~ NORTHLAND TOWING - 612-390-9222
STUCK? STRANDED? SUNKEN?
We Recover What Others Won’t. We Move What Others Can’t.
When your truck breaks through the ice, your ATV sinks in the mud, a storm dumps your boat into the water, or your ice house needs moving, you don’t need a regular tow truck - you need Northland Towing / Extreme Recovery & Transport. We specialize in ice recovery, off-road rescues, and structure moving across Northern Minnesota.
If it’s stuck, submerged, or impossible, Northland makes it possible.
👀CHECK OUT THESE FREE GUIDES 👀
YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING UNSTUCK
Bad day? We’ve got your back. Whether your truck took a dive through the ice or you buried it in deep mud, these two must-have guides will help you get out of trouble - or at least know what NOT to do.
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"10 Things to Do When Your Truck Breaks Through the Ice"
You thought the ice was solid. It wasn’t. Now your truck is slowly disappearing, and you’re realizing just how expensive this day is about to get.
How to stop a bad day from turning into a disaster
What to do first (besides swearing)
Why waiting too long will cost you thousands more
When to call for help - and how to avoid scams
"Well, That Was a Bad Idea: 10 Ways to Get Your Truck Out of the Mud"
That shortcut wasn’t a shortcut, was it? Now your truck is buried to the axles, and flooring the gas is only digging you deeper.
10 real ways to free your truck using stuff you already have
How to use branches, sand, or even kitty litter to escape the mud
The #1 mistake that turns a simple recovery into a nightmare
When it’s time to admit defeat and call the pros
See both guides & download them now before you need them!
BAD DECISIONS. WORSE LUCK.
ICE THAT LIED TO YOU.
Let’s be honest - you didn’t wake up thinking, "Today feels like a great day to sink my truck." But here you are, standing on the ice (or knee-deep in mud), realizing just how bad of a situation this really is.
Or maybe you bought an ice house or a cabin, only to realize you have no idea how to move it.
Either way - you need help, and you need it now.
Common Disasters We Fix Every Day:
🚨 Truck Fell Through the Ice: The lake looked solid - until your truck decided to go for a swim.
🚨 ATV/Snowmobile in Deep Snow or Mud: What started as fun turned into a nightmare.
🚨 Stuck in the Middle of Nowhere: You went “just a little further” off-road. Bad call.
🚨 Ice Shack or Cabin Needs Moving: You thought it wouldn’t be that hard. It is.
🚨 Regular Tow Companies Laughed at You: They won’t touch this kind of job. We do.
Waiting Makes It Worse.
Every second your truck or ATV sits in the water, it sinks deeper, costs go up, and the damage gets worse.
🚨 CALL NOW - BEFORE YOUR BAD DAY GETS EVEN WORSE.
WE FIX WHAT OTHERS WON’T TOUCH.
You don’t need a tow truck. You need a team that knows how to handle extreme recoveries - without making things worse.
That’s where Northland Extreme Recovery & Transport comes in.
We Handle the Jobs No One Else Will:
✅ Sunken Vehicle Recovery – Ice, water, mud - if it’s submerged, we can pull it out.
✅ Off-Road & Mud Recovery – You got stuck. We’ll get you back on solid ground.
✅ Ice House, Cabin & Structure Moving – We relocate fish houses, sheds, and even full-sized homes.
✅ Heavy Equipment Transport & Recovery – If it’s big, stuck, or stranded, we have the gear to move it.
We don’t ask how it happened. We just get the job done.
🚨 CALL NOW - BEFORE YOUR BAD DAY GETS EVEN WORSE.
IF IT’S STUCK, SUNKEN, OR
MASSIVE - WE MOVE IT.
You don’t need a basic tow truck. You need a team with the right equipment, experience, and guts to handle the recoveries no one else will touch.
Our Most Requested Services
Extreme Ice Recovery
If it sank through the ice, we bring it back.
Off-Road & Mud Recovery
Trails, swamps, ditches - we pull you out.
Large Structure Moving
Ice houses, cabins, mobile homes, and entire buildings relocated safely.
Storm / Boat Recovery
The Storm / waters take away / destroy your boat / property - We will get it back.
Heavy Equipment Transport & Recovery
Big, expensive, stranded? We’ve got you covered.
Emergency Towing & Recovery
When things go south, you need a real solution - not an excuse.
Why Choose Northland Extreme?
✅ Specialized Equipment – Winches, cranes, hydraulic jacks - whatever it takes.
✅ Experienced Team – We’ve recovered things you wouldn’t believe.
✅ Fast Response Times – The longer you wait, the worse it gets.
✅ Damage Prevention – We get it out without wrecking it more.
✅ No BS, Just Results – No excuses, no runaround. Just expert recovery.
🚨 CALL NOW BEFORE IT GETS WORSE.
LESS STRESS. LESS DAMAGE.
A FAST WAY OUT.
Imagine this - your truck is not at the bottom of the lake. Your ATV is not buried in mud. Your ice shack is not stuck. And you’re not explaining to your insurance company why you need a new vehicle.
When You Call Us First, Here’s What Happens:
✅ You Save Thousands – The sooner we recover it, the less damage and cost you’ll deal with.
