Josh Duhamel is enjoying a quieter life.

Indeed, the Ransom Canyon star recently traded in the bright lights of Hollywood for the fresh air and gorgeous lakes of Minnesota.

"I make movies and TV shows, and I love it, I truly do love it, but I had this calling to go and really do things with my hands again,” Josh told People in an interview published August 10. “Fix things, make things and just do the basic things that we take for granted."

"I'm really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need in this world of massive technology,” he continued, “to do the basic things to provide for my family.”

So, more than a decade ago, the 52-year-old bought an empty half-parcel of land not far from Fargo, North Dakota. And s

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