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Stay in the Heart of Hospitality at this Central MN Hotel
Little Crow Hotel & Conference in Spicer is a local favorite for a reason. By Kaity Young of Best of the Midwest - June 3, 2026 [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="366"] The little touches put Little Crow Hotel & Conference at the top of the local hotel list, like this note...
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Your June Bucket List for the Willmar Lakes Area
Summer is officially in full swing in the Willmar Lakes Area, and June is packed with exciting events for visitors and locals alike! From community festivals and live music to theater productions, fishing tournaments, car shows, and family-friendly activities, there’s something happening almost every day throughout the region....
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Take in the Views of the Willmar Lakes Area
Summer has arrived and is in full swing. But does your summer somehow seem busier than the rest of the year? We tend to schedule time off and and then fill it up with a bunch of activities and events to attend. We don't ever schedule time to just...
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Five Huge Fish: A Story on How They Came to Be
five huge fish: A Story on How They Came to Be Story and Photos by Kristin Allen A while back, when I was hanging with my idols (previous blog post), Mary Wohnoutka and Sandy Saulsbury, this is what we thought up: A huge fish mural on a long wall next...
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Smithsonian Water/Ways Exhibit
Discover the central nature of water in our lives through this new Smithsonian exhibit. You'll also experience local exhibits about the history, culture, and science of water; events and programs designed to explore and celebrate local waterways; and stories from community members about water. Exhibits are family friendly....
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Fish our lakes
The possibilities are endless on our 30 recreational lakes…boating, swimming, fishing, water skiing, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, hydro biking, paddle boarding and so much more!
Fishing Report
Explore our Trails
Surrounded by beautiful lakes and scenery…who wouldn’t take a hike or a leisurely bike ride to enjoy the view? With miles of trials to choose from, you can always find new places to explore.
Trail Report
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