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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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Discover the Culinary Diversity of Downtown Willmar
Downtown Willmar is a hidden gem for food lovers, offering an impressive variety of dining options that reflect the city's diverse cultural landscape. Whether you're craving bold flavors from across the globe or a comforting, classic meal, you'll find something to satisfy every craving. From authentic Mexican and...
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November in the Willmar Lakes Area
We've been fortunate this year that the warm weather of fall stuck with us longer than usual. But now that November has arrived, so have the colder temperatures. However, don't let the cooler weather damper your girl's weekend or a Thanksgiving getaway this month. There are plenty of...
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Willmar Lakes Area 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
The Willmar Lakes Area 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway will start December 7, 2020 and run through December 18, 2020 on Facebook. Each day we will uncover the logo of the business we are supporting that day on the Willmar Lakes Area 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway graphic. Each...
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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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