20Th Annual Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival

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Windsurfers congregate near the start as they prepare for racing action in this June 2018 photo.

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By Ryan McGaughey Miller said. “Over the last five to six years it has best year yet for music.” [email protected] slowly transitioned into what it is today, with It also has an ample opportunity to be WORTHINGTON changing the music for a broader audience.” the best year for windsurfing, too. Miller is hen the Windsurfing Regatta and That 2019 audience should be both sizable optimistic that national championship event Music Festival first took place in 2000, and enthusiastic considering the booking of on Lake Okabena will help make this year’s organizers were confident they had the the well-known country music act Parmalee as Regatta extra special. W this year’s headliners for the Sailboard Beach “Hosting nationals will attract more makings of a local success story on their hands. Now, as the festival celebrates its 20th stage. It marks the second year in a row that a windsurfers and some of the best windsurfers out there,” he said. “We had to request to host anniversary — this year’s edition is set for big name in the country music world has been secured to play at the Worthington festival. nationals, and it was decided Worthington June 6-9 and includes, for the fourth time, “Being that it is our 20th year, we really would be a great place once again. It creates the U.S. Windsurfing Association National wanted to make a splash for our music a really fun atmosphere to see all these Championships — it has transformed headliner,” Miller explained. “Last year we windsurfers on the lake.” into one of the region’s most anticipated had Neal McCoy, and he was great. Our music For years, the Regatta has been a celebration summer celebrations. committee had to figure out how we could top that brings entire families to enjoy all the “The Regatta has grown over that from last year. various festivities. Miller enjoys that aspect the last 20 years into a great town “It has been a long process and stressful at of the annual event — as well as being part event,” said Josh Miller, who is times working with this level of an artist,” of the planning, too. in his third year as president of he continued. “When we get someone of this “I can say looking back over the last several the festival’s board of directors. caliber, they don’t just show up and pull their years of being on this board, it’s clear to me we “It brings friends and family instruments out and play. They usually have a have a lot of great people in this community from near and far together to kick big list of things needed in order for them to that have given generously of their time and off summer. It really is a unique make the trip.” money,” he said. “Also, our Chamber has does a event where we get to be on the Miller Miller credited Barry Roberts, chair of the really great job for the board. Darlene (Macklin, shores of Lake Okabena listening festival’s music committee, with bringing the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce’s to live music, eat at one of the great-tasting Parmalee and the weekend’s other musical executive director) is always willing to help, food vendors, enjoy a cold beverage and take in acts — Good for Gary, County Line Drive, and I can’t thank her enough for always taking some windsurfing.” Mojo Monks and Capital Sons — my calls and drop-ins to her office. Miller notes that one significant change that to Worthington. “Being a part of this event for about 10 years has come over the years is the alteration of the “Barry has been working hard on this since now has been enjoyable. Worthington is home festival’s music entertainment. June of last year,” Miller said, “He has done for my family, and so I really take pride in “The music was geared more toward a great job once again putting a great lineup helping in whatever way I can to make it a windsurfers and not as much for the spectator,” together. I think this year will be the great event and a better place to live.” 20TH ANNUAL WINDSURFING REGATTA & MUSIC FESTIVAL Sailboard Beach, Worthington

Wednesday, June 5 Windsurfing registration Thursday, June 6 9 a.m. Skippers’ meeting; racing to follow throughout day Friday, June 7 9 a.m. Skippers’ meeting; racing to follow throughout day 11 a.m. Food vendors open 4 p.m. Beer tent open 4 p.m. Media tent open 5:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony, National Anthem and Flag Raising 6 p.m. County Line Drive 8:30 p.m. Good for Gary Saturday, June 8 9 a.m. Skippers’ meeting; racing to follow throughout day 9 a.m. Regatta Bike Ride, Centennial Park 9 a.m. Media tent open 10 a.m. Ride the Hog for Stroke Prevention, begin at Sanford Clinic ABOVE: A record crowd waits for 11 a.m. Children’s activities featured performer Neal McCoy to take 11 a.m. Artmobile the stage during the 2018 Worthington 11 a.m. Food vendors open Windsurfing Regatta and Music 2 p.m. Beer tent open Festival. 4 p.m. Mojo Monks 6 p.m. Chair Auction LEFT: McCoy entertains the crowd 7 p.m. Capital Sons during his Saturday night performance. 9 p.m. Parmalee

