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Pickerel Lake resident urges Becker County to resist wake‑boat surface restrictions
Becker County Board of Commissioners · December 3, 2025
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Summary
A Pickerel Lake Association member asked commissioners to reject proposed surface‑water restrictions on wake and surf boats, arguing enforcement questions and limited suitable water area would make such a ban impractical.
Joel Louwaje, speaking during the commissioner open forum, told the board he represents the Pickerel Lake Association and opposed a proposed surface‑water restriction that would limit wake boats. He said the DNR recommends wakes be kept 200 feet from shore and noted a University of Minnesota study…
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