A daily journal concerning Lake Vermilion and surrounding areas
Selected real estate, notes, stories, musings, and anecdotes
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
New Rivalry.
Forget Vikings vs. Packers, Twins vs. Brewers, Gophers vs. Badgers... now it's Vermilion vs. Pewaukee.
This 2 bedroom vacation home, with it's wilderness setting, is a real charmer. This home has had a complete makeover. Great northwoods appeal with a comfortable lake cabin atmosphere.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has issued a news release concerning the presence on Spruce Budworm in Northern St. Louis County.
If you have visited the Lake Vermilion area recently you probably have noticed that some conifer trees are showing signs of distress. There are some areas in which significant numbers of spruce and balsam trees have died do to an excessive population of these native insects. The presence of these bugs is natural and, unfortunately, our part of the world is susceptible to these infestations.
The life cycle of these creatures is explained in detail by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
What aspect of summer is required to fully realize a complete and well-rounded lake living experience? Well... fine dining, of course! And what food choice best defines the lakeside meal? Well... the frankfurter, of course!
Last night I found myself sans family at dinner time.
My primal instincts snapped into place as I realized I was alone and needed to nourish myself. My reaction was indeed instinctive... I checked the cold cut drawer in the Whirlpool "Designer Style". Minutes later my "kill" was ready for the grill. I felt a certain primal contentment and celebrated with a cold beverage. It was only then I remembered the ballgame was on.
Here's a printable report from the Minnesota State Demographic Center about the trend in Minnesota housing prices. The report notes that "North Central and Northeastern Minnesota had the highest rates of growth in housing prices between 2000 and 2004".
This Lake Vermilion road access property has got development potential. The seller is motivated to sell and has just reduced the asking price by $20,000. It's now offered at $195,000. (Oh, the seller also reports a 45+" catch and release off the dock just this past week.)
On June 9-11 let a kid take you fishing for free! (It's Take a Kid Fishing Weekend.) Is your dock too big? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has the answer. The Minnesota Legislature tackles the issue of wet boathouses. The Timberjay Newspaper has some thoughts for U. S. Steel on the proposed 3 Bays Project. And, finally, how to sink a (big) boat.
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