Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association, 14000 Sunfish Lake Blvd. NW, Ste. L, Ramsey, MN 55303. Periodicals Postage Paid at Fargo, ND and at additional mailing offices.
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EDITOR Scott Wakefield
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From the Editor Scott Wakefield
I’m Getting a Feeling
Can you feel it? For those of us with 50 years plus in this industry, it’s a “real familiar feeling” when we start to see the changes in the season, hitting the shows—in my case being at the shows in a booth—the slow ramp up to Dec. 1st, the trail prep, the smell of two stroke smoke, the cold wind from the north, and then that first snowfall. This year you can check those all off the list. That’s right, we have been blessed by mother nature with early snow, and it just gets the feeling of a great year coming; even more with seeing that snow blowing sideways, in the face, in the ear, down the back, you know.
Well, I have to tell you something. This was all predicted to a tee 90 days ago. NOAA’s National Weather Service stated, in fact, that the upper Midwest would experience a major change and likely snowfall on Halloween. Check.
Next, they are saying major storm Thanksgiving weekend. Will it happen? Who knows. They are batting 1,000 right now, but it’s early. In addition, a quiet—as far as snowfall—but cold December, a system coming thru midJanuary with snowfall, cold the last two weekends, and then, again according to NOAA, two major snowstorms Valentine’s weekend and the last week of February, and a spring surprise, April 20th snowfall. Again, we will see.
In my club at the first meeting of the season, we predict the snowfall for the year, winner gets a crisp hundo. I’ve predicted 66” inches. I saw a 101” on the list and 2”; well, that guys out. The rest of us are in the mix, and nobody besides the 2”, is under 49”. Again, we will see.
In this issue, for those that missed the very well attended Fall Workshop, I’ll get you there with my re-cap report; Don’t miss former Vice President Tim Heinen’s Milestones; Vintage News as the Midwest Ride In is around the corner; Racing News is back with an ISOC schedule release; and our favorite MnUSA Gift Ideas for this time of the season.
I thank you for all the nice comments on the magazine when I see you in person, or via email and phone. Merry Christmas to you and yours. May you have many snowmobile items under your tree this season as I’m starting to get a feeling, and it’s “ALL GOOD!”
A New Snow Season From the MnUSA President
Mike Clevenger
Fellow snowmobiler, the season is upon us. As I write this article, the first snow of the season is falling— Halloween! It’s not another blizzard but it makes you wonder what the upcoming season will bring. Hopefully the groomers are ready as they were not used a lot for grooming last year. There is always trail work to be done no matter what kind of season we had the previous year.
Speaking of the previous year, we need to get those snowmobiles registered as soon as possible. According to the MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) we ended last season with a very large shortfall in revenue. Only 48% of expired snowmobile registrations were renewed. This major shortfall has affected this year’s funding in the Grant In Aid system. Revenue for the gas tax, as well as the snowmobile registrations, goes into the Dedicated Snowmobile Fund. This in turns funds the Grant In Aid dollars. It is our hope that the sleds that didn’t get registered last year will not skip another year. This could be catastrophic to funding.
When a person does not register their snowmobile, it causes a downward affect to our clubs and trail associations. Last year alone caused a $3.15 million dollar deficit in the snowmobile account. That is almost half of our funding for GIA for the season.
MnUSA is working together with the DNR to try to make this less painful this year. In fact, that statement may prove to be NO Trail Improvement Grants this year. This has to be done so that clubs/trail associations can at least be paid for their grooming costs and per mile base level funding and also to stabilize the account.
I STRONGLY encourage everyone to get your snowmobiles registered and please do so every year. This is a major source of our GIA funding. We are counting on you to replenish that fund and to keep it stable by registering.
Another item that we will be trying to get caught up on is snowmobile safety training from last year. Many kids were able to take the classroom or online training but were unable to do the driving course. This will make for some large class sizes this fall/winter. The clubs I instruct are looking to have their regular class plus take care of last year’s participants. This could make for a large number of new snowmobilers when the snow does stay. This is also an opportunity to possibly grow membership for your club. These kids are the future of our sport and the future leaders of our organization. I encourage our membership to recruit one new member into MnUSA or your local MnUSA club/ trail association. Everyone knows someone who rides but does not belong to an organized club. Just think how fast our organization would grow if everyone did this.
We also need business membership. You, as a snowmobiler, know the places that you stop along the trail—gas stations, restaurants, bars, repair shops, dealerships, trailer sales and even your local grocery store. Tell them the benefits of being a business members Remind them that we are developing a new website and that the $100 cost will get them advertising on our website. Advertising can’t get much cheaper than that! If you buy from them, it is my hope that they will reciprocate and be willing to support us as MnUSA members.
