Dash & Splash | St. Patrick’s Day 5k & Other Events

St. Patrick's 5k Warroad

A full day of fun in Warroad.  If you’re running the 5k don’t forget about the Coveted…. Best Dressed Award! This award is awarded to the best green sparkly, glittery, extravagant, fun and over the top St. Patrick’s Day 5k attire!

Scroll below for the full schedule of festivities!

Food & Drinks

Catered By Doug’s Supermarket

11:30 – 2:00 PM

Polar Plunge

Registration at 10:00 AM Or online at Plungmn.org

12:00 PM

Fastest Puck In the North Challenge

$2 a shot / $5 for 3

Sponsored By Streiff’s Sporting Goods

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Toboggan Run

Sponsored By Northen Toboggan Co.

2:00 – 3:00 PM Open Run

3:00 – 4:00 PM Races

Northern Suns Band

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

5K Start: 8:00 PM

5k Entry Fees

Individual: $15.00 for individual

Family: $ 35.00 for up to 3, $5.00 for each additional

Register Early for Extra Swag

  1. Online – Register Here –
  2. Fill out the form and mail or drop off your registration form / check at either Let’s Dance Studio or Warroad Chamber Of Commerce.

Registration will be available Race Day Onsite at Lake of the Woods Brewing Co.

Registration opens at 6:30 PM Come Early and enjoy the festivities.

To view the course, past results or more details, click here

 

Polar Plunge Warroad

Polar Plunge Warroad

The Polar Plunge is back in Warroad for the 6th year in a row! The Warroad Plunge has raised over $149,000 in its 5 year history and in 2019, 37 Plungers raised $28,958!

Register here:
https://www.plungemn.org/events/warroad/

Saturday, March 14
Plunge Begins at 12:00pm
Lake of the Woods Brewing Company (Old Fire Hall Docks)
River St NE, Warroad, MN

**The event will begin at the time stated above and will end when all participants have taken the Plunge.**

Fundraising is required to participate in the Polar Plunge, but the minimum $50 (Cool School) or $75 (Polar Plunge) you raise accomplishes so much more than getting you to jump into a frozen lake!

HOW TO PLUNGE

STEP 1.
REGISTER
– Pick the Warroad location

– Set your fundraising goal – make sure to check out the corresponding incentives for each level

– Ask your friends, family, and co-workers to join your team. The bigger the team, the better!

STEP 2.
FUNDRAISE
– All of the money you raise goes directly to Special Olympics Minnesota

– Donations can be made online or with cash or check onsite

– Ask your friends, family, and co-workers to make a donation

– Use social media to share your fundraising page and ask your followers to donate

– Check out the DONATION IMPACT page for more compelling fundraising info

STEP 3.
GO PLUNGE!
– When you arrive at your Plunge, make your first stop the Welcome Area – here you will check-in, pick up your incentives, and find out your Plunge time

– During the downtime before Plunging, check out all of the activations and vendors onsite

– Make your way to the changing tent 15-30 minutes before your Plunge time

– PLUNGE! Basically, just jump in and enjoy the refreshing water

– After you Plunge, get back into some dry clothes and share your accomplishments with your donors and friends on social media – your fundraising page will still be open to receive more donations

 

WARROAD LIONS 42ND ANNUAL SKI PLANE FLY-IN BREAKFAST

Warroad Ski Plan Fly In

Calling all pilots! Mark your calendars and start making plans to fly to Warroad, MN for the Warroad Lions 42nd Annual Ski Plane Fly-In Breakfast.

Calling all spectators! See float planes land and take off on the frozen river!

Everyone will enjoy a pancake breakfast with sausage and eggs sponsored by the Warroad Lions.

Ski planes will land on the Warroad River and wheel planes at the Warroad Airport (KRRT). There will be a shuttle service available.

Date: February 23, 2020
Time: 8am – 12pm

For more information, please contact Dave Paulson 218-386-1818, 218-242-3990 or email dpaulson@ssbwarroad.com.

