MnDOT denies permit for Lift Bridge tug-of-war
MnDOT denied a permit for the annual Vikings-Packers tug-of-war on the Stillwater Lift Bridge, prompting organizer Ryan Nelson of Guv’s Place in Hudson to relocate the event to Hudson’s Old Toll Bridge. Last year’s event drew about 150 participants and raised $4,000 for first responders; organizers say the move could boost Wisconsin businesses while Stillwater’s mayor explores whether the city could assume permitting to bring it back, though MnDOT’s willingness to reconsider remains unclear.
📌 Key Facts
- MnDOT denied a permit for the Vikings-Packers tug-of-war to be held on the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
- Last year’s event drew about 150 participants and raised $4,000 for first responders.
- Organizer Ryan Nelson (Guv’s Place, Hudson) has arranged to hold this year’s event on Hudson’s Old Toll Bridge after the MnDOT ban.
- Organizers say moving the event to Hudson could boost Wisconsin businesses.
- Stillwater’s mayor is exploring whether the city could take over permitting to allow the tug-of-war to return to the Lift Bridge in the future.
- Organizers remain hopeful a compromise can be reached, but MnDOT’s willingness to reconsider the ban is unclear.
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Vikings-Packers tug of war moves to Wisconsin after MnDOT ban
New information:
- Last year’s event drew about 150 participants and raised $4,000 for first responders.
- Organizer Ryan Nelson (Guv’s Place, Hudson) has arranged to hold the event on Hudson’s Old Toll Bridge; organizers say the shift could boost Wisconsin businesses.
- Stillwater’s mayor is exploring whether the state could allow the city to take over permitting to bring the event back to the Lift Bridge in the future.
- Organizers remain hopeful for a compromise; MnDOT’s willingness to reconsider is unclear.