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
Gordon Heitke - XM 2270 300th Ave Mora 55051 763-234-6712 gheitke@gmail.com
Secretary
Janet Widness - XM 43390 220th St Clitherall 56524 218-731-6126 jwstulk@prtel.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
Ken Eckel, 612-910-5363
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
Bruce Wemette, 18379 Marie Dr, Houston, MN 55943, Bwemette@gmail.com, 507-450-8802
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
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
Happy Halloween, as I’m sitting in my home office (Snow Day from work). WAIT, did I really just say that…. Yes, I did… Scrolling through Facebook and seeing all the memories from 1991’s Halloween Snowstorm and looking out the window at over 4” of heavy wet snow on the ground, is a welcome sight. Like many of you, I thought about firing up one of my sleds and doing a lap around the yard just to say I hit the first snow of the year. Although we do need some cold weather first, frost in the ground, swamps to freeze up and yes, the lakes need sufficient ice, not just for us snowmobilers, but ice fisherman too. All kidding aside, let’s have a safe and enjoyable season this year.
So, we just had the fall workshop, and it was nice to see many of you at the event in Carlton, MN at Black Bear Casino. Great facility, clean and comfortable; look forward to seeing it when the remodel is done. The band on Saturday night was very good and enjoyable to listen to. Wade and Laura from the DNR had some information for us regarding GIA. The bad news, only 48% of the sleds up for renewal last year renewed which hurts the general account balance. If you happen to be one of those people, please know that when you don’t renew your registration it can and will affect the GIA amount that the clubs get. We could possibly see a 6% cut this year and no supplement payments, along with a hold on Trail Improvement Grants. I get it, it was a brownout year last year and we didn’t get to ride much, if at all, However, the clubs and trail associations still have trail maintenance, groomer payments, insurance costs and the list goes on. If your registration is up for renewal, please renew at this time or, if you’re past due, please renew asap. Remember, sled renewals are June 30th each year and good for 3 years at a time.
We also had the officers’ election and I would like to say thank you for trusting me as your vice president and trusting the rest of the e-board to continue on for another year. Still a lot of things going on with upgrading the office, computer systems and how we track our financials, along with developing a new member management system and building a whole new website. We all would
like to snap our fingers, and all of this would be done but, in reality, it takes a lot of work and, in turn, a lot of time. We appreciate your patience as we work diligently to complete all these projects. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Kelli put on a great demonstration all afternoon Saturday on the new member management system. Hopefully you had a chance to attend. Feedback that I received was very positive and I was told that this system will work easier than most had imagined.
With that being said, I would like to extend an invite to as many of you as possible to join us at the ACSA (American Council of Snowmobile Associations) Riding Area Roundtable 2025 Trail Ride. This will be held in Tower, MN, at Fortune Bay Resort, Jan. 23rd – 26th.
Mention “ACSA” or “ID 2535” to get a discount rate on your room. Again, I’m reaching out to get as many as possible to attend the MnUSA Winter Rendezvous in February (6th – 9th) in Bemidji, MN, at the Hampton Inn & Suites. Register before Dec. 31st to get a discounted rate. Registration forms available online. I look forward to seeing you there! Think snow!
MN Great Show
Legislative News
Christian Franzen
I remember as a kid that it’s hard to have a December birthday. Right after Thanksgiving and near the holidays, or possibly right before the new year, are all problematic. Who has the time or money for extra parties and gifts at the end of the year? I’ve already tried to explain this phenomenon to my son, who has a December birthday three days from mine. What will take him years to realize is that it’s the benevolence that becomes the real gift. And this is a fundamental principle of our organization.
At last month’s Fall Workshop there was significant discussion of snow. Last year’s lack of snow was
ESCAPE ESCAPE
revenue. Yet because of MnUSA’s ongoing negotiations and discussions with the DNR, sufficient funds were set aside to get us through this winter. DNR insisted on having a reserve in the snowmobile budget. The appropriate reserve amount was debated and the DNR ultimately succeeded in reserving enough money to get us through the upcoming winter. I am glad that the DNR (Laura, Andrew, and Wade) won the argument. However, what happens if a club needs additional help? The answer isn’t easy, but it is simple. We help each other! Whether it is equipment, time, manpower or events, we have a tradition of it. We are a volunteerbased association focusing on access, safety and communal outdoor recreation. And this is what we will be bringing to the state capital this coming legislative session.
