IAUW announces 2026 WIN BIG Raffle
Interlakes Area United Way (IAUW) is bringing back its popular WIN BIG Raffle, giving community members the chance to win valuable prizes while supporting local programs and services across Lake, Miner and Moody counties.
This year’s raffle reflects a simple idea: from our community, for our community. Every prize has been donated by area businesses and farm families, and every dollar raised stays local to help fund programs that strengthen the region.
Tickets will be sold at $50 each beginning July 1. Winners will be drawn Saturday, September 12, during halftime of Dakota State University’s Ag Bowl football game.
“WIN BIG is one of the most exciting ways our community comes together to support local nonprofits,” said Karen Giles, executive director of Interlakes Area United Way. “The prizes are incredible, but what makes this raffle special is that every ticket helps fund vital programs and services that impact families, children, seniors, and individuals throughout our region.”
Nine winners will be drawn and will select prizes in the order they are chosen.
Prize Lineup:
- 2026 Cub Cadet ZTXS5 60” Zero-Turn Mower, donated by Lake County International
- Cub Cadet ZT1 42” Zero-Turn Mower, donated by Lake County International
- Four days, three-night Northwoods cabin stay near Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota, donated by Dave and Karli Ellens
- Two half-beef bundles, donated by Ebsen Farms
- Two half-beef bundles, donated by Maas Farms
- Two half-beef bundles, donated by Johnson Farms
Raffle proceeds support IAUW Community Partners that provide food assistance, youth development programs, senior services, health and wellness initiatives, emergency aid, and other critical resources throughout the area.
To purchase, scan QR codes appearing on WIN BIG signage or click HERE. Buy in person at participating locations: Lake County International, One Stop, East River Federal Credit Union, First Bank & Trust, and FirstLine Funding Group in Madison.
IAUW also plans to host special promotions for ticket sales at each DownTown in MadTown event this summer, with those details coming soon.
2026 WIN BIG Raffle sponsors include: Lake County International, 605 Meats, BankWest, Dakota Ethanol, Dakota State University, East River Electric, East River Federal Credit Union, F&M Co-Op, Farm Credit Services of America, First Bank & Trust, First Interstate Bank, First PREMIER Bank, FirstLine Funding Group, FoxPromo, Good Stewards Consulting, Heartland Energy, Jencks Law, KJAM Radio, Kwik Star, Rosebud Wood Products, Rusty’s Food Store, Sioux Valley Energy, Sunshine Foods, T&R Electric Supply Co., Inc., and Tire Motive.
East River Federal Credit Union is also covering the cost of processing the beef bundles. For complete raffle details including ticket purchase options and official rules, click HERE.
Pictured: WIN BIG Raffle sponsors and prize donors join IAUW board members ahead of the contest. Front row, from left to right: Gale Maas, Allan Johnson, Lori Gustaf, Charlie Johnson, Jill Ruhd, Amanda Weber, Danielle Kearin, Karen Giles, Scott Shewey, and Stormy Mette. Back row, left to right: Matt Bruns, Taylor Bloom, Tom Bloom, John Ebsen, Dave Ellens, and Jeff Bloom.