Lake Minnetonka is an iconic lake that one can easily fall in love with. From the beautiful overlook of its bays, to its several marinas, this lake has served locals for years. In addition to its many amenities, Lake Minnetonka is home to some of the most popular restaurants in the area, whether there they […]

The city of Bloomington, Minnesota can be divided into two, clear, geographic regions. Where the East side of Bloomington is more commercial and clustered with a wide array of urban development, the West side of Bloomington is more residential in nature. West Bloomington is adjacent to suburban cities such as Eden Prairie and Edina. Like […]

  The city of Waconia Minnesota is very much united and active. With around 11,500 residents, Waconia provides a smaller-town feel while simultaneously offering a vast number of community amenities and events. This wealth of activity is uncharacteristic of a town its size and truly helps to set Waconia apart from similar-sized suburbs in the western Twin […]

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While its residents refer to it as a singular body of water, Lake Minnetonka is actually a collection of several smaller, kettle lakes that are adjoined to one another via straits and channels. It is this unique, sprawling layout that causes Lake Minnetonka to […]

Overview of Amenities on Lake Minnetonka Life on Lake Minnetonka is one of the most desired and treasured lifestyles in the state of Minnesota. While the scenic lake and picturesque shores offer a strong incentive to live there, it’s the dynamic community that exists on the lake which truly brings the most value. 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 […]

Plymouth was named by Money Magazine the number one city in which to live in the United States in 2008. The magazine gave top honors to Plymouth because of its inclusion of residential areas, industry, parks, schools, and other aspects which make Plymouth a self-contained and essentially autonomous city. Another contributing factor to Plymouth’s high […]

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 […]

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. […]

One of the most interesting and exciting aspects of the city of Victoria is its engaging and active community. Despite its smaller suburban population of around 9,000 residents, Victoria’s community is vibrant and active; much more so than neighboring cities of comparable size. The community in Victoria can be most easily seen in its events, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With a population of approximately 24,000, the city of Chanhassen Minnesota is a 3-time Money Magazine “Best Places to Live in the Nation” winner, Family Circle Magazine “Top 10 Place to Raise a Family”,  and a Business Journal “Highest Quality of Life” winner. Chanhassen has a growing community to be excited about! From its local […]

Chaska prides itself in maintaining a small town feel, and yet the city offers endless recreational opportunities.  One of these opportunities, that Chaska is known for, is golf.  The city is home to three separate golf courses: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska Par 30, and Chaska Town Course. Hazeltine National Golf Club is known as […]

Although Carver might seem like a quiet city nestled next to the Minnesota River Valley, there are many opportunities for residents and guests to enjoy including shops, restaurants, churches, and events to explore and enjoy with the entire family. Carver offers many shopping opportunities in the historic downtown area. Carver Flowers is a full-service floral […]