Last fall, I shared wonderful warm photos White Bear Lake shoreline and the bridge that connects Manitou Island to the rest of the City of White Bear Lake. You can take the fall photo tour again by clicking HERE. Today with our weeks of subzero temperatures, the surface of the lake is frozen. It is so solid they were able to move a house from Manitou Island across the lake. I have to admit that though many Minnesotans really get their kicks from ice fishing and spinning donuts on frozen lakes, I never was one to attempt to drive onto frozen water.
Today, the scene was one for the record books; homeowners moved their house across the lake from Manitou Island. I wish I had been there in person. If they can move a 60 Ton house across this water, I guess my car would be okay. Maybe next time I am out showing houses in White Bear Lake in this Minnesota winter, I can take a little short cut....Naw...Call me chicken but I will still will stay on the frozen and icy asphalt!
Check out the full news story and video of the frozen house move here!
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Hi Teri,
Wow, so interesting. I clicked through your link to read the story and how he was successful and how he tested the ice for more than a month.
Funny, but those of us from warmer climates can't even begin to imagine what that must be like. Stay warm!