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A Toast to Community, Craft Beer & Creativity
A Toast to Community, Craft Beer, and Creativity Recapping the First-Ever Mid-Minnesota Toast On March 17, 2025, the Willmar Lakes Area raised a glass to something new — and truly special. The Mid-Minnesota Toast, the region’s first collaborative beer event, brought together local brewers, homebrew enthusiasts, and craft beer lovers...
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A Fun & Busy September
Whether we want to admit it or not, fall is fast approaching. Soon, the kids will be back in school, the after school activities will begin as well as the wide variety of school and activity fundraisers. But even though we might be moving into a more routine...
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Valentine’s Day in the Willmar Lakes Area
By Bailey Hovland With hearts littering the aisles of area grocery stores (in chocolate form), popping up on coffee shop menus, and showing up in advertisements on social media feeds, one thing could not be more clear: Valentine’s Day is almost here. And with all of these hearts comes...
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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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