Minnesota recorded seven boating-related deaths in 2025, down from nine in each of the two prior years. Still, reports indicate drownings have climbed over the past decade, averaging around 36 a year and spiking to 53 in 2021, the most since 2001. Long LakeLong Lake is one of just seven Minnesota bodies of water that have reportedly recorded three or more fatal boating accidents over the past two decades, according to state figures compiled from DNR data. Reports indicate that its open water and unpredictable winter ice make it a year-round hazard. 2026 Minnesota State Fair New Foods & Beverages Each year, a lot of creative new foods and beverages make their debut at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.