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So! How is your year shaping up?

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:02:10 -0500

We all start the year with a bang, Have our business plan in place, exciting new ways to prospect, the whole nine yards!

SO! How is your shaping up? Are your meeting, or exceeding your goals? Are you sticking to your prospecting plan like you planned? I am curious to see how you are doing!

Our year so far, we are going to meet our goals with what we have closed, and what we have on the books. So now we are working to exceed our goals!

We did a great job of sticking to our business plan, and prospecting, up until the last month. You know how it is, you get busy with business, and do not make time to prospect. BIG mistake! SO! I am back at my plan! I will keep you posted on how it is going! Despite this being one of the worst years real estate wise here in Minnesota, we are having one of our better years!!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out Hastings Saturday Night Cruise In!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:15:33 -0500

This is the first installment in "Discover Minnesota"! Look for more installments to follow!

Check out beautiful downtown Hastings this Saturday Night! July 28th 2007!

Located just an hour South of North Branch Minnesota, you will find the quaint old river town of Hastings!

Hastings Minnesota! Known for the only Spiral Bridge over the Mississippi River!

This is the second year of the "Classic Car Drive in!" This is a fun free event! I grew up in Hastings Minnesota, and my parents still live there, we were visiting them a couple weeks ago, and they brought up the car show! We went to this FREE event and had a BLAST! Located in the historic downtown district bordering the Missippi River, with the sounds of classic Rock playing from every corner, you feel like you are back in the 50's and 60's!

Historic 2nd Street.

Old fashioned soda shops, ice cream parlors, classic rock music, and the sounds of hot rods as they make their way out of town and across the Mississippi River are all the back drop of this Rootin Tootin good time! If you can not make it this Saturday, Do not fret! This event happens every other Saturday Night through the summer!

If you want, make a weekend out of it! With Hastings being at the confluence of the St Croix and Mississippi Rivers, bring the boat and enjoy everything the river has to offer! Another Day on the river!

Or, sample and tour some of the colorful History in the area. Take a drive around town and look at the interesting archetecture of the differnt old homes, or take a tour of the Leduc Mansion! No stop in hastings would be complete with out stopping at the breath taking Vermillion Falls!

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League Week 7! East Rush Lake in Chisago County Minnesota

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:53:02 -0500

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League!

(Now in our 5th summer!)

July 18th 2007

East Rush Lake

Taking off from Flickabirds!

Finally! Some gorgeous weather! Weather in the '80s and calm windsmade for some.....Alright fishing...Only 4 limits were brought to the scales. The team with the biggest bag, was our points leader Tim Lindstrom and his partner Kent Minke! Together they weighed in 13.46lbs. Close behind in second was the team of Les Cleveland & Jeff Pfeffer with 5 bass for 13.36 lbs. Third went to Korey Sybrant & Jake Piehl with 13.04lbs. Big bass of 4.38 went to Bobby Foster and Chris Wosika with a 4.38 beauty! Unfortunately Husband/Wife team of Rob & Sheryl Christensen were not able to make it to weigh in because of a blown hub in the prop. Talking with Rob, they had a nice bag including one just a hair under 5 lbs.

Standings through July 19th 2007

East Rush Lake in Chisago County
From Flickabirds Resort!

6lb Pot $392.00!

Place

Name

Weekly weight

Big Bass

# of Fish

Total Weight

Average Bass Weight

Points

Tournaments Fished

Tim Lindstrom

13.46

4.42

80.96

2.45

Chris Lindstrom

5.66

4.76

2.27

Scott Lindstrom

5.66

4.76

2.27

Tracey Shinler

11.08

4.96

82.74

2.51

Dean Shnler

11.08

4.96

82.74

2.51

Les Cleveland

13.36

5.9

77.5

2.5

Jeff Pfeffer

13.36

5.9

77.5

2.5

Rob Christensen

4.56

53.77

2.44

Sheryl Christensen

4.56

53.77

2.44

Korey Sybrant

13.04

3.56

53.46

2.23

Ron Dehn

8.34

4.08

46.02

2.56

Brandon Dosch

4.42

43.28

2.4

Dana Johnson

4.08

37.68

2.69

Jake Piehl

13.04

3.56

42.6

2.24

John Schlee

8.64

5.7

35.02

2.33

Annie Vogelpohl

2.76

3.9

24.22

1.86

Dean Vogelpohl

2.76

3.9

24.22

1.86

Cory Frantzick

2.54

2.52

22.82

1.52

Josh Chilson

3.38

29.74

1.98

Kevin McCall

3.38

29.74

1.98

Marc Paul

1.68

2.52

18.8

1.57

Bobby Foster

8.54

4.38

25.46

1.96

Kent Minke

13.46

3.82

26.72

2.67

Brian Vogelpohl

2.88

15.38

2.2

Chris Wosika

8.54

4.38

22.3

2.03

Kaylie Bergman

2.88

15.38

2.2

Chris Miller

5.44

20.48

2.56

Derek Heinen

5.44

20.48

2.56

Dwain Vogelpohl

3.16

7.1

2.37

Eric Miller

2.54

2.7

15.08

1.68

Paula Schlee

8.64

4.18

16.14

3.22

Sue Vogelpohl

3.16

7.1

2.37

Mike Bobb

2.7

12.54

1.79

John Schlee Jr

14.38

5.7

14.38

2.88

Debbie Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Wayne Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Mark Gibson

8.34

3.8

8.34

2.1

Judy Remitz

2.2

1.1

Mike Wolkerstorfer

1.68

Mark Courts

Grampa Joe

Question for you that own your own website!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:12:57 -0500

If you have your own website that you can track your own stats. I am curious to know how many visitors you average in a week. I am really the only agent in our office that is on the internet, or has a website, so I really have nothing to base it it on! So! ANY feedback at all would be GREAT appreciated!!

