Events
November 30, 2025
DATA sponsors a Vikings Football game at The Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. Game begins at noon. Come win prizes and learn more about snowmobiling in Douglas County
December
Trails tentatively open and groom if snow
DATA sponsors a Vikings Football game at The Depot Smokehouse & Tavern. Game begins at noon. Come win prizes and learn more about snowmobiling in Douglas County
December
Trails tentatively open and groom if snow
December 13, 2025
Youth Snowmobile Training -Ollie's Service, Alexandria, 8:00 and 10:00 am. Students MUST pre-register by contacting Sharon at Ollie's Service, 320-763-4455.
Provide the following when registering:
1. Students full name
2. Age
3. Parent/Guardian name and contact information
Requirements: Must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above to be eligible to take this class and bring online completion voucher to class and bring online completion voucher to class.
Parent/Guardian is required to attend the first part of class (approx. 30 mins) to complete paperwork. Students will participate in small group activities, incident review, a review of laws, operation and proper equipment and then an online course review. After the classroom session, the students will participate in the snowmobile familiarization and the riding course.
Youth Snowmobile Training -Ollie's Service, Alexandria, 8:00 and 10:00 am. Students MUST pre-register by contacting Sharon at Ollie's Service, 320-763-4455.
Provide the following when registering:
1. Students full name
2. Age
3. Parent/Guardian name and contact information
Requirements: Must be 11 years of age before class start date listed above to be eligible to take this class and bring online completion voucher to class and bring online completion voucher to class.
Parent/Guardian is required to attend the first part of class (approx. 30 mins) to complete paperwork. Students will participate in small group activities, incident review, a review of laws, operation and proper equipment and then an online course review. After the classroom session, the students will participate in the snowmobile familiarization and the riding course.
February 12-15, 2026
MNUSA's Winter Rendezvous will be held the weekend of February 12-15, 2026 at the South Shore Hotel in Bemidji, MN. Hosted by Region 1. Come join the fun!
TBD, 2026
Spectacular Ride for Charity - Contact Ollie's Service or click here for information: 320-763-4455
April, 2026
trails close end of the season
MNUSA's Winter Rendezvous will be held the weekend of February 12-15, 2026 at the South Shore Hotel in Bemidji, MN. Hosted by Region 1. Come join the fun!
TBD, 2026
Spectacular Ride for Charity - Contact Ollie's Service or click here for information: 320-763-4455
April, 2026
trails close end of the season
May 2026
MnUSA Spring Workshop. Location TBD
MnUSA Spring Workshop. Location TBD
July 2026
Landowner Appreciation Dinner at the Douglas County Fairgrounds 4H Building
August 2026
Youth Outdoor Activity Day
Landowner Appreciation Dinner at the Douglas County Fairgrounds 4H Building
August 2026
Youth Outdoor Activity Day
September 12 - 13, 2026
Hay Days 2026
News
DATA in the News
February 2024
The Director’s Award is presented to an individual or group for significant contributions to snowmobiling in the state.
Little Big Ole
The “Find Little Big Ole” on DATA Trails campaign offered clues to hit the trails and find Little Big Ole. Snowmobile enthusiasts were encouraged to take a selfie with Little Big Ole and had a chance to win really cool prizes provided by several local businesses.
Rules | Winners