The shipbuilding industry in Minnesota has a long history dating back to the early 1900s. The state's location on the Great Lakes and Mississippi River made it an ideal location for shipbuilding. The industry grew rapidly during World War II, with many shipyards in the state producing vessels for the war effort. After the war, the industry declined, but some shipyards continued to operate, building commercial vessels and barges. Today, the shipbuilding industry in Minnesota is relatively small, with only a few active shipyards. These shipyards primarily build barges and other commercial vessels for use on the Great Lakes and inland waterways. One of the largest shipyards in the state is Fraser Shipyards, located in Superior, Wisconsin, just across the border from Minnesota. Fraser Shipyards has been in operation since 1890 and has built a wide variety of vessels over the years, including tugboats, barges, and ferries. Despite the small size of the industry, shipbuilding remains an...

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