Any info would be great appreciated!!

Start Your Minnesota Hobby Farm Dreams here in North Branch on 65+ Acres!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 14:46:08 -0500

This is the place to begin your hobby farm dreams!

$439,900

65.55 Gorgeous acres for your hobby farm dream!

19681 Saint Croix Trail, North Branch, MN, 55084 United States

Acreage, privacy, wildlife, what more could you want? Large gorgeous acreage parcel located on a paved road between North Branch and gorgeous Taylors Falls! This Chisago County Hobby Farm acreage parcel has an existing home that could be fixed up, a Great classic barn, and numerous other outbuildings! Already fenced for horses!

Life is great in the Country!Outbuildings galore!

Your new acreage property or hobby Farm has a great mix of tillable land, pasture acres, woods, and wetlands! This makes for a private location and a property rich and diverse in wildlife! Step out, and hear the cackle of the pheasant rooster, the whir of the plethora of waterfowl winging by, and great cover sure to be home to that monster buck!

HEY! Look at all that hay!

All thats missing is YOU, and your Horses!

Sure to "Quack" you up! A waterfowlers dream!

Look at all your Land!

It is getting harder and harder too find acreage this nice this close to Minneapolis and St Paul. This would make a wonderful place to build your dream home. For more info on this amazing acreage for sale go too www.ChisagoCountyHomes.com

Click here too search for other Acreage properties for sale in Minnesota!

Click here too find out what your Homes Value is in Anoka County, Chisago County, Washington County, Isanti County, Pine County, and across Minnesota!

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Cory & Tracy Frantzick
RE/MAX Associates Plus
(612)801-0809 or (651)674-0800
1(888)YES-REMAX

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Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League! Week 6! Goose Lake in Chisago County Minnesota!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 17:35:34 -0500

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League!

(Now in our 5th summer!)

July 12th 2007

Goose Lake

Go figure! Another wild front rolled through dropping the temps and buckets of rain, plus high winds from the North West! Made fishing tough on the main part of Goose. Some of our anglers were able to put together good patterns on big fish in spite of the weather. This weeks winners were Dean & Tracey Shinler with a 5 bag limit of 16.46lbs! Second place went too Jeff Pfeffer & Les Cleveland with 5 fish for 14.46lbs. Third place went to John Schlee & John Schlee Jr with 5 fish for 14.38 lbs, anchored by a 5.70 pig that was big bass for the night as well!

Goose Lake Info

Goose Lake Map

Standings through July 12th 2007

Week 6 Goose Lake

6lb pot $381.00

Place

Name

Weekly weight

Big Bass

# of Fish

Total Weight

Average Bass Weight

Points

Tournaments Fished

Tim Lindstrom

8.3

4.42

67.5

2.41

Chris Lindstrom

13.02

4.76

69.34

2.31

Scott Lindstrom

13.02

4.76

69.34

2.31

Tracey Shinler

16.46

4.96

71.66

2.56

Dean Shnler

16.46

4.96

71.66

2.56

Les Cleveland

14.46

5.9

64.14

2.47

Jeff Pfeffer

14.46

5.9

64.14

2.47

Rob Christensen

10.44

4.56

53.77

2.44

Sheryl Christensen

10.44

4.56

53.77

2.44

Brandon Dosch

8.3

4.42

43.28

2.4

Korey Sybrant

3.56

40.42

2.13

Ron Dehn

7.12

4.08

37.68

2.69

Dana Johnson

7.12

4.08

37.68

2.69

Jake Piehl

3.56

29.56

2.11

Josh Chilson

1.36

3.38

29.74

1.98

Kevin McCall

1.36

3.38

29.74

1.98

John Schlee

14.38

5.7

35.02

2.69

Cory Frantzick

3.16

2.52

20.28

1.56

Annie Vogelpohl

3.9

21.46

1.79

Dean Vogelpohl

3.9

21.46

1.79

Marc Paul

2.52

17.12

1.56

Brian Vogelpohl

7.64

2.88

15.38

2.2

Kaylie Bergman

7.64

2.88

15.38

2.2

Chris Miller

5.44

20.48

2.56

Derek Heinen

5.44

20.48

2.56

Bobby Foster

3.16

2.78

16.92

1.88

Eric Miller

2.7

12.54

1.79

Mike Bobb

2.7

12.54

1.79

Chris

2.78

13.76

1.97

Kent Minke

3.82

13.36

2.67

Dwain Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

John Schlee Jr

14.38

5.7

14.38

2.88

Sue Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

Debbie Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Wayne Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Paula Schlee

4.18

7.5

2.5

Judy Remitz

2.2

1.1

Mark Courts

Grampa Joe

Yes I am a FULL Service Realtor in North Branch Minnesota! Part Deux...Are sequels ever any good?

