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CONTENTS

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8 From The Office

by Erin Hintz

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by Jackie Jenson

Tradeshows Minneapolis Lake Home & Cabin Show

Interior Design 16 12 Small Home Design Tips

by Alicia Underlee Nelson

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Designer Portfolio 42 Outdoor Renovations

Interior Design

Turn Function into Fun Appliances as Design

by Alexandra Floersch

32 Home Experts Your Questions Answered by Our Panel of Experts

34 On the Lake New Boat Accessories Create A Fishing Finding Crystal Ball

FEATURED HOME

48 Simplicity Rules

at the Nelson Lake Home

by Merrie Sue Holtan

FEATURED HOME

The Family Plan 60 Heiser Lake Home is Built to Suit a Growing Clan

by Patricia Carlson

On the Lake 74 Lake Beach Must Haves You Can’t Live Without

by Patricia Carlson

Featured Lake 82 Maple Lake

by Dave Pedersen

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lmost three years ago my husband and I sold our starter home and bought a larger home on a quiet dead end street. Thinking back on it now, I believe we were a bit naïve. We had taken on some remodel projects in our first home, but nothing to the extent that we were signing up for in our second home.

We laugh about it now and say that we liked nothing about the house, but loved it.

We owned the house for one peaceful week before demo began. It’s hard for a place to feel like home when you’re dodging ladders and wearing shoes in the house so the subfloor doesn’t give you splinters. With walls torn down, drywall dust covering everything, and the kitchen and bathroom in disarray I often wondered what in the world we had gotten into, and why.

Now that our projects are done, we can laugh about it. The time, effort, sweat and love that we put into our house makes it ours and this holiday season my previous

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question of “why are we doing this” was answered when we hosted Thanksgiving. We have a kitchen that several family members could comfortably cook and visit in, a dining room that can house a table that all twelve of us sat around like the Waltons, and a living room where we could all watch the football game and play board games. That’s why we did it.

We’ll be welcoming our first child home in late February. Our conversations now consist of dreaming about the future, fantasizing about what holidays will be like when she’s here, planning her room and playroom, and anticipating bringing her home. To our home.​That’s why we did it.

This is also the reason that Lake and Home Magazine exists. The reason that we all put so much time, effort and sweat into our homes. They’re the heart of our families, the place for our memories and the hub for everything we look forward to in the future.

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As we wrap up the holidays, our thoughts turn to the coming seasons. Inside this issue is an article on the 10 Things Your Beach Can’t Be Without, and another about Top Marine Accessories to get the ideas flowing for when gatherings move from your home, back to your lake home.

For more improvement or building ideas, and to talk to the professionals, there’s no better place to be on February 10-12 than the Minneapolis Lake Home & Cabin Show. Inside this issue is an article about the show, as well as a section of exhibitors that should be at the top of your list to visit while at the show. Lake and Home Magazine will be there as well. Stop by to say hello and grab a couple of magazines.

Enjoy the rest of the holiday season and as always, happy planning and dreaming!

Erin Hintz Advertising Sales

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he Lake Home & Cabin Show®, an annual three-day public event that showcases the lifestyle of lake home and cabin living, will take place in three Midwest cities this year.

The show begins its tour in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center January 27-29. Next, it’s off to the Minneapolis Convention Center February 10-12. The third leg of the tour heads down to the Windy City and takes place at the Schaumburg Convention Center, March 1012 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

This will be the 13th show season for the Lake Home & Cabin Show and according to Dave Greer, producer of the show, this popular event continues to grow because it is a niche show that is custom built for everyone who already owns a lake home or cabin and for anyone who’s dreaming about someday owning one.

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“You’d be hard-pressed to talk to anybody from the Midwest who doesn’t have a fond memory of spending time at a lake home or cabin,” Greer said. “This show touches a part of us all.”

The show exhibits include lake and cabin country builders, remodelers and real estate, unique furniture, furnishings and rustic décor from across the U.S., native landscaping, lakeshore maintenance, boats and other marine products and equipment, plus a variety of other products, gifts and services related to the lake home and cabin lifestyle.

“When a lake home or cabin is bought or changes family hands typically the new owners have definite ideas about personalizing their ‘new’ property, but often they’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start,” Greer said. “That’s really at the heart and soul of the Lake Home & Cabin Show – to blend the allure of the second-home lifestyle into a focused event so the crowd can meet the businesses serving this market – and have a great time doing it!”

Another distinctive element of the Lake Home & Cabin Show are its interactive features, displays and seminars that involve and engage people coming to the show. For example, this year the show brings us “Superheroes of the Night,” a live bat display and stage presentation featuring bats from around the world including a gigantic flying fox bat from Malaysia with a 6-foot wingspan! Show attendees will learn about the benefits of bats and the challenges we face to conserve them from Rob Mies, scientist, television personality and one of the world’s leading bat experts. Also, the show’s very own

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“Getaway Gourmet,” Chef Patrick Moore is back again this year and showing us how to cook the perfect steak in his “Summertime Sizzle” cooking demonstrations.

Plus, there are free educational and informational seminars every hour on the Cabin Living Magazine Stage.

Show hours in all three locations are: Fridays – 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays– 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult discount admission coupons good for $2 off are available on the show’s web site: www.lakehomeandcabinshow. com. ~L&H

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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by A licia Underlee Nelson

W hether you’re building new or remodeling a small space, sometimes less is more.

Here are several easy ways to do more with less.

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Draw the Eye Up If you can’t physically extend or remove the ceiling, do what you can to draw the eye upward. Remove crown moldings, paint the ceiling and the walls the same color for a continuous line and used recessed lighting to minimize visual distractions.

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Go High Extend ceilings high as possible to create the illusion of space. A shed or gabled ceiling is a charming addition to a small home with a traditional design.

For a more industrial look, try an exposed ceiling. It makes wooden beams, pipes and ductwork statement pieces and you gain a little headroom in the process.

