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2023 MnUSA Fall Workshop

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Oct 27 - 29, 2023 Holiday Inn 20800 Kenrick Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044

Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association

Saturday Night!

Meet the “3 Old Guys”

• Just $25 per person to attend • Get Acquainted Gathering Friday evening • Educational Seminars on Saturday afternoon including Ride Command and a Trail Administrators Roundtable • Presentation by Christina Davies on planning a snowmobile trip with a young family • Saturday evening Happy Hour, Dinner and Presentation by the 3 Old Guys Holiday Inn 20800 Kenrick Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044

(952)469-1134 Rex Hibber t, Rob Hallstrom, and Paul Dick are all long-time ng snowmobilers—all having been ridi n for 50+ years. Paul and Rex have bee in many long-distance snowmobile races.

The three embarked on an ambitious ride from Minnesota to Alaska this past spring—March 6 thru April 12, 2023.

Come and hear their story after dinner Saturday night.

Use code “MnUSA Region 6” for special room rates.

Members are responsible for securing accommodations.

Special low-cost Saturday excursion for spouses not wishing to attend seminars.

Go online to www.mnsnowmobiler.org for additional info and updates.

Registration form for MnUSA Fall Workshop available on page 10 of this issue.

September 2023 Contents Minnesota Snowmobiling is the official publication of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA).

The publication is a benefit of membership in MnUSA ($25 annual membership).

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Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association MnUSA Executive Board President Scott Wakefield Vice President Timothy Heinen Secretary Janet Widness Treasurer Gordon Heitke Director at Large Greg Sorenson Past Presidents 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.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association, 7040 Lakeland Ave N., Suite 212, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428

PUBLISHER Dan Ferris ART DIRECTOR / COPY EDITOR Dena Gervasi ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Chuck Gekas ADVERTISING SALES Jim Gekas, Mark Hunkeler, Larry Ladowski, Roger Cormier, Greg Jones EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Scott Wakefield, Tim Heinen, Doug Franzen, Terry Hutchinson CONTRIBUTIONS: Letters, manuscripts, stories, materials and photographs are welcome but cannot be returned unless sender provides a SASE. Minnesota Snowmobiling is not responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos and drawings. Submission of articles and letters implies the right to edit and publish in all or part.

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Preserving & Protecting Snowmobiling for 45 Years

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Hay Days 2023

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From the President

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From the Vice President

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Legislative News

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Vintage News

22 Racing News 24 Club News 29 MnUSA Business Supporters

UPCOMING EVENTS » August 25-26, 2023 – Outlaw Grass Drags, Princeton » September 9-10, 2023 – Sno Baron’s Hay Days 2023

» October 27-29, 2023 – MnUSA Fall Workshop, hosted by Region 6 For more information on upcoming MnUSA and club events go to www.mnsnowmobiler.org

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From the MnUSA President

Summer Comes to a Close

get to know more about, joining us in the office, we are making changes to how we operate; creating a membership management system for club rosters, to be submitted electronically, we have been busy. At the summer event, the E-Board report included 10 new initiatives the E-Board has been working on, including new staff, monthly staff meetings, new computer systems, software updates, new updated internet service, new phone system, email database building, the membership management software project, and website upgrades as a package to that, along with the potential for an e-newsletter.

Scott Wakefield

Summer shows are the best, no windchill to worry about, no icy roads on the way there, and no blizzard dates needed. It’s happening sweetheart, it’s happening!

And so it goes, our theme for this issue is summer shows and events. We have a feature on Hay Days, the OFFICIAL start of winter; ISC, the International Snowmobile Congress coverage, in the vintage world the Milbank show; and in club news, other fun summer stuff you will find members of MnUSA participated in, including landowner appreciation events, parades, grass drags and just getting together as a club and campout and relax.

Relaxing isn’t something we have been doing at the office this summer. With a new hire, Kelly Hesli, whom you will

As tradition had it, we had nominations for this year’s elections at the Summer Event for Fall Workshop at the Holiday Inn in Lakeville. See info regarding the workshop in this issue. Nominations were made for President, and Mark Kavanaugh accepted the nomination; Mike Clevenger accepted the nomination for Vice President; Gordon Heitke accepted the nomination for Secretary; Janet Widness accepted the nomination for Treasurer, and I will be your Director at Large. Nominations will be opened back up on Saturday October 28th for these four positions. You will need to be in attendance to vote, or you can request an absentee ballot by contacting the office and requesting one.

Dodge County Fairgrounds 1 Day Only - Rain or Shine 62922 State Hwy 57 Kasson, MN 55944

Accidental death/dismemberment insurance benefits are back! Thanks to Erica at American Income Life Insurance Company we were able to get you $4,000 coverage for our members, an increased benefit over the $3,500 coverage a few years ago, and at no cost to you. Again, a good reason to get those rosters in on time and up to date. If something tragic would happen, you want to make sure your membership is up to date to take advantage of that membership benefit. And speaking of memberships with the cost of everything going up, and the E-Board initiative’s outline above, we had to make the tough decision to raise dues $10 per year. XM and business memberships did not change. See more information about the reasons why we had to raise dues in this issue of Minnesota Snowmobiling magazine.

- Gates Open at 8:00 AM - General admission $5.00 (Under 16 Free) - For General Info Call: Jim - 507.951.0570 Darren - 507.951.1314

As we celebrate our 45th anniversary this year, we are looking for old photos of MnUSA events you may have from 45 years ago for the magazine. Let the office know what you have. We will have some 45th anniversary gear at the Fall Workshop and you all should be getting your 45th anniversary stickers soon.

