Local Resources
This is a collection of local links we have compiled for the Lake Minnetonka area. Below you will find local newspapers, restaurants, and important government websites for cities such as Mound, Orono, Deephaven, Shorewood, Wayzata, Minnetonka Beach and Greenwood. We also have all the real estate links you could ask for, whether you are buying a home or selling a home or just looking for ways to get more out of the Lake Minnetonka area. Our hope is to make this the most up to date and extensivecollection of Lake Minnetonka real estate and non real estate links. Please feel free to bookmark this page as your local web reference!
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| Lake Minnetonka Real Estate Links | |
American Society of Home Inspectors - The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), founded in 1976, is North America's oldest and most respected professional society of home inspectors. ASHI's goals have always been to build customer awareness of the importance of a quality home inspection and enhance the professionalism of home inspectors.
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Coldwell Banker Burnet - Our broker homepage.
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Hennepin County Property Tax Search - Hennepin County property tax search and resource page.
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Minnesota Society of Housing Inspectors - The mission of the Minnesota Society of Housing Inspectors is to provide a higher standard of excellence within the inspection community, to provide a Code of Ethics and a Standards of Practice and to provide continuing education for its members.
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| Lake Minnetonka News and General Information | |
Lakeshore Weekly News - Covering the Greater Lake Minnetonka Area - A local newspaper covering the Lake Minnetonka Area, including: Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Hopkins, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Plymouth, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacious, Tonka Bay, Victoria and Wayzata.
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Lake Minnetonka Forum - Local message board for Lake Minnetonka.
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Lake Minnetonka Area Chamber of Commerce Website - Serving the communities of St. Bonifacius, Mound, Minnetrista, Spring Park, Navarre/Orono and Minnetonka Beach.
The mission of the Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce is to be a community resource in partnership with member businesses to maximize success.
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Lake Minnetonka Association - The Lake Minnetonka Association, through volunteers, lakeshore owners and the lakeshore community, works to promote lake preservation and the reasonable use of Lake Minnetonka.
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Lake Minnetonka Conservation District Website - The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) was created under enabling legislation in 1967. The District is governed by a Board of Directors composed of one member appointed by the City Councils of the 14 cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka.
In general, the Board reviews various license application requests, considers studies of lake issues, takes measures to control Eurasian Watermilfoil and other exotic species, and considers other related lake-management issues.
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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Website - Each year MCWD recognizes community members who have made significant contributions or accomplishments that improve the quality of water, quality of life in the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
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Excelsior - Lake Minnetonka Historical Society - Lake Minnetonka history, artifacts, books and more. Founded in 1972, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society serves the communities of Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Shorewood, and Tonka Bay.
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Westonka Historical Society - Providing a history of the Westonka area.
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Big Island webcam courtesy of The Minnetonka Power Squadron - Get views of Lake Minnetonka via webcam while you work.
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Hennepin County Sheriff's Water patrol Website - Lake Minnetonka - The site is designed to give the residents of Hennepin County, Minnesota the latest information to enhance their enjoyment of the waters of the county, both summer and winter. It provides links to the LMCD, Minnesota DNR, the US Power Squadron and other organizations that promote boat and water safety.
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Lake Minnetonka.com - Nice site with links to local businesses, services, events and more.
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Mound Dock Program - The City of Mound operates a very unique program the Mound Docks and Commons Program. It is the largest municipally owned dock program in the state, permitting up to 627 boats annually on Lake Minnetonka. Thanks go to the developers who platted Commons in those neighborhoods between the years 1906-1911. They created linear parkways, or Commons, on the shores as they platted the new subdivisions.
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The Minnetonka Power Squadron - The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is made up of nearly 40,000 members organized into approximately 450 regional Squadrons throughout the United States of America and its territories. USPS is a fraternal organization dedicated to the advancement of safe boating through the self education of its members, education provided to the public, and civic service. Boating lessons on Lake Minnetonka available.
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| Lake Minnetonka Restaurants, Activities and Events | |
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LakeMinnetonka.com Calendar of Events - Great events calendar for the local lake Minnetonka and Wayzata area.
