Looking for something specific?
Type a keyword into the search bar to help you find what you’re looking for!
An Angler’s Paradise: Fishing Minnetonka
The trials and tribulations of fishing on Lake Minnetonka.
Fagerness Point - An Early History
The early history of Fagerness Point, Navarre, and the surrounding area.
An Invitation to Hotel Lafayette!
Looking into a one of a kind 1887 invitation to Hotel Lafayette in Minnetonka Beach!
A Stolen Attraction: Arlington House
Why is the Arlington House Minnetonka’s most overlooked Golden Era hotel?
The 120th Anniversary— Steamboat Minnehaha
the 120th anniversary of Steamboat Minnehaha’s launch is here!
What Were the “Big Woods?”
The Big Woods: How they formed, what happened to them, and the history wedged between the logs!
How to Grow a Lake
The formation of Minnetonka through glaciers, sediments, and human activity!
A Crystal Bay Flyover
Crystal Bay seen in a rare bird’s eye view and all that has changed along its shores!
Early Days — the Narrows Channel
The original Narrows channel and its modern successor connect Lake Minnetonka’s local economies!
Settling Minnetonka — Lydia Ferguson
Early settlers William & Lydia Ferguson's harrowing experiences on the shores of Lake Minnetonka!
The Legacy of a Lake
An overview of Lake Minnetonka’s history. National acclaim, inventions, and industry which have shaped Minnesota and U.S. development throughout the past 175 years!
The Legend of Wawatosa
The enchanting story behind the name of Wawatosa Island. One that’s not commonly known but certainly worth learning!
The Forgotten Legend of Love
A native tale shows how love can find prosperity, even among the most strenuous of circumstances.
The Biggest & Brightest: Belle of Minnetonka
A full timeline of the Belle of Minnetonka. From Kentucky to Minnetonka, and afterlife in Alaska!
Maple Heights Inn & the Human Connection
Mound’s Maple Heights Inn returns for a review and the words of a 1905 tourist are memorialized in writing!
Big Island & Back: Ferries Steam Ahead!
Three titanic steamers ply the waters, ferrying tourists to Big Island Park! What’s their role in history and how did it come to an end?
Making Minnetonka: Charles Burwell & the Mills
Making Minnetonka: The history of Minnetonka Mills and the Charles Burwell House.
The Purest Milk in Minnesota!
The Woodend Dairy farm helps transform food safety practices in the United States, all while enjoying views of Lake Minnetonka!
The Perfect Summer Retreat!
A fictional story with sprinklings of true Lake Minnetonka history peppered throughout. Follow 12 year old Esther and her family as they take a day trip to Big Island Park!