Courtesy of the City of Ashby

ASHBY WEATHER

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Egret Island has the largest concentration of nesting colonial waterbirds in Minnesota. This low, wooded island on pelican Lake has two pairs of peninsulas on opposite sides, creating protected bays and marshes that provide excellent habitat. It is one of the few large nesting areas for black-crowned night herons and great egrets. Other waterbirds on the island include cattle egrets, snowy egrets, great blue herons, tricolored herons, little blue herons, and least bittern

Viking Valley Hunt Club is a membership shooting preserve situated in central Minnesota's "heart of the lakes" area in Ottertail County. With 1049 of Minnesota's famed 10,000 lakes, this is an ideal location for a wide variety of outdoor activities in all seasons. Our members enjoy a large comfortable lodge filled with all of the amenities you would expect. The lodge is available for members year round for business meetings, entertaining clients, getting away with friends, or spending some quiet time with family.

Central Lakes State Trail
Fergus Falls to Osakis

A 55 mile, paved rail trail through 3 counties and 10 communities. Beginning in Fergus Falls, the trail ends in Osakis (or vice versa - depending on where you start!). Trail users will enjoy the many differing landscape views, ranging from open prairie in the west to many lakes scattered throughout the area to the forested, rolling hills in the east. Passes through Dalton, Ashby, Evansville, Brandon, Garfield, Alexandria, Nelson, and Osakis. Connect to Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis

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A renovated 1930s church that features suites with king-sized beds, private baths, and jacuzzis. The three storied bell tower is perfect for a scheduled dinner for that special someone. Located in lake country. Pelican lake is just a 5 minute drive, along with many other lakes.

MAKE SOME MEMORIES at the ASHBY RESORT, CAMPGROUNDS & MOTEL on Pelican Lake. Two new cabins in 2010. Perfect setting for individuals, group or family reunions. With lakeside cabins, motel and campgrounds. Amenities: Air-conditioning, store, bait, gas, pontoon/boat & motor rental, fish cleaning house, dock fishing, sandy beach, storm shelter. Located on the Central Lakes bike/snowmobile trail. A duck hunters paradise, less than 1 mile from the Christina Lake public access.

Our FAMILY-ORIENTED RESORT is canopied by beautiful mature shade trees and located in a large bay perfect for sailing, skiing, tubing and fishing. There is an excellent sand swimming beach with no drop-offs where you can either bask in the sun or sit in the shade. Pelican Lake is the largest lake in Grant County and offers a variety of fishing either from a boat or off the dock.

Good Sam Park. Grassy, level sites. Panoramic view. Full hookups, pull-thrus, golf nearby. Free WiFi. E-Z off and on I-94 (Exit 77), one block north on Hwy 78.

We are a volunteer, city owned service. The fire department and ambulance service maintain separate financial accounts. The fire department is funded by the city of Ashby and the townships we serve.

At First State Bank of Ashby, we strive to provide you with the best banking experience possible. Stop by and meet our friendly staff. They will work diligently to meet your banking needs today and in the future. For your convenience, you may also bank by telephone or the Internet 24 hours a day.

At Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, we believe it is your right and our first priority to provide the very best in caring and professional service to every family that we serve. Our goal is to help each family honor the life of their loved one with a service offering dignity, integrity, and respect…allowing family and friends to come together the remember, to honor, to support each other and to celebrate a life that has lived.

With over 30 years of industry experience, Lakeside Lumber Company offers quality building, construction supplies, and drafting and design services for residential establishments throughout the Ashby, MN area. We use high standard brands such as Dewalt, Bayer Built, Kolbe Windows and Doors, Benjamin Moore Paints, Gaf Elk, Andersen, and Certainteed. Come to us for innovative home design services.

Here you will find a wide variety of useful information and resources designed to help you buy or sell a home more effectively in West Central Minnesota, including the Ashby, Evansville, Dalton and Battle Lake areas. From information on local communities, to advice about finding a mortgage or preparing your home to sell, it's all available here on my web site. You can also search for your ideal home by viewing current listings with detailed descriptions and photos. Or you can get help determining the value of your home by requesting a report that includes the prices of similar homes that recently sold or are currently for sale in your area.

We are Robertson Well Drilling, Inc. A family owned business for all of your water well needs. Serving west central Minnesota for over 50 years.

Ruby's City Restaurant, a local historic restaurant in Ashby, MN, is a place known for having good food and a friendly atmosphere. We specialize in home cooked meals made from scratch. Come for our nightly specials, or drop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. When you stop in, be sure to check out the historic display of Minnesota waterfowl located inside our restaurant.