AUGUST 2026

MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

EFFECTIVE 2026-2027 SEASON

BUSINESS PARTNERS - $100

MnUSA Board of Directors has officially approved business supporter memberships dues of $100 with increased promotion of business members.

We ask that clubs please start to make any necessary changes to their renewal forms and websites to accommodate this change.

To accomodate collections that are currently in process, club admins will still be able to process business renewals at $75 in the membership platform until October 1, 2026.

PREMIUM CLUBS - $100

The previous club membership was restructured last year to a Premium Club Donation program. All clubs that would like to make a $100 donation each year to MnUSA will be recognized as a Premium Club in the magazine, at events, and on our interactive map.

XTRA MILER DESIGNATION

Members can make an additional donation to support MnUSA's programs. A donation of $20 or more will be recognized by MnUSA as an "Xtra Miler." Total donations made over a 365 day period will qualify members for special designation as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum donor. Members designated as Xtra Milers are recognized in the magazine and at events.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the MnUSA Office or the Membership Committee.

Thank you for your continued support!

HAY DAYS MNUSA BUILDING UPDATE

All are welcome to join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Satuday September 12th at Hay Days!

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS THAT DONATED!

$5000 Sponsor
North Country Snowmobile Club

$1000 Sponsor

Northern Pine Riders | Douglas Area Trail Association

NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH MN DNR REQUIREMENTS FOR DNR GRANTEES

Starting with your mandatory DNR Meetings you were given language that is required to be added to your clubs or trail associations by-laws if you receive GIA funds from the DNR. The language is for a Conflict-of-Interest Policy as fraud has rocked the state of Minnesota and governmental agencies. You do NOT need to hire an attorney to do this work.  

You are required to complete these 2 steps:

1. Step 1: You simply take the language provided by the DNR and call it Addendum "A“. Attach that Addendum “A“ to the back of your current bylaws.
2. Step 2: During your normal meeting someone makes a motion to add Addendum “A” to the language regarding a Conflict-of-Interest Policy to your current bylaws. Then a Second is made and recorded. Call to Vote is taken, and record should show approved.  

Keep a record of that vote, as you may need to prove to your “sponsor“ that this was validated. Also, best practice is to keep a copy of your NEW Addendum “A“ added Bylaws handy as again your “ sponsor“ may ask to see your complete bylaws, showing the Addendum “A” PRIOR too funding your clubs or trail associations benchmarks. Here is the language provide by the DNR to make your Addendum “A“ legal.  

Club leadership (officers and those making any decisions on expenditures) must avoid actual or potential/perceived conflicts of interest when conducting club business and managing GIA funds. Club leadership with an actual or potential/ perceived conflict must disclose it to the club’s officers, ensure the disclosure is recorded in meeting minutes and abstain from related decisions. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action or affect the club’s eligibility for reimbursements and future grant funding.  

PLEASE REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO YOUR LOCAL DNR REPRESENTATIVE WITH QUESTIONS.

The BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC) remains committed to fighting to keep your land open for your enjoyment. We are currently focusing on two critical areas to protect snowmobile access:

1. Forest Service Over-Snow Vehicle Rule: The current rule restricts snowmobile access. Please tell the agency to rescind 36 CFR Part 212 Subpart C: https://blueribboncoalition.org/rescind-36-cfr-subpart-c-over-snow-vehicle-rule/

2. Rio Grande National Forest Draft EIS: Comments are needed by July 29th regarding Over-Snow Vehicle access across 1.8 million acres: https://blueribboncoalition.org/rio-grande-national-forest-over-snow-draft-eis/

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our public lands open.

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS!

SEPT 12-13: Sno Barons Hay Days North Branch, MN

SEPT 18-19: Snodeos Grass Drag & Swap Meet Brainerd, MN

SEPT 27: Great Southern Swap Meet & Vintage Show Kasson, MN

OCT 23-25: MnUSA Fall Workshop Alexandria, MN

MnUSA BOOTH APPEARANCES

SEPT 12-13: Sno Barons Hay Days North Branch, MN

Want FREE Admission to an event?

Help support MnUSA and volunteer to work at the MnUSA Booth and receive admission passes as a thank you for volunteering!

Contact Scott Wakefield at to schedule a time! 

ATTENTION CLUBS!

Having an event? Have the MnUSA Membership Booth come join you!

Our Membership:Booth Committee is always looking for opportunities to be present for your event. If you would like a MnUSA Booth at your upcoming club/community event, please reach out to the Membership:Booth Committee.

Membership:Booth Committee Interim Chair

Scott Wakefield

612-483-5638

oliver1650@icloud.com

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

SEASON OFFICE HOURS

EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1

Mon-Thurs: 8:30am-4:30pm

Fri-Sun: CLOSED

Welcome back to the start of the snowmobile season! Business is picking up and so are we! Office hours are now back to in season days and times! Please note, there is still only 1 employee in the office and staff might not be present at all times. Please call or email for an appointment for us to serve you best!

NEWSLEDDER UPDATE!

The MnUSA office will no longer be producing the monthly Newsledder.

We have outsourced our electronic Newsledder to our magazine publisher, MWO Media who will be producing a weekly newsletter for members and the public!

Should your club or business be interested in promoting or advertising in the Newsledder, please contact MWO Media directly. More information can be found through their Media Kit:

Membership Benefits

Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association is a proud partner with American Income Life (aka Globe Life), a 100% union insurance company. Through this partnership, all members of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association have $4000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment policy at no cost.

As a member of MnUSA, you should have received a second letter in the mail, in the past few weeks going over member benefits. If you have previously already responded to this request, please disregard this notice.

It is not a requirement for members to designate a beneficiary in order to receive this benefit, if you do, please note:

1. An AIL representative will be contacting you to confirm your beneficiary, and to inform you of additional benefits: AIL PLUS (saves 10-85% on out of pocket healthcare costs), FREE Will Kit, and FREE Child Safety Kits.
2. If you experience any issues with your AIL/Globe Life agent, or have any questions about AIL or your benefits, please feel free to contact the MnUSA Office or our AIL representatives directly for assistance:

IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SALES CALLS FROM AIL, PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE OFFICE OR MIRANDA MCKEE FOR ASSISTANCE

Miranda McKee

msmckee@ailife.com

866-797-6455

Issues of Minnesota Snowmobiling run from

September-March each season.

Issues mailing now!

Your next issue should be in your mailbox shortly. If you do not receive your copy, please check the membership platform to make sure your membership is active and your address is correct.

ATTENTION MEMBERS!

Help MnUSA save money and read Minnesota Snowmobiling digitally online! To remove yourself from our mailing list please CONTACT US, asking to be removed from our magazine mailing list.

Fun events? Exciting club news?

Share it in the magazine!

Have a business and want to advertise?

ATTENTION CLUBS!

REQUEST YOUR RAFFLE CALENDARS TODAY!

Calendar request forms MUST be completed in order to receive raffle calendars. If you would like to pick up your calendars at Hay Days, you must complete and submit your form prior so we are able to package and fulfill your request prior to heading out to Hay Days.

Thank you for your help and understanding!

CALENDAR PHOTO WINNER: AUGUST 2026

Photo by Jesse Duholm

Minnow Lake just outside of Bagely, MN

THIS MONTHS QUESTION

LAST MONTHS RESULTS

What brand of sled do you ride?

Polaris: 40% (35)

Ski-Doo: 24% (28)

Arctic Cat: 16% (18)

Yamaha: 10% (11)

Other: 2% (2)