Idle Ridge Car Museum celebrates the life and spirit of Jim Feneis — a St. Cloud entrepreneur whose love of cars, history, and people turned a dream into a lasting tribute.
A Vision
That Became
a Place
Jim Feneis was a builder, a storyteller, and a man who saw possibility in everything. He spent decades shaping his family’s businesses — East Side Oil, First Fuel Bank, and Integrity Engineering. But Idle Ridge was the dream that brought it all together. He once stood on this ridge and said, “Someday, if I work really hard, I’ll have all my cars idling up here.”
Today, that vision lives on through Idle Ridge Car Museum — a space filled with the cars, motorcycles, and local relics that meant something to Jim.
More Than a Museum
A Legacy in Motion
From untouched classics to family keepsakes, every piece at Idle Ridge reflects part of Jim’s journey. His collection includes:
- Original-condition vehicles, preserved with care.
- His father’s and mother’s last cars.
- Local relics like the Klein Oldsmobile and Herberger’s signs.
- Hand-picked motorcycles and artifacts from St. Cloud’s history.
“He worked his whole life and saved for this place. Everything in here meant something to him.”
— A close friend of Jim
A Place to
Share Stories
and Memories
Idle Ridge isn’t just a museum — it’s a gathering space. Jim loved bringing people together, and that spirit continues today. We welcome small groups and corporate gatherings of up to 20 people to meet, connect, and experience Idle Ridge through private tours.
Plan Your Visit
Located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, Idle Ridge Car Museum will open soon with limited public hours and private tours available by appointment.
Address:
920 10th Street NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Hours of Operation
TBD
Admission:
TBD
“Jim would want people to enjoy this place – whether it’s the cars, the signs, or just being here together. That was his legacy.”