Photos by Tim Middagh / The Globe Sunday, June 9 11 a.m. Media tent open 11 a.m. Food vendors open C2 Saturday, June 1, 2019 Regatta The Globe THE THE GLOBE Regatta Chair Auction to GLOBE CHAIR CHAIR AUCTION benefit Special Olympics AUCTION 2019 Funds raised to help send 2019 team to Minnesota Summer Games later this month

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WORTHINGTON — The Globe’s 001735407r1 16th annual Regatta Chair Auction, set for 6 p.m. Saturday (June 8) on the Sailboard Beach stage, will raise funds for a very special cause — the Worthington Wires Special Olym- pics team. Fresh off its regional contest, all 37 members of the local Spe- cial Olympics team have earned Special to The Globe Fulda Area the opportunity to compete in the Credit Union The Worthington Wires Special Olympics team poses for a photo after their 2019 Special Olympics Minneso- competition recently in Redwood Falls. Artist: Jessica Zuniga ta Summer Games, scheduled for June 21-23 at the University of St. gems and gold leaf. bowling in the fall, powerlifting and Thomas in St. Paul. Funds raised swimming in the winter, track and Merck “They artists get to take it where Artist: Clint Meyer from the auction — as well as dona- they like — they aren’t given any field in the spring and softball in the tions collected during the People’s direction,” Fultz said. summer. Team members are ages 8 Choice judging of the chairs — The Globe is hoping to raise at and older (although younger kids will help cover the costs for the ath- least $5,000 — the amount raised are eligible to participate in prac- letes to compete. during last year’s auction to sup- tices) and hail from Worthington, Ten local businesses are once again port Flags of Freedom — to help the Fulda and Windom. sponsoring an Adirondack-style local Special Olympians. Since Worthington Wires wooden chair for the auction, with “Special Olympics has expand- organized four years ago, team local artists volunteering their time ed this year from a fairly small members have always qualified to create original designs. group to a growing community for both the summer and winter “I’m really excited for every- organization,” Fultz said. “We games, Roesner said. one to see the chairs — they are thought they could use the funds to The Summer Games on the St. gorgeous,” said Roberta Fultz, continue growing.” Thomas University campus is The Globe’s advertising manager. Amy Roesner of Worthington fashioned after the Olympics, “We’ve got some outstanding local spearheads the Worthington Wires with numerous events for teams artists who’ve come together for delegation. When she took on and individuals to compete this project.” the role last August, the team in. During the event, team members JAVA NAU One of the chairs sports the had 13 members. It has since and their coaches stay in the dorms Artist: Sue Nau Special Olympics logo and motto, grown to 37 members and eight on campus. while another boasts the Minne- volunteer coaches. In addition to the competition, sota Vikings logo. There is also a Each season, the team comprised though, Roesner said the summer Lampert Lumber serene scene of a lake a trees, and of youths ages 8 through adults Artist: Lisa Severance an ornately decorated chair using focuses on a different sport — AUCTION: Page C3 VOTE FOR OUR Vote for our chair REGATTA CHAIR! at the Regatta! NEED BUILDING SUPPLIES? We would like to help you with your project. H New Homes H Window Replacements H Additions H Decks H Remodeling H Commercial Buildings & Much More! VFW FREE Estimates Post 3958 We also have drafting service Round Lake Worthington Lumber • Building Materials Vineyards 1117 2nd Ave 849 10th Street, Worthington Artist: Linda Reasonover Nobles County Worthington, MN 56187 507-372-7384 Art Center 507-376-3800 Store Hours: Mon. - Fri.: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Artist: Tim & Susan Middagh Saturday: 8:00 am - 12 pm 001734767r1

