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December brings a distinct shift for commercial property managers in the western Twin Cities metro. The window for preliminary winter planning has closed, and the need for immediate, actionable snow management is here. 

When a winter storm wraps up in the Twin Cities, the liability clock starts ticking immediately. In many local municipalities, commercial property managers have a brief window (sometimes as little as four daytime hours!) to clear walkways down to bare pavement.

Minnesota winters demand respect. The Twin Cities gets over 50 inches of snow every season, bringing everything from multi-day blizzards to invisible sheets of black ice.

The Twin Cities metropolitan area receives an average of 54 inches of snow each year. Dealing with this level of snowfall is a predictable part of managing property in Minnesota.

Skiing, sledding, snowmobiling – all of our favorite ways to get around in the winter. Unfortunately, we don’t get to hit the hills and trails everyday. We have work, school, practices and recitals to get to – all as we trudge through the snow. The need to stay on the move begs the question –...

Being able to enjoy your yard year round means reducing the risks brought with shutting yourself inside. But when the weather outside has long been frosty, that can be so exhausting. From snow removal and worrying about a snow plow service to protecting your home and having to look into ice dam removal...

As the days get shorter and the temperature begins to drop, the work of clearing driveways and walkways is on everyone’s mind. While the snow can be beautiful, everyone knows that shoveling and spending time out in the cold can be stressful and requires a significant time commitment. The professionals...

With winter right around the corner, it’s important to have a plan for melting snow runoff that could impact the foundation of your home. There are steps you can take prior to the snow falling to avoid this, and also actions you can take after the snow falls. Clean Out Your Gutters For starters, make...

When the first snow storm hits, you’ll want to make sure that your property and your family is protected. A big part of that has to do with tree maintenance before winter starts. Here are some tips to follow as we prepare for the winter season: Be Proactive It’s best to get ahead of the […]