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Discover the Magic of September in the Willmar Lakes Area
As the summer sun begins to give way to the crisp embrace of autumn, the Willmar Lakes Area comes alive with a vibrant array of events that celebrate the beauty and bounty of the season. September is a particularly exciting month, offering a perfect blend of cultural festivities,...
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WLA Features: Downtown Willmar
By Bailey Hovland Born and raised in Willmar, a number of places around the area hold fond memories of mine. I remember the days spent at my grandparent’s cabin, splashing around in the clear water of George Lake. I remember walking to Lulu Beans for blended coffee drinks after...
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Cultural Cuisine in the Willmar Lakes Area
By Bailey Hovland Walking through the streets of downtown Willmar, you can get a sense of the diverse community living in the Willmar Lakes Area. Signs display English, Spanish, and Somali, ensuring that all people feel welcome and represented. And with such great cultural diversity, the Willmar Lakes Area...
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Delicious Dishes in the Area
By Bailey Hovland For the past 22 years, I’ve been a local connoisseur in the cuisine of the Willmar Lakes Area. And I was recently tasked with selecting delicious dishes from the area; a job that I did not take lightly. There are so many local restaurants to choose...
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Mom’s Weekend Getaway
By Bailey Hovland Cabin fever has been hitting us HARD with temperatures constantly hovering far below zero. Thanks to a few days off of school for the kiddos (along with the mess and noise that comes along with having the kids home all day) moms everywhere are in desperate...
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Local Dining Options in the Willmar Lakes Area
It is approaching lunchtime and I ponder…what to have for lunch today? I realize there are so many great options to choose from in the Willmar Lakes Area. Some of our favorite local restaurants include: O’Neil’s in Spicer - this is one of my favorite places to go! They have...
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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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