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City of Shorewood: Brief Overview

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

Located by the popular Lake Minnetonka, the city of Shorewood is truly a beautiful place to live. With a population of over 7,000 residents, and a geographic area covering just over 5-square miles of land, the community of Shorewood is close-knit. The residents enjoy the city’s wonderful lakeside living together and Lake Minnetonka provides much… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Shorewood, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Shorewood, Southshore Community Center,

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… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Parks, Trails, & Beaches

Tagged: City of Shorewood, Freeman Park, Gideon Glen, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Manor Park, Parks and Recreation, Shorewood,

The city of Shorewood, Minnesota features six parks totaling 100 acres in addition to being connected to regional trails and Lake Minnetonka itself. With so much designated park land, and their connection to Lake Minnetonka, residents of Shorewood have a number of outdoor recreational options to explore. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Shorewood, Excelsior Township, Hennepin County, Shorewood, The Treaty of Mendota,

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… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Schools & District 276

Tagged: City of Shorewood, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Christian Academy, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Montessori, Minnewashta Elementary, Shorewood,

Located within school district 276, Shorewood offers many public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue their… Read more »

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City of Little Canada: Schools & District 623

Tagged: City of Little Canada, Little Canada, Little Canada Elementary, Ramsey County, School District 623, School District 624,

The city of Little Canada, Minnesota lies primarily within the Roseville Area School District (Independent School District #623). The district is home to seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The mission of the Roseville Area School District is to provide, “quality teaching and learning for all…equity for all.” The Roseville Area… 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: The Marinas

Tagged: Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Marinas, Marinas on Lake Minnetonka,

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: The Beaches

Tagged: Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Centerview Beach, Crescent Beach, Deephaven, Deephaven Beach, Excelsior Commons, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Linwood Beach & Rocky Beach, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Surfside Park, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Beach, Wekota Beach and Park, Woodland,

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… 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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City of Long Lake: Trails & Parks

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

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… Read more »

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City of Woodland: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Celebration, Arctic Fever, City of Woodland, Hennepin County, Woodland,

Woodland, Minnesota is a small lakeshore city located on Lake Minnetonka. As one of the numerous cities that resides on the lake’s shores, Woodland belongs to a close-knit community that is active and shares an appreciation for the waters. Being that Woodland is almost entirely residential, the majority of the community events that residents participate… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Greenwood, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, Old Log Theater, Southshore Community Center,

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… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Parks, Trials, and Beaches

Tagged: City of Greenwood, Excelsior Boulevard Trail, Greenwood, Greenwood Park, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation, St. Alban's Bay,

The city of Greenwood, Minnesota resides on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. When it’s residents are not out on the lake, they are enjoying some of the local parks and trails found within the city. Some of the most popular outdoor destinations include: Lake Minnetonka: Greenwood has access to one of Minnesota’s greatest lakes, Lake… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Schools & District 276

Tagged: City of Greenwood, Excelsior Elementary School, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori School, School District 276,

Located within school district 276, Greenwood offers several different public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Tonka Bay, Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Minnetonka Community Education, Southshore Community Center, Things to do, Tonka Bay, Tonka Bay Marina,

As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, the city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota, has exclusive access to the tight-knit Lake Minnetonka community. Along with its neighboring cities, the city of Tonka Bay holds a special reverence for the beautiful lake, and it’s residents spend an ample amount of time in and around its… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Parks & Beaches

Tagged: City of Tonka Bay, Cresent Beach, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation, The Narrows, Tonka Bay, Wekota Beach,

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:… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Schools and ISD 276

Tagged: Chapel Hill Academy, City of Tonka Bay, Excelsior Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori, Tonka Bay,

The city of Tonka Bay is served by Independent School District 276, more commonly referred as the Minnetonka School District. The local Montessori School, Minnetonka Montessori, has been serving the district for fifty-two years. It is a successful, non-profit, parent-run school with a staff and the board that work together to provide a Montessori environment… Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Excelsior, Excelsior, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Southshore Community Center, Steamboat Minnehaha,

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…. Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Schools & District 276

Tagged: Chapel Hill Academy, City of Excelsior, education, Excelsior, Excelsior Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori School, School District 276,

Located within school district 276, Excelsior offers several different public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue… Read more »

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City of Deephaven: Community Life

Tagged: Deephaven, Deephaven Days, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Yacht Club, Southshore Community Center,

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… Read more »

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City of Deephaven: Parks, Trails, Beaches

Tagged: Children's Park, Deephaven, Hennepin County, Southwest Regional Trail, Thorpe Park, Village Hall Park,

The city of Deephaven is known as being a serene and peaceful lake town. With its great location on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven offers beautiful sweeping views of the lake as well as a myriad of parks and trails for its citizens to enjoy. Deephaven has 89 acres of parkland as well as… 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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