Great Southern MN Swap Meet (Snowmobile/ATV/UTV) and Vintage Sled Show

SUNDAY Oct. 1ST 2023

Vintage Sled Show Call or Email Wade:

507.269.2998

wadeschroeder@kmtel.com

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As my tenure as your President ends, I want to thank all of you so much for all the kind words and support through the years while coming up thru the chairs. Starting in the December issue of Minnesota Snowmobiling magazine, you will be seeing a different face under the President’s column masthead and a different style of the President’s column, so enjoy the last ones over the next few months.

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From the MnUSA Vice President

Are You Prepared?

Tim Heinen As summer approached, the Street Rodder’s started pulling their cars out of storage, and then that’s when I start getting busy. I was a mechanic for 30 plus years, and specialized in carburation, and diagnostics before getting into IT and Networking, I am a problem solver. A lot of the cars that came to me were not properly stored, and now they have fuel issues. These cars have sat for years, and others only 6 months. Today’s fuels are not of the best quality, and the fuel starts to break down within 30 days. In some cases, I have seen carbs full of what looks and feels like bee’s honey, thick and gooey.

So you ask, “What does this have to do with snowmobiling?”

Well, don’t let this happen to your snowmobile and other equipment that you have. Again, store it properly by using a fuel stabilizer additive. Pull your sparkplugs and add a lubricant to coat the cylinders.

Like many of you, and maybe not, at the end of the season I take my sleds and go over them with a fine-tooth comb, replacing the items that were worn out or broken, then I would polish both snowmobiles,so they look new. Proper storage is the key to having your sled ready for the new season which will be here before you know it. I do like to plan ahead as I don’t like waiting ‘till the last minute only to pull them out of storage and go crud, I need to fix this, and now time is wasted, and plans are messed up. With the evergoing parts shortage you might want to pull your sled out and inspect as I’ll bet you will have to order parts and wait.

the end of the season, a person just takes their grooming equipment and put it into storage. I have already given our Tucker groomer a good once over, and I found that it did take a beating from the last season. I had to call Uncle Joe, for some government funding just to buy parts for that piece of equipment. His response was “Tim, Tim who? and where is Minnesota”. With the beating the groomer took, I looked over our drag, and I can see that also needs some TLC. So our club is working on getting our equipment ready so we are prepared for the season. I know that a lot of the clubs out there put in a lot of hours grooming trails. I would suggest looking over your equipment thoroughly and be prepared as the snow will be coming. Ever get the feeling that being a volunteer for your club is a full-time job?

With summer coming to an end, we again broke the number of record heat days and drought. Didn’t this happen last summer? Look what last winter did for us, record snowfall totals throughout the State. It will be interesting to see what happens this winter, especially with the Canadian wildfires, as to how this will affect the weather patterns. I am going to prepare for lots of snow.

So, with all that said I need to get back to preparing for the Fall Workshop. A person doesn’t realize the amount of time and effort that goes into planning this.

It won’t be long and it will be time to prepare for the upcoming season. Again, as many might have done at

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MnUSA Directors Executive Board

Directors

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

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

Vice President Timothy Heinen 20602 Keystone Ave Lakeville 55044 952-250-6642 timothy@heinenzoo.com Secretary Janet Widness - XM 43390 220th St Clitherall 56524 218-731-6126 jwstulk@prtel.com Treasurer Gordon Heitke - XM 2270 300th Ave Mora 55051 763-234-6712 gheitke@gmail.com Director-At-Large Greg Sorenson 66033 Big Pine Rd Finlayson 55735 218-393-0413 minnsnoman@aol.com

Committee Chairs

Booth: Dean Thompson · 763-441-8555 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 Site Selection: Mark LaBaw-XM · 952-221-2564 Website/Social Media: Mark Kavanaugh-XM · 218-330-7380

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 Jack White, 11914 Main St, PO Box 514 Northome, 56661, 218-897-5764 jwhite@paulbunyan.net Troy Johnson, 5140 County Rd 4 Cromwell, 55726, 218-390-0046 tntjohnson547@hotmail.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 507340-2820 rod.boesch@boeschcrt.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 8 Dick Theis, 20575 Co Rd 10 Hamel, 55340, 763494-3838 dickt.barbc@gmail.com

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

Randy Baudler, 9259 FoxlineDr N Corcoran, 55340, 763-420-5526 rbslawn@gmail.com

Region 5 Mike Clevenger-XM, 7302 NW 97th Ave Morristown, 55052, 507-838-5713 cmclevenger3@gmail.com

Ray Ehrlich, 23105 Larsen Rd., Corcoran, 55340, 763-354-6476 raehrlich@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

Region 6 Bill Prinsen, 5011 121 St N, White Bear Lake 55110, 651-260-8508 skidoo06-@hotmail.com

Scotty Harder–XM, PO Box 250 Zimmerman 55398, 612-860-0606, sharder67@msn.com Jason Hendrickx-XM, 18539 93rd St SE Becker, 55308, 320-292-5926 jasonhendrickx@gmail.com

Ken Zak, 20629 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville, 55044, 952-469-2246 kjnbaa@frontier.net

Region 9 Steve “Woody”Widness-XM, 43390 220th St Clitherall, 56524, 218-731-1286 jwstulk@prtel.com Jeff Alberts-XM, 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

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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

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

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

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Mark LaBaw-XM, 1471 Independence Ave Chaska, 55318, 952-221-2564 mlabawstillafishn@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

Jeff Kack-XM, PO Box 55 Appleton, 56208, 320-289-1069 jkack@mchsi.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

Gary Vezina, Duluth 218-722-2852

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

Legislative News not because the strength of MnUSA’s lobbying effort has always been with an engaged and active membership.