Although it’s in my nature to say this is all legislative, it is not. MnUSA brings much more to Minnesota. We support MSEAF in the veterans’ snowmobile ride. We provide a network of safety instructors. We support various charities. Our clubs and regions build a sense of community. By hosting our quarterly meetings, these folks bring us together as one. One of my favorite things to tell a legislator is not how great Minnesota snowmobiling is but how we are able to get there as an association spread across the state with one common and ever-present goal of making trails safe and available. So, as we all spend this November/December registering our sleds let’s take a moment to reflect about all the great people who do the work for all of us.
And there is always legislative engagement. This requires member involvement as well as professional You are in a wonderful position to help make improved outdoor recreation public policy. All it takes is an email or a phone call to your legislator’s office to arrange a meeting, discuss MnUSA priorities, or extend an invitation to a club event. Make your legislative ideas and suggestions to myself and your legislator. Our snowmobilers thrive on giving time and energy to the sport every winter (white or brown) because we know when all the snow has settled, the real gift is found in knowing you helped create winter fun for our state.
Left to right: Treasurer Gordon Heitke, Director at Large Scott J. Wakefield, Secretary Janet Widness, President Mike Clevenger, and Vice President Scotty Harder.
FALL WORKSHOP 2024 RECAP
by Scott J. Wakefield
Full steam ahead, as we ground out another wellattended MnUSA Fall Workshop at the luxurious Black Bear Casino in Carlton, MN, right off 35W. After a wonderful late lunch at Pedro’s Grill and Cantina, just down from the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright designed gas station in downtown Cloquet, MN, the events started off with a Legislative/Trails meeting run by Legislative/ DNR/Trails Chairman Terry Hutchinson with assistance by lobbyist Doug Franzen.
First on the agenda was the Sales Tax Exemption for materials purchased for trails, which again was added as a legislative priority for the 2025 Legislative Session.
Next up was former Vice President, the late Tim Heinen’s, request to have a snowmobile themed license plate available to Minnesotans wanting to show their support for snowmobiling. This was added to the legislative agenda as well. Legislative reception
discussion followed and was approved again for 2025. There was a lengthy discussion on the CRP landowner requirements if you have a snowmobile trail on it, and a plan was put into place. If you have questions contact Chair Hutchinson; followed by protection of our dedicated fund, and initial discussions on the statewide liability insurance policy.
With help from VP Harder and President Clevenger, Director at Large Wakefield explaining the difference between a “good” caution sign and a “better” one.
President Clevenger getting the festivities for the General Membership meeting started in front of a full house.
Also discussed was the Candidate Survey in last month’s issue, and the Newsledder e-Newsletter that asked, “What do you think should be the most important purpose of MnUSA?” At 69.2% members voted for having a “united voice for the clubs for legislation and lobbying.” Some members asked about how to get snowmobile safety information on getting certified. You all can get signed up at: dnr.updates@updates.mn.dnr. gov and you will get all the class locations.
I hand-delivered a letter of support for continuation of RTP funding legislation to Senator Amy Klobuchar at FarmFest this summer, and, in fact, she did follow through with that request. It’s since been stuck in legal review, with hope to get it out as a marker bill as a place holder for next session.
Saturday started with a good discussion, on many items. I brought up Directors Reports and the new Directors Handbook, had an update from the DNR with a report from Wade Miller and Laura Preus, and then went thru the committee reports. Many committees had breakouts that afternoon. Election Committee did discuss and approve at the Summer Event, a rotation of officer
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Breakout session with Kelly Hesli presenting the “new” member management system to attendees.
Breakout session Grant Writing with Wade Miller DNR Snowmobile Program Director
positions as it relates to terms of the E-Board, but the committee hasn’t met to follow up on those changes.
Next up was the actual elections. The floor was opened for nominations and found none for any of the positions, so all were approved for another year. After adjournment, Fundraising met and discussed how the changes to gambling rules in the State of Minnesota has impacted charities; then a quick lunch to get into the afternoon sessions, including Kelly giving a firsthand view of the Membership Management Program and Website update which was well attended, and expertly presented.
Other committee meetings started with membership, and the discussion started with updated membership forms with the new address on them, and that clubs still can send in paper rosters, and for multiple year memberships. Next an update on membership cards, and it was approved by the committee to go with perforated heavy card stock membership cards, and forward on to the board of directors for approval with the RAD book going electronic. Business supporters to go to one only at $100 was approved vs. the two options now of $ 75 and $100.
