Craig's Activerain Blog

Most bare lots on Maple are going to cost you $300,000 and up in today's market. But, this morning I was walking through Art in the Park and found a booth that is selling topographical wood carvings of various lakes. Now, you can buy an entire lake for just a few hundred dollars. Maple Lake or Bi...

From 3-7 pm tomorrow, you can tour 5 outstanding lake cottages (4 on L'homme Dieu and 1 on Carlos). Advance tickets are $20 (available at Elden's,Pete's, Trumm Drug & Yesterday's) or you can purchase at any of the cottages for $25. Proceeds will will benefit Elder Network, a non-profit with the m...

It will be a  busy weekend in the Lakes Area. If you aren't going to be at Waterama, be sure to stop by Art in the Park on Saturday and Sunday. Held for 31 years at City Park on the shores of Lake Henry, there is arts and crafts but also has live music, food vendors and more. If you aren't going ...

There are 153 lakefront properties for sale in Alexandria right now ranging from a $72,500 RV in an association on Lake Mary to a 5 bedroom home with acreage and Lake Latoka lakeshore for $1.9 million.From most places of work, you can drive to a lake in 5 minutes or less. And if you want to get o...

2 properties (a home and a bare lot) are currently for sale on Lake Carlos' Interlachen Drive. If you love, or even like , Eddy's Interlachen, this location is tough to beat. No need for the fluorescent Eddy's vest (given to anyone who has too much to drink in return for their keys).

Did you know that one of the oldest family-owned businesses in Minnesota is the Anderson Funeral Home? It was started by a Swedish immigrant, John Anderson, in 1872. He learned his skills as a carpenter and cabinet maker during his school years in Sweden. When he was 25, he and his young bride, ...

Late last week, I was heading south on Broadway and while at a red light, watched the exterior sign for Bella's on Broadway (the sister restaurant of Café Bella in Glenwood) being installed. Earlier this week, I passed by on foot and peaked inside through the window. By the looks of it, they are...

referred to in new book 'Cabins of Minnesota' Memorial Day 2007 photos Lot 3 has sold Price Increase : Lot 15 is now $189,000 and Lot 4 is $199,000. Lot 11 has sold Lot 2 has sold FAQ * How big are the lots?: The average lot size is of the lots for sale is 1.7 acres. * Are the lots level?: The lo...

It is uncommon for a home to be for sale in Blake's by the Lakes but as of this week, there is a 3 bedroom/3 bath unit for sale. Lake Carlos is located 5 miles north of Alexandria and is one of the main lakes on Alexandria's beautiful "chain of lakes". This large lake covers 2,520 acres with a m...

After a 22 month deployment to Iraq, members of the 1st Brigade Combat Team returned home to Minnesota and were escorted through the city by fire trucks, law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles. People lined the streets cheering, waving flags and applauding. It was followed with a brief ceremon...