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Lake Minnetonka fishing guides - Fishing guides specializing in Lake Minnetonka fishing.
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Pond Hockey North America Championship - The North American Pond Hockey Championships are held on Lake Minnetonka.
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| 318 Cafe in Excelsior - Cafe and coffeehouse by day, live music listening room by night. | |
Al and Alma's Supper Club - Fantastic restaurant located on the island in Mound that is famous for it's large chartered culinary cruise ships that sail the Lake Minnetonka chain. The perfect way to experience the lake with your family and friends.
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| Antiquity Rose Resaurant - Quaint and cute restaurant situated in a historic restored home in Excelsior. | |
Bayview Event Center - The venue with a view on Lake Minnetonka.
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Biella's - Located in the heart of downtown Excelsior, you'll find Biella in a building built in 1883 nestled among the quaint storefronts of historic Water Street.
Biella offers an array of Italian inspired dishes, featuring fresh fish daily, homemade pastas, soups, and desserts.
A relaxing blend of old world charm and chic ambiance makes Biella the perfect setting for a romantic dinner, or a memorable evening with friends and family.
Online reservations!
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Blue point Restaurant - The Blue Point, established in 1987, is an upscale fresh seafood restaurant located in quaint and beautiful Wayzata across the street from Lake Minnetonka, the metro area's largest lake.
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Gianni's Steakhouse - Gianni's Steakhouse is located in Wayzata across from Lake Minnetonka on Wayzata Bay. Gianni's is a great restaurant with a casual flair.
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| Long Lake Corn Days - Fund, food music art and crafts. | |
Lord Fletcher's - Lake Minnetonka's premier resaurant and bar. Great outdoor dining experience, everything from burgers to fine cuisine.
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Maynard's - Fanatastic bar in Excelsior.
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| Northcoast - In downtown Wayzata, great food and great views of Lake Minnetonka. | |
| Scotty B's - Great spot for breakfast lunch or dinner in Mound. | |
| Spasso Restaurant - Casual elegant dining in Minnetonka. | |
Spirit of the Lakes Festival - Fun summer carnival in Mound.
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Sunsets - Downtown Wayzata. Enjoy Sunsets' great menu while dining lakeside.
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The Narrows Saloon - Great music, be sure to check the events calendar for live musical acts. Located in Navarre.
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Yummi's Sushi Bar - Great sushi bar in Excelsior.
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| Lake Minnetonka Area City Pages | |
City of Deephaven Website - City of Deephaven, MN.
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City of Greenwood Website - Official website of Greenwood, MN.
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City of Minnetrista - City of Minnetrista Website.
The City of Minnetrista is located on the western bays of Lake Minnetonka and the agricultural rich plains and idyllic woodlands of southwestern Hennepin County
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City of Mound Website - City of Mound official website.
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City of Orono Official Website - The city of Orono's website.
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| City of Shorewood Government Website - City of Shorewood, MN official website. | |
Gity of Minnetonka Beach Website - The City of the Village of Minnetonka Beach is a boot shaped peninsula located on Lake Minnetonka. There are 230 homes and 625 residents. The City is mainly residential with the exception of the Lafayette Club and St. Martin's Church. Careful planning has allowed the City to maintain open space and park lands, and to retain the "village" atmosphere
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The City of Spring Park Website - Spring Park is a small suburban city in the greater Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. We are nestled along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, fronting on West Arm Bay, Black Lake and Spring Park Bay.
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| Lake Minnetonka Neighborhood Pages | |
| Dreamwood Lake Shore Association - Mound - A Neighborhood Community on Lake Minnetonka, Mound MN. | |
| Friends of Benton Avenue and Byrondale Avenue in Wayzata - Local neighborhood page for the friends of Benton Ave, Byrondale Ave and Gardner Ave. | |
| Locust Hills Neighborhood News - Wayzata, MN - News from the Locust Hills neighborhood in Wayzata. | |
| Turtle Creek in Minnetrista - The Turtle Creek neighborhood website. Located in Minnetrista, MN. | |
| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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Hennepin County Website - Hennepin County encompasses the Lake Minnetonka Area. Here you can find information on taxes, property records, levies and much more.
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Tax Information | |
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