Why Join MnUSA brochure was approved to be refreshed as it has the old address on it. Approved payment of USA dues of $500; agreed to have a booth at the Groomer Show in Deerwood in January of 2025; Next up was the purchase of a new tent for the booths. Scotty Harder gave a bid from RPM Graphics and it was approved to go to the board of directors on Sunday to spend the $ 3,500. Permanent building on the Sno Baron’s grounds was discussed and agreed to pursue further.
Next up was the Communications Committee meeting. Opening the discussion was free Want Ads for members on the “new” website when it’s up and running, was agreed to and passed, similar to what Wisconsin has on its website. Suggestion from the spring meeting to make the Club Submission more easily available, Chair Wakefield went thru the 2024-2025 Budget, MWO’s representatives were present for the meeting and reported sales have gone well and we expect to see big checks coming back to MnUSA from those ad sales.
Donations were presented by club representatives for the joint MSEAF and MnUSA Veterans Ride to be held in February 2025.
Breakout session by the Lake County Search and Rescue team on how to stay safe out there!
Newsledder has been very popular; discussion on the name and it was decided to leave it called Newsledder The biggest point was to TELL YOUR STORY, and that’s the mantra for the Communications Committee for the season. We know clubs are doing good things, but nobody knows about it unless you share it with Communications. Contact me and we will share it with MnUSA members first, thru this publication, and then after 20 days, we will share it with the world via the internet and our website. Breakout seminars included Grant Writing with Wade Miller, State Trails and Snowmobile Program Consultant; Snowmobile Safety Training Overview and Questions with Bruce Lawrence DNR Enforcement; Trail Maintenance; and the Lake County Search and Rescue rounded out the day, and ended with a well-attended banquet and dinner.
Sunny Sunday started off crisp. We want to thank MidWest Outdoors magazine for sending Chuck and Mark, as they were very vital in getting the Fall Workshop covered for this issue, and off they went back to Chicagoland. The Board of Directors meeting was called to order and those items needing approval by the Board of Directors, were presented, like the expenditure for the $3,500 for the new 10x20 tent, which was approved, and the expenditure for the $ 1,105 for 10,000 perforated membership forms, also approved. Additional $5,500 for legal and QuickBooks help, and add to the magazine cover, “Please Register your Snowmobile” approved. Additional discussion about the 501C3 application, mission statement, MnUSA and MSEAF relations, and financial update and the Personnel Policies were approved.
We’d all like to Thank Region 7 for a wonderful Fall Workshop, and all the Region 7 clubs that helped
make the weekend successful, Alborn Sno-Devils, Duluth Drift-Toppers, Finland Snowmobile Club, Hermantown Night Riders, Pequaywan Area Trail Blazers, Reservoir Riders, Silver Trail Riders, and the Voyageur Snowmobile Club. Also, Black Bear Casino and Resort, for the excellent hospitality and great food and beverages all weekend long. Region 8 you’ve got big shoes to fill…
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2025 ACSA Trails Riding Area Roundtable & Winter Ride
The ACSA Trails Riding Area Roundtable and Winter Ride will take place January 23-26, 2025. Roundtable discussions and rides will take place on Jan 23-24, 2025. Additional rides will be scheduled for Jan 25-26, 2025. More details to follow. Double Queen rooms $96/day weekday rate $183/day weekend rate; mention ACSA or ID#2535. The event will be held at Fortune Bay Resort Casino, 1430 Bois Forte Rd., Tower, MN 55790. For reservations: (800) 992-7529 or www.fortunebay.com
About ASCA:
ACSA is the snowmobile industry’s national organization, representing all snowmobilers from coast to coast and all points in-between. Minnesota, being a member of this organization hopes you individually will
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• The voice of snowmobiling on national issues and local issues too
• Committed to the future of the preservation of our sport
• Lobbies on Capitol Hill in Washington DC for Recreational Trail Program funding
• Helps address land access issues, restrictive laws, federal guidelines that attempt to limit our ability to enjoy our sport
• Promotes safe and responsible snowmobiling for all types of riding
• Promotes FUN with organized trail rides in your area
• Tax Deductible contributions, ACSA is a 501C-3 organization so your contributions ARE tax deductible.
• National watchdog organization that monitors snowmobile issues across the Snowbelt
• Friday E-News Emails bring you the latest on information regarding snowmobiling and so much more.
