The Great Loop is a circumnavigation of the eastern U.S., and part of Canada, down the Mississippi, through the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Great Lakes.
With the new wave of boating enthusiasts entering the scene, recreational boating has further cemented itself as a foundational aspect of the state’s economy.
From the column: "Unlike most other states, Minnesota does not require any training or safety education for boaters beyond age 17. Fortunately, our state’s elected leaders have an opportunity to fix this."
