Tonka Bay Minnesota

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Tonka Bay, Minnesota is one of the lakeshore cities located in the western metro, next to Lake Minnetonka, and is a part of Hennepin County. With an area of a 1-square mile and a population of close to 1,500 residents, the city has more shoreline on Lake Minnetonka than any of the other cities of […]

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City of Tonka Bay: Community Life

Realtor David Olson Client Review

As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, the city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota, has exclusive access to the tight-knit Lake Minnetonka community. Along with its neighboring cities, the city of Tonka Bay holds a special reverence for the beautiful lake, and it’s residents spend an ample amount of time in and around its […]

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City of Tonka Bay: Brief History

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Tonka Bay, Minnesota did not become officially incorporated until 1901. However, it had been settled long before then. The cities geographical region covers only 1-square mile. With its location within both the upper and lower parts of Lake Minnetonka, Tonka Bay has more shoreline on the iconic lake than any other city its size. In […]

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Shorewood Minnesota

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Located by the popular Lake Minnetonka, the city of Shorewood is truly a beautiful place to live. With a population of over 7,000 residents, and a geographic area covering just over 5-square miles of land, the community of Shorewood is close-knit. The residents enjoy the city’s wonderful lakeside living together and Lake Minnetonka provides much […]

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Community Life in Minnetonka

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Overview of the Community Life in the City of Minnetonka With a population of over 51,000 residents, the city of Minnetonka is a fully developed suburban community featuring an abundance of amenities and resources for its residents. With numerous facilities, events, and organizations for residents to utilize and get involved with, the city has something […]

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Community Life in Excelsior

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Excelsior, Minnesota is a small, lakeshore city with a close-knit community revolving around Lake Minnetonka. While only encompassing a mere 0.69 square miles and having a population of just over 2,000 residents, this artsy city has a very strong sense of community. This is most evidently seen through its community amenities, events, and ideal location. […]

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Parks & Trails in Excelsior Minnesota

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Joining with it’s neighboring lakeshore cities, the city of Excelsior, Minnesota has a special connection to the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The city directly borders the lake’s shores, and the residents of Excelsior enjoy its scenic beauty among the other parks and trails running throughout the city. Some of the most notable outdoor areas in Excelsior […]

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Wayzata Minnesota

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Tagged: Lake Minnetonka, west suburb, City of Wayzata, Cargill Headquarters, TCF Bank Headquarters, Wayzata, city overview, Hennepin County,

The city of Wayzata is located within Hennepin County and the western part of the Twin Cities Metro area, and is truly a gateway city to beautiful Lake Minnetonka. With a population of close to 5,000, and a geographical area of just 3.16-square miles, the city is a close-knit community, that enjoys its access to the lake, […]

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Victoria Minnesota

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Victoria MN Homes For Sale Realtor David Olson With a population of close to 9,000 residents, located in Carver County, and just 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Victoria, Minnesota offers a small-town feel, while still having plenty of access to commercial areas. The geographic area of Victoria is almost 10-square miles, and being nicknamed “the […]

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Minnetrista Minnesota

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Minnetrista, Minnesota is a city that has borders in both Hennepin and Carver Counties and is primarily an agricultural community. With its small population of just over 6,000 and modest geographic area, Minnetrista has a small-town feel while neighboring many larger, suburban cities. It is located on the shore of Lake Minnetonka, and this, along with […]

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Community Life of Minnetrista Minnesota

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The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota prides itself on having a quiet, rural, and lakeside community. With a population of just over 6,000 residents, and encompassing a 32 square mile area, this small community is united around the nearby Lake Minnetonka and the outdoors. In addition to the lakes and parks in and around the city, residents […]

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Mound Minnesota

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Mound, Minnesota, a western suburb of the Twin Cities, is the home of just 9,000 residents who enjoy the city’s historical value, as well as the way of life it offers in the Lake Minnetonka area. Named Minnesota’s Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2012 by Bloomberg Businessweek, Mound offers an array of amenities to […]

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Community Life in Mound Minnesota

Realtor David Olson Client Review

The community in Mound, Minnesota is closely tied to the lake on which it resides and the neighboring cities surrounding it. With it’s small population size of just over 9,000 citizens and small geographic area of 3.18 square miles, Mound avoids the noise of the bigger cities while enjoying the peace and quiet of its […]

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Parks, Trails, Beaches in Mound

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Situated on the beautiful Lake Minnetonka, Mound, Minnesota is a lakeshore town with wonderful parks and natural scenery. The citizens of Mound have access to a total of 31 parks and 6 beaches located in and around the city. Lake Minnetonka is not the only lake near Mound. While certainly the largest, it encompasses many […]

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City of Mound, MN: Schools and District 277

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Mound Schools are located in school district 277 and offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the […]

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Deephaven Minnesota

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Located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Minnetonka and just 20 miles from Minneapolis, Deephaven, Minnesota is a western suburb of Hennepin county and a small, residential city. The city covers an area of 2.3-square miles and is populated by about 3,700 people. Despite its small size, Deephaven has a wealth of scenic locations. From […]

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Community life in Deephaven Minnesota

Realtor David Olson Client Review

Living on the shores of Lake Minnetonka certainly has its perks. For the citizens of Deephaven, life in and around the lake is defined by natural beauty and outdoor activity. When examining the community of Deephaven, it becomes apparent how significantly the lake impacts the local community.   Lake Minnetonka is the most important facet […]

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Parks and Trails of Deephaven Minnesota

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The city of Deephaven is known as being a serene and peaceful lake town. With its great location on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven offers beautiful sweeping views of the lake as well as a myriad of parks and trails for its citizens to enjoy. Deephaven has 89 acres of parkland as well as […]

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Orono Minnesota

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Located on the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka, Orono is a small city with an appreciation for natural beauty, the arts, and the pristine waters of Lake Minnetonka. With a prime location as a lakeshore city, Orono truly stands out with its beautiful old-growth forests and longstanding history. Despite its small population of close to […]

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History of Orono Minnesota

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The city of Orono, Minnesota was founded in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state. In April, 1889, Major George Brackett, who was a pioneer from Orono, Maine, founded the area of today’s city of Orono to be a separate township from the surrounding locations. The town got its name, Orono, from Chief […]

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Community Life in Orono Minnesota

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Located on the northern shores of Lake Minnetonka, Orono, Minnesota is a small lakeshore city that prides itself on a close community. With a population of almost 8,000, the community is just small enough to have a small-town feel while still encompassing vast areas of natural beauty.   Lake Minnetonka plays a large role in […]

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Parks and Trails in Orono Minnesota

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The parks and trails located in Orono, Minnesota are some of the most magnificent in the state of Minnesota. With several parks and trails being located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, and a heavy community emphasis placed on ecological preservation, Orono is home to several breathtaking venues. Some notable examples include:   Big Island […]

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