Bill Tibbetts
March 28, 2008
A View From The Bottom.
In spite of the recent economic downturn, the lingering winter weather conditions, and the high cost of gasoline… the local fish population retains a strong and positive attitude.
The Timberjay has the details.
A daily journal concerning Lake Vermilion and surrounding areas.
Selected real estate, notes, stories, musings, and anecdotes.
March 26, 2008
Prime 80 acre recreational parcel priced at $159,000- Road access building lot on Indian Bay/Lake Vermilion, $149,900
- Improved Lake Vermilion/Pine Island building lot , $249,500
- 10 acre rural parcel near Angora, MN priced at $34,500
- Boat access waterfront parcel on Lake Vermilion, $129,000
- Recreational lot with legal access to Pelican Lake, $46,500
- 4.4 acre road access building lot on Lake Vermilion, $399,900
March 24, 2008
Prep Time.
Opening Day for the 2008-2009 Minnesota Fishing Season is imminent. Well… maybe not imminent but close enough to start planning for that first wetted line. Let’s see which Lake Vermilion gamefish is the most popular!
In preparation for when you can cast your bait on May 10th… cast your vote below for your preferred catch.
March 21, 2008
Link Here.
The ol’ desktop has accumulated a small stack of items with questionable value. It’s time for a little pre-holiday cleaning.
Here’s an article on what could be a very controversial change in Minnesota’s daily walleye limit. The New York Times has a couple of interesting reads related to the housing market… take a look at “Lowball Offers on the Rise” and “Home Sweet Investment”. Recreational property lease holders in our area may see substantial increases in their property taxes. Use the following link to satisfy your curiosity about industrial strength boat-lifts. And, finally, while you’re waiting for that holiday ham to cook to perfection… try this little game to work up a virtual appetite.
March 18, 2008
Deer.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has a tall order in monitoring and managing the state’s Whitetail Deer population.
I think most would agree there is a very healthy deer herd. In fact, the herd is healthy to the point of being unhealthy. Some areas of the state apparently have 40+ deer per square mile (click on the map).
Deer sightings on and near Lake Vermilion are commonplace with numerous wolf-related deer kills scattered along the lakeshore.
This article on the MinnPost.com website relates some of the issues and considerations in maintaining an appropriate balance in the world of the Whitetail.
March 17, 2008
- Lake Vermilion east end 3 bedroom home offered at $649,000
- Lakeshore building lot near Giant’s Ridge, priced at $67,000
- Elbow Lake water access parcel priced at $97,500
- 4 bedroom home in Cook, MN offered at $240,000
- Lake Vermilion water access vacation home offered at $599,000
- Lake Vermilion/Niles Bay 2 bedroom home offered at $709,000
- Lake Vermilion/Ely Island 2 bedroom cabin offered at $365,000
- Seven Sisters Island on Lake Vermilion, $699,000
- 160 acre recreational parcel near Cook, MN, $189,000
March 14, 2008
The Star-Tribune offers an editorial and the News-Tribune submits an update on the proposed Lake Vermilion State Park.
Update to the Update!
From the Mesabi Daily News: “State Park revived in House Committee”.
March 11, 2008
Winter’s Grip.
It’s only March 11th so it would be optimistic to think that the vise grip of winter would show any signs of release.
However, as all devout Upper Midwesterners know… that first 45+ degree day makes you want to break out the picnic basket and tune in the ball game.
The real estate business could use a little thaw, also.
There’s an imbalance in some markets that will put a smile on a buyer’s face. The Lake Vermilion market has some symptoms of this challenged market as well. We have a larger than normal inventory plus a fair number of motivated sellers who are eager to show off their cabins and lake lots.
So… make some plans to visit the lake. The market is fine.
March 7, 2008
- Lake Vermilion/Niles Bay 2 bedroom home priced at $709,000
- Lake Vermilion 4 bedroom luxury lakehome, $1,849,900
- Lake Vermilion/Ely Island cabin offered at $349,900
- Lake Vermilion 2 bedroom home offered at $459,000