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Use Walls for Storage Reduce counter top clutter and the need for drawer space by using wall space artful storage. Install beautiful shelves to showcase books, art and collections and keep the eye moving vertically. If you need to store items out in the open in boxes, make sure they’re aesthetically pleasing so they read as part of the décor, not clutter.

Kitchens have lots of additional vertical storage opportunities. Hang pots, pans and much-used utensils on a pegboard or a pot rack, install wallmounted wine racks and showcase dishes in attractive, open shelves.

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Do Double Duty Everything in a small home should be able to be used for at least two purposes – and ideally more. Make sure furniture can multi-task. A kitchen table can serve as a sewing room, craft space, homework center or home office, while a couch can convert into a reading nook or a guest room.

5 Get Creative with Storage Great shelves are a good start, but don’t be afraid to use every nook and cranny. Stylish trunks and storage ottomans double as seating. It’s easy to stash out-of-season items in bags and slim storage containers that can be tucked into the space underneath and behind beds and couches.

If you are blessed with a closet with a door, take advantage of every inch. Extend shelving from the floor the ceiling, consider extra rods so you can hang more items or hang an over-the-door storage on the inside of the door to hold small items.

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Maximize Natural Light

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Add as many windows to your small house as possible. Consider making them larger or extending them higher than usual, or placing smaller windows in dark corners or adding skylights. Natural light is a mood booster and the outdoor views extend the living space and bring nature in.

If you can’t add more windows, make the ones you do have a focal point. Install minimalistic blinds and push them all the way up when they’re not in use.

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Even the strongest, boldest design choices will be less striking if a home is overwhelmed by clutter. Everything in a tiny home must be both beautiful and functional, since there’s nowhere to hide. If an object hasn’t been used in a year, if it can’t serve at least two purposes or if it doesn’t make you happy, pass it on.

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Display space is at a premium in a small home, so don’t settle for anything less than a showstopper. It’s better to have one fantastic painting, sculpture, light source or accent wall than to divide the focus among a few mediocre options that you don’t really respond to.

But if you have lots of art or items you love, don’t despair. A gallery wall or a shelf of similar objects can make a strong statement. And they’re especially eye-popping in a small house.

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9 Keep a Low Profile Choosing low-slung furniture, cabinets and countertops maximizes wall space and showcases window views. It also tricks the eye and the mind into thinking the room is taller (and bigger) than it actually is.

11 10 Think Monochromatic Light, bright neutrals like white, cream and ivory are classic choices to make a room look bigger and brighter. But taupe and gray are modern choices that work well too.

The truly daring can try muted blue, mysterious black, chocolate brown or rich aubergine for a luscious and unexpected look. If you extend the color throughout the space, on the walls, cabinets and even the floor, it blurs the lines of the room and makes it feel more expansive.

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Fold it Down Steal a trick from camper design and install fold-down furniture in different zones in the home. Desks and tables are most often used in this manner, but a fold down bench can be useful for extra seating, to serve as a tiny, impromptu mudroom in an entryway or to expand table space during a party.

If you can’t build this into a home’s design, it’s easy to retrofit a room with this space-saving solution. If you’re handy, you can even do it yourself. It just takes a few hinges and a locking mechanism.

12 Add an Outdoor Living Space Even in the Midwest, yards, patios, sunrooms and gardens can expand a home’s living space during three out of the four seasons. And the outdoor space doesn’t need to be huge to make a big impact.

Make a hammock or a comfortable chair into a cozy reading nook or grow herbs and container-friendly vegetables on the patio or balcony. Like to entertain? Invest in a fire pit, cushions or folding lawn chair and a grill and you’re set. ~L&H

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INTERIOR DESIGN

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veryone has a different definition of “home sweet home.”

For some, it’s a warm, cozy log cabin feel, rounded out with beautiful wood floors, rich autumn hues and a fireplace as the focal point. For others, it’s the cool, refreshing blues of Minnesota lakes country paired with an indoor hammock and furniture made from driftwood.

No matter how homeowners envision home, it takes the perfect combination of design, color, furniture and decor to bring a well-planned theme to life. There are a variety of options when it comes to adding a personal

When it comes to refrigerators, vintage is in.

For many people, appliances are nothing but a must-have item purchased with only price and quality in mind. When it came to personalization, consumers were limited to white, black or silver-colored laundry and kitchen appliances that served as a necessity rather than a statement of style. But today, major brands have used technology and art to design appliances with fun in mind.

kelly green and golden yellow.

Likewise, SMEG’s “50’s retro style” line encompasses ten different colors, ranging from cream to vibrant lime green and bold orange. The colors themselves make a statement, meaning homeowners can keep the rest of the kitchen simple (and let the fridge do the talking).

Photo courtesy SMEG USA, Inc.

Big Chill is known for both their “retro” and “pro” line of appliances in various colors. While the retro line focuses on dainty pastels—like buttercup yellow, beach blue and turquoise—the pro line offers bold hues like cabernet,

touch of style to your home… many of those options come from an unlikely source: Appliances.

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Photo courtesy SMEG USA, Inc.

For a more subtle look, homeowners may find matte finishes appealing. GE offers a slate finish, while Whirlpool’s “ice collection” encompasses a clean, modern design in both black and white options.

Stainless steel is also still a popular choice, but it has been reinvented. Samsung introduced black stainless steel at the beginning of the year in correlation with their hi-tech “Family Hub” fridge, which comes equipped with an LCD digital touch screen that means an end to fridge-door clutter. The fridge displays time, notes and other information, simplifying the kitchen’s interior design.

If homeowners are hesitant to purchase bold, large appliances, perhaps making a splash with smaller appliances is the way to go. New kitchen electronics like stand mixers, coffee pots, juicers and toasters are easy ways to highlight accent colors in the home.

Photo courtesy SMEG USA, Inc.

