This page will be a listing of local resources we are aware of. These may be local trades that many people use and have told us about or just other resources who stopped by to put up their business information. We have broken the list up into two groups – locally recommended and other local. We do NOT endorse or recommend anyone or anything. Instead, we are trying to represent what our neighbors have told us.

Resources the “locals” have used.

  • (Adam) Libby’s General Repair – licensed HVAC and Plumber. 320-630-9094
  • AAA Lakeshores – Property Services – tree trimming, tree removal, demolition, excavations, shorelines, sprinkler systems, retaining walls, landscaping, snow removal, sheds, decks, and beaches. 763-360-6659  
  • Airbnb.VRBO Cleaning – Call Nina at 320-761-5365
  • Blocks Docks Lifts & More – docks and lift sales, rip rap shorelines, landscaping. T.J. Block, 320-630-5059
  • Bob’s Storage   – Scott Baniecke  651-425-1601 
  • C A Pross Taxidermy – Charlie Pross, 320-241-8152
  • Carol Brown Cleaning Service – home, cabin, small business. 612-419-8097 
  • Central Lakes Pest Control – Joe Bell, Owner, 320-463-2602, Cell: 320-630-6704 
  • Dan’s Superior Cabinetry – Dan Schreier, 651-341-7375 
  • Denny’s Storage – Outside, Open & Mini (next to Bear Trax), 320-277-3655, Cell 612-850-4950
  • Hahn Septic Service LLC – septic pumping/maintenance, portable toilet rental. Brian Hahn, 320-412-6770. 
  • Helmin Brother’s – From the foundation to the flowers, here for all your building and landscaping needs.  Garages, remodeling, retaining walls, flagstone patios, stone stairs.  Stan, 218-820-0360 & Eric, 218-820-8040
  • Henagin Masonry & Concrete, LLC – Basements, slabs, patios, driveways, decorative, residential, agriculture, light commercial, poured walls, removal, cultured stone, sidewalks, stamped, exposed aggregate.  Andy, 320-360-7175.
  • Hoheisel’s Septic Service, Ken’s Kan’s – Toilet Rentals, 320-277-3821 or 320-412-6770
  • Hoheisel Spray Foam Insulation, LLC – large buildings and residential, free estimates, shawnhoheisel@gmail.com 
  • JB Yard and Tree – mowing, landscaping, tree removal, construction.  John Butterfield, 218-831-6507. www.jbyardandtree.com
  • J&D’s Auto Service Center and Towing – gas, auto repair, and towing. 320-277-3953 or 320-277-3876  
  • Jeff’s Tree & Landscape Services, LLC – tree timming & removal, stump grinding, landscaping, shoreline rip-rap.  218-866-0058  www.jeffstreeandlandscape.com  
  • Leach Electric – local electrician for residential, commercial and industrial work. 320-532-3277
  • Lucking Farm and Forest   Jeremy and Jessica  320-630-4299 
  • Maruska Boats LLC – Call Don at 320-266-5776
  • Northland Drilling, Inc.- 4-5-6-8-12” wells drilled and repaired, water pump sales and service. 218-828-1719  
  • Painting for Evers – ceilings & walls, interior& exterior, repair, texture & paint. Joe Evers, 763-360-0340
  • Pine Center Tires and Towing– Casey Smude, 1-800-494-8090 or 218-764-2281
  • Ponderosa Property Handyman Services – Call Aaron Surratt at 763-592-9999
  • RJ’s Meats – Meat processing, 320-277-3575
  • Sebastian Septic and Excavating LCC – Specializing in the design and installation of new septic systems. 320-630-9338  
  • Subby’s Tree Service – free estimates, high-risk climbing, boom truck, shoreline rip rap, stump grinding, brush piles, shrub trimming, snow plowing, roof-top snow removal. 218-866-2127
  • TAC Roofing and More – free roof inspection, roofing, and siding work. 320-260-7064Ted Stamm’s Repair, LLC – small engines, outboards, snowmobiles, 320-630-9097 
  • The Storage Barn – will store almost anything.  Jim & Jeannie Walock, 320-277-3944 
  • Tim Stout Heating & Air Conditioning  – complete installation, furnaces & air conditioning, boilers, space heaters, duct/sheet metal work, repair of gas appliances, 320-279-0942 
  • Tony’s Lifetime Exteriors, Inc. – siding, soffit/fascia/doors, replacement windows, seamless siding, roofing, sunrooms, vinyl decking, seamless rain gutters. Scott Austing, 320-252-9086. www.TonysLifetimeExteriors.net
  • Saehr Backhoe and Gravel Inc. – 320-468-2626  
  • West Buckman Electric, Inc. – everything from flashlights to lightning bolts. Tom Miller, 320-584-74714 & Whitney Funk, 320-468-2742 
  • Wedding Rentals – Call Nina at 320-761-5365
  • Whitney Construction, LLC – all aspects of concrete, pole construction, framing, roofing, and siding. www.whitneyconstruction.com Tanner Tetrick, 320-360-7350  
  • Wrap It Rex Shrink Wrapping – Big or small we wrap it all!  Rex Block, 320-2778-3969 & T.J. Block, 320-630-5059.

