John P. Lundberg Nov 23, 2009
He also worked at Arctic Cat for a short time before setting up his own agency, Venture Engineering, through which he became an independent design contractor and worked for Polaris Industries in Roseau until his retirement. During his professional life, he was known as an innovator and was instrumental in many advances in both the snowmobile and logging industries. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Palin earns at least $1.25 million for book, statement says Oct 29, 2009
The disclosure says he also made about $32,260 in the family's commercial fishing business, $3,500 in snowmobile race winnings and a $3,252 snowmobile discount from racing sponsor Arctic Cat. Palin listed her attorney among debts of more than $1,000, noting "legal fees to fight false allegations while governor." Palin has said her family racked up more than $500,000 in legal fees stemming from multiple ethics complaints filed against her, almost all of which were dismissed. (Juneau Empire)
Palin was paid $1.25M for book while in office Oct 28, 2009
The disclosure says he also made about $32,260 in the family's commercial fishing business, $3,500 in snowmobile race winnings and a $3,252 snowmobile discount from racing sponsor Arctic Cat. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Palin paid $1.25M for book by time she left office Oct 28, 2009
The disclosure says he also made about $32,260 in the family's commercial fishing business, $3,500 in snowmobile race winnings and a $3,252 snowmobile discount from racing sponsor Arctic Cat. Palin listed her attorney among debts of more than $1,000, noting legal fees to fight false allegations while governor. (AZCentral -- News)
Palin got $1.25 million retainer for book while in office Oct 28, 2009
Todd Palin reported $3,500 in winnings from the Iron Dog snowmachine race and a $3,252 snowmachine discount from his sponsor, Arctic Cat. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Todd Palin quits oil field job Oct 3, 2009
He also had $5,600 in snowmobile race winnings and an undisclosed discount on snowmobiles from racing sponsor Arctic Cat. Sarah Palin left office July 26 -- about 17 months before the end of her first term -- partly because of the toll of multiple ethics complaints. (Anchorage Daily News)
Helping out Ted Aug 18, 2009
A custom Winchester, diamond ring and brand-new Arctic Cat four-wheeler should be more than enough temptation. I think we are just right around 300 tickets sold, but that number should change in the next few days, Jacobson said, adding they have to sell 500 tickets for the raffle to take place on Saturday. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Palin left mess for others to clean Jul 31, 2009
EdwardfromAZ wrote on Jul 29, 2009 4:01 PM:" Time for Parnell to send State Troopers to Wasilla with a search warrant for the boxes of un-opened 2008 and 2009 mail. It should be cataloged, opened, listed, and given to the APOC in the proper disclosure format. Charges should be levied for contempt against SP.Next, SP or Arctic Cat must be required to disclose the benefits given to the Palins. If Arctic Cat refuses, prepare necessary forms depriving them of the ability to sell in Alaska.File... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Is Palin under a financial burden? Jul 10, 2009
He also earned $5,600 in snowmobile race winnings and an undisclosed discount on snowmobiles from racing sponsor Arctic Cat. In addition, her six-member family collected $19,614 in annual state oil royalties and the energy relief. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Palin reaches out Jun 3, 2009
Additionally, sorta shoots holes in her rhetoric that some of the unethical things (Arctic Cat Gear) are done as a private citizen. Please seek help. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Rusty, aging and using an old sled, duo wins it again Apr 13, 2009
With Story driving his always-reliable 2003 Arctic Cat snowmobile and Heil riding a pair of long downhill skis, they finished one of the world's toughest and craziest races in 4 minutes, 21 ... He took a break and lent his Arctic Cat to Eric Quam, who finished runner up with Heil. (Anchorage Daily News)
Why isn't anybody hearing Redoubt's big blasts? Apr 3, 2009
IRON TODD PALIN : "It's the day before Barack Obama's inauguration, and Todd Palin may well wish he were somewhere else - like, just for example, at the U.S. Naval Observatory in D.C., taking the keys to the vice-president's mansion from Dick Cheney - but you'd never guess that from seeing him out here on his Arctic Cat, a black plastic mask and goggles hiding that familiar mug and a ridiculous amount of horsepower under his ass.". NEW FLIGHT SIMULATOR COULD HELP REDEEM ALASKA'S AIR SAFETY... (Anchorage Daily News)
Todd Palin: Sarah Never Shopped At Saks Apr 2, 2009
"They liked cruising around with me," he said, "because we went to the Arctic Cat snowmachine factory and then drove up to North Dakota, went to a Penn State-Michigan football game, went to a NASCAR race. Rough duty, hanging out with me.". The Men's Journal issue reaches newsstands April 10. (Newsmax)
