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Get Your Green On: St. Patrick’s Day Fun in the Willmar Lakes Area

March in the Willmar Lakes Area isn’t just about longer days and hints of spring — it’s also time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you’re in the mood for festive food, lively music, or a fun community event, you’ll find plenty of ways to celebrate the luck...

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Fall Fun Awaits in the Willmar Lakes Area

October in the Willmar Lakes Area brings crisp air, colorful leaves, and endless opportunities for fun—from festive fall gatherings and live music to family-friendly Halloween adventures. This month is packed with events that celebrate the season, whether you’re looking for a cozy autumn outing, a thrilling night of...

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October Festivities: Spooktacular Events to Fall For!

As the crisp air and vibrant colors of autumn envelop the Willmar Lakes Area, October brings with it a plethora of events that promise fun, excitement, and community spirit. Whether you're a local or a visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy during this beautiful month. Here’s a...

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Fall Festivals & Events are a Plenty this October

If you ask me, October is the best month of the year. Not too hot, not too cold and a lot less bugs! We get to watch nature change as the many plants and trees turn to vibrant fall colors and watch as the birds start to migrate...

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Halloween Still Being Celebrated in the Willmar Lakes Area

Although some people might want to forgo celebrating Halloween all together this year with Covid, we feel there are still plenty of safe and fun ways to celebrate this spooky holiday! Many churches, community organizations and restaurants have came up with creative twists to the traditional ways of celebrating...

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The Walking Dead Freak Show

By Bailey Hovland [caption id="attachment_11492" align="alignleft" width="165"] These monsters may not be zombies, but they certainly are scary. I don't even want to know where those bloodstains came from.[/caption] It’s dark. You’re walking through the entrance to the Kandiyohi County Fairgrounds, hairs tingling on the back of your neck at...

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