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City of Orono: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Boat Travel, city of orono, city overview, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, orono, Orono Minnesota,

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… Read more »

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City of Orono Minnesota: A Brief History

Tagged: Big Island, Chief Joseph Orono, CIty History, George Brackett, Hennepin County, orono, treaty of Mendota,

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… Read more »

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City of Orono: Community Life

Tagged: boating, city of orono, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lions Club, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, orono, Orono Public Golf Course, Rotary Club, Things to do, Wayzata Yacht Club,

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 the… Read more »

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City of Orono: Parks and Trails

Tagged: Big Island Nature Park, Big Island Veterans Camp, city of orono, Hennepin County, Noerenberg Park, orono, Orono Minnesota, Orono parks, Orono real estate, Wolsfeld Woods and Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Areas,

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 Nature… Read more »

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City of Orono: School & ISD 278

Tagged: city of orono, Hennepin County, orono, Orono High School, Orono Minnesota, Orono Montessori School, Orono real estate, School District 278, schools of orono,

The city of Orono, Minnesota is served by schools that are located within school district 278. ISD 278 is 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 Orono support them each year. The city of Orono… Read more »

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City of Maple Plain: Community Life

Tagged: City of Maple Plain, Delano Senior Center, Hennepin County, Hennepin County Library, Maple Plain, Maple Plain Days, Pioneer Creek Golf Course, Windsong Farm Golf,

Maple Plain, Minnesota is a small city with a close-knit community. With a population of just over 1,800 residents, the city embodies a small-town feel while providing amenities to all. As one of many smaller cities located west of the Twin Cities metro, the residents of Maple Plain enjoy the peaceful and laid-back lifestyle that… Read more »

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City of Maple Plain: Schools & District 278

Tagged: City of Maple Plain, Hennepin County, Maple Plain, Orono High School, Orono Montessori School, School District 278,

Maple Plain schools, 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 Maple Plain support them each year. The city of Orono has 5 public schools in its district. These… Read more »

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City of Independence: Community Life

Tagged: City of Independence, Hennepin County, Horse farms, Independence, Lake Independence, Pioneer Creek Golf Course, The Ox Yoke Inn, Twin Cities Polo Club, Windsong Golf Club, YMCA camp Ihduhapi, Zuhrah Shrine Horse Patrol,

Self-described as a “rural gem” in the midst of an extensive metropolis, Independence, Minnesota is a small town located west of the Twin Cities metro. With a population of just over 3,600, Independence embodies a small-town feel while still being considered a city. It’s large, 34.56 square mile area forms a square with the cities… Read more »

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City of Independence: Schools & District 277 & 278

Tagged: City of Independence, education, Grandview Middle School, Hennepin County, Independence, Mound Westonka High School, Orono High School, Orono Montessori School, School district 277, School District 278, schools, Shirley Hills,

Depending on where you live within the city of Independence, Minnesota can be split up into four different school district. The most common two are the districts in Orono and Westonka. Westonka public schools includes a preschool, two elementary schools, a middle, and high school. These schools are known for having small-school advantages, but big-school opportunities…. Read more »

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City of Medina: Schools & District 284

Tagged: City of Medina, Hennepin County, Medina, Orono High School, Orono Middle School, Orono Montessori School, Redeemer Lutheran Church, School District 278, School District 284, Sunset Hill Elementary, Wayzata School District, Wayzata West Middle School,

Depending on where you live, Medina, Minnesota can be split up into four different school districts. The most common two are the districts in Orono and Wayzata. Wayzata schools are located in school district 284, which is one one of the larger school districts in the area, serving over 10,000 students total. The district is… Read more »

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All the Bays in Lake Minnetonka

Tagged: All Bays of Lake Minnetonka, Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Black Lake, Brown's Bay, Carman's Bay, Carson's Bay, Cook's Bay, Crystal Bay, Deephaven, East Upper Lake, Echo Bay, Emerald Lake, Excelsior, Excelsior Bay, Forest Lake, Gideon's Bay, Gray's Bay, Greenwood, Halsted's Bay, Harrison's Bay, Hennepin County, Jenning's Bay, Lafayette Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Bays, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, Libb's Lake, Maxwell Bay, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Mound, North Arm Bay, North Lower Lake, Peavy Lake, Phelp's Bay, Plymouth, Priest's Bay, Robinson's Bay, Saint Alban's Bay, Saint Louis Bay, Seton Lake, Shorewood, Smith's Bay, Smithtown Bay, South Lower Lake, Spring Park, Spring Park Bay, Strubb's Bay, Tanager Lake, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Bay, West Arm Bay, West Upper Lake, Woodland,

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… Read more »

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Lake Minnetonka: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Fireworks show, Arctic Fever, Chilly Open, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Profile, Museum of 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 has a very active and engaging… Read more »

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Lake Minnetonka: Iconic Houses

Tagged: Hennepin County, Iconic Lake Minnetonka Homes, Iconic Lakehomes, Lake Minnetonka,

Lake Minnetonka is one of the most desirable and exciting places to live in the state of Minnesota. With it’s scenic beauty, quiet lakeshores, and dynamic community, the amenities within the community are seemingly endless. While there are many luxurious homes that stand out on the lake’s shores, a few homes truly steal the spotlight…. Read more »

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Lake Minnetonka: A Brief History

Tagged: Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Profile,

Lake Minnetonka is an integral part of each and every one of the cities that it touches. The main landmark of the western metro, it provides limitless recreational activities, supported by nearby parks, and serene hiking trails. On an average summer day, the iconic lake will be bustling with all kinds of activity. The most… Read more »

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City of Long Lake: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Long Lake, Hennepin County, Long Lake,

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… Read more »

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City of Long Lake: Community Life

Tagged: City of Long Lake, Hennepin County, Long Lake,

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… Read more »

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City of Long Lake: A Brief History

Tagged: City of Long Lake, Hennepin County, Long Lake,

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… Read more »

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City of Long Lake: Schools & District 278

Tagged: City of Long Lake, Hennepin County, Long Lake,

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… Read more »

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City of Minnetonka Beach: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Minnetonka Beach, city overview, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach,

Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota is a peninsula that is surrounded by the famous Lake Minnetonka. The only direction out of the city is west through Spring Park and Mound, or north through the city of Orono. This city remains today as one of the smallest incorporated cities in Minnesota, as it has a population of close… Read more »

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City of Minnetonka Beach: Community Life

Tagged: City of Minnetonka Beach, Hennepin County, Lafayette Club, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Saint Martin's Church, Saint Martin's Episcopal Church,

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… Read more »

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City of Minnetonka Beach: Parks, Trials & Beaches

Tagged: City of Minnetonka Beach, dakota rail trail, Half Moon Park, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Ray Peters Park,

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… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Community Life

Tagged: City of Spring Park, Farmer's Market, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Lord Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge, Minnetonka Drive-In Restaurant, MN Wake Surf Competition, Taste of Tonka,

The community in Spring Park, Minnesota is largely influenced by the surrounding Lake Minnetonka communities. As one of the members of the lakeshore cities, residents of Spring Park belong to a close-knit and active community found in and around the waters of Lake Minnetonka. While members of this vast community, residents of Spring Park also… Read more »

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City of Spring Park: Trials, Parks, Beaches

Tagged: City of Spring Park, Coffee Cove Fishing Platform, dakota rail trail, Lake Minnetonka, Parks and Recreation, Thor Thompson Park, Wilkes Park,

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… Read more »

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City of Wayzata: Brief History

Tagged: City of Wayzata, Hennepin County, History, James J. Hill, Native American History, Vacationing, Wayzata, World War 2 History,

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… Read more »

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