Get to Know Your Legislators Doug Franzen Forty four years ago (or perhaps 45, but who’s counting) a newly created organization set out to hire a lobbyist. A selection committee was formed and candidates for the position were invited to interviews. One of the candidates was a brash, arrogant, baby lawyer who had never been on a snowmobile and knew nothing about the sport. When the committee asked the candidate why they should hire him, he immediately replied “because I’m the best”. He was offered the job.

Years later, one of the committee members was in a conversation with the lawyer. At some point in the conversation, the lawyer said he remembered that he was hired because he was the best. The committee member immediately replied, “No, you were hired because you were the cheapest!”

It really never mattered whether the lawyer was the best or

The remarkable natural resource that we call our trail system is possible only through our hard work and the cooperation and commitment of our legislative and regulatory partners.

We have relied on these friends regardless of party affiliation or ideology. We have always found common ground over the years due to the great public benefit of our grant-in-aid and state trail system. We have achieved our successes by our members developing relationships with State decision makers. Many of us have invited legislators to club meetings, landowner picnics, trail rides, and even rides on our groomers. The point of all this is simple: The more a legislator understands what we do and how important our work is to the State of Minnesota, the more that legislator supports us at the Capitol.

There are 201 legislators in Minnesota. Many have never met us or even heard of us. Only you can fix that. The legislators are at home for the rest of this year. Now is the perfect time to have a cup of coffee with your legislators. Perhaps your legislators would be willing to help with your trail work for an afternoon. The opportunities to establish good relationships are endless. What are you waiting for?

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Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association

Preserving & Protecting Snowmobiling for 45 Years

For 45 years, Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA) members and volunteers have worked to preserve and protect snowmobiling in Minnesota and across the United States through legislative initiatives, trail development and involvement in land access for trails. Here are some of the accomplishments and milestones.

Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association Protects Snowmobiling at the Legislature • 1982- Legislation passed creating the Snowmobile Dedicated Trails & Enforcement Account • 1983- MnUSA supports tourism budget increase and the creation of a separate tourism department • 1984- Legislature requests Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner to present a plan of consideration for combining Trails & Waterways and Parks & Recreation. MnUSA opposes • 1986- MnUSA is successful in getting legislation passed giving municipalities limited liability in lawsuits based on their participation in the grant-in-aid program • 1990- MnUSA supports appropriation of funds for purchase and development of Paul Bunyan Trail and Bemidji to International Falls Blue Ox Trail • 1991- Registration fee increased from $18 to $30 for 3 years to fund trails • 1992- MnUSA is successful in getting legislation passed, limiting liability of snowmobile clubs and allowing them the same protection as municipalities • 1994- Legislature passes stronger landowner liability bill. Landowners who open their land for snowmobiling are now better off legally than if the land remained closed to snowmobiling • 1997- Registration fee increases from $30 to $45 for 3 years • 1997- Legislature changes law regarding training for youthful operation • 1997-1998- Non-resident snowmobile trail permit required • 1998- Legislature passes complete ban on studs effective 1999-2000 • 1999- MnUSA leads initiative and successfully reverses stud ban. Nearly 40,000 signatures were collected supporting MnUSA’s position • 1999- Legislature passes increase in unrefunded gas tax to 1% • 2002- Successful in protecting gas tax at 1% of unrefunded gas tax. This provided funding for over 2500 club trails to be added into the grant-in-aid system.

• 2003-2005- MnUSA successfully protected the funds in the snowmobile dedicated account from raids during the budget crunch where all funds were available to cover the deficit.

There is a $1.5 million appropriation for 2006-07 to go to clubs in the grant-in-aid system.

• 2004-2005- MnUSA successful in obtaining trail safety legislation which allows for two-way snowmobile trails in road rights of way, where necessary and appropriate, with consent of the local road authority.

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for grant-in-aid trails. The legislature provided this additional funding through a trail pass for all grant-in-aid and state trail users. The enabling legislation provided that these funds could only be used for grant-in- aid, trail maintenance, grooming, and easement acquisition.

• 2005-2006- Designated trails were added to the grant-inaid system on major lakes in St. Louis, Cook and Koochiching County and statewide the clubs were given a 20% increase in their grants.

• 2007-2008- MnUSA successfully promotes legislation to appropriate an increase in grant-in-aid funding to the clubs for trail maintenance and grooming.

• 2008- MnUSA successful in opposing legislation to revoke payment to snowmobile dedicated account of unrefunded gas tax on snowmobile fuel • 2009-2023- MnUSA prevents raids on dedicated account and protects funding sources.

• 2012- MnUSA successful in obtaining legislation to combine the trail pass and registration into one sticker and dedicating a greater percentage of the funds to grant-in-aid trail maintenance.

• 2012- MnUSA successful in obtaining legislation that allows studded snowmobile tracks on asphalt state trails unless DNR Commissioner determines it is not appropriate on trail by trail basis.

• 2012- MnUSA leads other non-profit trail groups to obtain legislation reducing the tort liability limit on recreational trails to $1 million.

• 2012- MnUSA works with federal legislators to obtain continued funding for the Federal Recreational Trails Program which is funded by a portion of federal off-road gas tax.

• 2013- MnUSA works with coalitions to protect access to private lands and protect snowmobile rentals.

• 2014- MnUSA successful in obtaining sales tax exemption on grooming equipment allowing non-profit grant-in-aid clubs additional funds to spend on trails.

