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GREAT DREAMS ARE ACHIEVED FROM GREAT OPPORTUNITIES Nate, along with his lovely wife Alexis, is an active member of the community.

Born and raised here, Nate has a deep connection to our area lakes and an understanding of the area’s real estate and local amenities. They are proud parents to two wonderful children, Everleigh and Maverick, who are involved in a variety of activities from Ice Hockey to Dance. Nate's passion for the community extends beyond his family; he also coaches the local hockey team and enjoys numerous outdoor adventures with his family. With a strong dedication as both a family man and a business owner, Nate brings honesty, diligence, and a deep commitment to helping you find the life you deserve. Whether you're buying or selling, Nate is here to guide you every step of the way. Whether buyer or selling, Nate will work hard to ensure you achieve your real estate goals and the lifestyle you desire! Call Nate at 218-851-9949 today and put his expertise and local knowledge work for you!

09/17/2026

52 REASONS TO MOVE TO WALKER, MN — WEEK 25!

THE NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL

If you love the outdoors, this is another great reason to call the Walker area home!

The North Country National Scenic Trail gives you the chance to get outside, explore the Northwoods, and enjoy some of the incredible scenery that makes northern Minnesota such a special place.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful hike, some fresh air, fall colors, or just an excuse to unplug and enjoy nature, there’s always another adventure waiting nearby.

That’s what living in the Walker area is all about: small-town living with BIG outdoor opportunities right outside your door!

🥾 Hike it.
🌲 Explore it.
🏡 Live it.
❤️ Love where you live.

Thinking about making Walker and the Leech Lake area your home, cabin destination, or weekend getaway? Give Napa Nate a call!

📞 Nate Young | 218-851-9949
📧 [email protected]
🏡 Bill Hansen Realty

“Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.”

09/15/2026

UNDER CONTRACT IN LESS THAN A WEEK!

Another Napa Nate listing is officially UNDER CONTRACT!

5+ beautiful acres
Hwy 200 — just 5 miles east of Walker, MN
2-bedroom home
Large heated shop
Gorgeous mature oaks & maples

This one didn’t last long!

Even better, this property is going to a first-time homeowner with awesome remodeling plans to make this place their own. I can’t wait to see the transformation!

Happy clients on both sides that’s what it’s all about!

Thinking about selling? The right property, the right marketing, and the right opportunity can move things forward quickly.

📲 Napa Nate – Nate Young
Bill Hansen Realty
📞 218-851-9949
📧 [email protected]

Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.

09/14/2026

NAPA NATE’S FRESH FROZEN SWEET CORN

Want fresh-from-the-garden sweet corn in the middle of January when it’s 30 below outside? This is how we put ours up for winter!

For our family of 4, I like to do a minimum of 10 dozen ears at a time.

HOW WE DO IT:

1️⃣ Husk your sweet corn and get all those silks cleaned off.

2️⃣ Blanch the whole cobs in boiling water for ONLY 3 MINUTES.

3️⃣ Immediately cool the corn down. An ice-water cooler works great, but this year I ran a garden hose with cold water right into the cooler. It worked even better! It only took about 2 minutes to cool the corn down.

4️⃣ Once cooled, cut the kernels off the cob.

5️⃣ Put about 2–3 cups of corn into vacuum-seal bags.

6️⃣ Vacuum seal and freeze!

I don't add ANY butter or salt before freezing. I wait until we're ready to cook it so we can season it however we want.

WHEN YOU'RE READY TO EAT IT:

Grab a bag straight from the freezer and either heat the unopened bag in boiling water if your vacuum bags are rated for boiling, or open it and microwave the corn in a microwave-safe dish.

Add your butter, salt, pepper, or favorite seasoning and...

WALLAA!

Fresh sweet corn from the garden on your table in JANUARY, when it's 30 BELOW outside, but one bite makes it feel like summer again! ☀

Make a bunch—you'll be glad you did!

09/10/2026

52 REASONS TO MOVE TO WALKER — WEEK 24!

WALKER ETHNIC FEST 2026!

One of Walker’s most colorful and exciting community celebrations is back! Walker Ethnic Fest brings people together for a day of live music, great food, dancing, culture, and family fun in the heart of Walker, Minnesota.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Walker City Park — by the Lighthouse
🌎 Celebrate cultures from around the world
🎶 Live entertainment & music
🍴 Delicious food
💃 Dancing, activities & fun for all ages

Events like Ethnic Fest are another reason Walker is such a great place to call home. You get the small-town Up North lifestyle while still having a community that knows how to put on a great event!

Week 24 of my 52 Reasons to Move to Walker!

Thinking about making Walker, MN and the Leech Lake area your home or home away from home? Give me a call — I’d love to help you find your place Up North!

🏡 Nate “Napa Nate” Young
Bill Hansen Realty
📞 218-851-9949
📧 [email protected]

“Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.”

09/08/2026

JUST SOLD!
1933 Linda Lane, St. Cloud, MN

Another one SOLD! Congratulations to everyone involved in getting this beautiful St. Cloud property to the closing table!

Thinking about selling your home, cabin, land, or investment property? I’d love the opportunity to work for you. From getting your property ready to hit the market to negotiating the deal and making it all the way to SOLD, I’m here to help.

