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	Lake Access -- Lake Minnetonka History
		Lake Minnetonka was becoming a popular tourist destination, especially for southerners trying to escape the aftermath of the civil war.
		The Gray Freshwater Biological Institute is built on the shores of Lake Minnetonka by the Freshwater Foundation and given to the University of Minnesota.
		The Lake Minnetonka Conservation District dedicates the Hattie Mae, the first of four $70,000 milfoil harvesters for the lake.
	lakeaccess.org /historical.html (521 words)

	Boating Life - Cruising Lake Minnetonka
		Lake Minnetonka is a summer boater's fantasy, with plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, cruising, fishing, skiing, partying and dining.
		Later in the 19th century, about the 1850s, Lake Minnetonka became a summer retreat for wealthy Southerners who wanted to escape the blistering heat of the Sun Belt, sip mint juleps, play croquet and parade about in their finest clothes.
		With 140 miles of shoreline and more than 14,000 acres of water, Minnetonka is the 14th largest lake in Minnesota, and it offers boaters lots of places to go and plenty of things to do.
	www.boatinglife.com /article_content.jsp?ID=11589 (1291 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Area Chamber of Commerce: Community Information
		A residential community established in 1894, with a resident population of 209 at the time.The Village of Minnetonka Beach was incorporated as a home rule charter in 1922.
		Now officially the City of the Village of Minnetonka Beach, the Beach remains the smallest city incorporated in the State.Current population is 614, with residential homes totaling 230.
		Lake Minnetonka opens up to us in the middle of this quaint city.
	www.lakeminnetonkachamber.com /community_information.html (535 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Homes - Real Estate
		Lake Minnetonka is also known as a playground for some of Minnesota's most affluent families.
		By 1861, the first steamboat, Governor Ramsey, was launched on the lake, and in 1867, the St. Paul and Pacific Co. established a rail line to the lake.
		Come to Lake Minnetonka for the fun, experience, history and the delicious cool water that will remind even urban dwellers that Minnesota is a land of natural wonder.
	www.lakeplace.com /about/lake-minnetonka (1133 words)

	Water on the Web \| Data \| West Upper Bay \|
		Lake Minnetonka, located 20 miles due west of Minneapolis/St. Paul (about 10 miles south of Lake Independence) is more of a collection of 16 interconnecting lakes with about 23 named bays and areas.
		The lake was originally a wild rice lake of great importance to the Native Americans (Dakota Sioux and Ojibwa) that lived in the area.
		Two bays in Lake Minnetonka were monitored with RUSS technology, Halsted's Bay and West Upper Lake, to compare and contrast two adjacent regions of the lake that had very different water quality and to find out how important short-term mixing events from storms were in controlling oxygen, nutrients, and algae in Halsted's Bay.
	waterontheweb.org /data/minnetonka/index.html (323 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Navigator
		Lake Minnetonka is a large lake in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
		This marked a golden age for the lake, with more rapid growth as TCRT added more resorts to the area and launched their “streetcar boats.” Actually named Express Boats, they were steamboats that shared the appearance of streetcars.
		The Museum of Lake Minnetonka operates the historic Steamboat Minnehaha on Lake Minnetonka.
	www.lakeminnetonkanavigator.com /history.htm (720 words)

	LAKE MINNETONKA
		Lake Minnetonka is surrounded by some of the most beautiful lakefront resorts and cottages, and in the current buyer’s market, the time has never been better to invest in a new home.
		Lake Minnetonka is also host to one of the finest regional parks in the state.
		Lake Minnetonka has some of the most stunning homes around its extensive 140 mile shore, and there are plenty of options to choose from.
	www.ventureloanapp.com /LAKE_20_MINNETONKA.html (1067 words)

	BoatUS.com: Trailering Club
		There are more than 23 bays throughout Lake Minnetonka, many of which are interconnected by channels; the most-traveled being "the Narrows" which connects Lafayette and Old Channel Bay and marks the diving line between "upper" and "lower" parts of the lake.
		It's been found in Lake Mille Lacs as well as a number of other lakes and rivers and there is concern it's only a matter of when, not if, the zebra mussel is inadvertently transported to Lake Minnetonka by a boat and trailer.
		Last February, the Lake Minnetonka Association proposed a number of aggressive ways to keep zebra mussels out of the water, including charging fees for inspections of any boat entering or leaving the lake and limiting the number of available boat ramps that can be used.
	www.boatus.com /TrailerClub/Minnetonka.asp (1310 words)

	Lake Minnetonka boating trends: Minnesota DNR
		Lake Minnetonka is one of the busiest recreation boating lakes in Minnesota.
		The lake is situated at the fringe of the heavily built-up part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and is located where the most rapid metropolitan-wide growth is occurring.
		To effectively portray the particular characteristics of Lake Minnetonka boating in this study, Lake Minnetonka boating patterns are put into a larger context of boating in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota.
	www.dnr.state.mn.us /aboutdnr/reports/minnetonka_boatingtrends.html (317 words)

