Transformational Development Site 38 Messenger Street presents a rare opportunity to re-imagine 11 acres of prime lakefront real estate in the heart of Rice Lake’s historic downtown. Once an industrial hub, this remarkable site is now poised for transformation — offering a blank canvas for visionary developers ready to shape the next chapter of Rice Lake’s waterfront. The City of Rice Lake, Barron County, and the State of Wisconsin are all fully behind this redevelopment effort, with strong municipal support, secured demolition funding, and substantial grants and aid available - including WAM and SAG grants, as well as TIF incentives to help bring your vision to life.