Southwest Minneapolis Suburbs
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The City of Excelsior is located only 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. You can find a relaxed and personalized atmosphere in this one-square-mile area with a population of 2,397. The City is a unique blend of old and new. Besides antique shops, there is also a variety of specialty shops, restaurants, a theater, and a bed-and-breakfast inn.
Deephaven is a city in Hennepin County, in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.
The estimated population, in 2003, was 3,797.
The community was named for its harbor on Lake Minnetonka
Former and merged community names include:
· Northome
Lake Minnetonka is one of the largest lakes in the state of Minnesota. The shores are dotted with parks, beaches, trails, fishing areas and boating facilities, not to mention the many fine dining venues and charming residential neighborhoods.
The city of Minnetonka is a suburban community located eight miles west of Minneapolis in Hennepin County. The city has a land area of 28 square miles, and its 2000 population of 51,301 makes it the thirteenth largest city in Minnesota.
Wayzata has a thriving downtown business community, high quality developments and beautiful residential neighborhoods. Careful planning has allowed the City to maintain open space, park lands and a "small town" feel that makes Wayzata truly a special and historic community
Orono Township was created in 1889 and Incorporated in 1955.
Located approximately 15 miles west of downtown Minneapolis on the north shore of Lake Minnetonka.
Total area of the City is 24 square miles; land area is 16 square miles, with 8 square miles of lakes
Chanhassen-Chaska Schools & Minnetonka Schools
Chanhassen is a small, Minnesota community located just southwest of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul
With an estimated population of 22,376 (April 1, 2003), Chanhassen has 14,427 acres in 24 square miles. Most of the City is located within Carver County; however, 154 acres in eastern Chanhassen are located in Hennepin County.
Located in the beautiful Minnesota River valley in the southwestern Twin Cities metro area, the city of Chaska is strong in tradition and building for the future.
Eden Prairie-Eden Prairie Schools
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a great place to visit. It’s a vibrant community of about 60,000 people just a short drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The City is known for its wonderful parks and wetlands. There are more than 170 miles of multi-use trails, 2,250 acres of parks and 1,300 acres of open space.
Waconia is a growing community of 9,200 people located just 30 minutes west of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in an area popular with visitors for the many lakes, parks and enjoyable destinations within easy reach
Located on the western edge of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro Area, this city of 6,000 residents is home to nine lakes, as well as Smithtown Bay of Lake Minnetonka, the lake with the Upper Midwest's longest shoreline. There are also over 2,000 acres of park land within our municipal borders, including the 1,800 acre Carver Park Reserve.