	Minnetonka History
		By 1900 the children of the pioneers were supplying Minneapolis and Lake Minnetonka residents with fresh produce from their commercial farming operations.
		One day's paddle east of Sawbill Lake I said to my boys; ‘Imagine that you are two seventeen year old boys paddling across Lake Minnetonka in 1822 when it was a wilderness on the Northwest frontier of the United States.
		They decided to name it Lake Minnetonka after the Dakotah words for ‘big water’, and to build a dam and saw mill at the rapids of Minnetonka Mills.
	www.minnetonka-history.org /history.html (2722 words)

	Lake Minnetonka
		In the early 18th century Lake Minnetonka was a secret to almost everyone, except the Indians, although they were never permanent settlers around the lake.
		Today, Lake Minnetonka is the 10th largest lake in Minnesota; it has over 14,000 acres of water (approximately 22 square miles) with more than 100 miles of shoreline.
		Lake Minnetonka is also the most heavily-used lake in Minnesota.
	www.ci.orono.mn.us /lake_minnetonka.htm (445 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Real Estate Lake Minnetonka REALTORS®
		Lake Minnetonka is located 18 miles west of Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
		Minnetonka was incorporated in 1956.The earliest record of exploration of Lake Minnetonka for the white man was in 1822 by two youths named Joseph R. Brown and William Joseph Snelling, son of the commandant of Fort Snelling explored the area.
		Lake Minnetonka discovery was kept quiet because the land still belonged to the Dakota Sioux tribe.
	www.igotrealestate.com /lake_minnetonka.shtml (219 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Real Estate, Minnesota
		Lake Minnetonka is a beautiful suburb located just west of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Minnesota.
		Minnetonka residents are served by three school districts: Hopkins #270, Minnetonka #276, and Wayzata #284.
		Thurlow Lieurance made the lake famous with his song, "By the waters of Minnetonka." The Lake Minnetonka area is also the birthplace of Tonka Toys and Minnetonka Moccasins.
	www.bracehelgeson.com /minnetonka.asp (852 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Real Estate \| Lake Minnetonka MN Homes for Sale
		Lake Minnetonka real estate offers buyers the chance to be part of a unique landscape.
		Lake Minnetonka is one of the most sought-after lake areas to live in the entire Midwest and has acquired a reputation as a retreat for the higher-income bracket, although it's still possible to find affordable homes.
		Because so much of the lake frontage on Lake Minnetonka is developed, some buy an smaller, older residence with lake frontage, tear it down and build their Lake Minnetonka new home.
	www.barkerhedges.com /lake-minnetonka-real-estate.cfm (708 words)

	Lake Information
		Lake Minnetonka is the 10th largest lake in Minnesota; it has over 14,000 acres of water (approximately 22 square miles) with more than 100 miles of shoreline.
		Lake Minnetonka is also the most heavily-used lakes in Minnesota.
		Despite the metro location, Lake Minnetonka is rated one of the finest, most consistent fish producing lakes in the state.
	www.ci.orono.mn.us /lake_information.htm (323 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Area Real Estate - Homes, Condos, Lake-Front Properties \| the Hermann Group
		Please browse our Lake Minnetonka area real estate listings, including smart condos, delightful townhouses, and wonderful single family homes nestled in relaxing neighborhoods.
		More than anything else, we are known all over the Lake Minnetonka area for our honesty, hard work, and friendly service.
		Beautifully updated walkout rambler situated on a private, cul-de-sac homesite with new perennial landscaping and a small creek leading to a pond with stunning wildlife views.
	www.thehermanngroup.com (608 words)

	Three Rivers Park District
		Lake Minnetonka Regional Park is the perfect place for families to enjoy a Saturday afternoon.
		Lake Minnetonka history and recreation programs are offered throughout the year.
		Snowmobile access from Lake Minnetonka (no trailer parking) - A connecting trail is provided from the lake at the boat launch, along the northern edge of the park, to a connection with an outside trail system.
	www.threeriversparkdistrict.org /parks/lakeminnetonka.cfm (491 words)

	Geo 5020: Lake Minnetonka info
		Lake is underlain by the Prairie Du Chien aquifer.
		The onset of farming (and tree clearance) is reflected by an increase in ragweed (Ambrosia) pollen in sediments.
		The lake was found to be anoxic below 6 m by the end of summer in a 1983 survey, and eutrophication due to nutrient (especially P) loading became a serious concern.
	lrc.geo.umn.edu /courses/5020/5020mtka.htm (641 words)

	Picturing Lake Minnetonka (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Picturing Lake Minnetonka is a fascinating and nostalgic glimpse of the rise of Minnesota's largest and most beloved summer lake resort.
		Picturing Lake Minnetonka is a tribute to those bygone days when life was just a bit simpler, a time that may now seem distant but, in fact, was not so long ago and not so far from where we are today.
		In recent years, he has played an active role in the restoration and operation of Minnetonka's famed express steamer, the Minnehaha, and is a past Commander of the Minnetonka Power Squadron, a boating educational organization.
	shop.mnhs.org /moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=225 (260 words)

