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Lake Calhoun

Outdoor Industry

Innovative Business Parks Recreation Green Mississippi River Lakes Seasons

For a state for 10,000 plus lakes and a population of less than 4 million - nearly 3 million residents living in the Minneapolis Saint Paul area - entrepreneurial spirits thrive in both urban and rural communities serving lifestyles that are active year-round. With 90,000 miles of shoreline, more than California, Florida and Hawaii combined; it is no surprise that water skiing was "born" on Lake Pepin by Ralph Samuelson in 1922. An abundance of lakes and a growing interest in outdoor activities fueled a boat and outdoor equipment manufacturing boom. Lund Boats, Stearns - manufacture of hunting, fishing and watersports goods - snowmobile manufactures Polaris and Arctic Cat all started and rooted their businesses in Minnesota and today have an international reach. In fact, beyond snowmobiles, Polaris is a powersports leader manufacturing ATVs, UTVs and Victory motorcycles – all outdoor recreational/work vehicles that are huge assets to the people and the lifestyle of Minnesota.

Interviewee: Bennett Morgan, President & COO For an interview, contact Brian Israel at 952.346.6197