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US boat sales expected to remain strong in 2023

Sales were down some in 2022 after a record 2021, but still above pre-pandemic years as the country's love affair with boats continues.

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What you need to know about the Duluth Sport Show

It runs Feb. 16-19 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

February 10, 2023 06:00 AM

Craig Lida stands at the back of his boat in a harbor.

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The Great Loop: A north-central Minnesota man’s 6,000-mile journey

The Great Loop is a circumnavigation of the eastern U.S., and part of Canada, down the Mississippi, through the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Great Lakes.

December 24, 2022 01:23 PM

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Voyageurs Park 2023 reservations open now

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness reservations open on Jan. 25

November 16, 2022 08:14 AM

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Kay and Greg Libby on their boat, Superior Passage

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Knife River couple completes 6,400-mile 'Great Loop' motorboat journey

Kay and Greg Libby spent two summers circling the eastern half of the U.S. on their boat, Superior Passage.

July 29, 2022 08:08 AM

By John Myers

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.

June 08, 2022 09:42 AM

By Peter Passi

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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.

March 18, 2022 12:00 PM

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 — topping 830,000 last year.

February 15, 2022 06:01 PM

By Kirsti Marohn / MPR News

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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.

February 12, 2022 07:04 AM

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.

February 09, 2022 01:41 PM

By Thalen Zimmerman

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

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

February 02, 2022 09:36 AM

By Kristi Marohn / MPR News

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After 4th lake infestation in North Dakota, calls for more vigilance against zebra mussels

Lake Elsie, in Richland County, is the fourth lake in North Dakota to become infested with zebra mussels, an aquatic nuisance species.

September 19, 2021 05:12 AM

By Robin Huebner

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East-central Minnesota canoe company glides along amid pandemic

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

August 20, 2021 03:00 PM

By Matthew Guerry