Photo courtesy Samsung Home Appliances

Again, SMEG offers vintage-style toasters, stand mixers, blenders, juicers and kettles in various colors—the perfect way to spice up a countertop. KitchenAid—known for products that have been on virtually every homeowner’s wish list—has produced stand mixers, slow cookers, coffee pots, blenders and other small appliances in dozens of colors throughout the years. Currently available in eight models and 30 colors (including honeydew and copper), stand mixers double as both a tool and countertop decor.

Photo courtesy SMEG USA, Inc.

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Ranges and hoods often serve as a focal point in a high-end kitchen. Viking carries a variety of range styles in 15 different colors. Whether homeowners want a statement base color or just vibrant knobs, Bluestar Cooking offers complete customization with a palette of more than 750 colors and 10 metal trims.

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Again, for a more subtle design approach, homeowners can keep the color of their range neutral with black or silver and use the hood to exhibit style and character. Big Chill sells matching hoods in the same color palettes as their “Retro” and “Pro line” refrigerators. But in 2016, both wood and metal hoods are also trendy.

Some homeowners are taking a DIY approach and creating their own hoods made from barn wood.

Photo courtesy Viking Range LLC

Photo courtesy Keurig

To satisfy both your caffeine addiction and your need for flair, both full size pots and single cup makers come in a variety of hues that add the perfect touch to Pinterest’s trending in-home coffee bars.

Keurig, specifically, expanded its range from black to a handful of colors, including white and turquoise. Bella Housewares is also known for its fashionable line of coffee makers and patterned tea kettles, as well as its “Diamonds Collection” slow cookers.

Photos courtesy Bella Housewares

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Photo courtesy Electrolux

Just a decade ago, laundry rooms were always hidden behind closed doors and never included on the home tour. But today, homeowners are realizing that the laundry room is a frequently used space that doesn’t have to be drably utilitarian.

By incorporating it into a rear foyer with adequate storage and folding space, the laundry room becomes a space that homeowners no longer loathe spending time in.

New technology has given us slick, modern designs whereby a washer and dryer have become a thing of beauty. Frigidaire offers sets in blue and black, while LG makes a statement with wild cherry red.

Photo courtesy LG

Sometimes creating “home sweet home” means going beyond expansive wall art and lavish furniture. It’s more than the perfect coat of paint or an accent rug. Being intentional about appliance choices is a great way to enhance the home’s theme or make a bold statement in and of itself. ~L&H

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Question: What exactly is LVT/LVP Flooring?

Answer: Thad Sperling Amy Mortenson Sperling Modern Home

LVT/LVP Stands for Luxury Vinyl Tile and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring. LVT/LVP is made in layers (usually 4) and its primary component is PVC vinyl, which makes LVT dimensionally stable and flexible. The difference between brands, cost and durability is the thickness of each of these layers.

be hard to tell the difference between the “real thing” and the LVT/LVP. The best thing about these products is that they have incredible durability compared to other flooring options, and the price point is affordable. Warranties on these products can be upwards from 10 years to lifetime.

The LVT/LVP products are sweeping the industry with amazing products that use 3D and HD printing techniques that mimic the natural look of tiles, stone, or wood. With the strides made in printing technologies, it can

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Question: Should you choose LVT/LVP Flooring?

Answer: In most cases, YES. LVT/LVP resists water extremely well, (some products boast being 100% waterproof) which makes these products ideal for most any room in your home or commercial space. The top layer (finish) on many brands is exceptional when faced with heavy day to day use. In our Midwest Minnesota/North Dakota area, these products are a great option compared to others such as hardwoods because of our extreme changes in humidity throughout the year. Make sure to discuss your situation with your flooring salesperson to ensure you get the best product for your space and use. ~L&H

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ON THE LAKE

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icking out your new boat or pontoon is easy and smooth sailing compared to choosing how to make the most out of it, when deciding on the accessories.

There are the usual suspects to go with fishing, water sports or cruising along to your favorite tunes in party mode. These include trolling motors, fish and depth finders, life jackets, anchors, sound systems, stuff holders and all of the other gear you need to enjoy your time on the water.

Some boats come “fully loaded” with gear and gadgets depending on the fun and function you seek. To lower or raise

Fill with sand, rocks or any other weighty substance to set your desired weight up to 55 pounds.

Fishing involves its own vast universe of accessories, topped by high tech satellite fish finders. You do have to reel them in, but maybe not for long with ever developing modern marvels.

Find accessories at your local marine store or boat dealership, plus you can find the latest and greatest on the internet, checking sites such as Boating Magazine (www. boatingmag.com) and Boat Owner’s Association (www.BoatUS.com) plus big box stores.

Anchor Bag www.Jetlogiccom

costs you can custom design your accessories to fit your specific enjoyment.

The first tip is you cannot assume there is one stereotypical form of an accessory, which are constantly transforming, especially the technology in electronics.

For example, an anchor is not just a weight on a rope, new designs are more efficient, colorful and can multi-task. They even come in waterproof nylon anchor bags connected to a polypropylene rope.

Here are a few of the new trends I recently discovered talking to marine store staff or through internet research.

Most new upper end boats today come equipped with Bluetooth wireless connection, air ride pedestal shock absorbing seats, live wells for fish and bait, plus storage for equipment. What people must decide for a fishing boat is the type of electronics they want rigged by a boat dealer or marine store.

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“The biggest thing at our store every year is the electronics,” said Lee Bakken, general manager at Frontier Marine and Power sports in Fergus Falls. “New this year in depth finders is what they call CHERP, a highly defined digital sonar transducer from Hummingbird that makes so much clearer what comes back on your color graph. The down and side imaging gives a full spectrum of what is under your boat.”

The new technology will link your depth finder to your trolling motor, which will keep you at a depth and keep the anchor in one spot all by itself. It goes by the link chip to your chart on the screen.

Bakken says the prices for high tech depth finders have come down tremendously the past few years. He adds, “You can buy a lot of depth finder for $5-600.” Humminbird and Lowrance are our top sellers of the new sonar/GPS combos.

