With all the Swedes, Germans, and Norweigans in Minnesota and Wisconsin you will likely find similar contraptions.
Wisconsin was where I learned iceboat racing as well as stock car racing on frozen lakes.
Carl
This show is coming right up.
http://www.nowthenthreshing.com/It's the biggest I've ever been to, there is a parade of steam and antique tractors and such that last 2 hours, steam powered sawmill with all the functions sawing wood and making shingles all day plus tons of other stuff.