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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 out

door 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!

09/03/2026

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.”

08/26/2026

🌲 160 ACRES OF MINNESOTA NORTHWOODS PARADISE! 🌲

Looking for your own private piece of Northern Minnesota? This 160.51-acre property is located between Mille Lacs Lake and Brainerd and offers endless possibilities!

🦌 Excellent Hunting – Deer, grouse & bear
🌲 160.51 Acres – Wooded terrain, high ground & water holes
🏕️ Hunt • Camp • Build • Invest
🏡 Multiple possibilities for a future homesite, hunting shack or Northwoods getaway
🌿 Plenty of room to explore and enjoy the outdoors

Whether you're looking for a serious hunting property, recreational land, an investment, or a place to build your dream home, 160 acres like this can be hard to find!

📍 TBD County 22 Road, Brainerd, MN
💰 Listed at $690,000
🏡 MLS #7069597

Interested in walking the property or learning more? Give me a call!

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

Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.

08/24/2026

Crawfish Étouffée — Bringing the South Up North
Ingredients
2 sticks salted butter
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 tbsp Pi-YAHHHHH! Seasoning
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
⅓ cup flour
2 cups hot water
2 lbs Louisiana crawfish tails
Cooked white rice or wild rice, for serving
Garlic bread, for serving
Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, Pi-YAHHHHH! seasoning, salt, cayenne, and garlic.

Cook the vegetables slowly for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and are just starting to brown.

Stir in the flour and cook for a few minutes. Slowly add the hot water while stirring until the mixture becomes smooth, rich, and creamy.

Add the crawfish tails, stir everything together, cover, and simmer on low for 15–20 minutes.

Serve hot over a bed of rice with garlic bread on the side.

Napa Nate Tip

Want to bring the South to the North? Serve this Cajun classic over Minnesota wild rice instead of regular white rice.

This is a great recipe passed along to me by one of my good Cajun friends—and it’s the kind of meal that’ll have everybody going back for seconds. Enjoy!
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08/20/2026

🌲 52 Reasons to Move to Walker — Week 21 🌲
ITASCA STATE PARK

Just a beautiful drive from Walker is one of Minnesota’s true treasures — Itasca State Park!

Home to the Headwaters of the Mississippi River, Itasca is the perfect place to spend a summer or fall day exploring everything Northern Minnesota has to offer.

🥾 Miles of hiking & biking trails
🌲 Towering old-growth pines
💦 Walk across the Mississippi Headwaters
🛶 Kayaking, canoeing & fishing
🍂 Incredible fall colors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A great day trip for the whole family

Living in the Walker area isn't just about Leech Lake — you're surrounded by some of the best outdoor destinations in Minnesota. Itasca State Park is definitely one of them!

Week 21 of 52 Reasons to Move to Walker!

🏡 Thinking about making the Walker area home?
Give Napa Nate a call!

Nate Young | Bill Hansen Realty
📞 218-851-9949

“Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.”

08/19/2026

JUST SOLD — 7974 Onigum Road NW | Walker, MN!

Congratulations to the first-time homeowners on this beautiful Walker-area property!

🌲 14.7 acres of room to enjoy
🏠 Beautiful country home
🚗 Detached garage
🐔 Awesome rustic log chicken coop
🌿 Privacy, space & that Up North lifestyle!

There’s nothing better than helping first-time buyers find a place they can truly call their own. Congratulations on your new home and this exciting new chapter!

Thinking about buying or selling in the Walker or Leech Lake area? Give me a call!

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

“Great Dreams Are Achieved From Great Opportunities.”

08/17/2026

The BEST Shore Lunch Fries Ever!

Ingredients

Fresh russet potatoes
Shore Lunch Batter Shake
About 3 lbs. of lard
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep the potatoes: Leave the skins on and slice the russet potatoes lengthwise into ¼–½-inch-thick fries.
Shake ’em up: Put the sliced potatoes in a zip-top bag with Shore Lunch Batter Shake. Give them a good shake until evenly coated.
Build your shore fire: Find a few sturdy rocks along the shoreline and arrange them to make a level, stable base for your 12-inch cast-iron pan. Build a wood or charcoal fire underneath and let it burn down to a good bed of hot coals.
Heat the lard: Add about 3 lbs. of lard to the cast-iron pan. Using a thermometer, heat it to around 375°F. Keep the pan level and secure—the lard will be extremely hot.
Fry ’em up: Carefully add the potatoes in batches. Cook until they float to the top and are crispy, golden brown.
Season & enjoy: Pull them out, let them drain, and hit them with salt and pepper. Pass them around, collect the high fives, and enjoy!

Leave No Trace: Always have a bucket of water nearby. When you're finished cooking, completely extinguish the fire and make sure the coals are cold before leaving. Take care of our shorelines so we can keep enjoying shore lunches for generations to come.

Fresh fish, crispy fries, and a fire on the shoreline—it doesn’t get much better than that!

Address

403 Minnesota Avenue W
Walker, MN
56484

Website

http://www.billhansenrealty.com/

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