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:22:19 -0500

Today! Beautiful day in minnesota! Perhaps you saw my blog yesterday!

I am a FULL service Realtor in North Branch, Minnesota! REALLY Full Service!!! hehe!

A day in the life of a full service Realtor!

Get to our office in North Branch, and one of our first messages, is an agent dropped a key to the house, and "clink..clink...clink" it bounces underneath the patio and out of site. At least the agent said she was sorry. Next message, "Cory, it is 8am and I am standing in front of your listing" Guess which one! "I opened the lock box and there is no key?" So, track the buyers agent down, and with a quick stop at the local hardware store for a hammer and I am off! 55 Minutes later, I get to the house we have for sale in Oak Grove, and thankfully buyer and his agent are still there! So, we start pulling deck boards, for another 25 minutes until "Eureka"! Found it!

Get back to the office, and a buyer who is looking at a piece of land for development, asked if I would stop out at the property and measure from the lake. This property is located in Chisago County, and DNR rules are that setbacks are 150' from ordinary high water mark for "Environmental" lakes. So! Off I am again! So, get to the property, and only thing seperating me from the lake is......A large barbed wire fence, and a bull! Not sure how to communicate with a bull....so, I casually walk into the fenced off area, and proceed cautiosly to the other side. Thankfully he was a nice bull! Get to the other side, and try shimmying my way through the fence to get to the lake, and......I get stuck! Painfully stuck! Every time I move, a different barb pierces me. To add insult too injury, seller is there, see's my predicament, comes out laughing and frees me. Me, and my torn and bloody shirt, and my torn and bloody pants, minus the crotch in the pants! YES, I am a full service Realtor!

Serenity! Privacy! 10 acres of Riverfront with a gorgeous year round cabin! Beautiful Pine County!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:55:57 -0500

Gorgeous wooded water front retreat!

Welcome to 65811 River Cabin Road, Hinckley, MN, 55072 United States

Gorgeous cedar sided year round cabin!

Do you crave peace and quiet? Is your idea of relaxation going to sleep with the sounds of the Tamarack River rolling by? Maybe, an evening spent on the riverbank, fishing pole propped up on a stick, and a fire crackling in the background.

Does this look relaxing or WHAT!

This amazing year round retreat located just East of the casino in Hinckley is a regular recreational paradise! 1000's of acres of public land for your enjoyment to Hunt, Fish, Snowmobile, ATV, Birt Watch, Hike, or what ever! Maybe take a leisurly canoe ride from your new cabin to the Beautiful St. Croix River! Pine County is a recreational paradise!

This is NOT roughing it! A great kitchen with Hickory cabinets, ceramic floors, gleaming hardwood floors, cozy fireplace, and stunning vaulted ceilings with tongue and groove knotty pine! This is what you imagine when you close your eyes! Great year round home! Property is on a peninsula giving you 1000's of feet of riverfront!

This amazing 10 acre recreational year round waterfront cabin is available for $199,900! Part of this is an addional property that can be split off, making this an even more affordable hideaway! Acreage and waterfront does it get any better?

More info at www.AlmostNorth.com

Proudly marketed by

Cory & Tracy Frantzick
RE/MAX Associates Plus
(612)801-0809 or (651)674-0800
1(888)yes-remax

www.AlmostNorth.com

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the Chisago County Fair!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:10:52 -0500

SummerFun at the Chisago County Fair!

Starting tonight! Thursday July 12th the Chisago County Fair located in Rush City commences! Loads of affordable fun for kids of all ages. Check out the petting zoo, or the demolition derby, the rides or my favorite! The beer garden!

The Chisago County Fair Runs tonight through Sunday and is a great way to see old friends, eat some cheese curds or pronto pups! Located just North of Minneapolis/St Paul in Minnesota, and with an abundance of lakes, and rivers, Chisago County is not only a great place to live, but, also to play!

See you at the fair!

I am a FULL service Realtor in North Branch, Minnesota! REALLY Full Service!!! hehe!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:12:26 -0500

A day in the life of a full service Realtor!

Yesterday I just had to chuckle, day started with a frantic call from a seller of ours. To back up the story, she insisted when we listed her home for sale, that we use an electronic lock box, the kind that needs the key pad to open. In our area, the old tradional numeric push button lock boxes are more convenient to use. We told her, that it is nice, just in case you need to get in your house, we can give you the code and unlock the door! Well, this morning, she goes to her car, starts it, and forgot her coffee, she hops out of the car with it running, closes the door, and that is when she heard that sound. You know the one, your locks just engaged on the door! So, her car is locked with keys inside, and , yep you guessed it, the house keys are in the car as well, along with her cell phone! She finds a neighbor home, uses their phone to call, guees who! Her Realtor, Cory! So....I scoot over and unlock her home....She gets to work an hour late. She said she will ALWAYS listen to her Realtor now!

