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MARCH, 2007TOP 5 RESIDENTIAL SALES BY PRICE FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY, MINNESOTA5. 3125 Crestood Drive, Alexandria, MN - sold for $240,0004. 2787 Wilderness Ridge Rd, Alexandria, MN - sold for $247,5003. 180 Willimantic Drive, Alexandria, MN - sold for $260,0002. 12783 Gurie Lane SW, Alexandria, MN - so...

  Aesthetics. If you love wood, it's not woodSome stains from food, drink and other sources can be difficult to eliminateCost is higher than pressure-treated lumberCan scratch. Some composite decking is more scratch resistant than others. Research and ask questions. Most can't be used as substruc...

Thinking of a new deck? Here are 5 reasons to choose composite decking: No warping, rotting or splitting Handles direct water contact Impervious to rot and termites A large range of color, design and finish A soft, inviting feel and not slipperySome manufacturers of composite decking include: Tre...

What are the odds that my name would be in print in a German newspaper and on the same page as one of my favorite artists, Bono of U2. Probably about the same as me being invited to join U2. Well, it happened (re: the newspaper). The newspaper is The Financial Times and I am quoted in an article ...

Fishermen like this dock because of the empty space behind the leg of the "L". It provides unobstructed casting. It is best to have an extra wide section for this section so that there is plenty of room for "stuff" (tackle, coolers, etc) and you can also add a bench so that when the fish aren't b...

Lake Mary is a 2,371 acre lake located southwest of downtown Alexandria in Douglas County that is well developed. Many resorts on Lake Mary attract tourists to the lake during the summer months. It is also a popular destination for local anglers with two public accesses. The number of resorts is ...

Chippewa Lake ("Chip") is a relatively large(1,761 acres) located northeast of Brandon in Douglas County with good water quality and clarity. Residential development is moderate to high, especially around the southern half of the lake. Recreational pressure can be heavy, especially during weekend...

Eleven miles long and 3 1/2 miles wide, 6,270 acre Lake Osakis has a fishing spot for everyone, featuring Walleyes, Crappies, Sunfish, Northerns and Bass. Osakis is a 15 minute drive east from Alexandria.As of today, there are 36 properties for sale on Lake Osakis ranging from a $65,000 bare lot ...

LAKE LOUISE is located 4 miles west of Alexandria. The terrain surrounding the lake is rolling and sandy. Louise is 219 acres in area and its maximum depth is 33 feet. This is another good family fishing lake with panfish and bass being the main species caught.Visitors to Alexandria's Arrowwood R...

DEVILS LAKE is located 15 miles northwest of Alexandria and 2 miles north of Brandon. The terrain bordering this lake is gently rolling hills with mixed hardwoods and some grasslands. The area of Devils Lake is 221 acres and the maximum depth is 35 feet. Devils Lake has good fishing both for wall...