Another ethics complaint is filed against Gov. Sarah Palin Mar 27, 2009
ANCHORAGE - The second ethics complaint in a week filed against Gov. Sarah Palin alleges a conflict of interest when she wore Arctic Cat logo gear during this year's Tesoro Iron Dog snowmachine race ... Complaint alleges Arctic Cat logo created a conflict of interest ... ANCHORAGE - The second ethics complaint in a week filed against Gov. Sarah Palin alleges a conflict of interest when she wore Arctic Cat logo gear during this year's Tesoro Iron Dog snowmachine race. (Juneau Empire)
Palin Slams 'Bogus' Ethics Complaints Mar 26, 2009
The most recent ethics complaint was filed Tuesday by an Anchorage political blogger who said Palin violated state ethics laws by wearing an Arctic Cat logo as part of a sponsorship agreement ... The complaint made to the state attorney generals office states: The governor wearing the Team Arctic Cat outerwear at this even was the equivalent of a kid getting paid to walk around with a sandwich board in New York ... "Are Alaskans outraged, or at least tired of this yet -- another frivolous... (Newsmax)
Palin livid over blogger's ethics complaint Mar 25, 2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, center sporting an Arctic Cat jacket, hugs her husband Todd, as their daughter Piper watches, left, before he and his partner began the Tesoro Iron Dog snowmachine race in Big Lake Feb. 8, 2009 ... ALLEGED CONFLICT: Governor wore Arctic Cat gear at Iron Dog ... The second ethics complaint in a week filed against Gov. Sarah Palin alleges a conflict of interest when she wore Arctic Cat logo gear during this year's Tesoro Iron Dog snowmachine race. (Anchorage Daily News)
Police Blotter March 18 Mar 19, 2009
Samantha Bair, 12, driving a 1995 Arctic Cat Snowmobile, was traveling eastbound on West Mitchell Street just east of North Ohio Avenue on Saturday about 9:25 a.m. when she reportedly was trying to go up on a snowbank and lost control causing the sled to roll over on Bair s leg. Bair was taken to Otsego Memorial Hospital for minor injuries and treated and released. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Police Blotter: March 11, 2009 Mar 11, 2009
Kathryn Wichman, 51, Oxford, operating a 1993 Arctic Cat snowmobile on DNR Snowmobile Trail No. 7 just north of Parmater Road in Livingston Township, Feb. 28 around 10:20 a.m.. was reportedly exiting a tunnel when the right ski of her sled struck an unseen bump in the trail causing her snowmobile to roll and throwing her from the sled. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
A walk around USU’s Bid Sale Mar 9, 2009
For instance, an Arctic Cat was repaired before it was offered at an opening bid of 1,450. That s a tiny fraction of the price if purchased new a typical savings for most of the bid items. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Photos: Reader-submitted snow sports Mar 3, 2009
He is an avid rider of Arctic Cat snow machines ... He is an avid rider of Arctic Cat snow machines. (Anchorage Daily News)
Snowmobilers teach rookies Mar 2, 2009
While not as thrilling as a mechanical bull at a cowboy bar, the unique simulator taught balance for Wright and other rookies before they mounted the two-seat, four-stroke Arctic Cat sleds for their first forays along the groomed trails on Casper Mountain ... Just a slight push of the gas lever jolted the Arctic Cats forward. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Pink Ribbon Riders raise $27,000 during Gaylord Snow Run Feb 19, 2009
Pink Ribbon Riders is nationally presented by Arctic Cat Corporation, HMK USA, Ingles Performance and Triton Trailers. For more information, visit. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Wasilla duo wins Iron Dog Feb 15, 2009
The victory, worth 25,000 of the 160,000 purse, also broke a four-year reign by Arctic Cat racers. The last time a pair of Polaris riders claimed top Iron Dog honor was 2001. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Ice fishing traditions passed on Feb 8, 2009
Ice fishing then meant snow machine trips 20 miles or more into the bush, his dad breaking trail with his Arctic Cat, his uncles following on their Ski Doos. We would make a fire on the ice the moms and kids and eat good food while the guys filled the lake with holes, Teskey said. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Museum celebrates snowmobile diversity Feb 8, 2009
He began setting aside old models he took as trades when he owned an Arctic Cat dealership in the 1980s and '90s. He now limits the business to snowmobile repairs and sales of trailers and accessories. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Champs feel strain of snowmachine racing Feb 7, 2009
2000: sixth with Mark Torkelson on Arctic Cats ... 2004: DNF with Tyler Aklestad on Arctic Cats ... 2005: first with Nick Olstad on Arctic Cats. (Anchorage Daily News)