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By Ryan McGaughey chasing wild weekend nights, [email protected] but their talents eventual- WORTHINGTON — For ly took them beyond the little the second year in a row, a cement block they rehearsed in top-selling country music art- and on to country music’s big- ist is headlining the lineup on gest stages.” the Sailboard Beach stage for A dozen years later, after the Windsurfing Regatta and much persistence, “Carolina” Music Festival. was a Platinum-certified No. Parmalee, likely best known 1 smash, and the band’s debut for their 2013 No. 1 hit “Caro- album “Feels Like Carolina” lina,” is scheduled to perform peaked in the top 10. Two more at 9 p.m. Saturday. The Worth- singles (“Close Your Eyes” and ington gig comes “Already Cal- on the heels of lin’ You Mine”) concerts in much rose to No. 3 and bigger venues No. 10, respec- (June 4 in Ama- tively, on Bill- Seeing people Special to The Globe rillo, Texas; June board’s country smile, laugh and airplay chart, Parmalee is the headliner for this year’s Windsurfing Regatta and Music Festival. The band has been 6 in Pittsburgh, tabbed to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday (June 8). Pa.; and June 7 in enjoy themselves and Parmalee Columbus, Ohio): toured across because of billed by the band as “a com- yet Parmalee the nation as a pilation of Parmalee’s six most is planning on something you’ve headlining act. rebel-rousing songs, packaged bringing on what Parmalee also done is a great as a surefire party starter.” their website earned Academy feeling. The first track in the collec- calls “high-en- of Country Music tion is “Hotdamalama,” and ergy shows” to Awards and Teen BARRY KNOX, bass also included familiar band the shores of Choice Awards player for Parmelee favorites like “Musta Had a Lake Okabena. nominations. Good Time” and two new songs Parmalee’s The band’s that showcase the group’s name pays trib- second album, country-rock sound. ute to the group’s small-town “27861,” yielded the hits “Each song in the pack was America roots. Comprised of “Roots” and “Sunday Morn- written by co-lead singer Matt brothers Matt and Scott Thom- ing,” which each enjoyed chart Thomas and fully reflects the as (lead vocals and drums), time on the Billboard Top 40 quartet’s rambunctious spirit,” their cousin Barry Knox (bass) country airplay chart and have Parmalee’s website states. “We and close friend Josh McSwain seen more than 30 million love bringing people together (lead guitar), the band got its combined streams on Spotify. start in Parmelee, N.C. (popu- Parmalee has had six singles for a good time and we hope lation 278). that have landed in the top 40 they’ll smile, sing along and “Raised on a diet of south- on the country airplay chart. raise on up.” Special to The Globe ern rock, country and blues, The most recent release of Like many successful bands, A promotional photo displays recent tour dates for Parmalee. they formed in 2001 as a Parmalee music, “Party Pack.” Parmalee — which also recently released the music video “Be band formed, Parmalee con- and enjoy themselves because bunch of small-town boys came in April 2018. It was Alright” — has had to over- tinues to survive and entertain of something you’ve done is a come a bit of adversity along crowd after crowd across the great feeling,” Knox said. their journey. country. And it’s not just with Added Scott Thomas: “Shar- Members of the groups music, either. ing that joy and making peo- worked odd jobs such as log- “The band is no stranger ple have fun makes all those ging forests, construction and to a little creative wording as rougher days worth it.” other forms of manual labor to well,” notes the Parmalee web- It should come as no surprise, make ends meet prior to their site. “After decades of friend- then, that Parmalee is eagerly initial breakthrough. And, in ship and endless days spent awaiting its visit to the Worth- on a bus together, the four 2010, two men attempted to ington Windsurfing Regatta rob the band at gunpoint fol- guys nearly have a language of and Music Festival. lowing a show. That led to Scott their own. They’ve even begun “We are incredibly honored Thomas being hospitalized for sharing some of their original to be playing the Windsurfing 35 days — 10 of which he spent vocabulary with fans through in a coma — for multiple gun- a hilarious video series called Regatta and Music Festival,” shot wounds. ‘Parmalisms,’ which shows off Matt Thomas said. “Concerts “Despite a five percent their fun-loving nature.” on the waterfront are some chance of survival, he miracu- Through it all, the band’s of our favorites, and this one lously pulled through and the fondness for each other and the is going to be great. We’re band went on to secure a record sheer joy its members has in excited to see everyone and to deal just four months later,” performing for others remain bring the party to a festival Special to The Globe the band’s website states. at the group’s foundation. with such a long and rich his- Parmalee is pictured during a May show in Iowa. Eighteen years after the “Seeing people smile, laugh tory in Worthington.”