10AM Buyers of a home we sold a few months ago, shows up and says that our sellers lied on the disclosure statement. The buyers of this home moved up to a Chisago County acreage property from Minneapolis. Mrs. buyer whips out the disclosure statement and says "Look at line 70 'are you aware of any insect/animal/pest infestation', they checked no!" This home is gorgeous! I am thinking, I don't think there is any pest issues? Mr Buyer goes on too say, "Every evening right at sundown, the mosquitos come out for an hour, and we are forced to go inside!" I had to stifle my laugh when they said that, Living in Minneapolis, they are not used to mosquitos, I explained to them, that out here mosquitos are kind of the way it is for a few months. After more talk about their new home, we got the situation resolved, and they left happy, inviting my wife and I out for a bbq! Told them we would bring the bug spray!

It was a great day, with just a few funny wrinkles!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick

RE/MAX Associates Plus
(612)801-0809 or (651)674-0800
1(888)YES-REMAX
www.AlmostNorth.com

This is TRULY the deal of the century! 40 accre Hobby Farm for $150,000! Giddy Up!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:39:56 -0500

WHAT! Is that a misprint? NOPE! This is the real deal!

4 bedroom 2 story home on 40 amazing acres! You may have seen the old listing for this 40 acre home for sale, But now! Holy buckets! You get a 4 bedroom, 2 story with main floor bedroom, main floor laundry, hardwood floors, newer appliances, and many mnay updates like. Newer siding, newer roof, newer electric, newer furnace and much more! Plus, all the out buildings! You get a HUGE classic barn, numerous smaller buildings, a garage, and best of all, a FUN eceltic Pub, known as the "Hog House" . Just to give you an idea of the incredible value found here, this is a listing of a acreage parcel we have just sold, that particular parcel is just land!

For more info on this awesome 4 bedroom 40 acre hobby farm for sale click here!

Too search for other acreage homes for sale in Minnesota click here!

Find out your Home Value in Anoka County, Chisago County, Washington County, Isanti County, Pine County, and across Minnesota here!

Get FREE Updated Minnesota Fishing Reports here!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick
RE/MAX Associates Plus
(612)801-0809 or (651)674-0800
1(888)YES-REMAX

www.AlmostNorth.com

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League! Week 5 Flickabirds on East Rush lake!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:23:27 -0500

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League!

(Now in our 5th summer!)

June 27th 2007

East Rush Lake in Chisago County Minnesota

Hosted by Flickabirds Resort on East Rush Lake

Tim Lindstrom and Kent Minke with a few of their winning bass!

Talk about a change in weather, all week it was in the 90's and VERY humid, until good old Windy Wednesday! We were greeted at the docks at Flickabirds with chilly North winds. This Cold Front didn't stop our First place in standings angler Tim Lindstrom and his partner Kent Minke from bagging a great 5 bass limit weighing in at 13.36 lbs! Second place went to the team of Les Cleveland & Jeff Pfeffer with 5 bass weighing 11.18 lbs. Third place went to Scott & Chris Lindstrom with 5 bass weighing in at 11.06 lbs. Surprise for the night was the giant bass caught by Chris Miller & Derek Heinen, it was a 5.44lb beauty! Remember, not tournament this week with 4th of July falling on a Wednesday. Have a safe 4th of July, and remember why we hold this day as sacred, think of all our soldiers over seas away from their families.

Derek Heinen with his 5.44 lb bass!

Next Stop! Goose Lake in Chisago County!

July 11th

Standings through June 27th 2007

Week 5 Rush Lake in Chisago County
Flickabirds on East Rush Lake

6lb Pot $370.00

Place

Name

Weekly weight

Big Bass

# of Fish

Total Weight

Average Bass Weight

Points

Tournaments Fished

Tim Lindstrom

13.36

4.42

59.2

2.37

Chris Lindstrom

11.06

3.8

56.32

2.25

Scott Lindstrom

11.06

3.8

56.32

2.25

Tracey Shinler

4.26

4.96

55.2

2.4

Dean Shnler

4.26

4.96

55.2

2.4

Les Cleveland

11.18

5.9

49.68

2.37

Jeff Pfeffer

11.18

5.9

49.68

2.37

Rob Christensen

5.1

4.34

43.33

2.28

Sheryl Christensen

5.1

4.34

43.33

2.28

Brandon Dosch

4.42

34.98

2.33

Ron Dehn

10.02

3.48

30.56

2.55

Dana Johnson

10.02

3.48

30.56

2.55

Korey Sybrant

2.9

3.56

30.42

2.03

Josh Chilson

9.28

3.38

28.38

2.03

Kevin McCall

9.28

3.38

28.38

2.03

Marc Paul

1.24

2.52

17.12

1.56

Cory Frantzick

1.24

2.52

17.12

1.56

Annie Vogelpohl

7.38

2.48

17.56

1.6

Dean Vogelpohl

7.38

2.88

17.56

1.6

Jake Piehl

2.9

3.56

19.56

1.96

Chris Miller

8.08

5.44

20.48

2.56

Derek Heinen

8.08

5.44

20.48

2.56

John Schlee

7.5

4.18

20.64

2.58

Brian Vogelpohl

2.32

7.74

1.94

Eric Miller

2.7

12.54

1.79

Mike Bobb

2.7

12.54

1.79

Kaylie Bergman

2.32

7.74

1.94

Chris

4.44

2.78

13.76

1.97

Bob

4.44

2.78

13.76

1.97

Kent Minke

13.36

3.82

13.36

2.67

Dwain Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

Debbie Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Wayne Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Sue Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

Paula Schlee

7.5

4.18

7.5

2.5

Judy Remitz

2.2

1.1

Mark Courts

Grampa Joe

Awesome Home! Even Trulia says it is under priced!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:55:35 -0500

WOW! Even Trulia says the sellers are giving this home away!

