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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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WLA Features: Hawk Creek
By Bailey Hovland In the land of 10,000 lakes (or 11,842 if you prefer accuracy over catchiness), nothing is better than a day out on the water. In the Willmar Lakes Area, there are more than enough opportunities to enjoy the freshwater fun that Minnesota has to offer. And...
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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!
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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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