HELIX™ 5 G2 GPS from Hummingbird

HELIX™ 5 G2 GPS units come pre-loaded with AutoChart® Live and are compatible with all Humminbird LakeMaster® charts, including the SmartStrike™ map card.

It may all sound like a new language, but in simple terms the new technology takes some of the guessing out of fishing. Based on search parameters like season, time of day, temperature and fish species, the SmartStrike map card highlights areas of the lake map where your prey is most likely to be located.

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In November, Humminbird announced the HELIX 10 G2N units that are Bluetoothenabled, which enhances existing sonar, plus allows users to sync their smartphones and other devices – to show text messages and missed calls right on the Humminbird display. (www.Humminbird.com) A relatively new accessory for pontoons is called the “Floating Fire,” a portable pedestal style refreshment table with a little fire pit in the middle that is run off a onepound propane bottle. It also comes as a pontoon fire pit that can also be taken and used on your deck or next to a picnic table on the beach. (www.james@pontoonfirepit.com)

Floating Fire www.james@pontoonfirepit.com

The Doggy Boat Ladder by Paws Aboard provides a ramp for your pets, especially if arthritic, older or overweight. (www.PawsAboard.com)

Doggy Boat Ladder www.PawsAboard.com

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The new MS-RA55 is the most compact marine stereo yet from Fusion Entertainment. The 2.6-inch LCD display is daylight viewable with adjustable contrast to ensure easy operation in any light level. It features AM/FM and Bluetooth capabilities.

If it rolls or floats, Weego 44 can jump start it.

This new on the market accessory also charges phones, tablets, laptops and more. (www.myweego.com)

Fusion Stereoactive™ www.fusionentertainment.com

Fusion Stereoactive™ is the first purpose built portable watersport stereo that floats.

It comes with built-in Bluetooth audio streaming, AM/FM radio with a weatherband, and USB audio playback. (www. fusionentertainment.com) Install a MOB+ wireless engine cutoff switch, slip on the sensor wristband and the boat will stop if you fall in the water. (www.fellmarine.com)

MOB+ Wireless Engine Cutoff Switch www.fellmarine.com

Also becoming popular are self inflatable vests that become life jackets when needed. Cabela’s Guidewear is one example. (www.Cabelas.com) Coleman sportsman 100-piece waterproof first aid metal tin offers an expanded inventory of the most commonly used first aid components. (www.Coleman.com) 38 LAKE AND HOME MAGAZINE JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2017

Weego 44 www.myweego.com

Cabela’s Guidewear www.Cabelas.com

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One of the best ways to deter thieves from your boat and trailer is to utilize BOLT locks.

Before the first use, a protective sticker is removed from the lock, the ignition key is inserted, turned and the lock is now programmed to only your key. (www.boltlock. com) Seat Caddy™ for boat seats puts everything at your fingertips. Keep your beverage close and yourself organized while on the water. (www.Seatcaddy.com)

SkiffDaddy beverage/cup holder and caddy for boats, pontoons, canoes, kayaks and lawn chairs can multitask. (www.

SwirlyGIG.com) Finally, a needle-nose pliers is among the most important accessories of all.

Uses can include fish hook removal, line cutting, sinker pinching, fish grabbing and hook straightening. Try a local garage sale) for a good deal on one. ~L&H

Seat Caddy www.seatcaddy.com

The Super Zinger Gear Keeper keeps your pliers, knife, scissors and keys more secure and ready for use. The retractable spectra line extends three feet and holds 40 pounds. (www.gearkeeper.com)

Super Zinger Gear Keeper www.gearkeeper.com

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Paver Work Utilizing pavers of different size, color and shapes, today’s landscaping landings, patios and walkways are anything but boring.

DESIGNER PORTFOLIO

Fire Table Filling the space between elements of fire and earth, fire tables can add a color, texture and warmth to any outdoor gathering area.

by Jackie Jenson

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Q & A with Matt Hoen Who are your clients?

The majority of our customers are lake home owners. We do a small amount of residential and commercial work too. On average 80 % of our work is lake properties, 15% residential and 5% commercial.

What surrounding areas do you service?

We service all of Otter Tail, Grant, Douglas, and Becker counties: along with some work in North Dakota, the Minneapolis metro area, and the Brainerd lakes area.

What landscaping services do you provide?

We really do anything associated with landscaping. We do design work; paver and flagstone patios; driveways including permeable pavers; natural stone and pre-cast retaining walls; planting; skid steer and backhoe work. We also do irrigation, lighting; pergolas; outdoor kitchens, wood and gas fire tables and pits; edging; as well as hydro-seeding, sodding, drill seeding.

How has your business changed through the years?

Our business has grown from a crew of three to a full service nursery and 11 landscape employees. We have found many of our customers love the fact that we can facilitate all of their needs without having to find any other subcontractors. Many of our projects have grown substantially in size over the years.

Curved Pathways With interlocking design options, today’s modern stone pathways come in many shapes and sizes.

How has the addition of and architect / horticulturist enhanced your business?

Design work has allowed us to provide more unique and creative options for our customers. We now can address space, form, sustainability, and aesthetic solutions which are just a few of the overall concepts we can offer that are unique to our company.

What are the trends in landscaping today versus a decade ago?

Size and scope of the projects has been the biggest change.

People are spending more time in their back yards. They are also are putting the investment into outdoor spaces they can use and be proud of. Things like outdoor kitchens and fire pits are popular. Permeable paving stones are also growing in popularity too due to impervious surface regulations.

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Outdoor Kitchen Uniting form and function, outdoor kitchens now come equipped with premier kitchen finishes such as granite countertops and built-in, stainless steel, gas grills.

Driveway Creative paver construction affords traditional driveways a more distinctive design look. With regards to sustainability, permeable pavers can also be used in some applications to offer durable storm runoff management.

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How can a homeowner make a big splash with their landscaping?