This home is a steal of a deal! 2003 built HUGE 4 bedroom 3 bath Modified Two Story! Even Trulia says it is Under priced! Trulia's Pricing for 5089 382nd Drive, North Branch Minnesota This amazing home has everything you are looking for! Huge master suite with "DREAM" jacuzzi tub, 3 bedrooms on one level, main floor laundy, and a main floor bedroom, 3 car garage, and located in the areas PREMIER development! This home is a must see!

More info on this home at http://www.chisagocountyhomes.com/

5089 382nd Drive, North Branch, MN, 55056 United States

MLS#3328232

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Take a page from another group. Hi, I am Cory...

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:48:02 -0500

"Hi I am Cory." You guys all say "Hi Cory"

I want to lose 17 lbs! I weighed in this morning at 187 lbs and I would like to be in the 170-175 range.

I know some of you are not willing to say your weight, but, is it polite to ask you to put in writing how much you want to lose?

Than we weigh in once a week to see how we are progressing.

Plan for this weekend, is cut WAY back on carbs, and try and do more than one situp! Go for a long walk with my daughter, andmaybe, just maybe, eat a salad!

What are YOU going to do!

OOOH! Today is going to be tough! Happy hour is on one of our newest Active Rain Members! Shawn Gerhardson

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League! June 21st East Rush lake

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:30:58 -0500

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League!

(Now in our 5th summer!)

June 22nd 2007

East Rush lake in Chisago County

Hosted by Flickabirds Resort on East Rush Lake

Did we get lucky! As we were easing out of Flickabirds on East Rush lake the weather forecasters were saying we were in for a nasty nasy night! And boy, were they close! Lucky for us anglers, the bad weather consisting of golf ball sized hail and bigger stayed to the South in the Harris and Stark areas. Where, unfortunately a number of our fellow competitors live. Numerous reports of damage has been reported, but thankfully, no injuries. Why so much talk about the weather? Because, in a word, the fishing STUNK! First place went to Tim Lindstrom & Brandon Dosch with 5 bass weighing 9.22lbs. Second place went to Chris & Scott Lindstrom with 5 bass weighing 8.78 lbs. Chris and Scott also got Big bass for the night with 3.12 lbs. Third place went to Dean & Tracey Shinler with 5 bass weighing 8.14lbs. Tracey also won a trip to the emergeny room when a treble hook got embedded in his forearm!

Place

Name

Weekly weight

Big Bass

# of Fish

Total Weight

Average Bass Weight

Points

Tournaments Fished

Tim Lindstrom

9.22

4.42

45.84

2.29

Tracey Shinler

8.14

4.96

50.94

2.55

Dean Shnler

8.14

4.96

50.94

2.55

Chris Lindstrom

8.78

3.8

45.26

2.26

Scott Lindstrom

8.78

3.8

45.26

2.26

Rob Christensen

6.2

4.34

38.23

2.25

Sheryl Christensen

6.2

4.34

38.23

2.25

Brandon Dosch

9.22

4.42

34.98

2.33

Les Cleveland

4.14

5.9

38.5

2.41

Jeff Pfeffer

4.14

5.9

38.5

2.41

Korey Sybrant

3.56

27.52

2.12

Ron Dehn

2.14

3.46

20.54

2.93

Dana Johnson

2.14

3.46

20.54

2.93

Marc Paul

4.8

2.52

15.88

1.59

Cory Frantzick

4.8

2.52

15.88

1.59

Jake Piehl

3.56

16.66

2.08

Josh Chilson

2.9

19.1

2.12

Kevin McCall

2.9

19.1

2.12

Annie Vogelpohl

7.84

10.18

1.45

Dean Vogelpohl

7.84

2.88

10.18

1.45

Eric Miller

2.7

12.54

1.79

Mike Bobb

2.7

12.54

1.79

Brian Vogelpohl

4.34

2.32

7.74

1.94

Kaylie Bergman

4.34

2.32

7.74

1.94

Chris Miller

3.52

12.4

2.07

Derek Heinen

3.52

12.4

2.07

Dwain Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

John Schlee

4.18

13.14

2.63

Debbie Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Wayne Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Chris

2.76

9.32

1.86

Bob

2.76

9.32

1.86

Sue Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

Judy Remitz

2.2

1.1

Mark Courts

Grampa Joe

Mother Natures FURY! When good weather turns BAD!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:28:38 -0500

Last night in Northern Chisago County and across Minnesota it turned ugly, and FAST! We had our Wednesday Night Bass League on Rush Lake in Chisago County. Prior to our take off at 6 pm, we watched the weather report and nasty storms were in the forecast. Here is the Report from Channel 5 EyeWitness news including pictures. We watched the drama unfold from the lake in our boats, the clouds and lightning was incredible. Lucky for us we were just North of the storm, only 2 miles South was a completely different story. From our vantage point it was incredible.

