WCCO visits the 'City of Lakes'

It was just two days that was more than two months in the making. But to the residents and businesses featured during WCCO TV’s final ‘Goin’ to the Lake’ segment of the summer, it was a brush with fame that doesn’t often happen in this small town. And it was worth every second of exposure.

Amery got quite a bit of airtime, including scenes of downtown and interviews with many local business owners. Between the segments filmed for television, and others posted on social media, WCCO fans got a glimpse of some of the best of what Amery has to offer.

News anchors Ali Lucia and Mark Rosen began their visit with a pontoon ride around Amery’s North Twin and Pike Lakes, courtesy of Jason Whitley and Dan Lien. It would seem that even mother nature came out to welcome them, as the pair witnessed a heron, loon, eagle, and otter on their excursion.

Rosen remarked at how peaceful and relaxing the experience was.

The crew squeezed in a trip to Lake Wapogasset Bible Camp, where they featured the camp’s history and regional impact. 

Amery Family Restaurant got a visit from cast and crew, along with a chance to tell their family’s story, as did Village Pizzeria.

“If you’re interested in visiting Amery, make sure to come hungry,” remarked Lucia during one the segments.

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