Water News:

Boating Fatalities Decline on Minnesota Lakes

Fewer boaters died last year on Minnesota waters than any other year since 1961.

Boating fatalities have declined for the last several years, with 12 people dying last year, 15 in 2007 and 14 in 2006. In comparison, 57 boaters died in 1961, 30 died in 2002 and 23 died in 2005.

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