On our way in this morning we were driving through Stark and Harris in Northern Chisago County and saw numerous homes with broken out windows, siding with holes from the baseball, and golf ball sized hail. It was amazing that nobody got hurt! Two agents from my RE/MAX Associates Plus office in North Branch, Wendy McClure and Jeannene Brackett, suffered considerable damage to their homes and vehicles.

Wendy was telling me about a giant hail stone that squashed a nest with little baby birds were crushed from hail stones in the nest. Reports of dead geese and ducks littering the shore of lakes and docks.

Minnesota IS a great place to live, but, it is amazing how ever so often Mother Nature shows that she is really in control.

Holy Buckets! 2000 built home on the North Branch Golf Course For sale! $167,900

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:18:05 -0500

Imagine! Walking out your back door to the 5th Green of the North Branch Golf Course!

Beautiful 2000 built home walkout home with many many upgrades! Some of the features of this incredible home are the Raised Panel Oak Cabinets, Two Car Garage, All appliances including washer and dryer, Rounded corners and much more! PLUS! A Full walkout lower level awaiting your finishing touches for even more space, and equity! Priced $18,000 below Chisago County Tax value! This would make a GREAT home for first time home buyers!

This incredible North Branch Home is for sale for the amazing price of $167,900!

View pictures and get more info on this Golf Course Home in North Branch for sale at http://www.chisagocountyhomes.com/

6574 381st Avenue, North Branch, MN, 55056 United States
MLS#3388895

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Amazing 4 bedroom Walkout Rambler on 5 acres! 20082 Beroun Crossing, Pine City, MN, 55063 United States

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:59:10 -0500

Incredible home on 5 private acres!

Check out that price!!! $199,900 Awesome acreage home for sale!

Check out this 4 bedroom walkout rambler on a peaceful 5 acre lot!

Located in Pine City in Pine County Minnesota this 4 bedroom walkout rambler has so much to offer! EZ commute since it is only a minute and a half from interstate 35 and on a paved Pine County road! Your new acreage oasis features 3 bedrooms on the main level, great country kitchen with center island, hard wood floors, and walkout to your HUGE multi level deck with a fun hot tub! You will love the large family room in the walkout lower level, and the attached heated and insulated three car garage! PLUS! Additional insulated one car garage, and much much more!

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20082 Beroun Crossing, Pine City, MN, 55063 United States
MLS#3284411

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First Time buyers! Check out Chisago County! Update on starter home market!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:08:21 -0500

Isn't it time you quit paying rent?

You really need to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Interest Rates are still good but, begining to climb.

Here is a breakdown of starter homes in the Chisago County area!! Get more home for less money! I KNOW I can find you 3 homes to purchase that cost less than what you are paying in rent!

Today (June 14th 2007) currently active on the market in Chisago County is 234 homes under $200,000. That gives you, the first time home buyer alot of homes to choose from! These homes are in the towns of Wyoming, Stacy, Chisago, Center City, North Branch, and others in Chisago County.

Believe it or not, you have 3 homes to choose from under $100,000.

In the $100,000-$120,000 range there are also 3 homes to choose from!

From $120,000-$150,000 you have many more choices! In fact, 40 more homes to choose from!

The $150,000-$175,000 range has 66 more homes to choose from! Here is one in Rush City, rambler on 3 acres that even has a polebarn. Or! A an almost new home for sale that is on the North Branch Golf Course! Or Even this North Branch 2000 built split level home with walkout basement. So many choices!

In the $175,000-200,000 range today you have 124 homes to choose from! Some of these homes for sale consist of a 4 bedroom farm house with 40 acres. Or a gorgeous walkout rambler on 5 acres!

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Rush Lake Wednesday Nigh Bass league! Week 3! Goose Lake

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:16:55 -0500

Rush Lake Wednesday Night Bass League!

(Now in our 5th summer!)

June 13th 2007

Goose lake in Chisago County

Launching from the "Goose Lake Narrows Resort!"

What a night! Like clockwork, Goose Lake in Chisago County did not fail us on super bass! In fact! The top 5 bass weighed in at a whopping 22.64lbs! (Too bad that wasn't one bag!) We had hot humid weather but thankfully not alot of wind. Top finishers this week were Tim Lindstrom and Brandon Dosch! (Tim's dad said he let him win since it was Tim's 20th Birthday!) They weighed in a

specatular bag of 5 bass weighing in at 15.62 lbs! 2nd place went to Ron Dehn and Dana Johnson with 5 bass weighing 15lbs. Third went to Rob & Sheryl Christensen with 13.77 lbs. A stir went through the crowd when Les Cleveland and Jeff Pfeffer brought a pig to the scale that would threaten the 6 lb pot! The behemouth came in at 5.90 pounds!! So very close! Mark Courts PWT pro, that is currently in 5th place in the PWT made a surprise visit as well. He is a Professional walleye fisherman from Harris Minnesota.

