MAY 2026

2026 MN LEGISLATION SESSION

MnUSA Lobbyists, Doug and Christian Franzen, have been busy at the capitol working on behalf of clubs and snowmobilers across the state. Here is a recap of this years session:

MnUSA Hay Days Buidling

Sponsorship Opportunities

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS THAT HAVE SIGNED UP!

Limited spots still available!


$5000 Sponsor
North Country Snowmobile Club


$1000 Sponsor

Northern Pine Riders

$750 Sponsor

Crow River Sno Pros | Snowbirds of Amboy | Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Show | County Snowrunners | New Prague Sno-Drifters | Lonsdale SnoWizards | Westonka Snoblazers | Maple Plain Snowmads | New Market Snowmads | Hillman Swampstompers | Lakeville Sno Trackers | MnUSA Region 5 | Goodhue Bellechester Rail Riders | Tamarack Sno-Flyers | Chaska SnowHawks | Itasca Driftskippers | Kettle River Snowmobile Club | Wood City Riders | Hamel Sno Runners | ULTRA Snowmobile Association | Sherburne County Trail Association | Lawron Trail Riders

$500 Sponsor

Clay County Trail Blazers | Blackduck Stumpjumpers | Clearwater Trail Blazers | Madelia Snohawks | Foxtailers Snowmobile Club | Hastings Sno Mos | Farmington Sno-Tigers | Dakota Trails | Moose Horn Rod & Gun Club

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS!

JUL 9-13 : MnUSA Summer Meeting Hill City, MN


MnUSA BOOTH APPEARANCES

None Currently Scheduled

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

Ski-Doo Snow PASS Program

Polaris TRAILS GRANTS Program

WANTED : GROOMER


The Naytahwaush Nightriders are looking to purchase a groomer, 5 years old or newer. Please contact trail coordinator Tom Krenz with information at 763-258-6012


SELLING : GROOMER


Arrowhead Mini Groomer 5'x9'6". Attached are the details from the arrowhead site and a picture of it on the trail from the last season. $5,000 for it, but open to BO. It’s in really good shape. 


Email Mark Flakne at flakne@gmail.com

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

EFFECTIVE MAY 1


Tue-Wed*: 8:30am-4:30pm

Thu-Mon: CLOSED

*Days may vary. Please contact office to set up appointment if needed.

 

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 TYLER HARLAN FOR ASSISTANCE


Tyler Harlan

763-464-0974

tlharlan@ailife.com


Issues of Minnesota Snowmobiling run from

September-March each season.


Issues will start up again next fall!


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.

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CALENDAR PHOTO WINNER: MAY 2026

Photo by Garrett Laing

Drone Shot Virginia, MN

THIS MONTHS QUESTION

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LAST MONTHS RESULTS


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Mike Clevenger

President

Scotty Harder

Vice President

Janet Widness

Secretary

Gordon Heitke

Treasurer

Scott Wakefield

Director at Large

MnUSA

14000 Sunfish Lake Blvd NW Ste L Ramsey, MN 55303


office@mnusa.org

763-577-0185

www.mnusa.org

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Tue-Wed*: 8:30am-4:30pm

Thurs-Mon: CLOSED

*days/hours may vary by week, please contact office for appointments


Directions to Office