The schools in Mayer, Minnesota are located in the Watertown–Mayer Public Schools District, or school district 111. This district enrolls about 1,500 students each year. The district as a whole was ranked in the top fifty of all of Minnesota’s 415 school districts by SchoolDigger.com. The district’s mission is to create an environment where each […]

With a population of close to 550 residents, Hamburg, Minnesota is one of the smaller cities in Carver County. The city contains almost .25 square miles of land. While the city doesn’t offer a wide variety of amenities for its residents, it offers a small-town lifestyle that the locals enjoy. The city of Hamburg is […]

Hamburg, Minnesota features a small-town, close community. With only around 500 residents, this tiny city encompasses an area of .23 square miles. While the city does not have very many businesses within the city limits, it does have a post office, fishing and farm supply stores, a bank, a machine store, and several other local […]

The city of Hamburg, Minnesota offers two primary locations for outdoor recreation within it’s city limits. They include: Hamburg Bicentennial Park: Hamburg’s largest park, the Hamburg Bicentennial Park offers a number of amenities. It includes two baseball/softball fields with spectator bleachers, a basketball court, restroom facilities, a playground, swing sets, a picnic area with a shelter, […]

After the Mendota Treaty that allowed settlers to move into the Dakota Indian territory, European settlers flooded into the western area of Minnesota, with Hamburg among them. The area was made up of mostly German immigrants, as they began to make the location their new home. However, the city was pretty much non-existent until a […]

Hamburg, Minnesota is served by Central Public Schools, which is located within school district 108. The district is proud of the fact that Central Public Schools is recognized through state assessments as the top school in Carver County and one of the best schools in the State of Minnesota.  They feature a staff that cares […]

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While it’s 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 […]

The city of Long Lake is located in the western region of Hennepin County. The city, which got its name from the nearby lake, is mainly a residential area. The town is largely affiliated with its larger and neighboring city, Orono. Long Lake is also a small part of the Lake Minnetonka area, and it enjoys […]

The city of Long Lake, Minnesota is a small town west of the Twin Cities metro area. With a population of a little over 1,800 residents, Long Lake offers its residents a close-knit community that benefits from a myriad of amenities. Its close location to the nearby Lake Minnetonka communities also factors into the atmosphere […]

The city of Long Lake, Minnesota is a smaller western city in the Twin Cities metro. It features a number of parks and trails that are available to the public. It is the nice combination of active and passive outdoor recreational options that truly make Long Lake’s park system shine. Some of the most notable […]

Long Long, Minnesota was first inhabited by settlers in 1855. The group that settled the area were of Nova Scotian descent, and decided to establish the small community near the large lake known today as Lake Minnetonka. The early settlers had a unique relationship with the nearby Native american tribes of the Dakota and Chippewa […]

The city of Long Lake’s schools are located in school district 278, are a collection of schools that the locals call, “small in size, but big in achievement”. The schools are of important value to the city and the residents of Long Lake support them each year. The Orono School district has 5 public schools […]

The community in Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota is defined by its connection to Lake Minnetonka. As one of the small, lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach enjoys the dynamic and active community found on the lake’s shores. While the lake is the primary social outlet for Minnetonka Beach’s residents, there are still a number of […]

The small city of Minnetonka Beach is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach holds a special reverence for the beautiful lake and the lifestyle that it offers. By far, Lake Minnetonka is the reason that residents choose to reside in the area. Lake […]

Minnetonka Beach, which is known to the locals as “The Beach” provides a rich amount of historic value to the Lake Minnetonka area. The history dates back to 1855 when the first settlers made their homes in the area. The city was not officially incorporated until 1894 however but received its title a few year earlier in […]

Minnetonka Beach Schools, located in school district 277, 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 area […]

The city of Spring Park, Minnesota features a number of outdoor recreational options that are available to its residents. As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Spring Park prides itself in its 4.34 miles of shoreline. It is this connection to Lake Minnetonka that really showcases the outdoor amenities. In addition to the […]

Spring Park Schools, located in school district 277, 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 area […]

Spring Park was mainly a tourist destination is the 1880’s. The reason it was such a popular attraction in the summer was because of the large and very beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The lake caused so much traffic in the area that the town built several hotels and inns for tourists to stay. A man by […]

Much like its neighboring cities, the city of Woodland, Minnesota is a small town with plenty of access to recreational activities, educational opportunities, great family living, and lakeside fun. It is the love for Lake Minnetonka that unites its residents together and the city greatly appreciates its affiliation with the Lake Minnetonka community. As one […]

Located in the western metro, part of the Lake Minnetonka area, and a member of Hennepin County, Greenwood is a simple town with plenty of access to recreational activities, educational opportunities, great family living, and lakeside fun. It is the love for Lake Minnetonka that unites its residents together and the city takes great pride […]

The community within Greenwood, Minnesota is largely dependent on the Lake Minnetonka community to which it belongs. As one of the surrounding lakeshore cities, Greenwood has exclusive access to the close-knit community that has been formed by the Lake Minnetonka cities. Along with Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Deephaven, and Excelsior, Greenwood’s residents have a reverence for […]