Ideas and information about living your best life Up North
While pedaling away on my bike last winter in our home gym, I was delighted to learn about a local treasure from my favorite gym TV show, “Twin Cities Live”. They highlighted a handful of quality farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) programs and one of them was right here in our neck of the woods! …
The torrential rains that pounded our area on Monday have resulted in the Governor declaring a State of Emergency for eight Wisconsin counties, including Burnett and Washburn. Rain gauges overflowed as the storm built and some areas got up to 11 inches of rain. Roads are washed out, docks are underwater and boats are submerged …
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The weather was ideal for creating special holiday memories at the lake with family and friends this weekend! Making a fashion statement is one way to display your patriotism. Participating in a boat parade is another. Having a perfect summer weekend translates to increased email inquiries and more ringing phones for us. People who come …
Independence Day 2016 is right around the corner. You can tell by the uptick in brats and buns at the grocery store! The increase in traffic is a good give-away too! After the potato salad and baked beans are prepared and the grass has been trimmed around the fire pit, be sure to add some …
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In 2015, the Wisconsin legislature passed Act 55, which changed the statewide standards for what can be done to structures that sit close to the shoreline. Part Three of a YouTube video series put together by the UW Extension explains the changes. If you own a nonconforming property, you should check it out. – Wanda …
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We’re sharing Part Two of the YouTube video series, that explains the 2015 changes to Shoreland Zoning standards in the state of Wisconsin. Part Two explains the changes to shoreland setbacks, vegetation protection and impervious surfaces around Wisconsin’s lakes. https://youtu.be/GKxMORINInw Many of the new standards are not as favorable as the previous standards in …
There are 101 or more ways to improve your property’s value – including kitchen, flooring and finishing updates. The UW Extension in Stevens Point has put together a 3 part YouTube series about shoreland zoning that could give you some other ideas about boosting your value. We’ll be sharing all three in the month of …
Our agent, Trish Needham took this picture near Webster, WI. As neat looking as it is, if it’s your tree, it’s not so funny. Beaver damage to your cherished trees can be devastating. Beavers take down trees for two reasons: they need building materials for the lodges where they live and for food. They’re vegetarians, …
Today is Wisconsin’s Fishing Opener and the boat landings are loaded with empty trucks and boat trailers! We noticed a change in road traffic yesterday afternoon as many excited anglers headed Up North to enjoy their favorite past time. The water levels on our lakes is incredibly high right now. Most lake home owners know …
We have ice out! Crooked Lake and Clam Lake are both open! It’s uplifting to see open water – even if it is amidst a carpet of white. After almost all of our snow melted and we enjoyed some unseasonably beautiful days, we were fools to think we were “out of the woods” where winter …
