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Minnesota Operation Lifesaver
Richard Hansen-State Coordinator
P.O. BOX 3247
Duluth, MN 55803651-328-3259
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MN OL Silent Auction Sponsors
2026 Silent Auction · Our Sponsors
Good neighbors. Safer communities.
Every donation helps move our mission forward.
Thank you to the businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated items and experiences to Minnesota Operation Lifesaver’s silent auction. Your generosity helps keep free rail safety education moving across Minnesota.
The generosity behind the auction
Please join us in thanking our item donors. Select a logo or organization name to visit their website.
A+ Driving SchoolBehind-the-wheel driving instruction With thanks to Pete Hosmer |
Bell MuseumMuseum admission and planetarium experience |
BNSF RailwayRailroad gear and fitness packages With thanks to Allison Halvorson |
GenerateCozy Nights In gift packages With thanks to Christina Ainsworth |
Kalos, Inc.Backpack and solar power bank With thanks to Thad Lockard |
Lake Superior ZooA day at the zoo for two |
Minnesota Transportation MuseumSanta’s Train Shop admission for four With thanks to Marie Abbot |
North Shore Scenic RailroadRailroad museum family membership and train tickets With thanks to Josh Miller |
Progressive RailRailroad notepad collector sets With thanks to Brenda Rivera |
Regional RailCollectible HO-scale railroad models With thanks to Jean Dummer |
The Model Train MuseumFour museum admission tickets |
Tommy Cakes Seed LLCBackyard Bird Packages With thanks to Tom Domres |
Twin Cities & Western RailroadThe Railfan’s Everyday Collection |
Union PacificCoffee and railroad collectibles With thanks to Jamie Lukehart |
Wisconsin Operation LifesaverRail safety challenge coins With thanks to Gary Koerner |
CPKCFour railroad and police challenge coins With thanks to Tracy Bergerson |
Lake Superior & Mississippi RailroadDuluth River Train tickets for four With thanks to Scott Post |
MD&W RailwayWith thanks to Shelly Trappe |
A personal thank-you
Our auction is also powered by people who give their time, share their connections, and contribute something of their own.
Individual donors
Brenda Rivera · Jamie Lukehart Hobbs · Richard Hansen · Scott Post
And a warm thank-you to the private owner who donated a cabin getaway.
Donation champions
Allison Halvorson · Brenda Rivera · Christina Ainsworth · Gary Koerner · Jamie Lukehart · Jean Dummer · Josh Miller · Marie Abbot · Pete Hosmer · Scott Post · Shelly Trappe · Thad Lockard · Tom Domres · Tracy Bergerson
Their generosity. Your next great find.
Explore the donated items and experiences, and help bring lifesaving rail safety education to more Minnesota communities.