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Summer Sounds in WLA: Your Guide to Free Live Music
Summer in the Willmar Lakes Area is a melody of its own—one that’s best enjoyed with a lawn chair, a cool drink, and the warm evening breeze. Whether you're a local looking to unwind or a visitor eager to soak in the sights and sounds, the free summer...
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Mother's Day Brunch & Event Guide 2025
Celebrate Mother's Day with a brunch adventure in the scenic Willmar Lakes Area! With its beautiful lakes and cozy spots, this region is perfect for treating the incredible women in your life. Whether she loves a charming café or a fancy restaurant, you'll find the perfect place to...
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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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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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