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December Delights: Your Guide to a Month of Holiday Cheer!
December is just around the corner, and the Willmar Lakes Area is gearing up for a festive month filled with sparkling lights, heartfelt performances, community traditions, and cozy winter fun. Whether you’re searching for family activities, holiday shopping, live entertainment, or a cheerful night out, you’ll find something...
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Sips, Bites & Sunshine: Willmar Lakes Area Patio Guide
Summer in the Willmar Lakes Area means one thing: patio season is officially in full swing, and our outdoor dining game is strong! Here's a fun rundown of the hottest spots—great for family meals, date nights, or just kicking back with friends in the sunshine. The Oaks at Eagle...
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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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Top 5 Patios Inspiring Relaxation
As a Minnesotan, when the weather’s nice you try to take advantage of it as much as possible and that includes eating outside! We've searched throughout Kandiyohi County and came up with the top 5 patio locations that inspire relaxation, and here they are! Goat Ridge Brewery As the saying...
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Top 10 Patio Locations in the Willmar Lakes Area
As a Minnesotan, when the weather's nice you try to take advantage of it as much as possible and that includes eating outside! Check out our list of the top 10 patio locations in the Willmar Lakes Area! Max's on the Green You can't beat the view from the patio...
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Wedding Season in the Willmar Lakes Area
By Bailey Hovland This time of year, my social media feed fills up with wedding videography, visits where friends “say yes to the dress,” and an endless barrage of engagement rings. It seems as though love is in the air, and the Willmar Lakes Area is no exception. Weddings...
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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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