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Calendar of Events
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 Dec 28 and 29 • www.Facebook.com
Jan 8-9 • The MN Great Show-Snowmobile Trail Grooming Equipment and Training Show Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort, Deerwood
Jan 10-11 • Pirtek Snocross National Canterbury Park, Shakopee www.snocross.com/pirtek-snocross-national
Jan 11-19 International Snowmobile Safety Week www.snowmobile.org
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
Jan 23-26
• ACSA Riding Area Roundtable / 2025 Trail Ride Fortune Bay Casino, Tower (mention ACSA or ID #2535 for room rate) www.snowmobilers.org
Jan 24-25 • Midwest Vintage Snow Shows Midwest Ride-In ERX Motor Park, Elk River Featured Snowmobile: Yamaha • www.mwvss.com
Feb 6-9 • MnUSA Winter Rendezvous South Shore Hotel on Lake Bemidji www.mnsnowmobiler.org
Feb 8 • International Snowmobile Ride Day www.snowmobile.org
Feb 15 • Veterans Appreciation Ride, Grand Rapids (Registration opens Dec 1) www.mnvetsnowmobileride.org
Feb 17 • Vintage Snowmobile Show Canterbury Park, Shakopee Horse Skijoring Event
For more information on club events: www.mnsnowmobiler.org/get-involved/our-clubs/club-events
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2025 Veterans Appreciation Ride
Minnesota Snowmobile Education & Advancement Fund (MSEAF) and Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA) are again co-hosting their annual snowmobile ride for veterans and active duty personnel as a token of our appreciation to our veterans who have given part of their lives to serve all of us. The 2025 event will take place February 15th in Grand Rapids, MN and include 3 meals and lodging. The hosts would like to introduce veterans to snowmobiling, and also invite those who have their own snowmobiles to come along to enjoy the day. Pre-registration is required.
The event is funded through donations. Your tax deductible donation of any amount is welcome or a $225 donation will Sponsor a Vet or active duty military personnel for the event. All funds designated “Veterans Ride” will be segregated for that purpose only. With the cancellation of the 2024 ride due to no snow, donations made for 2024 will be used to support the 2025 ride.
MSEAF is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donors will receive a receipt recognizing their donation and tax deductibility of donations. Send your donation to MSEAF at: Minnesota Snowmobile Education & Advancement Fund, PO Box 28486, Minneapolis, MN 55428, 763-560-8281.
Veteran’s registration information can be found at www.mnvetsnowmobileride.org.
DECEMBER
RAFFLE CALENDAR WINNERS
Date Prize Winner City
12/1/24
12/2/24
12/3/24
12/4/24
12/5/24
12/6/24
12/7/24
12/8/24
12/9/24
12/10/24
12/11/24
12/12/24
12/13/24
12/14/24
$250.00 Mitchell Craven
Big Lake, MN
$25.00 Pamela Brantley Savage, MN
$25.00 Bj Lachermeier Howard Lake, MN
$25.00 Kenneth Zak
L akeville, MN
$25.00 Dennis Kleindl Canby, MN
$25.00 Kevin Koster
Saint Ansgar, IA
$50.00 Jeff Davis Rochert, MN
$50.00 Jeff Emerson Saint Michael, MN
$25.00 Shad Nunn Detroit Lakes, MN
$25.00 Darwin Johnson Williams, MN
$25.00 Bill Ylatupa Silver Bay, MN
$25.00 Tammy Hofschulte Rochester, MN
$25.00 Matt Schadow Minnetonka, MN
$50.00 Mike & Cheryl Larson Maple Grove, MN
12/15/24 $50.00 Duane Schrupp Young America, MN
12/16/24 $25.00 Jessica Nelson-Rademacher Sauk Rapids, MN
12/17/24 $25.00 Tim Bothun Crosslake, MN
12/18/24
$25.00 Brian Culkins O tsego, MN
12/19/24 $25.00 Nathan Wolf Albany, MN
12/20/24 $25.00 Joel Ranum Gr ygla, MN
12/21/24 $250.00 Gerald Maruska Warren, MN
12/22/24 $50.00 S teve Bauer L akeville, MN
12/23/24 $25.00 Lee Kilpatrick Taunton, MN
12/24/24 $25.00 Gene Blommel Freeport, MN
12/25/24 $500.00 Josh Seelhammer Deer Creek, MN
12/26/24 $25.00 Mike Kelly Shakopee, MN
12/27/24 $25.00 K aren A. Rademacher New Munich, MN
12/28/24 $50.00 Jan Nelson Shakopee, MN
12/29/24 $50.00 Matt Degrood Faribault, MN
12/30/24 $25.00 Cindy Wanderscheid Sauk Centre, MN
12/31/24
$25.00 Bob Thompson Gr ygla, MN
Dalton’s “Quick Adjust” Flyweights Our most popular, where the grams can be added or subtracted without even removing the flyweights from the primary. Designs for Arctic, Polaris, Yamaha. NEW! All new designs for the 22+ Arctic Adapt clutch and the Polaris P22.
