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Lake Pepin has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. 

See all the finalists and cast your vote here.

Lake Pepin, the birthplace of waterskiing, is the 

We'll let Barbara Mathias describe its splendor:

"Lake Pepin is a beautiful lake nestled in between the bluffs of Minnesota and Wisconsin. With the Mississippi River flowing through it, the lake changes and is a fresh experience each time you are in it or admiring it's beauty. A wide variety of water activities are enjoyed daily!" she told us in the 

Another bit of trivia on the lake: Pepin's Lake City Marina is home to the only working lighthouse on the entire Mississippi.

It's a unique lake full of memories for many Minnesotans.

"I am from Rochester but my family lived in Lake City every summer as I was growing up. My husband and I moved to Arizona 25 years ago but recently bought a condo on Lake Pepin. What wonderful memories my kids and now our grandkids will hold of such a beautiful fun lake," Cheryl Caulfield told us on PIN.

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This southeast Minnesota lake has made the top eight in our most-loved lake contest. See why and cast your vote.

Lake Pepin: Birthplace of waterskiing

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