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City of Cologne: Brief History
The most interesting aspect of the history of Cologne, Minnesota is the fact that it started as two villages,…
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The city of Jordan, Minnesota has a history dating back to the early 1850's. In 1853, Thomas A. Holmes sent a…
Read more →City of Hamburg: Brief History
After the Mendota Treaty that allowed settlers to move into the Dakota Indian territory, European settlers…
Read more →City of Mayer: Brief History
In 1851, the area of Carver County was opened up to settlers through the Mendota Treaty. The rivers and lake…
Read more →Lake Minnetonka: Iconic Houses
Overview of Iconic Homes Lake Minnetonka Lake Minnetonka is one of the most desirable and exciting places to…
Read more →City of Norwood Young America: A Brief History
The history of Norwood Young America is a unique, small-town tale of two villages that joined together over…
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Lake MinnetonkaLake Minnetonka: A Brief History
Overview of the History of Lake Minnetonka Lake Minnetonka is an integral part of each and every one of the…
Read more →City of St. Bonifacius: A Brief History
St. Bonifacius, Minnesota has much of its history wrapped up in its neighbor city, Minnetrista. However, there…
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ChanhassenHistory of Chanhassen Minnesota
The city of Chanhassen got its name from the Native American Dakota tribe’s word chanhassen, which means “sugar…
Read more →City of Long Lake: A Brief History
Long Long, Minnesota was first inhabited by settlers in 1855. The group that settled the area were of Nova…
Read more →Minnetonka Beach MinnesotaCity of Minnetonka Beach: A Brief History
Minnetonka Beach, which is known to the locals as “The Beach” provides a rich amount of historic value to the…
Read more →City of Spring Park: Brief History
Spring Park was mainly a tourist destination is the 1880’s. The reason it was such a popular attraction in the…
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Chaska NeighborhoodsHistory of Chaska Minnesota
The history and growth of Chaska Minnesota over the years The recording of Chaska’s history began in 1769,…
Read more →City of Greenwood: A Brief History
Historical values are an important part of the community in Greenwood, Minnesota. Most of the city's history…
Read more →City of Tonka Bay: Brief History
Tonka Bay, Minnesota did not become officially incorporated until 1901. However, it had been settled long…
Read more →History of Shorewood
Shorewood, Minnesota’s history dates back to when Lake Minnetonka was a secret that was only known by the local…
Read more →A Brief History of Plymouth Minnesota
The original inhabitants of the Plymouth, Minnesota were the Native American tribe called the Dakotas. Their…
Read more →Minnesota HistoryHistory of Minnetonka
Overview of the History of Minnetonka The city of Minnetonka, Minnesota was at one time a very sacred place for…
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City of ExcelsiorHistory of Excelsior
Historical values are an important part of the community in Excelsior, Minnesota. Colonists that came out of…
Read more →History of Wayzata Minnesota
If you can appreciate living in a city with rich history, then Wayzata is the perfect place. The city received…
Read more →University: Nicollet Island/East Bank
The Nicollet Island/East Bank neighborhood contains a small residential population of 1,500 and Nicollet Island…
Read more →University: Cedar-Riverside
Cedar-Riverside, located in the University community, is named after the intersection of the two main avenues…
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Minnetrista MinnesotaCity of Minnetrista: A Brief History
The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota is a land of hills, forests, and winding lakes. The Dakota Native Americans…
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MoundHistory of Mound Minnesota
The city of Mound was incorporated in 1912, but was actually settled earlier in the 1850's when the Minnesota…
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