The other day, I was showing houses and as I made the case for looking at homes in Big Lake, MN the question came up. Why live in Big Lake, MN or Monticello, MN ? The first obvious things that come to mind are the beautiful lakes with beaches and the Mississippi River parks and walkways. Additionally, there are huge Parks and Wild Life Management areas (WMA's) including Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Sand Dunes State Forest close nearby with abundant wildlife, etc.
However, this client was interested in the getting to work aspect, he drives to the MSP airport often, as do I. There are a number of routes that can be taken using the interstate system but the exciting development coming very soon is the NORTHSTAR COMMUTER LINE www.northstartrain.org The Northstar has ultra cool passenger cars with wireless internet access and many other features. After years of driving to the airport nearly every week, I can tell you the biggest problem is when you get a snowstorm and traffic takes a halt!! The Northstar will not be affected by the typical snowstorm!
The Northstar line is ready to be put into service in a few short months. The Light Rail that moves through Minneapolis and ends at the MSP Airport and Mall of America (MOA) has been extended to the new Twins Baseball Stadium where the Northstar will also terminate. the new Twins Stadium will be the connection point to the airport or someplace else downtown.
Why live in Big Lake or Monticello, MN area? This is just the beginning of my series of all the many reasons why. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. You can email me at mark@yourhomebymark.com
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Mark Burrows