AUCTION Roesner said the Worth- the Summer Games. erance; Merck, artist Clint “chair”ity have includ- ington Wires strives to “We have been very Meyer; Nobles County Art ed Sunset Hospice Cot- From Page C2 make Special Olympics a lucky in our community Center, artists Susan and tage, Freedom Shore Park free event for all of its that we have huge com- Tim Middagh; Worth- and Veterans Memorial, athletes who want to munity support,” Roesner ington ISD 518, AOK Art games offer so much more United Way of Nobles participate. That’s why said, adding that her heart Club; Round Lake Vine- for the athletes. Stations County, Honor Flight being selected to be the is in Special Olympics and yard & Winery, artist are set up to provide free Southwest Minnesota, recipient of the Regatta the teammates who com- Linda Reasonover; and the medical care to each ath- Chair Auction donations is pete alongside her son Worthington V.F.W., artist Love INC of Nobles County, lete, from getting their so appreciated. have become her family. Muriel Kuehl. the Nobles County Histor- eyes tested and choosing “I was beyond thrilled,” “I care deeply about all The Globe launched the ical Society, Client Com- free prescription glasses Roesner said after learning of them,” she said. “Their annual chair auction in munity Services, Inc. and and sports goggles to hav- Special Olympics was cho- accomplishments are a 2004. Past recipients of the Flags of Freedom. ing their hearing tested, sen to receive the funds. huge deal.” getting a dental checkup “To be selected for such a Sponsors and art- and participating in Fit generous fundraiser — to ists who have graciously Feet, a program that pro- not have to worry about financed a chair or gave vides free insoles. how to get the athletes to of their time to decorate “That’s a huge benefit the event or have to select one include: Avera Medical for a lot of our athletes,” which athletes we can Group-Worthington, artist Roesner said, adding that afford to take — this will Beverly Anderson; Client the medical checks are be a huge benefit for us.” Community Services Inc., included in each athlete’s Funds raised will help artist Kelly Henkels, Fulda $20 registration fee. “A cover the costs of room Area Credit Union, artist lot of times, that’s the and board for the athletes, Jessica Zuniga; Java Nau, only time our athletes get their registration fee and artist Sue Nau; Lampert those checks.” transportation to and from Lumber, artist Lisa Sev-

