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Northland Outdoors

Colder water brings increased danger for boaters, paddlers as winter approaches

The Minnesota DNR says there are more boating accidents in the warm summer months, but a higher percentage of fall and spring accidents are fatal.

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Northland Outdoors

UMD researchers tackle how to remove invasive species inside boats

From using a shop vacuum to a garden hose to an air compressor, here's what you can do.

Jun 14, 2024

Map showing the accesses for modernization

Northland Outdoors

DNR announces $35 million to modernize boat accesses

Minnesotans will see major improvements at more than 40 public water access sites

Mar 15, 2024

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Northland Outdoors

Boat, RV sales down in 2023, could jump if interest rates fall

After record sales during the pandemic, more buyers held off making big outdoor purchases last year.

Feb 10, 2024

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Traditional Scandinavian-style rowing boat under construction.

Minnesota

Duluth wooden boat collective to sail hand-built vessel to Two Harbors tall ship festival

A group of volunteers has been working hard to complete their work in time for the event.

Jun 8, 2022

By Peter Passi

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Northland Outdoors

Knife River couple embarks on epic 'Great Loop' boat trip over 2 summers

From the Great Lakes to great rivers, the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and Canadian canals, the 6,000-mile trip is one for the ages.

Mar 18, 2022

By John Myers

Minnesota

Amid rush to Minnesota lakes, calls to require boater education get louder

Minnesota is among the top five U.S. states with the most registered boats 鈥� topping 830,000 last year.

Feb 15, 2022

By Kirsti Marohn / MPR News

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Northland Outdoors

Boat sales rising in Minnesota, across U.S.

Minnesotans purchased more than $1 billion worth of new boats in 2020, with more expected in 2022.

Feb 12, 2022

By John Myers

Minnesota

Minnesota museum showcases a half helicopter, half boat

Invented by the man who gave us the Oscar-Mayer Wienermobile, the Heli-Bout is one of the first exhibits guests notice as they enter the museum.

Feb 9, 2022

By Thalen Zimmerman

Northland Outdoors

Study: Larger waves from wakeboats need more distance from shore to reduce size, power

The U of M study鈥檚 findings, released Tuesday, have been highly anticipated by advocates of stronger regulations for wakesurfing boats

Feb 2, 2022

By Kristi Marohn / MPR News

Northland Outdoors

East-central Minnesota canoe company glides along amid pandemic

Northstar Canoes among the region's businesses to thrive as enthusiasts flock to the outdoors.

Aug 20, 2021

By Matthew Guerry

Northland Outdoors

Interest in off-roading, boating grows during pandemic

But not everyone embraces the growing demand for tearing through the woods aboard power sports equipment. Some call the machines 鈥渨reckcreational鈥� because of the environmental damage they can cause.

Jul 15, 2021

By Mark Zdechlik / MPR News

Minnesota

Minnesota safety officials plan for enhanced enforcement of boating safety laws

State and local agencies are participating again in a campaign to tamp down on boating while intoxicated.

Jul 1, 2021

By Matthew Guerry

Northland Outdoors

Minnesota leads nation in most boats per capita

Wisconsin is third and North Dakota fourth.

Jun 30, 2021

By Forum News Service

Community

PHOTOS: Lake Bemidji Sailing Association hosts regatta

The summer series races will start and finish near Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge, 7598 Bemidji Rd. NE, on the north side of Lake Bemidji.

Jun 26, 2021

By Pioneer Staff Report

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