• 2014- MnUSA successful in new legislation to prohibit tampering of odometers on recreational vehicles.

• 2014- MnUSA, with support of DNR, redefines a snowmobile to more clearly explain what vehicles can use snowmobile trails, providing safer trails for the users.

• 2015- MnUSA supports no registration requirement for snowmobiles 125 cc or less for non-trail use.

• 2016- MnUSA successful in designating David Dill Memorial Trails.

• 2022-2023- MnUSA and its OHV partners were successful in raising the fines for trespass in an effort to protect motorized recreational access for both civil and criminal offenses • 2023- MnUSA successful in legislation for safer road crossings and bills of sale signed by current owner on sales of snowmobiles.

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MnUSA News New Laws

by Terry Hutchinson, Chair Legislative & Trails Committee (With a little help from his friends)

THE WAIT IS OVER

Another session has come to an end with MnUSA accomplishing 4 out of 5 of our legislative priorities. Our success was a result of bi-partisan cooperation. Our authors, Sen. John Jasinski (R; Faribault) and Rep. Rick Hansen (D; South St Paul) were excellent Chief Authors. Senate Committee Chair Senator Foung Hawj (D; St Paul) and House Committee Chair Rick Hansen (our author) effectively steered our legislation through the policy committees, the Environmental Finance conference committee, and finally the floors of the House and Senate. The following MnUSA priorities are now law: 1) The fines for all snowmobile trespass violations in Minnesota will now be no less than our civil trespass fine amounts that we passed into law during the 2022 session. $250/$500/$1000.

2) Crossing divided highways with a center median can now be done at a safe location approved by the local road authority. Previously the only trail crossings had to be at a road crossing which could have been a roundabout or a J turn which was virtually impossible.

3) The transfer of a used snowmobile ownership was previously required to be done with a bill of sale signed by the registered owner. Snowmobiles purchased at auctions and from private parties that may not have been the previous registered owner were impossible to complete. The new law is that the current owner (instead of the last registered owner) can now write a bill of sale even if they were not the last registered owner.

4) Snowmobiles no longer will be required to display registration numbers in addition to the State registration sticker. The new State registration sticker will be larger than the existing sticker. This change will start with new snowmobile registrations and renewals of existing snowmobiles. Numbers will still be required on existing registered snowmobiles until your current snowmobile registration is renewed.

The Model Year 2024 reinvents riding, one sled at a time.

The final MnUSA priority, creating a sales tax exemption for building materials for trail maintenance and development, was authored by Sen. Justin Eichorn (R; Grand Rapids) and Rep. Dave Lislegard (D; Aurora). The legislation passed both the House and the Senate but unfortunately did not survive the Tax Conference Committee process. In conference, Sen. Ann Rest (D; New Hope) offered several times to include our language in the final report but her offer was not accepted by the House despite strong advocacy by Rep. Greg Davids (R; Preston).

The House Conference Committee Chair never explained why our provision was excluded from the final bill. We can only speculate.

All in all, it was a very good legislative session for MnUSA. September 2023

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MnUSA News MnUSA Summer Meeting Report

Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association Region 8 directors were the hosts for the MnUSA Summer Event at Baker Park, Maple Plain on Sunday July 9. Leadership, directors and members enjoyed a picnic lunch and attended the meetings on Sunday afternoon. The weather was perfect and a good time was had by all who attended.

The Minnesota Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund (MSEAF) is planning the Veterans Appreciation Ride for January 27, 2024 in Grand Rapids. Tax deductible donations to this event are accepted at any time, payable to MSEAF and sent to 7040 Lakeland Ave N. #212, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428. Sponsor a Vet for $225.00. Registration for veterans to participate in the ride will be open in November.

In addition to partnering with MnUSA on the veterans ride, MSEAF also provides educational and safety billboards, helmet stickers and medical information cards for helmets, and trail signage for clubs, and printing of other materials.

The next sign order deadline is August 1.

Nominations were opened for MnUSA officers. Nominated were Mark Kavanaugh for President; Mike Clevenger for Vice President; Gordon Heitke for Secretary; and Janet Widness for Treasurer. In addition, motions were made and carried to suspend nominations for MnUSA officers until the Fall Workshop.

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Snowmobilers are caring and involved people. Thank you to all clubs that provided information for the charity survey. The total raised for charity last season reported from the US and Canada was $2.027 million. Survey responses are still being collected. The form can be found at www.mnsnowmobiler. org/clubs/information.

MnUSA’s membership committee will continue with the Snow Goer Magazine Promotion for clubs. For $59 your club can be listed along with an article promoting joining clubs in the December print version of Snow Goer, listed on their website and on the digital version of the magazine, and on a digital locator map. Participating clubs will also be provided the digital version of the article for use on Facebook, your club website, etc. For more information go to www. mnsnowmobiler.org/clubs/information.

Annual General Membership Meeting

The annual General Membership meeting of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Holiday Inn, Lakeville, MN. All MnUSA members are welcome to attend. The General Membership will elect state association officers at its annual meeting. Officer nominations accepted at the July membership meeting are: President – Mark Kavanaugh; Vice President – Mike Clevenger; Secretary – Gordon Heitke; Treasurer – Janet Widness. Nominations will be opened again at the annual meeting.

