Gull Lake Welcome Wanigan, May 10, 2025

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Gull Lake

25532 Main Street
Nisswa, MN 56468
(800) 950-9610 (Toll Free)

Downtown Nisswa

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The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce's Welcome Wannigan will be out on Gull Lake for the walleye/northern pike fishing opener on Saturday, May 9th. Since 1959, the Welcome Wannigan has served hot coffee and donuts to anglers on Gull Lake. Peg Benton, wife of then-Nisswa mayor Russ Benton, came up with the idea to take an old Scandinavian coffee and donut tradition and blend it with northwoods history. Wannigan was a term used for supply boats that plied the waters of Minnesota lakes bringing needed goods and food to logging camps. Traditionally, Miss Nisswa is on board the serving pontoon -rain, shine or snow- to welcome the fishermen.

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Horse drawn wagon rides, live reindeer, carolers, town lighting, fireworks and live music! It's a very special day in downtown Nisswa - an annual tradition of making our community into a Hallmark Movie.

  
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