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Discovering the Joy of Lake Life in Minnesota
Earlier, Matt, my wakeboarding instructor, swore by Ernie's on Gull in East Gull Lake, so it is no surprise when we bump into him at the host stand. The 107-year-old restaurant accommodates parking for ATVs, golf carts, and pontoon boats in equal …