Pro Tuner Series Flyweights -for Skidoo pDrive primaryDPT-902, 903 versions for 850 clicker type primary, and DPT-900-T, and 901-T, 901-TM series for the 900 Ace Turbo models pDrive. Models for 900 Ace Turbo primary clutch. 900-T/901-TM series also feature some of the adjustability in the Dalton “Quick Adjust” method, which allows some fine tuning without having to remove the flyweight from the clutch. See website for details and gram ranges. Note: We, of course, still have plenty of versions of pins, springs, etc., for earlier Skidoo TRA!
Springs We continually develop more springs for tuning. There are primary and secondary springs for most models, including some new versions for Polaris Team secondary, more Arctic versions, more versions for Skidoo, including pDrive Skidoo primary springs.
Helixes We manufacture helixes for all brands, the list is always growing. See website for details of high quality construction, and available angles list. Choose a helix from our website, it most often gets cut and shipped within the next day or two.
Remembering Tim Heinen
by Scott J. Wakefield
This issue’s Milestones is especially close to my heart, as Tim grew up in Waconia and went to school with me. I was also a frequent customer of Tim’s dad’s service station which offered fuel, repairs, convenience store items (prior to it being a “thing”) and towing.
I can remember a frosty November morning trying to get three cattle pots out of the farm, hauling cattle to the Iowa State Fairgrounds for a cattle sale, when Tim’s dad Earl had to be called to pull all three of them out. Earl had his huge tow truck hooked to the semi and a huge oak tree as he tightened the big old cable. Soon he had that big tow truck suspended in the air until the weight of the tow truck forced the semi to come free.
Tim frequently talked about the trails he rode in and around Waconia; I swear I was right behind him.
Rest in peace my good friend.
Timothy Paul “Tim” Heinen 1958-2024
Tim was a wonderful father, husband and friend. He was born and raised in Waconia, MN. He graduated from Dunwoody in Minneapolis and worked as an automotive technician for 40+ years and continued helping family and friends with vehicle issues long after he retired.
He married his wife Michele in 1991, and they were blessed with 2 children, Daniel and Emily.
He loved snowmobiling and was an active member of many snowmobile clubs in Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and father. He is survived by his wife Michele, children Daniel and Emily, daughter-in-law Alexis, mother Iris Heinen, brothers Gary Heinen (Jackie), Bryan Heinen (Beth), Greg Heinen (Clair), and Jason Heinen. along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial gathering was held at Lakeville Collision in Lakeville, MN in March.
XM Members:
Rob Abear
Jeff Alberts
Adam & Wanda Alsleben
Darren Amdahl
Mark Anderson
Keith & Michelle Anderson
Chris & Doreen Anderson
Denni Apfelbacher
Eric & Angela Bachinski
Mitchell Bahr
Deb Pomroy & Ray Barnes
Edward Barnick
Wally Barry
Tony & Val Barthel
William R Barthold
Troy Beckers
Bruce Bekkerus
Michael Belanger
Randy Benson
Richard & Lilly Berg
Jake Berger
Keith & Heather Berndt
Steve & Carolyn Blake
Chad & Shelly Boegeman
Berdell Boraas
Tim & Karen Bothun
Mike & Joelle Boucher
Scott & Lorrie Beth Bradt
Mike Brandt
Jill & Randy Brandt
John & Linda Braunwarth
Gordon Brekken
Brian Brown
Charlie & Carol Brown
Kelly and Toni Brown
Ken Brown
Jim Bryant
Richard Buresh
Jim & Laura Bush
Gary Butz
Jim Carlson Robert Carney Tom Chamberland
Tim & Linda Clark
Dale & Sonya Clementson
Mike & Cheryl Clevenger
Michael Clevenger
Mark & Lori Coleman
J. A. Connelly
Chuck & Jacqueline Coryell
Tim & Nancy Coughlin
Steve Cowing
William & Kelly Cox
Randy Demmer
Charles & Sandy Doherty Trent Dore
Bill Douglas Raymond Driver
Wade & Melissa Dykema
Mike & Chris Eck
Mark & Patti Eldred
Jill Erickson-Buresh
Rick & Shelley Evenson
Jim & Belinda Folz Paul Fossum
Joe Frederick
Kyle Fredrickson
Sheri & Russell Gades
Mark Garcea
Joe Gerrits
