Scorpion Homecoming Benefits from Great Weather

Just over 200 home-grown Scorpions were found on Serpent Lake this past Saturday for the 19th Annual Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming. In addition to those attending the ice fishing contest, large numbers of Scorpion fans rode-in on their favorite machines for the three-hour meet-up. Several swappers were also on hand, to buy and sell parts for the ever-collectable Scorpion brand. The Scorpion Traveler award went to gentleman who came all the way from Red Lodge, Montana, to attend the event. With pleasant temperatures and light winds, it was a perfect day to celebrate Cuyuna Lake’s snowmobile heritage. Shout-out to all Scorpion fans who came-out to show-off their machines and swap stories.

Special thanks to the many people and organizations who made this annual event possible, including the Sno-Serpents Snowmobile Club (Rob Geske, Mark Johnson, John Taylor, Duey Erlien) and the Antique Snowmobile Society (both of which went above and beyond, for the event). Also, a big-time shout-out to the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce (Aubrey Koop, Kelcie Quiel) for their enthusiastic support from day-one. Kudos to The Hudson for open house beverage services. And lastly, a big thumbs-up to Randy Domin and Tom Hallin for snowplowing services.

At the 3:00 PM ceremony, twenty awards were presented, in the following categories.

Honorary Awards

- Sno-Serpent Award, Gary Herem, Red Lodge MT, 1970 Stinger

- Chamber’s Choice, Kirk Anderson, Crosby MN, 1967 Bulldog

- Scorpion Traveler, Gary Herem, Red Lodge MT, 1970 Stinger

- Eileen Harrison Memorial Award, Jamie Sletten, Lakeville MN, 1973 Stingerette

Era Awards

Trail-A-Sled Original

- Runner Up, Matt Mattich, Brainerd MN, 1971 Super Stinger

- 1st Place, Gary Herem, Red Lodge MT, 1970 Stinger

Trail-A-Sled Restored

- Runner Up, Chip & Donna Nelson, Maple Grove MN, 1970 Mark II

- 1st Place, Tom Deer, Elko MN, 1970 340SS

Scorpion Original

- Runner Up, Alex McCathem, Lakeville MN, 1973 Super Stinger

- 1st Place, Matt Mattich, Brainerd MN, 1977 Bull Whip

Scorpion Restored

- Runner Up, Jamie Sletten, Lakeville MN, 1973 Super Stingerette

- 1st Place, Tom Besch, Kasson MN, 1980 Sting

Custom

- Runner Up, Kirk Anderson, Crosby MN, 1967 J292

- 1st Place, Terry Nies, Aitkin MN, TRX

Feature Sleds (TK/TKX)

- Honorable Mention, Andy Hall, Butterfield MN

- Honorable Mention, Shawn Franzen, Crosby MN

- Honorable Mention, Brent Herges, Milaca MN

- 3rd Place, Kevin Mikkelson, Corcoran MN

- 2nd Place, Matt Mattich, Brainerd MN

- 1st Place, Jake Steinhofer, Brooton MN

Celebrating the lasting legacy of Trail-A-Sled, Inc. and Scorpion Snowmobiles, hometown creators and manufacturers of the legendary Scorpion Snowmobile.

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