Columbus, MN — The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for election to the Minnesota Harness Racing Inc. Board of Directors.

Elections are for four positions on the MHRI board, per MHRI by-laws. The four current board members whose terms have expired include Justin Anfinson, Greg Budach, Bob Lems and Kyle Van Otterloo. The deadline to submit nominations is Jan. 20.

Additionally, only one out-of-state candidate may be elected to the board, unless an in-state candidate garners more votes than the top out-of-state candidate receives.

Nominations should be sent to secretary/treasurer Greg Budach at greg.budach@mnharness.com or executive secretary Kevin Decker at kevindecker@mnharness.com. For more information, please email info@mnharness.com.