2023 MnUSA Fall Workshop Registration October 27 - 29, 2023 at Holiday Inn, Lakeville, Minnesota

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Friday Evening: “Let’s Get Acquainted” with appetizers, pizza and drinks Sat. & Sun. Morning: Pastries, coffee, juices Saturday Evening: Happy hour, buffet dinner followed by a presentation of the “3 Old Guys” Journey to Alaska

Lodging Information

Members are responsible for securing their own accommodations Holiday Inn, Lakeville, MN - Phone: (952) 469-1134 When making Reservations, use code “MnUSA Region 6” Room Rates starting at $129 for King Bed; $139 for 2 Queen Beds; or $179 for Queen Poolside

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*Names of attendees for Saturday Excursion to Faribault Woolen Mill and Vintage Escapes Winery (cost includes Mill tour and 1 wine sample) Bus leaves at approx. 10:00 am and returns in time for Happy Hour.

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Make checks payable to Region 6 Fall Workshop and mail to: Region 6 20602 Keystone Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044

MnUSA News Membership Dues Increase

At the Spring meeting of the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA) Membership Committee, a motion was made and passed to recommend a $10 across the board increase in dues for a single year to MnUSA individual/family members. The recommendation was taken to the MnUSA Board of Directors and was unanimously approved by all of MnUSA’s nine regions at the Board’s Spring meeting. Further codification was done at the Board’s Summer meeting to verify the amount on a single year and to address multiyear memberships. Again, the resolution passed unanimously by all nine MnUSA regions.

The following MnUSA dues schedule becomes effective September 1, 2023 Individual/family dues: Paid through a club roster - $30/year Non-club - $35 one year; $65 two years; $95 three years XM Memberships - $50/year (no increase) Business Member - $75/year (no increase) Business Sponsor - $100/year with additional web listing & additional link (no increase) Why Did MnUSA Raise Membership Dues?

There are several reasons for the increase, including: • The dues have not been looked at since 2015. What has not gone up in costs since the year 2015? The answer. Dues.

• Increased general expenses and costs of doing business as a non-profit organization that includes rent, postage, envelopes, office supplies, telephone, and updates to the website to make it more user friendly.

• Increased costs as it relates to putting on events. We have events 4 times a year across the State of Minnesota. You’re all invited too.

• Increased reimbursement costs to our E-Board to attend events and meetings, specifically fuel and lodging expenses.

• We have hired a new full-time employee, with full benefits, to improve membership processing; and to pay for an enhanced membership management program for ease of members, speed of processing and returning rosters to clubs

in a timely matter; and to attract new younger members and more members.

• We also have an existing employee that continues to work on Minnesota related issues, with local DNR, other state agencies and national groups.

• We have been deficit spending for years, and reserves have been drawn down to historically low levels.

• Outdated and slow computers and phone systems needed to be upgraded to make communications between members and staff better and improved.

• Paying for a full-time lobbyist has enabled us to save clubs and trail associations thousands of dollars as it relates to sales tax on $ 300,000 groomers. With the dues increase, we can continue to pay for our full-time lobbyist to further our requests to eliminate sales tax on trail supplies and keep our momentum going as it relates to legislative victories and accomplishments.

Thanks for your continued support of MnUSA. We are well positioned for the future and future growth, promoting safe and fun snowmobiling for families and all that want to partake in the most fun sport in the world on snow!

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MnUSA News Annual International Snomobile Congress

The 55th annual International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) was held in June at the Wyndham Moline on the John Deere Commons in downtown Moline, IL. Festivities started with a motorcycle/car ride to the Willis Antique Snowmobile Museum in Hopedale, IL where attendees got to see sleds packed literally to the ceiling of this vast antique collection.

The ISC officially started on Wednesday with the Welcome Reception, groomer display and a fundraising event at a local taproom.

Thursday was a full day of meetings with the offsite evening meal being a wonderful boat ride down the Mississippi. I was seated close to the Illinois contingent, so it was nice to hear about the history and how the lock and dam system works.

More meetings on Friday and breakouts including volunteer recruitment, development and retention; avalanche awareness; snowmobile traction safety; and economic impact studies. I attended the publications open forum which was very informative. Ninety percent of respondents in a recent survey still want a paper magazine vs. an electronic version.

There also was a roundtable discussion on trespass issues followed by the groomer reception and the Iron Dog Brigade for those Iron Dogs. Eight new pups were inducted at its 47th annual event.

Saturday night’s big banquet was packed.

Our very own Velishek Family from Faribault, MN was awarded ACSA Snowmobile Family of the Year.

Saturday was interesting with a local Chicago meteorologist letting us all know we are in an El’Nino and don’t expect much snow or cold for the upper Midwest. But what do people from the Chicago area know about anything, anyway (ha ha).

Saturday night was the big banquet featuring our very own Snowmobile Family of the Year, the Velishek Family from Faribault, MN. It was great to have them in person for the

Iron Dogs newly elected pups at the Iron Dog Brigade Banquet.

presentation of their national award, so well deserved. They made all of us from Minnesota so proud!

And next year the 56th annual International Snowmobile Congress 2024 will be at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Green Bay, WI, June 13-15 with a pledge from the Wisconsin contingent for lots of cheese and lots of fun.

Left: There was so much food every day of the event that no one went hungry.

Middle: Sponsors awarded clubs cash donations.

Right: Chicago area weatherman Mike Caplan.

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MnUSA News 5 Questions with Kelly Hesli

1. What do you like most about your job?

Problem solving. I am constantly looking at everything in life finding ways to make improvements and do things more efficiently.

To me, everything is always a work in progress. The association is a great challenge for me, and I am enjoying working through the many processes and analyzing what might be working and what might need some changes.

