Minnesota's watercraft economy is big business, and still growing

Across the U.S., July 4th weekend is one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, and this weekend will be no different, especially in Minnesot...

July 2, 2022
5:42 PM

Across the U.S., July 4th weekend is one of the busiest boating weekends of the year, and this weekend will be no different, especially in Minnesota. Hundreds, if not thousands, of owners of boats, pontoons, canoes and kayaks will float on the many lakes in Minnesota for recreational fun in the sun. The money those water-fun enthusiasts spend on their watercraft annually ranks among the most in the nation, making marine vehicle manufacturing and sales a key component to the state's economy. For manufacturers and dealers, knowing Minnesotans have access to thousands of lakes and the Mississippi River, the St.

Nick Williams