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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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Girls Fall Getaway Weekend
Whew, you made it! Summer is over, and the kids are back in school; it’s time to start planning your girls getaway weekend. For the ladies that like to golf, the Willmar Lakes Area is a great option for a fun and fabulous golf getaway. Play a round at...
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5 Ways to Enjoy Spring in the Willmar Lakes Area
Finally. It’s spring. The temperature is slowly, slowly, rising. Pastel colors are back in style, along with floral prints and perhaps even sandals. Geese are migrating north, preparing for the upcoming season in Minnesota. And since we have officially passed the first day of spring, it is time to...
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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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