 With the Memorial Day weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer for some many people will be celebrating out on the occasion on one of Minnesota's 10,000 lakes. The Sheriff's Office recommends to take the time to properly plan your day on the lake. A water safety plan should include properly fitting life jackets, necessary safety equipment and a sober boat operator. Because of the cold water temperatures this time of year, law enforcement officials say that a life jacket use is extremely important over the Memorial Day weekend. You know that air temperatures are feeling nice and warm, however water temperatures are still fairly cold, so we want to remind people as they prepare to head out this weekend to practice safety first. It is strongly recommended that boaters always wear a life jacket regardless of age. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.