Additional resources we know of.

  • Thomas Welding – welding work. Lastrup. 320-630-6247
  • AJ’s Dock Service – 320-630-0654
  • Canons Property Care – Aiden Canon, 218-821-1033
  • Chris Finstad Painting, LLC. – interior, exterior, decking, commercial, institutional, and residential.  218-892-0317
  • Creek Bottom Taxidermy – CreekBottomTaxidermy.com Todd Koenig, 763-203-1438
  • Curb Appeal Outdoor Services – lawns, trees/shrubs, fertilizing, cleanup & more.  Pat Kes, 612-382-0301
  • D & J Handy Services LLC – roofing, decks, windows, painting, tree trimming, landscaping, and so much more.  Doug Nieken, 320-241-3579 & Josh Johnson, 320-828-6992
  • Dynamic Therapy and Wellness. 320-468-7199
  • High Stakes Equine Center – helping horses with people’s problems.  www.hsec.limewebs.com Sharon, 320-260-8726
  • In Stitches Upholstery & Canvas – Repairs & Recovering of all Types – canvas, vinyl, fabric, custom boat tops & interiors, dockside service.  Scott Crandall, 218-829-5871
  • Johnson Drywall – 218-851-6172
  • Kasper Drywall & Paint LCC – Dave, 320-468-6214 & Sam, 320-469-7979
  • Marine Repair – sales & service.  Greg Brando, 651-426-1943
  • Matt’s Lawncare – lawn care, tree trimming. 218-330-4549
  • Mike Schaefer Sealcoating – driveway & parking lot seal coating, crack sealing, free estimates.  320-4682691
  • New Age Custom Concrete – all concrete services, dirt work, aprons, patios, driveways, removal, repair, and custom coatings.  Phil Deneen, 218-380-2733
  • NSA Guardian – Brian Harvey (VP or Marketing) 320-492-3143 or 218-513-3412 skylinesecurity.org 
  • Off the Ground Photography – Bringing Your Perspective to New Heights.  Aerial Photography.  Thomas Weddel, 763-443-5058
  • Ponderosa Property Handyman Services – Aaron Surrate, Owner, 763-592-9999
  • RDS Moving Residential and Commercial – Rich and Sue DeWolf, 218-851-8382
  • Ritzman Remodeling Inc. – windows, doors, siding.  Jason Ritzman, 320-232-7581, 320-630-6969
  • Rocky’s Tree & Landscape Service – tree trimming & removal, seasoned firewood, stump removal, gutter cleaning, and more. 320-260-2643 or 320-277-3990
  • Rustic Log Worx – specializes in all types of log furniture. Rob Jensen, 651-341-7595
  • The Window Cleaning Company – www.BrainerdAreaWindowCleaning.com Joseph Nelson, 218-839-6322
  • Sundown Cattle Co. – custom hauling of bales, equipment, grain and more. Vince Kelash, 320-630-8222
  • Roscoe’s Repair  320-277-3876

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