Warroad Receives Discounted Tickets for Hockey Day Minnesota!

The Warroad hockey community has been invited to be a part of Hockey Day Minnesota in Minneapolis on January 16 – 19. The big event features Warroad Warrior Boys v. Minneapolis Boys high school hockey teams facing off at 9:30AM on Saturday, January 18 at the Parade Athletic Complex.

To show their support for the Warroad Hockey teams, Marvin® has provided a sponsorship for Hockey Day Minnesota. As part of the sponsorship package the entire Warroad community has access to 500 discounted tickets on a first-come, first serve basis!

With the Marvin® corporate headquarters located in Warroad, and Warroad known as Hockeytown USA® this special offer was designed specifically for Warroad as part of their sponsorship.

This is exciting news for our town! It is strongly encouraged for families to act fast to obtain the special $20 rate for one-day tickets. Tickets are good for Saturday, January 18 only. To purchase your tickets, visit https://www.universe.com/users/hockey-day-minnesota-2020-local-organizing-committee-KH84VJ, click “Have an access key?”, and enter: Marvin. Let’s get Warroad fans in the stands and cheer on the Warroad Warriors at Hockey Day Minnesota!

 

Taproom Trivia Takeover

Every Tuesday night at 6:30 the furthest north brewery, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Minnesota, transforms to Taproom Trivia Takeover! Trivia consists of three, 10 question rounds with scoring in between each one (teams can have up to four people).
Stop by with your team, see what’s on tap & put your knowledge to the ultimate test at Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Minnesota!

Northern Toboggan Co. Kicks Off Kickstarter Campaign

Toboggan

Warroad’s very own, Northern Toboggan Co., is on Kickstarter.

Early supporters of their campaign will receive their classic toboggan in time for Christmas! Already own one of their toboggan’s and still wish to support their campaign? Visit Kickstarter and see what they are offering for you! Hint, you’ll look great wearing it.

Click here to view the Kickstarter campaign and start making memories your family will pass down from generation to generation.

Handmade 100% Authentic Classic Toboggan | Made in Warroad, MN

 

Photo credit: Northern Toboggan Co.

Light Up the Holidays

The 3rd annual Light Up the Holidays is almost here. The event takes place on Saturday, November 30, which is also Small Business Saturday. With that in mind, we have added a couple of fun elements to the festivities!

Holiday Passport
From 9am – 5pm, community members have the opportunity to visit the downtown district and pick up a Holiday Passport. These will be located at participating businesses, who will have a sign posted on their store front. Visit each business for their open houses and get your passport stamped. Once it is full, be sure to drop it off at Allison Park by 5pm. The winner will be announced during the Tree Lighting Ceremony and will have the opportunity to win a prize!

Holiday Display Competition
Businesses have also been challenged to a Holiday Display competition. On the back side of the Holiday Passport, you can vote for your favorite display. Winners will be announced during the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Cookie Bake Off
MORE INFORMATION TO COME.

Other fun events:
2:00 Cookie Bake Off entries due at the Warroad Public Library
3:00 Story time with Mrs. Clause at the Warroad Public Library
3:00 – 5:00 Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
4:00 Sledding at Allison Park
5:00 Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Sing-along with Cookies and Hot Cocoa
5:30 Santa comes to town

 

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Report

Gretchen Mehmel, Wildlife Area Manager from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports…

“There has been a lot of rain in this forest area this fall (and we currently have 4” of snow on the ground) – it’s wet out there.  I wanted to let you know what to expect for this coming deer season if you are traveling this way – you need to think ahead to plan your hunt this year more than ever.

Please look for information about the State Forest Roads at this link: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/trailconditions/index.html.

Make sure you build time in this year for scouting.  Be aware that you may not be able to turn a vehicle around if an area is impassable, so walking might be the best option in many cases.

Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.  In any case, good luck hunting, enjoy your time in the woods, and – above all – stay safe!”

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Red Lake WMA, Norris Camp.
PO Box 100
Roosevelt, MN  56673
Phone: 218-783-6861