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BOATING

Kay and Greg Libby spent two summers circling the eastern half of the U.S. on their boat, Superior Passage.
Northstar Canoes among the region's businesses to thrive as enthusiasts flock to the outdoors.
But not everyone embraces the growing demand for tearing through the woods aboard power sports equipment. Some call the machines “wreckcreational” because of the environmental damage they can cause.
State and local agencies are participating again in a campaign to tamp down on boating while intoxicated.

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As I prepare to store my boat for the year, it occurs to me that I’ve never once backed down a boat ramp and let the whole rig – boat, trailer and pickup – roll into the river.
DULUTH — There are times when I’ve thought about standing on the lift bridge and throwing money into the canal as the water sweeps its way out into the big lake. I own a boat, and tossing $100 bills off the iconic span would probably be cheaper.
In my defense, I’m pretty sure I did comply with the spirit of the law, even though the law enforcement officer told me last Saturday I had violated the letter of the law.
PIERRE — The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (GF&P) will begin operating mobile watercraft inspection and decontamination stations across the state to help combat the spread of zebra mussels.
Most boaters are taking action to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species, and only 8% of Minnesota lakes are infested.
Trailers, I’ve concluded, are a pain.

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YANKTON (AP) -- Authorities have recovered the body of a missing boater from Yankton.The Yankton County Sheriff's Office says the body of 53-year-old Duane Ernster was discovered Monday morning near Gavins Point campground. A camper discovered th...
DULUTH - John Hanna started messing with 12-volt electronics when he was in high school, installing stereo equipment in his car.Pretty soon, his friends were asking them to rig their rides as well."Eventually I started on my boat ... And then I h...
PIERRE (AP) -- South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks says it's joining a national effort to promote boating safety. The agency says Operation Dry Water will take place Friday until Sunday to promote boating safety and encourage responsible alcohol us...

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