Bill Gibson
Alex Gould
Larry Grabanski
John & Patty Grausam
Myk Greenfield
Ed & Judy Grelson
Grudell Family
Allen & Michele Gruidl
Jeremy D Haak
Donald & Thelma Hansen
Scotty Harder
Dan Hartel
Dane & Barb Hasbrouck
Logan Haueter
Brian & Rosanne Hauge
Arne & Sharon Heggedal
Joseph & Katie Heidelberger
Dennis Heimerman
Kason Heinecke
Glen & Jane Heino
Gordon & Diane Heitke
Bob Hellerud
Jack & Julie Hensley
Troy and Kelly Hesli
Kent & Laurie Hicks
Rex & Arlene Holzemer
Bruce & Lee Ann Hughes
Terry & Debbie Hutchinson
William & Sherri Jarvis
Kevin & Julie Jergenson
Richard & Judith Johnson
Terry Johnson
Charlie & Sue Johnson
Todd Johnson
Jeff Jones
Jeff & Louise Kack
Kathy Karkula
Steve & Terri Kast
Jerry Kastner
Mark & Susan Kavanaugh
Ed Kedzierzawski
Paul Kirscht
Bob & Stacy Klemetson
Earl Klersy
Brent Klomps
Steven & Linda Knopp
Marlys Knutson
Neva Kueffer
William Kuehn
Jerry Kujala
Kenny Kukacka
Greg Kunz
Mark & Kathy LaBaw Randy LaBerge Mark Langevin Orv & Dee Langohr
John & Karen Larsen Scott & Cindy Larson Brian & Paula Larson Ken Larson Larry & Donna Larson
& Kristen LaVallee LaVallee
Holiday Gift Ideas
It’s that time of the season, and MnUSA wants to help your snowmobiler get the gift that keeps on giving by offering up some great gift ideas that will be appreciated all year long.
Contact your local club and request a MnUSA calendar for your secret Santa or co-worker—makes a great stocking stuffer! A winner is chosen each day, and only 5,500 calendars are sold; special days with big winners. You know how great a gift this is...contact your local club now so you can get it by Christmas.
Also this year, we are offering MnUSA cookbooks. During the move to the new office, lo and behold, we found cookbooks, so these are a limited-edition item—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Contact Scott Wakefield at oliver1650@icloud.com for your “best of the best” cookbook that I’m sure you will be using all winter long!
And a good ol’ stable is a membership to MnUSA! Have that person on your short list that’s hard to buy for? If so, give them the gift that keeps on giving—a MnUSA membership to the best little snowmobile association in the upper Midwest. Each membership includes 7 issues of Minnesota Snowmobiling magazine with exclusive info for upcoming events, business opportunities to advertise to “our” base and beyond. ‘Tis the season of giving and we are in the holiday spirit at MnUSA!
The days get shorter and the nights get longer. Merry Christmas to you and all your MnUSA member families from all of us at MnUSA!
Vintage News
2025 Midwest Ride-In
Midwest Ride-In continues in 2025 at ERX Motor Park in Elk River on the last full weekend in January 2025 with Yamaha being the featured snowmobile.
A new feature this year is a snowmobile fashion show showing off all those great ‘90s and before clothing items.
With over 300 acres of playful land to ride on and, with snowmaking abilities, snow is always forecast for this event.
Registration opens on December 1st. Get registered for the premier vintage event of the year, the great Midwest Ride-In, at ERX Motor Park in Elk River Friday, January 24th through Saturday, January 25th 2025.
ERX Motor Park, Elk River, MN
Made in Minnesota – Built for Trails!
MARSHALL ROLLR BLADE
MARSHALL ROLLR BLADE
Marshall Rollr Blade is a trail roller with an adjustable blade, designed to pack deep/heavy snow on trails to create a base that lasts throughout the season. When used in conjunction with a drag, the end result is a smooth, packed trail.
• Roller saves you time and fuel.
• Easy to operate.
• Sideways-slide protection for side-hill trails.
• Hydraulically controlled blade in front of the roller drags snow along and levels bumps before the roller packs the trail surface.
• Roller is made of 3/8” thick x 36” diameter pipe.
• Hydraulically controlled wheels lift the entire unit off the ground for transporting on surfaces other than snow, if needed.
• Built heavy for snow compaction - 4,000 lbs. Watch our video at the website below.