	Hennepin County Minnesota Lakes - Lake Minnetonka Minnesota - Hennepin County MN Fishing
		Hennepin County Minnesota Lakes - Lake Minnetonka Minnesota - Hennepin County MN Fishing
		Lake Notes: Known as the Top fishing lake in the Twin Cities area specializing in Walleye, Northern Pike, Bluegill and Crappie.
		Fishing On Lake Minnetonka And Hennepin County Minnesota Lakes
	minnesotaslakes.com /LakePages_TC/MinnesotasLakes_Hennepin_County.htm (689 words)

	Cruise Lake Minnetonka, Charter Boat Cruises Excelsior Minnesota
		Cruise Lake Minnetonka aboard the Historic Sternwheeler: Lady of the Lake
		The only three deck charter boat on Lake Minnetonka, the Lady of the Lake is prefect for parties from 20 to 110.
		Relaxing and enjoying spectacular Lake Minnetonka with fine dining, the historic paddlewheeler cruises the bays, inlets, and harbors of beautiful Lake Minnetonka.
	www.ladyofthelakecruise.com (246 words)

	Journey North Sounds of Spring: Ice-out
		Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and Lake Minnetonka is one of them.
		Lake Minnetonka is covered with ice by early December most years, so people there are eager for the ice to melt in the spring.
		Lake Minnetonka's ice gets so thick that people can drive cars and trucks on its surface.
	www.learner.org /jnorth/tm/ice/Mtka.html (191 words)

	lake minnetonka : : great plains : : notes from the road
		We fastened lines and tied flies and practiced the cast and floated out on kayaks into glacial Minnetonka, a lake of 300 some miles of coastline, plenty of bays, and boats whirring about, and Hamm's cans bobbing.
		Kayaking is a nearly perfect form of travel, and a better way to fish, than say, an outboard, which doesn't clear a flat.
		Paddling and driving the backwaters of bayou country with a swamp maverick who claims that Louisiana will sink, or face horrific damage from a hurricane, unless efforts are made to reverse the damage to the coasts and bayous.
	www.notesfromtheroad.com /greatplains/minnetonka.htm (529 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Real Estate, Lake Minnetonka Homes, Lake Minnetonka MN
		Lake Minnetonka real estate is highly prized for its spectacular lifestyle options, sitting on a large, beautiful lake where residents fish, boat, windsurf, and swim, among other activities.
		The lake is close to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, so there is a wonderful merging of urban and natural possibilities.
		The name derives from the Sioux for "big lake"; indeed, Minnetonka is a major center for those who enjoy fishing, windsurfing, boating, and a variety of other water activities on the 14,000 acres of water.
	www.igotrealestate.com /real-estate/lake-minnetonka-real-estate.html (314 words)

	The Three Decks of the Lady of the Lake, Lake Minnetonka Sternwheeler
		The Lady of the Lake is comprised of three decks: the parlor deck, the dinner deck, and the sun deck.
		Open to the wonderful sights and sounds of Lake Minnetonka, this deck is completely furnished with authentic nautical decorations.
		There is no better place to catch the sights and sounds of Lake Minnetonka than from up here.
	www.ladyofthelakecruises.com /decks.html (190 words)

	Lake Minnetonka District
		The date of the Lake Minnetonka District Dinner is rapidly approaching.
		We also encourage units to bring with them to the dinner the leaders from their unit and any and all parents who have helped to keep the unit program rolling along throughout the year, not just those who are receiving awards.
		Lake Minnetonka District will be providing a plethora of training sessions for both Cub Scout and Boy Scout leaders; there will also be a training for committee members within a pack or troop.
	www.northernstarbsa.org /Districts/LakeMinnetonka.asp (989 words)

	Lake Minnetonka Fishing Guides
		Joe has had many top ten finishes over the years and has a real passion for walleye fishing, and he is a skilled fisherman with all species of fish.
		Joe has actively fished Lake Minnetonka for the same number of years as his tournement experience and very much enjoys teaching and taking people fishing.
		Lake Minnetonka Guides also networks with many of the other accomplished guides in the area.
	www.lakeminnetonkaguides.com /guide.html (347 words)

	Timber Bay : Community Programs : Lake Minnetonka
		Lake Minnetonka Area, MN Minnetonka Area is centered in the Minnetonka School District.
		The area is generalized as very well to do with Lake Minnetonka and all that huge lake has to offer in recreation, dining etc.
		Diversity of towns: Minnetonka is a sprawling suburb (50,000 population) with a big mall (Ridgedale) as well as all the other things associated with an affluent suburb, parks, recreation, lots of shopping and places to eat as well as the negatives of interstate highways and traffic.
	www.timberbay.org /index.php?page=16 (297 words)

	Mound Westonka
		This weekend saw the ice going out on Lake Langdon which is defined by being able to navigate a pontoon boat around the edge of the lake within 50 feet of the shoreline and being able to cross the lake both east to west and north to south.
		Lake Minnetonka covers an area of more than 14,000 acres (about 22 square miles) and has over 100 miles of shoreline.
		Lake Minnetonka is a premier location in the southern section of the state, and especially the metro area, for fishing tournaments.
	www.moundwestonka.com (2744 words)

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