A run of fatal and life-threatening incidents have highlighted the importance of wearing a life jacket, but differing rules ...

Staff Writer   The lakes are the place to be as summer comes into full swing. Although relaxation is the goal of boating and lake recreation, safety remains an issue while ...

Area residents now have access to a program that provides free life jackets for boaters to borrow on Lake Minnetonka. Adults and children may borrow the life jackets free of charge through the ...