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Laying it Out - Streetcars to Excelsior!
The Minneapolis streetcars come out to Excelsior!
A *New* General Minnetonka Yarn
A 1930 description of Lake Minnetonka reimagined to represent the Minnetonka of the 21st century.
Take a Ride on the Great Northern!
A rare 1903 railroad time card depicts visiting Lake Minnetonka from the Twin Cities!
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.