Homeowners can get a great bang for the buck by simply redoing edging and plant material around their home by using creative bed liners, boulders, mulch, rock, and plant material.

Pizza Oven Upgrading the traditional fire pit to a pizza oven is one way outdoor kitchens have expanded to the backyard.

What are some of the mistakes homeowners make when landscaping a new home?

One of the most common mistakes is not letting the soil around the foundation settle before installing walls and patios. Not understanding the mature size of plant material and using too much plant material is another issue. Also, not taking advantage of house’s “fresh slate� to do something creative can be a mistake.

What are some of the newer landscaping materials your company is utilizing today?

Larger pavers are definitely in now. We have also been using a lot of tumbled pavers. I also believe the trend is moving toward natural stone walls versus precast walls.

Fire tables are very popular today.

What goes into crafting a distinctive one?

Unique fire tables would have colored glass and possibly be surrounded in natural stone.

What goes into creating a functional as well as fashionable outdoor kitchen?

Outdoor kitchens would have a built in gas grill as well as a charcoal grill (Primo grill) and possibly a wood-fired oven. Other appliances include a trash area, side burner for the grill, lights, beverage station, stainless steel drawers, and granite counter tops. ~L&H

Fire Table in Fall Considered a functional adornment with uses for every season, fire tables are a popular landscaping addition that can be utilized year round.

Plantings Selecting the right plant material with regard to size, shape and zonal designation are essential to establishing a long-lasting landscape plan.

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Waterfall Combining the elements of rock and water, the addition of a distinctive water feature adds great texture as well as fluid movement to a variety landscape projects.

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“Lake Rules: Laugh often. Flip flops mandatory. Relax. THANK THE COOK. No spilling on the pontoon. Put out the fire.

Enjoy the company.”

This hand-painted sign welcomes visitors (many visitors) to the Little Detroit Lake home of Jody and Jim Nelson, third generation farmers from Casselton, North Dakota. Corn and bean farmers on weekdays, the Nelsons pack their car and head to the lake nearly every summer weekend. The two-story, 3000 square foot Craftsman-style home has been built for hospitality, with high entertainment value and low maintenance.

Jody, a partner in the farm operation, says “farming is in their blood,” and during harvest she cooks two meals a day for 40 days to feed farmhands. Her love of

cooking “large” spills over at the lake, as the couple often entertains a great group of lake friends and family. The Nelson’s son, Grant and wife, Shera also farm with the Nelsons, and daughter Kelly and husband Brock farm near Wimbleton, North Dakota.

“The lake has become our place to entertain summer weekends until Labor Day,” Jody says. “Sometimes it’s 35 people. We love getting away from the farm to be social.”

The lake has become our place to entertain summer weekends.”

Homeowner Jody Nelson

The couple first rented a small cabin on the lake in 2007 and then bought a cabin in 2011. They tore down the original cabin, built their new house in 2014, and moved in during the summer of 2015.

Nelson Lake Rules Laugh Often • Flip Flops are Mandator y • Relax • Thank the Cook No Spilling on the Pontoon • Meet Me at the Sand Bar • Put Out the Fire Enjoy the Company

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The plan When looking for house ideas, Jody and Jim drove around several lakes, took photos of houses and created floor plans.

They took the preliminary plans to Fargo architect, Craig Helenske, at Helenske Design Group, who became a partner in the design. They had 50 feet of shore front

to work with, which moved back in a pie shape to 90 feet.

“We knew with a smaller lot, we needed to build up,” Jody says. “I knew the style I wanted, and I loved covered porches, so we designed three, two down and one up. We love to sit outside when it’s raining.”

The couple also spends a month in Florida each winter, and fell in love with tropical home designs, décor and colors.

Jody remembers walking back and forth in front of one Florida house they admired.

“The woman homeowner finally asked us if we wanted to come in and take pictures,” Jody says. “We knew it would be the perfect home size for our lot. She even gave us her paint samples.”

The Nelsons wanted to keep the home simple and as carefree as possible without having to be stressed by high maintenance.

“This lake house needed to seem bright and airy, lakey,” Jody says, “Different from our farm home, a ranch style, which feels cozy.”

The couple wants guests to be met by the lake view, especially the sunsets.

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accomplish this mission. Skye Fingalson, from I’ll Tile in Detroit Lakes, became a partner in designing the home’s interior.

She suggested the top down bottom up, efficient window treatments. Skye and Jody coordinated the paint colors in the house reflecting shades of brown, beige and a few Florida blues, greens and corals for variety.

“We had the best time working together,” Skye says, “We walked through each room, and Jody knew how she wanted it decorated, not trendy, but suited to her tastes, her family and guests. I provided ideas and samples.”

In the master bath, Skye designed a high backsplash in the shower, a recessed shelf and in-shower mirror at Jim’s height, because he likes to shave while showering. She also worked with the Nelson’s daughter and daughter –in- law to decorate the two family guest rooms upstairs.

“I told Skye, I wanted something different from the farm,” says Nelson daughter, Kelly Mutschler. “It was fun to spend time in the overall design of the house. The covered porch towards the lake is my favorite spot.”

“I never get tired of looking out over the lake on warm summer mornings.”

Daughter In-Law Shera

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The cook is in Close to the front entry, Jody designed a combined laundry room, mud room and built in kennel for Dolly, a German Wirehair, who also loves fishing and lake life. Also near the entry, a built in pantry holds supplies organized for pontoon trips.

Top down, bottom up windows are also featured on the screen porch near the entry. Decorated in cedar paneling, this comfortable spot allows Jim to enjoy reading his favorite author, Louis LaMoure, while avoiding windy days on the lake side.

The open kitchen features three serving areas and two dining tables.

“We have all porcelain flooring, in brown tones, which looks like wood in the downstairs living area,” Jody says. “It absolutely will not scratch which is important especially for our dog and grand dog.”

The center granite island has a darker “busier” design in granite while the peninsula, which can seat six people, and bar sink and counter tops are topped in a lighter color quartz.