See you NEXT week back at Flickabirds on East Rush Lake!

Click here for directions to Flickabirds on East Rush Lake.

Place

Name

Weekly weight

Big Bass

# of Fish

Total Weight

Average Bass Weight

Points

Tournaments Fished

Tim Lindstrom

15.62

4.42

36.62

2.44

Tracey Shinler

11.78

4.96

42.8

2.85

Dean Shnler

11.78

4.96

42.8

2.85

Chris Lindstrom

12.22

3.8

36.48

2.43

Scott Lindstrom

12.22

3.8

36.48

2.43

Les Cleveland

8.96

5.9

34.36

2.45

Jeff Pfeffer

8.96

5.9

34.36

2.45

Rob Christensen

13.77

4.34

32.03

2.29

Sheryl Christensen

13.77

4.34

32.03

2.29

Brandon Dosch

15.62

4.42

25.76

2.58

Korey Sybrant

10.12

3.56

24.52

2.04

Ron Dehn

3.46

18.4

3.07

Dana Johnson

3.46

18.4

3.07

Josh Chilson

12.26

2.9

19.1

2.12

Kevin McCall

12.26

2.9

19.1

2.12

Eric Miller

2.7

12.54

1.79

Mike Bobb

2.7

12.54

1.79

Marc Paul

2.52

11.08

1.58

Cory Frantzick

2.52

11.08

1.58

Jake Piehl

10.12

3.56

13.66

1.95

Chris Miller

8.64

3.52

12.4

2.07

Derek Heinen

8.64

3.52

12.4

2.07

Dwain Vogelpohl

2.2

Bitmap

3.94

1.97

John Schlee

13.14

4.18

13.14

2.63

Debbie Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Wayne Brokee

3.78

10.56

2.64

Chris

2.76

9.32

1.86

Bob

2.76

9.32

1.86

Sue Vogelpohl

2.2

3.94

1.97

Brian Vogelpohl

3.4

2.32

3.4

1.7

Kaylie Bergman

2.32

3.4

1.7

Annie Vogelpohl

2.34

1.17

Dean Vogelpohl

2.34

1.17

Judy Remitz

2.2

1.1

Mark Courts

How about! Goal for the day!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:52:39 -0500

Here is an idea!

We put out a goal for the day, or challenge forthe day.

My challenge to you is put 5 Craigs list ads out! (I did today!)

What Are you gong to challenge me with?

It's Here! It's Here! Mid Summer Days are here!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:41:19 -0500

The great city of North Branch Minnesot ais having it's Mid Summer days! Starting today! North Branch is in Chisago County Minnesota

Wednsday, June 13th
Midsummer Days Block Party
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Northgate Plaza area

Help us kick off the Midsummer Days festivities with a Block Party featuring hors d'oeuvres, personal tours and door prize drawings. See what your community has to offer.

June 13th - 17th
Midsummer Days

Discount Advance Ride Tickets available
Sales at area businesses from June 1st - June 13th ending at Noon. Price - 10 tickets/ $14

Legion Auxiliary Food Stand
Stop by all four days * Thursday - Sunday
Located in Central Park

Tanger Outlet Sidewalk Sales
Wednesday - Sunday

Wednesday, June 13th
Family Fun Show
6-10 p.m. in Central Park
Wristband night * Unlimited rides $14

Block Party
4-6 p.m. Elm Street - Forest Blvd
Hors d'oeuvres * Silent Auction * Door Prizes
Free activity hosted by Chamber of Commerce

Bingo
At the American Legion 7 p.m.
Early Bird 7-7:15 p.m. * $2 per pack
Regular Bingo 7:30 p.m. * $13 per pack with special games included

Thursday, June 14th
Family Fun Show
Carnival opens at 4 p.m.

Friday, June 15th
Family Fun Show
Carnival opens at 1 p.m.

Queen Coronation
Crowning of the 2007 Midsummer Queen and Court
Under the Legion's Big Tent
Starting at 7 p.m.

Karaoke
Karaoke by U&I and cash bar 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Under the Legion's Big Tent * Free Admission
NO ONE UNDER 21 Allowed AFTER 9 P.M.

Saturday, June 16th
Family Fun Show
Carnival opens at Noon

Midsummer Golf Tournament
North Branch Golf Course * 8 a.m. start
3-person scramble * Question? Call 651-674-9989

Kiddie Parade
Theme: Red, White & Blue
Registration & Judging 10 a.m.
Parade 11 a.m.
Sponsored by VFW Auxiliary Post #6124

4th Annual 4-Mile Walk/ Run Event
Sunrise Prairie Trail
Starting at 9 a.m. 4 mile south of North Branch by Wayne's Nursery Pre-register at Perreault Chiropractic until June 13th for $10 or day of event registration 7:30-8:00 a.m. for $12. This year we encourage you to collect pledges to benefit Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Kiddie Midsummer Olympics
For children pre-school thru 12 years of age
Registration 9 am * Games start at 9:30 SHARP
Located at the North branch High School Athletic Field
There will be awards for each event.
Sponsored by North Branch American legion Post #85

