The city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota is one of the many lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka. In addition to extensive access to the lake and the amenities it offers, residents of Tonka Bay also have access to a number of parks and beaches within their community. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake Minnetonka: […]

The city of Shorewood, Minnesota has a community that is highly involved with it’s neighboring cities. As a part of the Lake Minnetonka family of cities, Shorewood benefits from a number of regional events that take place in and around the lake. In addition to these larger community events, Shorewood also offers it’s residents a […]

Shorewood, Minnesota’s history dates back to when Lake Minnetonka was a secret that was only known by the local Native Americans. The lake was named for the Indians words that meant “Big Waters”. Lake Minnetonka plays a large part in Shorewood’s history. Save for the Native Americans, the lake was a secret to all. The […]

 With 53 parks, 144 miles of trails and 1200 acres of parkland, the city of Plymouth, Minnesota features one of the nation’s premier park systems. A picturesque blend of rolling hills and tranquil lakes, Plymouth offers its citizens a wealth of outdoor recreation options. Some of the most notable examples include: East and West Medicine […]

Excelsior is a lake shore city on Lake Minnetonka located about 30 minutes west of Minneapolis within Hennepin County. The city fits close to 2,000 residents in only a .69-square mile geographical area. Although it is small, Excelsior is a city with charm and natural beauty. It’s deep connection to the lake and it’s surrounding […]

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. […]

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 […]

Historical values are an important part of the community in Excelsior, Minnesota. Colonists that came out of New York in 1853 were the first to settle the town. Excelsior is a small area, but has been a focal point of the lower portion of the Lake Minnetonka location for years. It was the first official […]

While best known for its location on Lake Minnetonka, the city of Wayzata, MN has an extensive system of beautiful parks and trails. With 16 parks, two major trails, and two docks available to the public, Wayzata is full of wonderful options for outdoors enthusiasts. Some of the most notable examples include:   Lake Minnetonka: […]

If you can appreciate living in a city with rich history, then Wayzata is the perfect place. The city received inspiration for its name from the Native American word Waziyata, which had a very mystical and religious value to the Sioux tribes that previously inhabited the area. “Waziya” was the name of their god of […]

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 […]

The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota is a land of hills, forests, and winding lakes. The Dakota Native Americans more than likely inhabited the wooded area long before the settlers arrived. The Dakota’s largest tribe, the Mdewakantonwan, survived off of game within the woods and lakes. After Minnesota became a state in 1851, the government pushed […]

Located on Lake Minnetonka, the city of Minnetrista, MN offers its residents a wealth of outdoor recreation options. In addition to enjoying the beautiful Lake Minnetonka, residents have access to a number of wonderful parks. With over 20 parks and open spaces within its city borders, residents living in Minnetrista are not short on outdoor […]

Minnetrista’s Schools are served by the four different schools districts of 110, 111, 277, and 879. The city is mainly served by Westonka public schools, which include a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities. One of the two elementary schools, with […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The city of Mound was incorporated in 1912, but was actually settled earlier in the 1850’s when the Minnesota Governor at the time, who was Alexander Ramsey was given credit for  naming Lake Minnetonka, which in the natural Indian language of the time meant “place spread over by water.”  Mound derived its name from the […]

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 […]