These complement the maple kitchen cabinets, and Jody says the space allows for great conversation spaces.

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“I use the island to serve food, and while I’m in the kitchen guests can come to the bar counter for their beverages,” Jody says. “I like my own space to work in the kitchen and this makes it possible. I love working at my new farm-style sink.”

The beverage counter includes Total brand beverage drawers and a Total ice maker. The refrigerator is a Sub Zero, with a Sub Zero freezer located in the laundry room. Jody also loves her Thermador stove because it is fast with induction heat, safer and easy to keep clean.

The living area Hebron Brick provided the natural stone used in the living area fireplace and in the outside entry. Jody uses colorful work by

local artists such as painter, Kim Jore, to dot the walls of the living area.

A large television near the fireplace allows guests to all watch the game from anywhere in the kitchen or living areas. A brick patio facing the lake complete with the indoor, outdoor sound system and Jim’s grill, provides guests with one more entertainment venue, a stunning view of the lake, and easy access to the lakefront and pontoon rides.

Canned lights, which Jody added to avoid cleaning light fixtures, dot the white Florida/tropical-style ceiling of the main room. The few chandelier lights they utilized in the design came from Fergusons and Valley Lights in Fargo.

Around the corner from the living area, the master bedroom has Tommy Bahama décor, and the master bath features an Italian soaking tub, and pops of colorful orange, Jody’s favorite color.

The second floor has two guest bedrooms and a dorm room to sleep four people.

The California style shared bathroom has an actual rock floor designed by Jody.

“We eliminated a closet in the dorm room to allow space for more guests,” Jody says. “Another space functions as a den, and we have many other nooks and crannies providing excellent storage space. We also kept the French doors from the old cabin to keep a part of the past.”

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Son Grant and wife, Shera, can’t wait to come to the cabin on Friday after work.

“Everyone says our room has the best view,” Shera says. “I never get tired of looking out over the lake on warm summer mornings. It’s also a great place for a fall and winter getaway.”

“For me our lake cabin is a sanctuary,” says daughter, Kelly. “I like to come during the week when it is more calm and peaceful. It has allowed us to have wonderful mother, daughter and family time.” ~L&H

“The covered porch towards the lake is my favorite spot.”

Daughter Kelly

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hen Justin Heiser’s parents semi-retired and purchased some land on Maple Lake, they smartly invested in some extra space. The idea was to create a haven for their three children, Justin, Amber and Brittni, and their growing families.

“We were out there on the weekends in the campers,” says Justin, Senior Vice President of Pharmacy for Thrifty White Pharmacy. “Fortunately, we were not living there full time.”

The only problem? Everyone was living in campers when they visited the lake, which is just south of Alexandria.

To make matters more complicated, Abby, Amber and Brittni were all pregnant at the same time.

“What we ended with is a Cape Cod and Minnesota blend.”

Homeowner Abby Heiser

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“I wouldn’t have been able to handle that,” adds wife Abby, with a laugh.

“The babies are all three months apart,” says Abby, a remote executive assistant for the founder of Clinical Supplies Management in Fargo. “One of us was three months pregnant and the others six and nine months. All little boys.”

Needless to say, something had to change with all the little bambinos running around. “I think we really enjoyed being out there and it was really great

because one of my sisters lives in Fargo and the other lives in the Cities. Seeing the cousins getting to play together and be positive influences on each other on the weekends, it became apparent to Abby and I that we wanted something more permanent,” explains Justin. “We saw ourselves coming out here for years to come.”

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The Heiser siblings all started to look for spaces of their own on Maple Lake. Justin, Amber and Brittni found three lots all next to each other on the land their parents owned. The family plan was working.

What to Build Aside from knowing they wanted to build a permanent second residence on Maple Lake, Justin and Abby didn’t really know how to tackle a project that big. So, they did what any web-savvy person with an interest in home building or renovating does nowadays, they turned to Houzz, an online platform for home design and remodeling.

Houzz features real-life layouts, architecture, remodeling and interior design projects, complete with manufacturer, pricing and shopping information. The couple compiled folder after folder of images and ideas of the type of home they’d like to create.

Together, they sketched an idea out and

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brought it to Phil and Jon Haabala of Haabala Construction Inc., in Alexandria.

“They had a bunch of pictures they were showing me of things they liked,” says Jon. “We took their ideas and had a draftsman draw it up for us. We looked at how we’d fit it on the lot and how they wanted everything to work. It was pretty simple.”

Justin puts it another way, “Jon was very patient with us.”

Key Architectural Features Justin and Abby, whose main residence is in Maple Grove, had several key architectural features they wanted incorporated into their new lake home.

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An open floor plan was paramount considering the amount of family and friends the Heisers would be entertaining, especially with relatives right next door.

“Our home in Maple Grove is very open and what we love about that is when we have a lot of family get-togethers, people can be throughout the house but still feel like we are together,” says Abby.

The home features an incredibly large main room that opens to the kitchen.

It has a magnificent wood ceiling with exposed beams and distressed wood flooring, perfect for hiding any scratches made by the family Weimaraner dog.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a separate grill

and bar area with wood shiplap on the walls and ceiling. The big sell of this room is the pellet-burning smoker complete with its own hood. “The large hood sucks so much air out we had to put a make up air unit in,” laughs Justin.

Indoor-outdoor capabilities were a must, too. Although the Heisers love the outdoors and the views their Maple Lake cabin would provide, they did not want to be chased inside by the elements like mosquitos and bitter cold. They settled on a three-tier system. Off the main floor with access points from the great room and the master bedroom is a proper deck.

Exterior steps then lead down to a paver

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“Jon was very patient with us.”

Justin Heiser about builder Jon Haabala

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patio that runs along the entire rear of the home. Just inside the paver patio is a dynamic throwback porch complete with retro-looking beadboard, exposed aggregate flooring that mimics pebbles in a lake, wood-burning fireplace and adjustable paneled windows that can completely open to the outside or remain closed.