✅ You Stay Safe – Ice cracks. Mud sinks. DIY recoveries go very wrong, very fast. Let the pros handle it.
✅ You Avoid Making It Worse – Waiting is the worst thing you can do. We act fast.
✅ You Get Back to What Matters – Fishing, hunting, driving - without the horror story.
✅ You Work With the Best – This isn’t "towing." This is extreme recovery.
🚨 Bad luck is one thing. A bad decision is another. Don’t wait - get it handled now.
A SIMPLE 3-STEP PLAN
TO GET YOU UNSTUCK
We know you’re stressed. We know you need help - fast.
That’s why we make this as simple, fast, and hassle-free as possible.
Step 1:
Call or Text Jim –612-390-9222
Tell us where you are, what’s stuck, and how bad it is. No long forms. No waiting on hold. Just real help, fast.
Step 2:
We Show Up With The Right Equipment
No, a regular tow truck won’t cut it. We bring heavy-duty recovery rigs, winches, hydraulic jacks, and the right expertise to get you out safely.
Step 3:
You Watch the Problem Get Solved
We recover, relocate, or transport your vehicle, structure, or equipment quickly and efficiently. You can relax knowing you’re in expert hands.
🚨 The longer you wait, the worse it gets. Don’t let a bad day turn into a disaster.
WHEN IT’S STUCK, SUNKEN, OR IMPOSSIBLE - WE MAKE IT POSSIBLE.
Decades of Experience. Hundreds of Recoveries. One Name You Can Trust.
Since 1978, Jim Staricha and Northland Towing / Extreme Recovery & Transport have been the go-to team for extreme vehicle recoveries, ice rescues, and heavy transport in Northern Minnesota. From pulling trucks out of Mille Lacs Lake in the dead of winter to salvaging a 17-ton road grader from the depths of Red Lake, Jim has built a reputation for doing the jobs that others won’t even attempt.
If it’s stuck, sunken, or stranded - we can get it out.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL RECOVERIES.
REAL RESULTS.
We Don’t Just Talk - We Deliver.
Here’s what people are saying about Northland Extreme Recovery & Transport:
Thought My Truck Was Gone - Jim Proved Me Wrong!
"Jim pulled my truck out of Mille Lacs like it was nothing. Thought it was a total loss, but he got it back in one piece. Worth every penny!"
– Mark T.
Tow Company Laughed at Me - Jim Got the Job Done.
"I called a regular tow company first, and they laughed at me. Jim didn’t. He pulled my truck out of a swamp and gave me advice so I never end up there again."
– Brian L.
No Clue How to Move My Ice House - Jim Made It Easy.
"Needed my fish house moved but had no idea where to start. Jim made it easy, fast, and stress-free. If you need something moved or recovered, he’s your guy."
– Jake S.
Insurance Said No. Jim Said Yes.
"Professional, fast, and actually knows what he’s doing. My insurance company told me I was out of luck, but Northland Extreme got the job done."
– John R.
🚨 Got a story? We’d love to hear it! Leave us a review and help others find real help when they need it most.
WHAT YOU GET
MORE THAN JUST A TOW TRUCK
When you call Northland Extreme Recovery & Transport, you’re not just getting a guy with a truck. You’re getting an expert team with the right equipment to handle the toughest recoveries.
Here’s What You’re Actually Getting:
Specialized Water & Ice Recovery
We know ice, how it breaks, and how to recover your vehicle without causing more damage. If a summer storm drags your boat or property to the deep water, we get it back.
Off-Road & Mud Rescue
If your truck, ATV, or equipment is buried in deep mud or stuck miles off-road, we have the winches, rigs, and expertise to haul it back.
Heavy-Duty Equipment & Structure Moving
Need an ice house, mobile home, or full-sized building moved? We safely transport structures other companies won’t touch.
Fast, Professional, No-Judgment Service
We don’t care how it happened. We just care about getting you out.
Damage Prevention & Safe Recovery
Our job is to pull it out intact, not create a bigger mess.
Real Experience, Real Solutions
We’ve pulled out things you wouldn’t believe. We know what we’re doing. Try 9 ice recoveries in a single day! Or maybe our record year of 23 ice recoveries in a single winter!
🚨 Don’t wait. The longer it sits, the worse it gets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We get it - you have questions. Here are the answers to the ones we hear most.
If you’re asking, it probably isn’t. Ice thickness changes fast, and no frozen lake is ever 100% safe. Always check reports, talk to locals, and don’t assume that just because someone else made it, you will too.
Yes. We do this all the time. The longer you wait, the deeper it sinks - so call us ASAP.
Sure - if you want to hear them laugh before they hang up. Regular tow trucks aren’t built for ice, mud, or off-road recoveries. We are.
Absolutely. We move everything from fish houses to full-sized homes and make sure they’re set up properly at their new location.
It depends on how bad the situation is, how far we have to go, and what’s involved. The faster you call, the easier (and cheaper) it is to recover.
If we had a dollar for every “shortcut” that ended badly, we wouldn’t need to work. Yes, we can get it out. And next time? Maybe just… don’t.
❓ Still have questions? Call or text Jim - he’ll tell you straight.
42135 Union Road Isle, MN 56342
- Lake Mille Lacs