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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 Lake City. Threinen, who lives in Lake City, will have his 33-minute ...

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 ...

Visit Lake City Minnesota for Water Ski Days with music, arts and crafts fair, water ski show, parade, classic cars, and more. Did you know that Lake City is the birthplace of water skiing? Water ...

One hundred years ago this week, a Minnesotan named Ralph Samuelson did something no one ever had. Gripping an iron ring at the end of a rope tied to his brother’s motorboat, the 18-year-old daredevil ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. One hundred years ago (1922), a Minnesota man named Ralph Samuelson went to a local lumberyard. Most people would have said ...