Water

Lake associations around the U.S. have observed conflicts on lakes as popular water activities like wakesurfing take hold, prompting efforts to expand boater safety and etiquette training.

The man was reportedly paddleboarding with his juvenile daughter Sept. 1, 2026, when he fell into the lake and became unresponsive.

The invasive species damages boats, poses an injury risk to humans and harms native species.

Recent testing found elevated levels of the bacteria, which can cause illness if ingested. Leech Lake Division of Resource Management issued a warning Aug. 12, 2026.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges the public to be patient and conserve water when possible. The precipitation deficit is equal to a half-year of rain.

For Minnesota youths, leaders in charge of combating invasive species in lakes said the work can be a career training game changer.

The walk on July 25, 2026, spanned 13 miles from Big Sandy Lake in McGregor to Tamarack, with women taking turns carrying a bucket of water.

As wildfires burn, they release a mixture of toxic compounds like heavy metals, mercury and carcinogenic chemicals that form from burning organic matter.

Forty-six lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands were added, including Big Stony Lake near Park Rapids, Emily Lake in Crow Wing County and Birch Lake in Hackensack.

Hermantown and Google jointly agreed to the updated study with current information allowing for greater specificity, the city reported.