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 »
Post Category: Victoria Minnesota
City of Victoria: A Brief Overview
With a population of close to 9,000 residents, located in Carver County, and just 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Victoria, Minnesota offers a small-town feel, while still having plenty of access to commercial areas. The geographic area of Victoria is almost 10-square miles, and being nicknamed “the lakes and parks city”, Victoria contains some of… Read more »
City of Victoria: Community Life
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,… Read more »
City of Victoria: A Brief History
Long before the settlers and pioneers arrived, Victoria, Minnesota was inhabited by Native Americans. The Native group was the Dakota Indians, and the tribe that settled in the Carver area was the Mdewakanton tribe. Michael Diethelm, from Switzerland, is said to be the first European settler in the Victoria area when he set up a… Read more »
City of Victoria: Parks, Trails, and Lakes
Parks are an integral part of the city of Victoria’s community. With over 200 acres of reserved land, 22 parks, and 12 lakes, Victoria has been nicknamed “the City of Lakes and Parks”. This extensive focus on preservation and outdoor beauty appreciation is apparent in the high- quality, well-managed parks that exist within the city’s… Read more »
City of Victoria: Schools & District 112
Victoria is served by school district 112, which includes 18 different public schools ranging from preschool through 12th grade. Eastern Carver County Schools all offer excellent academic and arts programs designed to help each unique student succeed in their learning. The district provides a kindergarten center, 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high… Read more »
Post Category: Victoria Minnesota
All the Bays in 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 »
City of Victoria: A Brief Overview
With a population of close to 9,000 residents, located in Carver County, and just 35 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Victoria, Minnesota offers a small-town feel, while still having plenty of access to commercial areas. The geographic area of Victoria is almost 10-square miles, and being nicknamed “the lakes and parks city”, Victoria contains some of… Read more »
City of Victoria: Community Life
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,… Read more »
City of Victoria: A Brief History
Long before the settlers and pioneers arrived, Victoria, Minnesota was inhabited by Native Americans. The Native group was the Dakota Indians, and the tribe that settled in the Carver area was the Mdewakanton tribe. Michael Diethelm, from Switzerland, is said to be the first European settler in the Victoria area when he set up a… Read more »
City of Victoria: Parks, Trails, and Lakes
Parks are an integral part of the city of Victoria’s community. With over 200 acres of reserved land, 22 parks, and 12 lakes, Victoria has been nicknamed “the City of Lakes and Parks”. This extensive focus on preservation and outdoor beauty appreciation is apparent in the high- quality, well-managed parks that exist within the city’s… Read more »
City of Victoria: Schools & District 112
Victoria is served by school district 112, which includes 18 different public schools ranging from preschool through 12th grade. Eastern Carver County Schools all offer excellent academic and arts programs designed to help each unique student succeed in their learning. The district provides a kindergarten center, 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high… Read more »