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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

Loretto, Minnesota is a school district that is a member of the Delano Public Schools area, district 879. This District states that education is their foremost goal. This smaller district allows for smaller class sizes that contribute to each student’s individual learning habits. This district serves many neighboring cities such as Corcoran, Independence, Loretto, Maple… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Waconia schools, located within the Waconia Public School District 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The district services students who reside in Waconia,… Read more »

Cologne schools, located within the Waconia Public School District 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The district services students who reside in Cologne,… Read more »

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 »

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 »

Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota is located in the western metro area of the state near the Lake Minnetonka, and also a part of Hennepin County. The city has a population of close to 2,500 residents, and a geographical region of just one-square mile. The city is unique in that it is completely surrounded by another, larger… Read more »

The city of St. Bonifacius is a smaller community located in the western metro of Minnesota. Encompassing an area of only one square mile and housing just over 2,500 residents, St. Bonifacius is a small town with a close community. Some of the biggest contributors to the community in, what the locals lovingly refer to… Read more »

The city of St. Bonifacius, though small, features a number of local parks for its residents to enjoy. With each park offering a good range of amenities, locals have plenty of outdoor recreational options. Some of the most notable include: City Park: Located in the heart of St. Bonifacius, City Park is the largest park… Read more »

St. Bonifacius, Minnesota has much of its history wrapped up in its neighbor city, Minnetrista. However, there is something to learn from the brief history of St. Bonifacius as well. St. Bonifacius was originally inhabited by German settlers. The city of Minnetrista, Minnesota is a land full of hills, forests, and winding lakes. The Dakota… Read more »

St. Bonifacius public schools are located within the Waconia Public School District, also referred to as ISD 110, may not be the biggest in the area, but they are known for being one of the best quality districts. The entire district received the “Green Ribbon School” award from the U.S. Department of Education in 2014. The… Read more »

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… Read more »

Spring Park, located in the western metro of Minnesota and part of Hennepin County, is unique in that the two longest stretches of land in the city are part of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. The city serves as a land bridge that connects the western area of the lake, such as Mound and Minnetrista, to… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »