Discover beautiful Hotel Del Otero, the story behind its success, and its untimely downfall.

How did Spring Park come to have their city hall building? The story is more complex than you might expect!

Dredging has been a part of Minnetonka life for nearly 150 years!

A heartwarming, article about a little pup finding a new home! Lost to time but brought back to the spotlight once more.

What made the Radisson Inn such a controversial establishment?

What did fishing look like across the last 1,000 years of Minnetonka’s history?

The story behind Excelsior’s last standing major gilded era hotel.

How did lake residents get home in a time before cars and well built roadways?

Do you know the truth behind this common Minnetonka myth?

Doctors would recommend their patients to this lakeside retreat while fishermen would book a stay for the good game!

This lengthy quote perfectly sums up the way many of us feel about our favorite summer retreat!

Over a half century ago, a collection of humorous postcards entertained tourists and their loved ones alike.

See how development got its start on this massive island.

What made Lake Minnetonka a place so fondly remembered?

You’ll never believe where this hotel once stood and what now resides in its place. . .

This rare postcard has an extra unique story to tell. What can we learn from a single image?

How did Harrison’s Bay get its name? Who was this person and what were his contributions to the area?

A historic moment for the community, as a new hotel graces the waters for the first time in a generation

What Wayzata’s shoreline looked like before all the hustle and bustle of the modern era.

A forgotten book, written on the shores of Minnetonka