“Few states have the water-recreation resources that Minnesota does, and fewer still have as many registered watercrafts as we do,” Sullivan said. “It's great that so many people connect with the outdoors on the water – we just want to make sure they're being safe so everyone can make positive memories.”
Gretchen Hjelmstad is the Assistant News Director at ValleyNewsLive, based in Fargo, North Dakota. With a focus on local news, Gretchen covers a wide range of topics including community events, crime, politics, and human interest stories. She is also a musician and actively involved in the Red Cross.