Lioness Wellness Screening
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Located at in City Hall parking lot

Water Fights
A contest of skill and cunning between area fire dept.
Starting @ 3 p.m. * Located on Elm Street by the Legion

Street Dance
A Midsummer tradition * Under the Legion's Tent
8:30 pm to 12:30 am * $5.00 admission
Music by "Beer Daddys"
NO ONE UNDER 21 ALLOWED

Sunday, June 17
Family Fun Show
Carnival opens at Noon

Masonic Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Adults: $5 & Children under 12: $4
Serving pancakes, eggs & ham
at the Masonic Hall east of NB on Hwy 95
sponsored by Chisago Lodge No. 232

Midsummer Parade
Beginning at 2 p.m. and proceeding up Main Street.
Don't miss this parade!
Line-Up at 1 p.m. * Call (651) 674-4077 for parade registration forms.

Bag Pipers
Entertain under the Big Tent after the parade.

Street Dance
Listen & Dance to "Powerline"
After the parade to 7 p.m.
Free admission

For information call the North Branch American Legion at (651) 674-4810 or the North Branch Area Chamber (651) 674-4077 or www.NorthBranchChamber.com

Saturday, June 16th
"Free" Appreciation Dinner & Silent Auction
11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. or until gone!
Come to the Legion's "Big Tent" and feel appreciated with a complimentary lunch. Bidding for our Silent Auction will end at 2 p.m. after the lunch. Proceeds from this Silent Auction help fund the Chambers programs & projects.

Join us for the fun!

A 4th of July Quandry! What to do??

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:24:18 -0500

As you know the 4th of July is on a Wednesday this year. It is an annual tradition, friends and family come up to our house on West Rush Lake here in Minnesota. The problem, is it is a Wednesday! Do we invite people up the weekend before, or the weekend after? Our weekend consists of lots of camp fires, swimming in the lake, fishing, and just fun!

What are other peoples plans for the 4th?

I know you will find us AtHomeOnTheLake!

Acreage and Hobby Farm Update for Chisago County Minnesota!

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:14:12 -0500

What is the acreage market doing in Chisago County Minnesota?

Here is a Snap Shot of the Acreage market in Chisago County. This is acreage homes or hobby farms with a minimum of 10 acres. This is from January 1st 2007 through June 1st 2007.

Status: Active (83) 83 active Acreage Homes or Hobby Farms in Chisago County.

List Price: $100,000 - $200,000 (2) Currently 2 active homes with 10 acres or more on the market.

List Price: $200,000 - $300,000 (26) Currently 26 acreage homes or hobby farms in this price currently for sale.

List Price: $300,000 - $400,000 (25) 25 Active Acreage homes or Hobby Farms on the market.

List Price: $400,000 - $500,000 (10) 10 Hobby Farms for sale in this price range in Chisago County.

List Price: $500,000 - $600,000 (3) Only 3 active acreage homes on the market in this price range.

List Price: $600,000 - $700,000 (5) Jumps to 5 active Hobby farms in this price range in Chisago County.

List Price: $700,000 - $800,000 (4) In this price range you will find 4 active acreage homes for sale.

List Price: $800,000 - $900,000 (3) Only 3 Active Hobby Farms in Chisago County for sale in this range.

List Price: $900,000 - $1,000,000 (2) In this price range you will only find 2 Acreage properties for sale.

List Price: $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 (2) A large price jump for these two Acreage properties in Chisago County.

List Price: $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 (1) The most expensive acreage property currently for sale in Chisago County.

As you can see, as a buyer or seller, you have quite a range of acreage properties to look at. If you would like to get more information on any of these Acreage homes or Hobby farms please click here!

These are all acreage properties or Hobby Farms with at least 10 acres or more in Chisago County.

If you would like more information on any of these acreage homes or hobby farms in Chisago County please go to www.ChisagoCountyHomes.com

Cory & Tracy Frantzick
RE/MAX Associates Plus
(612)801-0809 or (651)674-0800
1(888)YES-REMAX

www.AlmostNorth.com

Your Realtor for life!

These acreage properties are in North Branch, Stacy, Wyoming, Center City, Chisago City, Rush City, Harris, Stanchfield, Taylors Falls, and Palmdale

Stats provided by Northstar MLS

Brand new North branch Home on 10 acres! 15507 392nd Street, North Branch, MN, 55012

Cory & Tracy Frantzick (RE/MAX Associates Plus) — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:35:03 -0500

Welcome to 15507 392nd Street, North Branch, MN, 55012!

Amazing Chisago County Acreage Home for sale!

This is a GORGEOUS brand new home on a BEAUTIFUL 10 acre parcel! Your new construction acreage home features a 3 nice sized bedroom on the main level including a private master bath! The first time i visited this property I kicked up multiple pheasants and a deer! This is truly a wildlife haven!! Kitchen is open and vaulted with numerous recessed lights, hardwood floors, HUGE Center Island, and Top Notch Appliances! Start your dream Hobby Farm here!

More info on this amazing North Branch acreage home at www.chisagocountyhomes.com/
15507 392nd Street, North Branch, MN, 55012 United States
MLS#3383321

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