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Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254012
04/28/21 07:16 PM
04/28/21 07:16 PM
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I would think you could find a place in Bovey that would not flood. I grew up in the Blackberry area and enjoyed time on the Mississippi River. If you don't mind a longer commute, I also thought the Boy River area was nice, but we all have our own ideas of what we like and want. If I were to move, I would rent temporarily until I decided where I wanted to stay permanently.

Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254345
04/29/21 07:14 AM
04/29/21 07:14 AM
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Grand Rapids, MN
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Rental properties are far and few between - and crazy expensive - in this area. Another fairly obvious consideration would be what school district you want to be in if you have kids. I don't have an unkind thought about any of the local school districts, yet I will point out that Grand Rapids has the most modern facilities.

All in all, I'm confident that you are going to enjoy living in this area. There isn't any other place in MN I'd rather be.

Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254378
04/29/21 08:12 AM
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THe Bovey area is nice and housing cheaper than right in Grand Rapids. Lots of places to live outside of town or on a lake. I can't imagine the town actually flooding, they would surely do something long before that happened, plus there is a lot of the town that is well above the water level.

Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254391
04/29/21 08:37 AM
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Regarding concealed carry, yes, you will need to take a MN approved CCW course.
I hold both WI and MN concealed carry permits.
MN does NOT recognize Wisconsin's CCW certification because WI does not require "live fire" (50 rounds min) and MN does. I had to take a MN approved CCW class to be certified in MN.

Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254397
04/29/21 08:46 AM
04/29/21 08:46 AM
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Welcome neighbor. As others have said, the real estate market is insane right now. A family member is listing their house with 200 acres on Monday and it will likely bring $50-100k above the asking price. That is the way it has been the last few months. This area is a sportsman's paradise for sure. For "affordable" housing options don't overlook Hill City either. 15-20 minutes from Grand Rapids on Hwy 169 and far cheaper taxes in Aitkin County.


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Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254399
04/29/21 08:48 AM
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I've spent a week or two a year in Itasca county for many years fishing since the mid 80's.. Looked at a couple cabins last year in the Marcel area as we are thinking about retirement closing in on us. Might just be summering in MN and wintering in South Texas.. We really like the area from Marcel up to north of Talmoon.. Bit of a drive back to GR, but would be a great country home type area.. Fishing is fantastic LOL..Obviously..

Re: Moving to MN [Re: Larry Hall] #7254431
04/29/21 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry Hall

I've spent a week or two a year in Itasca county for many years fishing since the mid 80's.. Looked at a couple cabins last year in the Marcel area as we are thinking about retirement closing in on us. Might just be summering in MN and wintering in South Texas.. We really like the area from Marcel up to north of Talmoon.. Bit of a drive back to GR, but would be a great country home type area.. Fishing is fantastic LOL..Obviously..


Great minds think alike. I'd look north to the Marcel area as well.


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Re: Moving to MN [Re: BernieB.] #7254452
04/29/21 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by deerdragger
Rental properties are far and few between - and crazy expensive - in this area.
That's what I'm quickly finding out. It looks like most of them are also 55+ communities or low income housing as well. We're considering an extended stay hotel or month-to-month Air BnB until we can get a house. At least that way we aren't locked into a year lease.

Originally Posted by TraderVic
MN does NOT recognize Wisconsin's CCW certification because WI does not require "live fire" (50 rounds min) and MN does.
Thank you, I'll have to enroll in one. It looks like I might be able to take a MN approved course here in WI before we move.


I started the MN online Trapper's Education course, and I gotta say, It's a heck of a lot simpler than Wisconsin's. The online course in Wisconsin is pretty long and comprehensive, but Minnesota's is pretty brief. I suppose Wisconsin needs it though, since their regs are more complicated.

Re: Moving to MN [Re: Weatherby270] #7254663
04/29/21 04:48 PM
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So many great places to live within 20 minutes of Grand Rapids....... choosing a place to live could be difficult.


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