Finally, the Heisers wanted their home to fit a growing family. The couple already has one child,

Jaxson who turned 3 in January, and they are hoping to add a sibling soon. Therefore, Justin and Abby built two basement bedrooms. “We’ve already been able to use it that way when we have friends out to the lake,” says Justin.

“Initially what we were going for was a Cape Cod or East Coast theme,” explains Abby. “But during the process we learned we love that style and look but we also love the Minnesota lake feel. What we ended with is a Cape Cod and Minnesota blend.”

Cape Cod Cool Meets Minnesota Masculine Narrowing down the design aesthetic proved the most difficult challenge for the couple.

You can see the influence of both styles throughout the home. Dark wood on floors and ceilings are juxtaposed with white cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms.

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“Everything has a place.”

Abby Heiser on her and husband, Justin’s disdain for clutter

Furniture and accessories from Pottery Barn used throughout the home bring the mixed look together.

But the large multi-use room off the kitchen (it stores the pantry, office space, laundry room, and dog kennel) is entirely the couple’s unique idea. The couple cannot stand clutter. “Everything has a place,” says Abby. They wanted a room where they could block out any blemishes to an otherwise spotless home.

“We wanted a space for our offices but we didn’t want to dedicate a whole room for it. And when you come home from the grocery store and your arms are full and company is coming you can drop it in there and shut the doors,” explains Justin.

The final piece of maximizing their Minnesota lake cabin is their two-story garage. The couple has a main floor three-stall garage and a tuck-under garage of the same size that can only be accessed from the rear of the home.

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“A three stall garage can fill up pretty quickly in the wintertime with boats and snowmobiles and vehicles,” says Justin.

“All the lake toys and backyard toys and inner tubes and Jaxson’s toys for the sandbox are all stored down below.”

Despite all the space and amenities their lakeside retreat provides, don’t be surprised if you find the Heisers relaxing in their porch most of the time. Justin and Abby both count this vintage-looking gem as their favorite space and Jaxson loves to make s’mores by the fire.

Now that Justin’s parents are finally building a house on Maple Lake, too, the whole family will have their own lakeside abodes. Quite the family plan, indeed. ~L&H

ABOUT

Maple Lake

This 830-acre lake is situated about a 5 - 10 minute drive south of Alexandria. The closest town to the lake is Forada and the Forada Beach Rd. lines a portion of the South side of the lake.

Forada is tiny by even generous standards. “It literally has two bars and a fire station and a bank,” chuckles Jon Haabala, co-owner of Haabala Construction Inc, who has built lake homes on Maple Lake.

Maple Lake splits Douglas and Pope Counties. Homes along Maple Springs Drive hold the highest value, but real estate on Forada Beach Rd. and South Maple Lake Rd. is also in high demand.

With a maximum depth of 78 feet, Maple Lake is known for its superb water clarity, scenic location and public access with pier. Rodina Golf Course is a few miles south of Maple Lake.

Lake Reno is also close and is known for excellent fishing.

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Heading to the beach should be easy. Bathing suit, towel and something to read is all you need, right? Not really, especially if you plan on making a day of it on the sand. Whether you are a day-tripper or a lucky lake home owner, there are some key items you should always have on hand if you plan on beaching it. Here’s some of our favorites.

Badger - SPF 34 ANTI-BUG SUNSCREEN

Beat the heat and the bugs Combining excellent broad spectrum protection from both UVA and UVB rays with natural bug repellents like citronella, cedar and lemongrass, comes Badger’s SPF 34 Anti-Bug Sunscreen.

There’s nothing worse than getting chased from a beautiful lakeside day by pesky mosquitos and black flies, so you should always carry this safe and effective all-in-one product in your beach bag. It’s DEET-free and safe to use by the whole family. The non-nano uncoated zinc ox-ide provides protection from the sun’s harmful rays. You’ll never need to carry two separate bottles of sunscreen and bug spray again.

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FUGOO - BLUETOOTH WIRELESS SPEAKER

Hi-Fi Sound Forget ugly boom boxes that eat batteries. All you need to enjoy music on the beach is the FUGOO Bluetooth wireless speaker and your Bluetooth compatible device. Available in three different eye-catching models - Style, Sport and Tough - this speaker is stylish, portable and extremely durable. FUGOO speakers boast incredible high-fidelity sound and are water-proof, dust-proof, mud-proof and shock-proof. They also come with an unprecedented 40 hours of battery life so you can keep the party going all weekend long.

Available at: www.FUGOO.com • MSRP: Starting at $179.99

Stanley - ADVENTURE COOLER 30QT

Cold for Days Might as well toss out all your other coolers, because the sturdy and leak proof 30qt Adventure Cooler by Stanley is the only one you’ll ever need. This BPA-free bad boy holds up to 40 cans and is tall enough for longnecks and standard 2-liter bottles. Best of all, it keeps contents cold for up to 4 days.

So pack it once on Friday and don’t worry about your food or drinks spoiling through the weekend. Come Sunday, everything will still be ice cold. This unit has a lifetime warranty.

Available at: https://www.stanley-pmi.com • MSRP: $150.00

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LL Bean - GCI BIG SURF BEACH CHAIR WITH SIDE TABLE

Portable Comfort & Convenience Cooler? Check. Drinks? Check. Music and hat?

Check and check. What’s missing? Oh yeah, a super comfortable place to sit and chill. That’s where the GCI Big Surf Beach Chair with Side Table from LL Bean comes in. Its sturdy base is ideal for the sand and the convenient side table means you won’t have to lug anything else lakeside to put your snacks and sips on. At just a little over eight pounds with a padded carry strap, it’s a cinch to get your chair to the beach. And the four-position backrest means you’ll find the right lounging angle for you. Folds flat for easy storage.