Largest Antique, Vintage and Classic Snowmobile Event
2024-2025 Racing Season Gets Underway
A new year of racing is ready to fly off the rails with the AMSOIL Championship Snocross releasing the 2024-2025 National Tour Schedule. Some exciting races are to be had, including three of eight in our backyard! The season starts off in Ironwood, MI, at the Mt. Zion Ski Hill, on the December 13-14th weekend.
Next up, one of our favorite locations, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN, Friday and Saturday January 10th-11th Make sure to visit the MnUSA booth to say “Hi” and look for some special drawings when you stop by. Canterbury Park is one of the premier event locations and facilities for an event like this right in our backyard. Get this race on your calendar.
Next up is Deadwood, SD, followed by an out east visit to Salamanca, NY, and then back to our backyard at ERX Motor Park in Elk River for the ERX Snocross National. If you couldn’t make it to Canterbury, this would be your chance to get to see the high-flying action at an excellent location right off 169 in the north metro March 7th-8th; a FridaySaturday event.
After that, the next weekend the action gets real at the iconic World Championship Derby Complex in Eagle River, WI, on March 14th-15th; And then wrapping up the AMSOIL Championship Snocross season at Spirit Mountain just outside Duluth, April 4-6th…a Friday, Saturday and Sunday Final event.
WOW, what a great lineup of races, and Minnesota is a prime location for a good portion of the races. Minnesota, you’re a podium winner already! If you like snocross racing and highflying action, the 2024-2025 season may be the season to remember for a very long, long time.
Club News
Lakeville SnoTrackers
Submitted
by David Williams
The Lakeville SnoTrackers Snowmobile Club was awarded a ISMA grant for $500 to put on a Snowmobile Day Event on Saturday, October 26th during Snow Day Minnesota. The event took place at Leo’s South in Lakeville, a great supporter of snowmobiling and a Ski-Doo and Lynx dealership. The Lakeville SnoTrackers were joined at the event by the Lonsdale Wizards Snowmobile Club and Women on Wheels.
St. Augusta Blizzard Busters
Submitted by Kevin Albers
The event was a highly competitive cookoff, featuring meatballs to spring rolls, that had to be tasted twice before voting. The clubs’ objective for the day was to educate the public on what a snowmobile club does, from activities it participates in, to charities it gives back to and, of course, the work it does to put in the local snowmobile trails. Leo’s South also provided two gift cards for club members renewing that day, and the club was selling MnUSA raffle calendars on site. Everyone enjoyed the great comradery, good belly laughs, and a lot of information sharing. Thank you to Leo’s South, to ISMA for the grant, to all the clubs that helped with the event, and to ALL the club members throughout the state for putting in trails for all of us for the December 1st trail OPENING!
The St. Augusta Blizzard Busters hosted our 3rd Annual and 50th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, October 5 at Hidden Lake Park in St. Augusta. In addition to a vintage snowmobile display, groomer display and free food, a few of our founding members were on hand to share stories about “the good old days.”
Left to right: Founding members Duane Bartell, Gene Fruth, and Dale Voss.
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
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
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
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
Hoot Owl Resort Waubun, MN 218-734-2245
Rainbow Resort Waubun, MN 218-734-2241
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
Ash River-Kabetogama
Snow Drifters
A sh River/Kabetogama, MN 218-875-2841
Ash Trail Lodge Ash River, MN 218-374-3131
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
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
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
Dan’s Garage Ely, MN 218-235-1625
Ely Chamber Of Commerce Ely, MN 218-365-6123
Ely Igloo Snowmobile Club Ely, MN
√ 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
Northland 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
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
√ 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
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
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
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
218-631-4766
Westside Sports Wadena, MN 218-631-1113
√ Power Madd
Wyoming, MN 651-462-8465
Grover Farm Trucking LLC Amboy, MN
507-880-8824
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
United Employees
Credit Union
Albert Lea
507-377-1616
J&M Parts Supply Chatfield, MN
507-867-4200
Mauers Bros Tavern Elba, MN
507-932-9957
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
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 Stillwater Snowmobile Club Stillwater, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hollywood Sports Complex Watertown, MN 612-581-1352
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
Battle Lake Inn Battle Lake, MN
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
Winning Edge Graphics Alexandria, MN 320-763-7953
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
Wagner Company Herman, MN 320-760-1883
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
Jack Pines Resort Osage, MN 218-573-6600
Ottertail Aggregatge
Ottertail, MN 218-367-2581
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
Arrowhead Groomers/ Hamblen Equipment St. Germain, WI 715-479-4200
Union Pass Rentals Dubois, WY 307-709-8231
