Lake Minnie Belle Improvement Association

05/06/2026

Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge, May 9-10.

05/06/2026

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) don’t just show up—they spread through everyday actions like moving boats, gear, and water between lakes.

Don't release bait or animals and plants from aquariums into MN waters. It's illegal.

05/04/2026

👕 The Lake MinnieBelle Store—your go-to spot for lake life apparel—is OPEN for 2 weeks only! ☀️
Stop in and grab your summer gear—tees, hoodies, and more.
Just click on the link below to shop for your Lake MinnieBelle gear!
A special thanks to Cheryl Kittelson and Kristin Kotila for creating the store!
https://stores.inksoft.com/lake_minnie_belle/shop/home?fbclid=IwY2xjawRllTZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEex-0c1mj2TmHxK586C5mHAyt_ptC6kJVUEdmK6xDym2RpTThz4nReJyBqbjk_aem_sSeX1wK-inzG_VcflHNE2g

09/24/2025

Swimmer's itch is caused by microscopic parasites in the water

Swimmer's itch is caused by microscopic parasites in the water. When those parasites come into contact with people, they can burrow into their skin, causing an allergic reaction, also called cercarial dermatitis.

Scientists are working to figure out whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors driving the increase, and whether anything can be done to prevent it.

07/01/2025

Out Annual Summer Raffle Tickets go on sale July 3.
Board Member, Bill Guptail will be selling them from lake or land -just look for the “Raffle tickets Sold here” sign On his patio looking over the Lake.

All of our Board members can also sell you a ticket or ten 😊. Good Luck and thank you for supporting the lake!

06/30/2025

Parade 7/4/25 @ 1pm

Docks & Donuts 7/5/25 10-11am

06/30/2025

Join us for the Stars and Stripes Regatta boat parade where you
can show off your patriotic spirit on your beautifully decorated boat.
Boat line up at the Big Lagoon at 12:45pm!
Follow the Grand Marshal boat around the lake to be judged by 5
different members of the Lake Association Board.
Winning Boat - Gift Certificates, Bragging Rights!!!
2nd Place Boat - Gift Certificates
3rd Place Boat - Gift Certificates
The parade will end back at the big lagoon where winners will be
announced!
This year, no water balloons (bad for lake/wildlife) and if you want to spray water on other boats, please do so behind the decorated
boats and in a safe fashion.

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05/15/2025

Aquatic Plant ID Workshop

It's official! Registration is now open for the highly anticipated Aquatic Plant ID Workshop we host in partnership with the Minnesota DNR! Last year this class sold out in three days, so make sure to register right away if you want to attend! This year the workshop will be held at the St. Paul campus on July 24. https://z.umn.edu/PlantIDreg

05/13/2025

Good news, there is still time to register for an AIS Detectors Core Course this year. Even better news, there are TWO upcoming workshops that are sponsored which means you can attend for free! Thanks to a sponsorship from Rice Creek Watershed District and the Meeker County AIS Program, we can provide this important education without letting cost be a barrier to attend!

Please share this message with your contacts and spread the word! Let's fill up these workshops and create even more AIS Detectors Volunteers!

https://z.umn.edu/DetectorsRegistration

05/06/2025

The Lake Minnie Belle Improvement Association (LMBIA) has contracted to treat Curly Leaf Pondweed & Eurasian Water Milfoil in Lake Minnie Belle this year, 2025. Below is the Opt out Form. This is also being emailed to Lakeshore owners as well as posted to our webpage https://www.lakeminniebelle.org/weed-control-opt-out-form

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