To legally ride a snowmobile in Minnesota, residents born in 1977 or later need a valid snowmobile safety certificate. You can get your certificate by taking a classroom course or by taking an online class along with field test. If you already have your certificate, you are reminded to reduce your speed according to riding conditions, and never consume alcohol when snowmobiling. RELATED LINKS:ST. PAUL, Minn. – (Jan. 20, 2016) – As a part of Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week, the Minnesota DNR is reminding riders to sign up for a safety class.