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They’ll be followed at 7 p.m. A guitar player since age 12, by Capitol Sons, which McGovern has been entertain- bills itself on its website as ing professionally since his late “a heart-on-your-sleeve rock teens. He did take time off from band from Minneapolis.” Special to The Globe the music scene in the ’90s to Capitol Sons will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday (June 8) at the Worthington Windsurfing Regatta and raise his three daughters with Music Festival. Mojo Monks his wife, but jumped back in Heather Fox, whose sings with Mojo Monks in 2009 after by age 15 had played a gig that is fresh, yet recognizable.” Cities music scene and beyond. lead vocals for Mojo Monks, just one band audition. So says promotional materi- Adds the band’s website: “No began playing an instrument, Olson, meanwhile, began his with a band he’d formed along al on the band’s website, and according to the band’s web- musical training on the vio- with two classmates. He’s also fluff, no gimmicks; we get up Capitol Sons’ rock ‘n’ roll chops site. She learned to play flute, lin and played in his school’s been part of several Twin Cities on stage and play our songs … should serve the throng on Sail- piccolo and various percussion orchestra until age 12; He then bands over the years. it’s that simple.” board Beach well. The group is instruments while perform- took up the bass guitar, and Another fourth key compo- Capitol Sons’ recording career nent of Mojo Monks is Andrew scheduled to begin performing began with a self-titled EP in Nelson, who mans keyboards. at 7 p.m. Saturday. 2005 that wound up getting He began playing at age 10 in Capitol Sons is led by Karl frequent airplay on FM 89.3 The Rochester, then soon joined a Obermeyer, who’s on both gui- Current. As the band’s popular- cover band and played through- tar and vocals. Other mem- ity began to grow, a full-length out high school. He attended bers in the rock quartet are 2009 album titled “Dirty Neon” Keith Raney (bass and vocals), Music Tech in Minneapolis as featured what the band believes Rick Paukert (guitar) and Mike a keyboard and also went on to be “more heartfelt lyrics and Jueneman (drums). Jueneman to play with several other per- intriguing song arrangements.“ formers in a variety of styles. may well be a familiar name The next release, “Swim the Rounding out the Mojo to Worthingtonians — he was High Tide” (2013), mixed in Monks lineup is Frank Majster- born and raised in the com- complex harmonies, Hammond ski, who’s on drums. Like the munity and graduated from organ, piano, ukulele and sitar. others, he brings plenty of Worthington High School in The band recently released experience to the band, as he 1991. He’s a former employee performed with a host of other of KWOA and KO95 (1989 to its fourth collection of songs, Twin Cities musical artists. 1992) and is the son of Tony “Rose-Colored World.” and Marilyn Jueneman. “On this longest and most Capital Sons Thanks to their self-pro- ambitious release to date, the “Seamlessly blending musi- claimed “undeniable melo- band showcases a more raw, cal influences and a pop-rock dies and heartfelt lyrics … all guitar-driven side, meaning- nature into a high energy, anchored by a rock-steady ful songwriting, and melodic Special to The Globe harmonies,” the Capitol Sons Mojo Monks will open for both Capitol Sons and Parmalee on unique and lyrically poignant rhythm section,” Capitol Sons mix, Capital Sons has a sound website notes. 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Pretty much all I do had deer run across the Meier’s riding around for a good bike ride, is solo, but I enjoy riding road in front of me.” the Worthington area Next Saturday will pres- with others, too.” Meier is part of a com- and around the Okoboji, The Regatta Bike Ride ent an idea opportunity mittee that works to coor- Iowa region. aims to get people of dinate each year’s ride. to join Meier, as the 13th “I thought it would be all ages cycling not just Involved with the effort are annual Regatta Bike Ride nice to do something like around Worthington, but securing volunteers, coor- will take place. Registra- that here, and we chose out of town as well. dinating registration and tion will begin at 8 a.m. at to do it the same week- The start The seven-mile route, securing sponsorship. 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Arden Anderson for fourth time of Fond du Lac, Wis. By Ryan McGaughey ing footage, you might have noticed signals a [email protected] that the sport has many faces,” Sam- wave to the WORTHINGTON — For the fourth son described. “Windsurfers can surf race crew as time in its celebrated 20-year down enormous waves, perform aeri- makes a lap existence, the Windsurfing al freestyle moves like snowboard- during race Regatta and Music Festival will ers do and race around buoys in all action for the serve as host for the U.S. Windsurfing sorts of course configurations. Course 19th annual National Championships. racing refers to this latter category, Regatta in Worthington was last home to the with competitors starting at the same Worthington. national championships in 2014, and time and testing their skills on both U.S. Windsurfing President Jerome upwind and downwind legs. Tim Middagh / Samson recalls it well. “A race typically lasts around 20 to The Globe “I was in Worthington the last time 30 minutes, and we might run three, our national championships were in four or five of those every single day,” town,” Samson recalled via email last he continued. “As you can imagine, week. “It was an awesome event, and the breeze can vary in strength during I remember it vividly. I made many a race, or even change direction, so friends, too, on that occasion. Seeing competitors have to stay on their toes the town rally around the event and — literally and figuratively — and make the right tactical decisions the the music festival was very special, whole way around the course. It’s a and I’m very much looking forward to test of skills and endurance, for sure.” returning this year.” One windsurfing discipline that Samson is confident that many oth- Samson said would be featured at this ers in the windsurfing community are year’s nationals is the “windfoil,” or anticipating a return as well. After “hydrofoiling,” fleet. all, Worthington has several attributes “Hydrofoiling has been around for that has helped secure its selection ages but it’s taking the sport of sail- as national championships host on ing by storm these days, with new multiple occasions (2003 and 2008, in sailboat designs popping up all the addition to 2014 and this year). time,” Samson said. “Recent material One important component, and technical developments have made clearly, is the quality of the site for it possible to adapt foiling to wind- top-notch windsurfing. surfing in a way that is both efficient “When we receive a bid to host our and cost-effective, and the results are national championships, we pay close rather spectacular. attention to the sailing venue,” Sam- “In relatively little wind, boards are son explained. “The prevailing wind floating two to three feet above the conditions are obviously very import- surface of the water — and without the ant. As tight as the windsurfing com- drag of the board in the water, reach- munity is and as much as we love ing better speeds than we ever could hanging out with each other, we pre- before,” Samson went on. “It’s a lot fer not to be sitting on the beach the of fun, too! whole time waiting for a puff of wind.” Additionally, past U.S. nation- There’s more than just wind, how- al champion Xavier Ferlet will be ever, that works in Worthington’s in Worthington during the Regatta favor. It doesn’t hurt that Bill Keitel, to offer novices windsurfers tips on co-founder of the Regatta, has long hydrofoiling. been involved in US Windsurfing and “He’ll run a free foil clinic during is currently Vice President Emer- the event for anyone who wants to itus of the organization. Given the learn what it’s all about,” Samson Tim Middagh / The Globe relationships that have been formed said. “We’re lucky that he’ll be at the Andy Gratton (left) and Mike Kroll from Oshkosh, Wis. sail a two-man sailboard during and strengthened over two decades, event and very grateful that he’s race competition on Lake Okabena. Worthington and US Windsurfing are agreed to do this introduction clinic. familiar with one another. What a great opportunity to learn from “The experience level of the local one of the best.” race organizers is a big factor, too, as As has been in other years well as the availability of affordable along the lake, there will likely be lodging options for visiting athletes,” plenty of speed racing as well. Samson said. “But above everything While the Midwest Speed Quest and else, the most important selection cri- U.S. Windsurfing National Champi- Kelly teria for us is the enthusiasm of local onships are separate events, Samson Johnson windsurfers. They’re at the heart of said, that doesn’t mean there won’t takes the the event. We’d rather have 30 local be that type of competition in the lead from her competitors at our national champi- event of ideal conditions. son, Kylan, onships and zero out-of-town visitors “If there’s tons of wind during the during a race than zero locals and 60 visitors. event, there’s a chance that we might at the 2018 “The primary reason why we regu- be able to include a few speed runs Windsurfing larly come back to Worthington isn’t indeed and make them count in the Regatta the wind — it’s the stoke of the local overall Midwest Speed Quest rank- and Music windsurfing community and the sup- ings,” Samson said Festival. port of the city behind it.” Individuals may begin registering Samson noted that this year’s nation- for windsurfing events as early as Tim Middagh / al championship event in Worthington Wednesday. Skippers’ meetings will The Globe will focus on what windsurfers call the take place at 9 a.m. Thursday, Fri- “course racing” discipline. day and Saturday, followed by racing “If you’ve ever watched windsurf- throughout each day. Kids Zone!