Available at: http://www.llbean.com • MSRP: $60

Coolibar - SMARTSTRAW PACKABLE FEDORA HAT

Stylish Sun Protection Don’t let a nasty sunburn ruin your day dipping your toes in the sand. Safely soak up some sun-shine with the SmartStraw™ Packable Fedora Hat by Coolibar. This stylish hat features 3” of brimming coverage and will stay in place with a handy chin cord with toggle. For every inch of brim you wear, you reduce your lifetime risk of skin cancer by 10%. Unlike traditional straw, Coolibar SmartStraw™ is durable, breathable, lightweight and always UPF 50+. Coolibar is known for its sun protective clothing and accessories and is the first company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.

Available at: http://www.coolibar.com • MSRP: $69.50

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Pelican Products, Inc. - PELICAN MARINE PHONE CASE

Eliminate Accidents We know you’re not going to leave your smart phone behind, but if you bring it to the lake, it better be protected from the water and other elements. Enter the Pelican Marine waterproof smart phone case for Apple and Samsung phones. The Pelican Marine case can be submerged at a depth of two meters for up to 30 minutes and safeguards against dirt, snow, and dust.

Made with five layers of military-grade shock protection to withstand slips and drops, the Pelican Marine also features a scratch-resistant, coated screen protector. Fully backed by an industry-leading two year guarantee, this is the case you need to ensure your phone is always ready to go in case of an emergency or to capture that perfect lakeside picture.

Available at: http://pelican.com MSRP: iPhone 6/6 Plus ($79.95), iPhone 6S/6S Plus ($89.95), and Samsung Galaxy S 6 ($79.95)

Fiesta® - FRESH CUT STRIPES 16 oz. TUMBLER

Keep Your Cool From a smart collaboration between Fiesta® Dinnerware and Tervis, the makers of the iconic double-walled plastic cup, comes the sunny fresh cut stripes 16 oz. tumbler. This tumbler will always keep your cold drinks cold or your hot drinks hot, especially when you add a colorful lid which you can choose on the website. That’s what makes them the perfect lakeside pairing. Whether you’re filling your tumbler with coffee for early morning beach yoga or pouring in a chilled beer for an afternoon boat ride, your drink will always be exactly as you like it.

Available at: http://www.tervis.com • MSRP: starting at $12.99

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CGear - SAND-FREE MULTIMAT

Minimize Scratchy Sand Sand gets everywhere, and we mean everywhere, when you’re relaxing on the beach. No matter how hard you try, you just can’t prevent the scratchy stuff from sticking to your skin. But the CGear Sand-Free MultiMat is a wonderful first line of defense. The mat has a resilient double-layer weave that provides a barrier against sand. When you lay your towel or blanket on top bam! - it’s virtually impossible for even the tiniest grains of sand to penetrate.

Available in blue or orange and in sizes small (6’ x 6’) to extra-large (12’ x 12’).

Also ideal for camping.

Available at: www.cgear-sandfree.com • MSRP: starting at $59.99

~L&H

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HOME SHOWCASE

Products and Services for your Lake Lifestyle

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1st National Bank 3 Alex Brick & Stone 77 Alex Glass & Glazing 71 Alexandria Homes, Inc. 10 American Federal 6,33 Bell Bank 21 Bladow & Sons Construction 83 Blue Ox Timber Frames 13 Brainerd Hardwoods Incorporated 27 Braseth Cabinets 27,59 Brock White 29 Calla Lily Designs 32 Coatings Unlimited 81 Dakota Cabinetry Inc. 41 Dave Erwin Construction 6,7,77 Deerwood Lumber 79 Evert’s Lumber 80 Floe International 11 Frontier Marine & Powersports 37 Haabala Construction 65 H2 Custom Homes 81 Hillside Lifts 13 Hilltop Lumber 23 I’ll Tile & Stone 53 J&K Marine 84 Karvonen’s Furniture 21 Lake & Home Magazine 31,80 Lake House Lifestyle 12,73 Merickel Lumber & Design 6,39 Mike’s Custom Woodworking 73 Northview Bank 5 Otter Tail Power Company 2 Outdoor Renovations 14,15,32 Radiant Homes 9 Ravnik & Co. 33 Refreshing Designs 9 Research Products 82 ServicerMaster 79 Sharp Edge Hardwood Floors 12 Sperling Modern Home 33 Swedberg Wood Products 71 The Camp & Cottage Store 73 The Market 80 Ulen Building Supply 59 Western Bank 19

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FEATURED LAKE Size: 830.87 Acres Max Depth: 78 ft.

County: Douglas Clarity: 9.0 ft.

Shore Length: 9.09 mi

Source: MN DNR

Maple Lake Douglas County

Maple Lake is a mesotrophic (moderately fertile) basin located in southern Douglas County between Alexandria and Glenwood. It is connected to lakes Reno and Turtle via non-navigable culverts under State Highway 29. Maple Lake is moderate in size and relatively shallow. Maximum depth is 78.0 feet but almost half the basin is less than 15.0 feet deep. These shallow areas support a diverse aquatic plant community. Aquatic vegetation is especially dense in the shallow bays in the southwest portion of the lake. Water quality and clarity are excellent.

Residential development is considered moderate to heavy. Two public accesses are present. A public fishing pier is located along the north shore adjacent to the public access and is a popular destination for shore anglers. Shore anglers also fish along the west shore by the inlet from Lake Reno. Anglers should note special crappie harvest regulations have been imposed on this basin. These regulations include a reduced possession limit of five fish and a 10-inch minimum size limit. All crappie less than 10.0 inches in length must be immediately released. Purpose of these regulations is to decrease harvest of smaller crappie and improve size structure of this population.

The fish community in Maple Lake is typical of most heavily vegetated bass-panfish lakes found in west-central Minnesota. Largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and crappie are all common. Largemouth bass and pike populations are dominated by smaller fish. The crappie population provides a very popular fishery for both open-water and ice anglers. Record-high walleye abundance was documented in 2009.

Current abundance is much higher than what is expected for this type of lake. ~L&H