Loved by some and hated by others it is well known as a symbol of the untamed parts of our world. Even in Minnesota, some view the timber wolf as a vicious predator. Many of our farmers in northern Minnesota don't like it when wolves eat their cattle. However, other Minnesotans are concerned about the future of the timber wolf as the forests they live in are being continually destroyed. This picture represents fishing, boating, and lake activity in general in the land of 10,000 lakes.
Tourism is a key industry in Minnesota.
Tourists come to enjoy fishing and boating in our lakes and seeing animals in the forests. Water, the gold of tomorrow, is abundant in Minnesota. The mighty Mississippi River has its source in Minnesota. Minnesota's vast lake resources, including the largest fresh water lake in the world, are critical resources. Our water serves the needs of Minnesota communities and is considered essential for industry and agriculture.