2. How do you unwind? We try to get away as much as possible. I do love relaxing up at the family cabin up north or floating down the St. Croix River on our boat. Traveling anywhere for any amount of time is something we like to do a lot. Right now, with 2 teenage boys in the house, there isn’t a ton of unwinding time!

3. What is your favorite snowmobile destination? Oh my goodness there are so many! I even have a bucket list I keep of places I still want to go! I will say where we ride most is the cabin in north Crow Wing County. It will always be a special place for us.

4. What was your most enjoyable sled trip? There are many!

And anything with a great story makes the list! You’ll have to come find me and ask, there’s not enough room on this page!

You can ask about the time my son lost his track and my sister and I sat the bar all day waiting for them to come back with the trailer, or the time we were in the UP and I fell down an icy staircase going to a waterfall and lost my glove and couldn’t get back up, or this one time we got pulled over…

5. Tell us about your family. I have been married for over 19 years to my amazing husband, Troy. We have 2 sons, Ben and Joe, who are now 18 and 16, respectively. We have no pets anymore as our last dog passed last fall and we realized we like to get away on the weekends and travel as much as we can!

I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can, and should you need anything from MnUSA, please reach out, I am here to help!

Yellowstone Non-Commercial Guide Program For over twenty years snowmobilers have been working to keep snowmobiling open to ride the same roads in Yellowstone National Park where other motorized vehicles are allowed in the non-snow season. If experiencing Yellowstone in the winter is on your bucket list, one of the successful efforts during the winter planning process was to have a chance to plan a trip into the park without a commercial guide.

The National Park Service recently announced the lottery for the 2023-2024 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program. Although most winter visitors to Yellowstone go by snow coach or commercially guided snowmobile rides, this program permits people to snowmobile in Yellowstone without the presence of a commercial guide.

Up to four non-commercially guided groups of up to five snowmobiles are allowed to enter the park daily: one at each of the four park entrances beginning December 15, 2023 through March 3 (North Gate) or 15, 2024.

Permits are awarded through a lottery system and cost $40/ day. Lottery applications are accepted August 1 to August 31. Unclaimed or canceled permits are made available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning October 1 via www. recreation.gov. There is no waiting list. Cancellations may occur throughout the winter season, so check the website often for openings.

Permit holders are considered non-commercial guides, must be 18 years old and are responsible for ensuring that everyone in their group complies with park regulations. They must complete the free online Yellowstone Snowmobile Education Certification course and use only Best Available Technology (BAT) snowmobiles. For the complete detailed information on the program, please see the Yellowstone Park Service website at https://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ncgsaplogistics.htm

Ski-Doo Snow P.A.S.S. Grant Program

Ski-Doo Snow P.A.S.S. (Protect, Access, Sustain, and Support) Grant Program is returning for another year. Over two seasons the program has provided more than $800,000 in funding towards more than 170 projects for snowmobile organizations across North America. The objectives are protecting or increasing access to play areas, making snowmobiling more accessible to all, helping clubs re-invent themselves, trail development and safety initiatives. Applications are being accepted online through September 15, 2023, with notification of funding by October 6, 2023. https://www.ski-doo. com/us/en/snow-pass-grant-program.html September 2023

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Vintage News

2023 Milbank Show & Swap by Scott Wakefield

Another great display of sleds in the shade

Milbank 2023 was back at the river after a three-year hiatus, and it was well worth the wait. This year’s theme was “My Favorite Sled”—and the sleds, they came. You could get an engraved mug with your sled description on it, and many did, including me, along with 83 other local vintage sled lovers. Under the treelined path around the park, sleds and vendors set up shop, and with beautiful weather, except a few brief showers at about 5pm each day, there wasn’t any complaining. Great food, great hospitality—Cal Moser and his crew do a great job of putting on one of the premier vintage shows around.

MnUSA had a booth at this year’s event, and we know that close to 4,000 snowmobilers from outside the state of Minnesota buy trail passes Many snowmobile manufacturers also make dirt bikes too! to ride in Minnesota. I was amazed at how many DNR quadrant maps I gave away. The most common theme • On-site restaurant was “in Minnesota you • Airport shuttle know you’re going to have snow, and you’re • Swimming pool/hot tub going to be riding • Meeting room on some of the best • Adjacent Trail Access Ask About groomed and marked Special trails in the Midwest.”

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THE OFFICIAL ® STTAR ARTT OF WINTER Billed as the world’s biggest snowmobile event, and if you’ve ever attended, hands down, right on with that billing.

The greatest thing about Hay Days is that it is always evolving and a different experience every time you attend, no two days or even years are the same. And that’s so true this year with the addition of the Southern Bounty Series off-road extreme mud racing challenge with its 8 different classes, based on what? Your tire size. These events are action packed against the clock, looking to score the fastest time through the big bad mud pit.

The OFFICIAL Start of Winter Along with the world’s largest swap meet, and the ever-popular free style expo, shooting skyward and grabbing massive air on a sled, ATV or quads, and motorcycles all in a quest for what? The biggest cheers from the audience.

And then there’s the tradition of Hay Days.

Since 1966 Velocity Race Management puts on a great show with racers coming from all around the country to vie for the richest purse in snowmobile drag racing. These monsters of the grass way will travel 500 feet in less than 3 seconds at over 150 miles per hour and cost over $100,000 to build. Don’t want to miss that.

And take a stroll over to Memory Lane to see how this snowmobile thing all got started, with some of the great older sleds, but also some sweet 1980’s versions, this year’s theme for the Midwest Ride-In the last weekend in January at ERX Park in Elk River.

