submitted by Dave D.
A big thank you to the club members who removed trail
signs this spring. As of April 1st. All trail signs had been
removed by the many volunteers of Women, Men and even
kids. Club members reported some farmers were in the
fields within days of the signs being removed.
Thanks again everyone!!
MnUSA
Larry Shepherd attended the MnUSA Legislative Reception in St
Paul as a snowmobiler representing our club and snowmobilers in Rice
Co. He met with Senator Jasinski and lobbied for the MnUSA Legislative
Agenda as follows:
● Sales Tax Exemption for grooming material, equipment and trail work. If
approved this would eliminate sales tax on materials for the Olson bridge we
plan on building this year.
● Winter user License plate which would be a joint venture with the MN
Coalition of Lakeshore Association and Clean Water Coalition. If approved
half of the fee charged for this license plate would go into the Snowmobile
Grant-in-Aid fund.
● To Protect the Dedicated Fund and Gas Tax (each represent about 50% of our
funding)
● To Support a DNR Policy bill pertaining to Unlawful acts related to
misrepresentation or fraud concerning snowmobile registration.
Club Member News
Long time landowner and friend on the North Trail – Gene Sanford passed away
March 18th, 2026. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP Gene.
* Mid-March Snow Fall Brought Riders Out*
Thanks to Tony Balata for grooming the state trail and for all the
work he has done, local riders (Shane and Ryan pictured above)
in addition to many others including some from Mankato, New
Ulm and elsewhere got to enjoy ONE last ride. Our facebook
page received many compliments. Great Job Tony!!!
TRAIL REPORT
Tony reminded everyone to be sure to log their hours that you work
at the club club house. This is the documentation that the DNR will
look at to reinforce the grant is appropriately funded.
Tony reminded the trail workers to do due diligence and ensure that
our trails are consistent. Trail markings should show snowmobilers
where they are going and where they are to ensure safety.
Nate Shaw has volunteered to help maintain the club house,
thanks Nate!
Club Member Dues
The club currently has 63 members.
Thank you to all who have renewed their dues.
Faribo Sno-Go Dues are $45 Per Year. You can mail your dues to: Faribo Sno-Go
Club, PO Box 153, Faribault, MN 55021 or go to our website and join or renew your
membership. www.sno-go.org.
Thank you to Earl Graham for volunteering to be our new Club President!
Earl has volunteered many decades to our club and continues to say “yes” when
called upon.
How can you help?????????????
Next Club Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th. 2026
6:30 p.m. at the Club House. All members and prospective members are welcome
to attend the meetings.
Keep up to date on events and meeting times by following us at:
www.sno-go.org
Facebook: Faribo Sno-Go Club
2024-2025 Executive Board and Board Members
Officers
President – Earl Graham
Secretary – Emily Velishek
Publicity – Dave DeGrood
Trail Administrator – Tony Balata
Vice President – Larry Shepherd
Treasurer – Shane DeGrood
Membership – Travis Beaupre
Board of Directors:
Rick Bartness
Nate Shaw
Mike DeGrood
Mark Gillen
Kurt Kluzak
Jerry Velishek
Please Support our Groomer Display Business Donors!!
Channel Inn
Harry Browns Automotive Center
Met-Con
Steele County Trail Association
Tri Lakes Sportsmen’s Club
Bauer’s Southside Liquors
R.C. Bliss Faribault
Community CO-OP Oil Assn
LaCanne’s Marine
Sette Sports Center
Southern Shores Dock & Lift
State Bank of Faribault
Shepherd’s Automotive (Justin & Jenny)
Tom’s Lock and Key
The Lodge on Lake Mazaska
Apple Creek Orchard
Faribo Insurance – Dean Quinnell
Kenyon Snowdrifters
Velishek Auto Sales
Toy Box Saloon Kilkenny
Design Specialties
Grandma’s Lakeside Resort
Knish Kustomz Automotive Upholstery
Reliance Bank
Sakatah Trail Sno-Cruisers
Sammon Trucking
Tom’s Pro Glass
Boonies Bar & Grill