On this day, July 2, 1922, an 18-year-old rode the world’s first set of water skis.

Ralph Samuelson pictured on Lake Pepin in Lake City with the pair of water skis he first rode on July 2, 1922. LAKE CITY — After four long years for filmmaker Ben Threinen, he’s finally able to tell ...

One southern Minnesota community is making waves as it celebrates the birthplace of waterskiing and the man behind the sport.

Apr. 15—LAKE CITY — This year will be one to celebrate tradition in Lake City. The town is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding, and come July 2, 2022, Lake City will be celebrating the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jun. 21—LAKE CITY — After four long years for filmmaker Ben Threinen, he's finally able to tell the story of a "forgotten soul" in ...

On July 2, 1922, an 18-year-old daredevil named Ralph Samuelson gave birth to the sport of water-skiing on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota. His inspiration for water-skiing came in winter, when ...