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All other class racing starts immediately after Shoot Out qualifying for regular classes and are fit in between time slots for eliminations 5:30pm Track closes

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General Dates and Times Show Hours Saturday and Sunday 7:00am to 5:00pm Flyover with opening ceremonies to follow Saturday 12:00pm

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Calendar of Events Aug. 25 & 26 – Outlaw Grass Drags, Princeton, MN http://www.outlawgrassdrags.com/ Sep. 9 & 10 – Sno Barons Hay Days, North Branch, MN https://haydays.com/ Sep. 15 & 16 – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Eagle River, WI https://www.ishof.com/ Oct. 1 - Great Southern MN Swap Meet and Vintage Sled Show, Dodge County Fairgrounds, Kasson, MN https://www.byronsnowbears.com Oct. 7 – River City Snow Riders Swap Meet, Sherburne County Fairgrounds, Elk River, MN www.rivercitysnowriders.org Oct. 27-29 – MnUSA Fall Workshop & Annual Membership Meeting, Lakeville, MN https://www.mnsnowmobiler.org & office@mnusa.org

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Oct. 28 – Snowmobile Day Celebration https://www.gosnowmobiling.org/ & www.mnsnowmobiler.org Jan. 26-27 – Midwest Ride-In Vintage Show, ERX Motor Park, Elk River, MN https://www.mwvss.com/ Jan 27 - Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride Jan. 31-Feb 4 – Northland 300 Ride for Special Olympics Feb. 7-10 – Blackwoods Blizzard Tour for ALS https://www.neversurrenderinc.org/ Feb. 8-11 – MnUSA Winter Rendezvous, Thumper Pond Resort, Ottertail https://www.mnsnowmobiler.org

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Hentges Racing Bids Farewell to Racing Hentges Racing announced their decision to move on from national snocross after 23 years of chasing checkered flags as front-runners in the sport. Hentges Racing team owner, Nate Hentges said, “This announcement is a tough one for us, but all aspects of the decision have been carefully considered.

After twenty-plus years of facilitating a premier-level snocross race operation, it’s time for us to step away.” Hentges departure from National Snocross racing is effective now, and Nate added, “While we are moving on from Snocross, we are going to keep our competition options in other arenas open for the future.”

What’s Happening at MnUSA? Go to our website and look under events Also, past issues of the magazine are available to view on the website...check them out!

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Club News Honoring Larry Shepherd Larry Shepherd was honored at the MnUSA Region 5 Spring meeting for his efforts for snowmobiling and veterans. Larry has been involved with the Minnesota Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund Veterans Snowmobile Ride since the inception in 2008. He has served as both President and Vice President of MSEAF. Region 5 is so proud and honored to have Larry as a member, past Region Director and Region President. Larry has been a past MnUSA President as well. His efforts to raise funds, coordinate and supply both equipment and clothing for the veterans ride should not go unnoticed. The flag presented by Region President Mike Clevenger and Secretary/ Treasurer Cheryl Clevenger is a small token to show our members appreciation.

Left to right Mike Clevenger Region 5 Lead Director, Larry Shepherd, and Cheryl Clevenger Region 5 Secretary.

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Club News Sno-Trails Landowner Picnic

All of us here in the River Valley Trail Blazers want to thank everyone who came out to our 49th annual Landowners Picnic and volunteered their time on July 9th. This year we had 385 landowners, 352 of which were adults and 33 kids.

Without them, our trail system wouldn’t be possible.

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Please see below for a word from our Sno-Trails President.

Logan Haueter - Secretary of RVTB

Thank You Landowners Picnic Volunteers!

On behalf of Sno-Trails and all who snowmobile in Scott County, I would like to thank all of the volunteers from our clubs (Belle Plaine Boroughriders, Prior Lake Snowmobile Association, River Valley Trail Blazers, and Savage SnoPacers) and beyond that helped to make this year’s Landowner Picnic a success.

We were blessed with great weather and other than a couple minor hiccups the event went smoothly. We would not be able to give back to our valued landowners without your support.

We really appreciate this year’s large volunteer turnout. I believe my initial attendee count was a little under 400.

We will share final numbers when we have had a chance to process our paperwork.

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Crow River Sno Pros Annual Picnic On July 7th, 2023, the Crow River Sno Pros hosted their annual Landowners Appreciation Picnic at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, MN. Approximately 230 invites were sent to the owners of the land that their trails cross.The meal consisted of freshly grilled pork chops, potato salad, beans, buns, and a cold beverage. 1919 Root Beer floats were also provided for dessert, along with live music from 5 p.m. till 9 p.m. Approximately 200 people attended this year.

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Club News Clearwater Trail Blazers Landowners Dinner The Clearwater Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club held their landowners dinner on Friday, April 28 at their clubhouse. Approximately one hundred came and enjoyed the night. Social hour was at six and the dinner at seven. The great meal was served by “Black Hat” of Bagley consisting of beef brisket, and pork pig stickers, with all the extras. David Schotzko from the DNR gave a little talk about “Parks And Trails”. We gave away door prizes consisting of flowers, hams, turkeys and clothing. All landowners went home with a door prize.

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Snowmobile Swap Meet Saturday, October 7th, 2023

• Relax after the ride in our comfortable cabins, lodge, restaurant, hot tub or sauna

Sherburne County Fairgrounds Swapper and Vendor open from 6:30 to 3:30 Admission gate open from 8 AM to 3 PM

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Free Admission with MnUSA membership card (1 G.A. Only) Swap prices: Vehicle swap prices start at $30 (Includes 2 G.A.).

All large vendors, enclosed trailers, motor homes, or tents start at $80.

