A former Alexandria resident that use to manage Lake Ida's Pilgrim Point Camp has written a new mystery novel titled Rubbed the Wrong Way that can be purchased online at retailers such ...
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Lakefront market statistics can be misleading since there are so many variables that affect price. So on a rainy Friday afternoon, I am taking a closer look at 2013 lake sales with ...
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Sales of lakefront real estate in Alexandria have been very good this year but the adjective for the past two weeks is 'great'. I am unable to be specific because of our ...
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In 1988 a plat in Douglas County was recorded for Ida Bay View Townhomes. Located at the north end of Lake Ida in Bighorn Bay, there are a total of 17 homes ...
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A few days ago I wrote about an Alexandria lake home and advised checking out the shoreline. This property at Lake Ida has really grabbed my attention so I asked my partner, ...
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Last weekend I was touring the north end of Lake Ida on a Stand Up Paddleboard and part of my journey was around Gehrkes Point. After returning home I looked for a ...
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Saturday morning was the sort of dreary type of day we've had too many of lately here in Alexandria, Minnesota. I had a couple of hours before an appointment and even with ...
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The winter that just refused to go away didn't dampen the lakefront market at all so far this May. Without giving details (per MLS rules), here is a list of the lake ...
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Enjoy a bird's eye view of a cabin located on the west side of Lake Ida ...
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Quite a gorgeous day everywhere in Alexandria but it is especially beautiful at Lake Ida. This photo was taken minutes ago (I am posting via my iPhone) in front of a cottage ...
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Ida is a great name for a lake (unless it is a hurricane) but if the timing had been a little different the name could've been different. Lake Ida was named by ...
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This morning I was at Lake Ida's Leaf Lane for a showing appointment and while the weather didn't cooperate, the locals did. A loon (pictured) popped up just off the shoreline repeatedly ...
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The owner of a two bedroom cottage with 100 feet of unbelievable shoreline at the southeast corner of Lake Ida in Alexandria has just lowered the ask price to $325,000. Check it ...
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Leaf Lane is located on the east side of Lake Ida and is pretty much at the center point between the lake's north and south ends. The result of this location is ...
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