United Way tractor raffle kicks off June 27 with hot dog feed

Annual contest benefits regional non-profits

The 2024 WIN BIG Raffle will kick off with a hot dog feed at Sunshine Foods on June 27. Pictured from left to right with the raffle prize—a 2024 Case IH Farmall 35A Tractor & Loader—is Sunshine Foods representative Eli Roemen, Lake County International Co-Owner Tom Bloom, Interlakes Area United Way Executive Director Melissa Dougan, Lake County International Co-Owner Jeff Bloom, IAUW Board Member Mandi Stegenga, President Lori Gustaf, Board Member Megan Rummel, Lake County International Employees Jon Bloom and Taylor Bloom, and IAUW Board Members Ashli Johannsen and Nicole Agnew.

Interlakes Area United Way (IAUW) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of the 2024 WIN BIG Raffle. This year’s grand prize is a 2024 Case IH Farmall 35A Tractor and Loader, generously donated by Lake County International, valued at $37,860.

To kick off the raffle, IAUW will host a hot dog feed at Sunshine Foods on June 27 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., accepting free-will donations. This event will mark the beginning of ticket sales, which will be available for purchase at $100 each. Online sales will also kick off June 27.

The winner will be drawn on August 29 during the DSU Ag Bowl. Proceeds from the raffle will support community service programs and non-profit agencies in Lake, Miner, and Moody counties.

“This raffle is a cornerstone of our fundraising efforts and makes a significant impact on local non-profits,” said Melissa Dougan, Executive Director of IAUW. “We are grateful for the continued support of our sponsors and the community.”

Sponsors for the 2024 WIN BIG Raffle include:

  • Lake County International
  • F&M Co-Op
  • Dakota Ethanol
  • KJAM Radio
  • Sunshine Foods
  • Good Stewards
  • Farm Credit Services of America
  • Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
  • First Bank & Trust
  • FirstLine Funding Group
  • Dakota State University
  • First Premier Bank
  • Jencks Law, P.C.
  • East River Electric
  • BankWest
  • Heartland Energy

The Case IH Farmall 35A Tractor features a 35 hp Diesel Engine, 3 Speed Hydrostatic Transmission, MFD Front Axle, Folding ROPS, 540 Rear PTO, Mid PTO, 3 PT Hitch, 1 Rear Remote, R4 Industrial Bar Tires, Case IH L340A Loader, Loader Joystick Control, Skid Loader Quick Attach, Bucket, and comes with a 2 Year/2000 Hour Warranty.

Ticket Purchase Information

  • Online or via QR code on signage
  • In-person: June 27 at Sunshine Foods Kickoff Event; Lake County International, One Stop, First Bank & Trust, and FirstLine Funding Group in Madison; and at each DownTown in MadTown event this summer
  • By mail: Complete and mail the form available on the IAUW website or found in advertising, postmarked by August 22

For more information, visit www.interlakesunitedway.org or contact IAUW at 605-291-6359.

Thank you for supporting this vital community effort. United we win, and with your purchase of a raffle ticket, you may WIN BIG!

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