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Windsurfers are set for a race to begin during Saturday competition.

Photos by Tim Middagh / The Globe SCENES FROM THE 2018 REGATTA

Stained glass is glued down to make mosaics to decorate Prairieland Transit System bus stops at the Artmobile tent.

BELOW: Adam Yackley of Worthington does a flip during a face-off with friends as people of all ages gathered for the annual festival.

ABOVE: Drop Tailgate opened the musical entertainment on Friday evening.

Children play in the sand pile in the kids’ arts and activity area.

3rd Annual “Ride the Hog for Stroke Awareness” $30 for driver SATURDAY, $20 for rider JUNE 8, 2019 Which will include a cinch bag, t-shirt, and a food voucher to the JBS/Sanford Food Stand at the Regatta. Worthington’s Mayor Mike Kuhle Riding to the will be leading the ride. following locations Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. totaling 165 miles! at Sanford Worthington Clinic, Lap around Lake Okabena 1680 Diagonal Road. Worthington, MN Kick stands up at 11:00 a.m. Van Bully’s – Iona, MN Stacie’s Bar – Woodstock, MN Quilt raffle tickets will be sold before ride and Kronborg Restaurant & Lounge – the quilt will be given away after the ride. Tyler, MN Bonnie & Clyde’s – Tracy, MN Over $5k in drawings for all Bonnie & Clyde’s II – Westbrook, MN registered riders!!! Julie’s Place – Fulda, MN Cash Purses • Bike Accessories • Gift Cards Finishing at the Windsurfing Regatta in Worthington, MN