Apr. 1—Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... It's no joke. April 1 marks a new chapter in the state's effort to ensure safe boating on both inland and coastal waters. The Hanson-Milone Safe ...

There’s nothing quite like spending a beautiful day on the water. However, the maintenance that comes with boat ownership is less satisfying, and towing a boat over long distances can be a hassle.

A new law taking effect July 1 will require Minnesota residents 21 or younger to get a permit before operating a boat or personal watercraft. The same requirement, intended to make boating safer, will ...