A good life is a collection of happy memories

We were finally able to be back out on the ice again this year - with 20+ inches of ice we changed things up a bit and allowed the contestants to fish anywhere on the lake.  For those that chose to avoid the wind out on the lake we had plenty of games and raffles to keep them entertained inside the heated tent on the patio at Back to Captain's. We had our grand prize drawing for the Kawasaki Mule UTV raffle, the fishing contest winner took home $1000 for his 9lb 13oz northern, and thousands of dollars of prizes were given away throughout the day!

Thank you to the generous sponsors and donors who make this event possible

Northern Lights Sponsors  - Frandsen Bank & Trust, Hayford Ford, Isanti Sportsman's Club, Joe's Sporting Goods, Kawasaki, Minnesota Equipment, Northway Sports, Sand's Auto

Woodland Sponsors - Ascension Roofing, Elk Ridge Plumbing, Isanti Custom Meats, King's Custom Machining, St. Francis True Value

Prairie Sponsors - A & B Welding, American Family - Jeff Pynes, By The Yard Inc, Dusty Eagle, Kathy Kolb - Realtor, Our Manufacturing & Monogramming, Pond's Golf Course, Rivard Companies, Summit Brewing

Please support those who support us - 100's of door prizes were donated from these generous businesses

201 Tavern, 208 Hair Lounge, Auto Zone Beef O'Brady's, Billy's Bar 7 Grill, Bootleggers, Boston's, Bradford Pub & Grub, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cambridge Bar & Grill, Casa Rio Tex Mex, Chanticlear Pizza, Chapala Mexican Restaurant, Chuck & Don's Pets Store, Countryside Cuts, culver's, Dugout Bar & Grill, dusty Eagle, Elk Ridge Plumbing, federated Co-op, Full Moon Bar, GTI Theatres, Healthy Hideaway, Hi-way Inn, Hooked-up Towing,  Idle Hands Tattoo, Isanti Spirits, Jersey Mikes, Junction Bowl, Leader, McGillicuddy's Irish Pub, Main Street Barbershop-Isanti, Mondo's pet Depot, Moonshine Bar & Grill, Northbound Liquor, Oak Gallery & Frame Shop, Oak Roads Grill, Oakwood Farm, Our Manufacturing & Monogramming, Pappy's Cafe, Pinebrook Restaurant, Pizza Man - Anoka, The Rustic Depot, Serum's, Sidelines Sports Grill, Taco John's, Tasty Pizza- St. Francis, Thunder Brothers Brewery, Tono Pizzeria, Von Hanson's Meats, Wintergreens Golf & Grill 

In partnership with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Isanti County, we provided a “hand-up” to dozens of local veterans with a donation of more than $11,000. The funds were raised as part of the First Annual Veteran’s Side-by-Side Ride which was held April 27, 2024. 

The heroes of the day included about 200 drivers and passengers in more than 100 side-by-side vehicles, more than 50 volunteers, including the St. Francis Trap Team, and

the generous support of local business sponsors pictured below. 

The event started and ended at Isanti Spirits Distillery, and included stops at Moonshine Bar& Grill Princeton, Mystic Inn, Hi Way Inn, and The Dusty Eagle. Gus' BBQ and Leema’s

Birria Tacos food trucks provided refreshments at the conclusion of the ride.

The Isanti County Sherriff’s Safety and Rescue team played a critical role in keeping major

crossings safe and efficient.

Riders consistently agreed that a major highlight of the day was the heartwarming support of community members who waved flags, saluted, and cheered riders on from their homes along the route.

Thank you to the generous sponsors and donors 

Diamond Level - Kawasaki, Northway Sports

Woodland Level - Elk Ridge Plumbing, JD's Firewood, King's Custom Machining, and                 Lucky 7 Bear Bait 

Prairie Level - American Legion Post 622 (St. Francis), Cambridge Drift Dusters, Dusty Eagle, Hiller Auction, Idle Hands Tattoo (Princeton), Northwoods Electric, Tasty Pizza Bar and Bowl

We are all looking forward to next year's Veteran's Ride - Saturday April 26, 2025