MINNEAPOLIS — For some Minnesotans, it’s the ideal way to spend a summer day on the lake: wakesurfing a perfectly curled wave behind a powerboat with no worries of getting tangled in a tow rope or ...

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. - A conflict is brewing on Wisconsin lakes as a new generation of powerboats is making big waves. That is setting the stage for a water war in Madison. With more than 16,000 ...

Wakesurfing boats are causing controversy on Lake Minnetonka, and some residents are pressing for new restrictions for the specialized watercraft. As the sport has grown in popularity, so have ...

Wakeboats in surfing mode should operate in at least 20 feet of water to avoid stirring up sediment in a way that’s harmful to water quality, according to a study by the University of Minnesota. The ...

One summer morning in northern Michigan, I sat on the back deck of a lakeside cottage, watching the sun rise over the glassy water. Suddenly, the ground began to vibrate, and my coffee cup on top of ...

The environmental group Willamette Riverkeeper has petitioned the state of Oregon to restrict the use of large wakesurfing boats because of the risks they pose to people, property, wildlife and ...

Researchers from the University of Minnesota St. Anthony Falls Laboratory measured the maximum height, total energy, and maximum power of the waves from wakes produced by four recreational boats.

This adventurous mama has no problem hanging 10 at 40 weeks pregnant. — -- This adventurous mama has no problem hanging 10 at 40 weeks pregnant. Kolby Fahlsing, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, is ...

In the dog days of August, snowboarding feels like a distant memory. While some get their board sports fix on a surfboard, catching a Washington wave entails a trek out to the coast or inland to ...