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Club News Outlaw Grass Drags, August 25 & 26, 2023, Princeton There is something for everyone at the Outlaw Grass Drags, hosted by the Rum River Trail Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development, maintenance, and the safety of snowmobile trails in the Rum River trail system and throughout Minnesota.

Grass Drags The Outlaw Grass Drags are one of the premiere grass drag events in the Midwest featuring everything from vintage sleds to outlaw sleds exceeding 150 mph. You don’t want to miss this!

Swap meet Swappers large and small come to our event with nearly everything snowmobile related for purchase. If you need it, you can probably find it among the hundreds of swappers at our event.

Lawnmower racing The fastest lawn mower racers from Minnesota and Wisconsin converge on our facility to put on one heck of a show. With numerous classes, the racers give us an action packed day of racing for all in attendance.

Food vendors and more…

The Rum River Trail Association consists of four clubs: • Mystic Riders, Princeton • St. Francis Sno Ghosts • Grandy Northern Lites • Cambridge Drift Dusters

Funds raised at the annual Outlaw Grass Drags assists the organization in maintaining over 500 miles of local trails. A healthy trail system not only benefits riders but businesses and the local economy as well. Success and continued growth is due solely to your continued support.

Doors open at 7 a.m. both days. For more information visit www.outlawgrassdrags.com/ or their Facebook page.

Sakatah Trail Sno-Cruisers Campout Summertime is not an excuse for snowmobile clubs to not get together. The Sakatah Trail Sno-Cruisers from Region 5 had a club campout at Shades of Sherwood Campground in Zumbrota mid-June. Although this club is relatively small in nature there were 11 campsites with 34 members in attendance. Activities for the weekend included a corn hole tournament, card games, board games, swimming, biking, many great conversations, campfires, and of course s’mores. This was also a time to catch up on talk regarding past and future snowmobile trips as well as a chance to bring ideas forward for the next snow season. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their time spent together.

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Young’s Bay Resort Angle Inlet, MN 218-223-8031 Fireside Grill Bagley, MN 218-694-2132 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 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 Naytahwaush Nightriders Naytahwaush, MN Pinehurst Resort Naytahwaush, MN 218-935-5745 Sportsman’s Oak Island Lodge Oak Island, MN 218-223-8411

Sunset Lodge Resort Oak Island, MN 218-223-8211 TJ’s Tavern Oaklee, MN 218-796-5153 √ Osage Schoolhouse Osage, MN 612-618-5846 √ C’Mon Inn Motel Park Rapids, MN 800-258-6891 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

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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 √ Lossing’s Power Sports Babbitt, MN 218-827-2635 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 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

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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

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 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 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

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MnUSA Business Supporters 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 30

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 Edwards Oil Virginia, MN 218-741-9634 Northern Pine Riders Snowmobile Club Willow River, MN 218-372-4077

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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 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 Hillman Swampstompers Foley, MN 320-355-2370 Harding/Lastrup Snowdusters Hillman, MN 320-277-3515

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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 Merrifield Marathons Merrifield, MN 218-821-6208 Rum River Sno-Riders Milaca, MN √ PTWLUBES.com Monticello, MN 612-501-8992 Nickerson Bar & Motel Nickerson, MN 218-496-5613 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 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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Grover Farm Amboy, MN 507-380-8324 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

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Holiday Inn Fairmont, MN 507-238-4771 Visit Fairmont Fairmont, MN 507-235-8585 CentraSota Vintage Sledheads Glencoe, MN 320-327-2559 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 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 The Great Escapt Minnesota Lake, MN 507-462-3500 New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce New Ulm, MN 507-233-4304 Darryl’s Motorsports Ormsby, MN 507-736-4131 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 Wolf’s Den Ostrander, MN 507-261-5479 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

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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 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

MnUSA Business Supporters 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 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 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

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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 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 √ 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 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 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 Haley Oil Company Elbow Lake, MN 218-685-4466 LG Seeds – Dana Bloom Elbow Lake, MN 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 √ 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 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

Experience the Trails of St. Germain, Wisconsin Welcome Snowmobilers!

– Open-concept 2-acre lake home – Sleeps 15, 7 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths – 120’ of shoreline on Lake Content – Connected to Big Saint Germain Lake – Just 100 yds from the Bo-Boen Trail Immediate access to 4 trailheads linking 500+ miles of groomed trails in Vilas Visit Our Property at: County stretching into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Large Groups Welcome! hillervacationhomes.com/blue-jay-getaway Just a 2-mile ride to Hiller’s Radar Run — the Largest Winter Lake Race & Bikini Run in the Midwest!

February 3rd & 4th, 2023

September 2023

Blue J Getaway Book by Phone 1-800-445-5370 Or Scan Code

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New in-stock sleds arriving daily!

Now is the time to service your sled for the upcoming season.

Call your local

dealer to schedule a maintenance appointment.

Cannon Power Sports Inc. Cannon Falls 507-263-4532 cannonpower.com

Chopper City Sports Fridley 763-572-2100 choppercity.com

Davis Motorsports Delano 763-972-5045 davismotorsportsdelano.com Hansen Sports on Bay Lake Deerwood 218-678-2051 hansensonbaylake.com

Chopper Powersports Maple Plain 763-479-3719 triksports.com

Duluth Lawn & Sport Duluth 218-628-3718 duluthlawnandsport.com

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

Podein’s Power Equipment Stewartville 507-533-8841 podeinspowerequipment.com

WARNING: Professional rider on a closed course. Polaris® recommends that all snowmobile riders take a training course.

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

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