📲 Nate “Napa Nate” Young
🏡 Bill Hansen Realty
📞 218-851-9949
📧 [email protected]

Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.

09/07/2026

Cheesy Taco Casserole

Ingredients

2 lbs. ground beef
2 packets taco seasoning — your favorite kind
4 cups Minute Rice
1 quart beef broth
1 jar salsa — fresh salsa is even better!
1 jar queso
About 8 oz shredded cheese — cheddar or Mexican blend
Shredded lettuce
Diced fresh tomatoes
Sliced black olives

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Brown the hamburger in a skillet and drain off any excess grease.
Pour the cooked hamburger into a large baking dish.
Add the taco seasoning, Minute Rice, beef broth, and salsa.
Stir everything together until well combined.
Bake uncovered at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from the oven and spread the queso over the top.
Sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
Return to the oven until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
Right before serving, top it with shredded lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
Scoop it up and dig in!
🌶️ Napa Nate Tip

Add a dollop of sour cream, some jalapeños, extra salsa, or crushed Doritos or tortilla chips for a little crunch!

Cooking Up Chaos with Everleigh & NapaNate! 👨‍🍳👧🔥

09/03/2026

REASON #23: THE HEARTLAND STATE TRAIL

One of the best parts about living in Walker is having the Heartland State Trail right in our backyard!

This beautiful paved trail is perfect for biking, walking, running, rollerblading, or just getting outside and enjoying Northern Minnesota. The trail winds through some incredible scenery and connects Walker with miles of outdoor adventure.

Whether it’s a morning walk, an afternoon bike ride with the family, or cruising the trail to enjoy everything the Walker area has to offer, the Heartland Trail is another reason why Walker is such a great place to call home.

🏡 Thinking about making Walker, MN your home?
Give me a call! I’d love to help you find your own piece of Northern Minnesota.

📞 Nate “Napa Nate” Young
🏡 Bill Hansen Realty
📱 218-851-9949
📧 [email protected]

Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.

09/02/2026

YOUR DREAM CABIN AWAITS!

Dreaming of mornings on the lake, evenings around the fire, and weekends spent making memories in Northern Minnesota?

Whether you're looking for a lake cabin, hunting property, acreage, or your forever home, I’m here to help you find the right property.

Leech Lake & the surrounding lakes
Cabins • Lake Homes • Land • Recreational Property
Buying or selling? I’m your Realtor!

📲 Nate “Napa Nate” Young
Bill Hansen Realty
📞 218-851-9949
📧 [email protected]

Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.

08/31/2026

Napa Nate’s Smoked Turkey
Brine
About ½ gallon water
½ cup salt
½ cup brown sugar
Peels from 1 whole orange
Peels from 1 whole lemon
3–4 fresh bay leaves
Several sprigs fresh thyme
Several sprigs fresh rosemary
3 garlic cloves
⅛ cup whole black peppercorns

Bring the water to a boil and add the salt, brown sugar, orange and lemon peels, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and peppercorns. Stir until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.

Place your fully thawed turkey in a large food-safe container. Pour the cooled brine over the turkey and add enough cold water to completely cover it. Place something food-safe on top to keep the turkey submerged.

Refrigerating overnight works great!

Garlic Herb Butter
2 sticks butter, softened
5–6 garlic cloves, finely chopped or mashed
2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped

Mix everything together with a fork.

Remove the turkey from the brine, discard the brine, and pat the turkey very dry. Gently loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs. Work the garlic herb butter underneath the skin and rub it directly onto the meat.

Coat the outside of the turkey with a nice layer of olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Go easy on the salt because the turkey has already been brined.

Stuff the Cavity

Add a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme, several garlic cloves, ½ orange, and ½ lemon to the cavity. If you have any herb butter left, throw that in there too.

Tie the legs together to help hold everything in place.

Fire up your Weber or smoker and bring it to 325°F.

Place the turkey in a roasting pan and add:
About ½ gallon chicken broth
Carrots
Celery
Remaining ½ orange
Remaining ½ lemon
Fresh rosemary
Fresh thyme

Strain all that incredible broth and turkey juice from the roasting pan. Skim off excess fat and use the liquid to make a homemade turkey gravy.

08/27/2026

52 REASONS TO MOVE TO WALKER, MN — WEEK 22!

Reason #22: The Arts Off 84 Art Crawl!

Take a beautiful Northwoods drive and discover local creativity along Highway 84 from Pine River to Longville, Minnesota!

September 5–6, 2026
Pine River to Longville along Hwy 84

Spend the weekend exploring talented local artists, unique handmade creations, beautiful artwork, and some of the small towns that make Northern Minnesota such a special place to call home.

Cruise Highway 84
Discover local artists
Find one-of-a-kind treasures
Enjoy the Northwoods scenery
Support our local communities

Living around Walker isn't just about the lakes and fishing—it's about the small towns, local events, talented people, and great communities that surround us.

Thinking about making the Walker & Leech Lake area home? Let’s talk!

Nate “Napa Nate” Young
Bill Hansen Realty
📞 218-851-9949

“Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.”

Address

403 Minnesota Avenue W
Walker, MN
56484

Website

http://www.billhansenrealty.com/

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