The city of Wayzata is located within Hennepin County and the western part of the Twin Cities Metro area, and is truly a gateway city to beautiful Lake Minnetonka. With a population of close to 5,000, and a geographical area of just 3.16-square miles, the city is a close-knit community, that enjoys its access to the lake,… Read more »

Described as the “jewel of Lake Minnetonka”, the city of Wayzata features the luxurious living that comes with lakeshore life while maintaining a small-town feel. With a population of close to 5,000, and a land area of just 3.16 square miles, the city of Wayzata provides a lavish lifestyle characteristic of much larger cities. With its… Read more »

While best known for its location on Lake Minnetonka, the city of Wayzata, MN has an extensive system of beautiful parks and trails. With 16 parks, two major trails, and two docks available to the public, Wayzata is full of wonderful options for outdoors enthusiasts. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake Minnetonka: Wayzata… Read more »

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 »

The city of Wayzata is served by schools that 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 known for providing quality education and a large percentage of students that attend college after they graduate. In a recent community survey,… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »