Shakopee, MN – The Minnesota Racing Commission today (Dec. 4) announced that it is accepting proposals for Racing Steward and Judge positions for the live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse race meet at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota and the live Standardbred race meet at Running Aces Casino, Hotel and Racetrack in Columbus, Minnesota. Both meets will be held May 2021 through September 2021 and work for these positions is expected to begin in April 2021.

The approximate term of contract would be from April 15, 2021 through April 14, 2022, with the option to extend an additional four years in increments determined by the State.

Prospective bidders can obtain a copy of the Request for Proposals by sending a written request, by email, to Bob Schiewe, Deputy Director of the Minnesota Racing Commission, at bob.schiewe@state.mn.us.

Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year 2021, but preference will be given to responses received by January 30, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. central time for the initial award of contract(s).