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ATTRACTIONSParks 11Trails 11Nature Area 11Parks & Attractions 11Beaches 11

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GOVERNMENTLibaries 22Municipalities 22Watershed 24Licenses & Documents 24Metropolitan Council 24Voting Information 24Minnesota 24United States 24

HEALTHHealth & Wellness 26

LEISUREArt Center 29Historical Societies 29Events & Festivals 29

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2015 lifestyle guideGroup Publisher: Bill DavisDirector of Operations: Laurie HartmannManaging Editor: Richard CrawfordEditorial Content: Meghan Davy, Amanda SchwarzeCover Photo: Mark TrockmanCover Design: Nicole BullockEditorial Design: Jessica Jakes & Nicole Bullock

Advertising: Rick Christiansen, Nikki LeeSpecial thanks to area cities and school districts for their contributions. Every effort

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Published by Lakeshore Weekly News, 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Suite 1017, Wayzata, MN 55391. Copyright 2015. Printed in the U.S.A.

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The free service Lake Minnetonka Trolley will bring its riders through 16 stops in Wayzata during summer hours. (Photo by Meghan Davy)


BY JOHN GUNYOU

Chair, Three Rivers Park District Board

Welcome!It has been my privilege to serve the Lake Minnetonka area for many

years – as Minnetonka’s city manager, and now as Three Rivers Park District commissioner.

During that time, I have come to know the “Big Waters” as the focus of a region that offers an exceptional quality of life for its residents and visitors. Lake Minnetonka has long been a special gathering place for Minnesotans to live, work and play.

Growing up on a large lake, my childhood was spent outdoors – beaches, sailing and waterskiing in the sum-mer, ice skating and ice boating in the winter. I am so very grateful that my children and grandchildren have been af-forded the same opportunity to build their own memories here in Minnesota.

As Three Rivers Board Chair, I am particularly proud of the many parks and trails we maintain in the region to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education. Our natural settings make Minnesota unique, and we remain committed to connecting people with nature at places such as Lake Minnetonka Regional

Park, Baker Park Reserve and Noerenberg Gardens.The wealth of trails we manage provides bikers and walkers a unique

perspective of the Lake Minnetonka region. Our 16-mile Lake Minnetonka Trail runs from Minnetonka to Victoria along the southern border of the lake, and our 13-mile Dakota Rail Trail offers spectacular views along the northern shore from Wayzata to St. Boni — and all points between.

The many communities that line the 125 miles of lakeshore offer a rich diversity of year-round opportunities for people of all ages and interests. Like most area residents, we have our own favorite haunts, and enjoy sharing them with friends and visitors throughout the seasons.

Each community has its own character and charm, with neighborhoods, shops and public spaces refl ecting the traditions of the area. Annual events and festivals include such popular gatherings as the Fourth of July fi reworks at Excelsior Commons, to the Tour de Tonka family bike event in Minnetonka, to the Chilly Open golf on frozen Lake Minnetonka in downtown Wayzata.

Schools are the heart of a community, and the region is also widely known for its exceptional educational opportunities. Our school districts consis-tently lead the state and nation in performance – both academically and in extracurricular activities, ranging from organized athletics to the performing arts to clubs of all manner.

There’s truly something for everyone, and I hope you will join us in taking advantage of all the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer!

Gunyou is the chair of the Three Rivers Park District Board.

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Welcome to the 2015-2016 Lakeshore Lifestyle Guide.What makes the Lake Minnetonka area such a great

place to be? For this year’s guide we asked for your advice and called upon a random sampling of lake area residents to tell us what they love about living here. Throughout our 2015-16 Lakeshore Lifestyle Guide, you’ll see what they enjoy about the area, the communities, the businesses and all the other amenities that make the Lake Minnetonka area not just where they live but what makes it their home.

The Lake Minnetonka area offers unparallelled quality of life and communities surrounding the lake have been recog-nized in a host of national rankings for being a great place to live, work and play.

Lake Minnetonka itself, with 125 miles of lakeshore, serves as a year-round draw.

The area is also well-known for its high quality public and private schools.

There is much to do and enjoy in area. There are events and festivals throughout the year, ranging from Fourth of July

fi reworks in Excelsior to frozen Chilly Open golf in Wayzata in the winter. For outdoor enthusiasts, the lake offers recreation and relaxation as well as sporting opportunities to residents and visitors to the community. Regional and local parks and hundreds of miles of trails provide ample incentive to enjoy the outdoors.

Take advantage of all that the Lake Minnetonka area has to offer!

The Lifestyle Guide is a compilation of important informa-tion — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Keep it handy; use it often.

Our apologies in advance for omissions or for changes that occur after publication. Please notify us of information that needs to be updated so it can be kept current throughout the year.

If you would like additional copies of this publication, call our Circulation Department at 952-345-6682. Send information for the Lifestyle Guide to Amanda McKnight at [email protected].

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“It’s even a hot spot in the cold winters with communities of ice houses popping up in each bay and winter sports compe-titions held on the ice.”

- Tiffany Winter

Keeping occupied in the area is easy for residents and visitors alike. Local attractions such as festivals, parks, trails and gardens

abound. Of course, the area is best known for Lake Minnetonka and its wide array of activities.

“Lake Minnetonka area residents agree – there’s no better or lovelier place to live, to work, to raise a family, to learn, to worship, to grow old,” Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners Executive Director LaDonna Hoy said.

“Lake Minnetonka is not just a destination; it’s a way of life,” said Tiffany Winter, Mound resident, author and owner of Cooks Bay Marketing. “Each community the lake touches embraces everything the lake offers with an abundance of boating and water activities, public parks lining the shore and summer festivals. It’s even a hot spot in the cold winters with communities of ice houses popping up in each bay and winter sports competitions held on the ice.”

Excelsior resident and media personality Natalie Webster said anyone, regardless of age or interest, can fi nd something they like in the area.

“There really does seem to be something for everyone in the Lake Minnetonka area. You can boat, swim, kayak, fi sh and even surf. Hav-ing so many options does wonders for improving one’s quality of life. We really are blessed to be surrounded by so many beautiful and useful natural resources,” she said.

“Anything and everything you could possibly need, you can fi nd around here. There’s no need to leave the Lake Minnetonka bubble,” Webster said.

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With help from his mom Jenna, Samuel Scott, 18-months, tosses little stones into Long Lake at Nelson Lakeside Park Beach during SummerFest 2015. (Photo by Mark Trockman)

A speedboat plies the waters of Excelsior Bay. (Photo by Mark Trockman)


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Three Rivers Park Districtwww.threeriversparks.orgThe mission of Three Rivers Park District is to promote environ-mental stewardship through rec-reation and education in a natural resources-based park system.The Park District was created in 1957. Since then, it has grown to encompass almost 27,000 acres of parks and trails and serves over 10 million visitors annually.Lake Minnetonka Regional Park is nestled on the shores of scenic Lake Minnetonka. A perfect spot for a family outing, the park offers a large, nautical-themed play area (open 9 a.m.–sunset daily) and a chlorinated, sandy-bottom swim-ming pond. You’ll also fi nd picnic spots, a fishing pier, biking and hiking trails, and a boat launch and access point.Located on scenic Lake Indepen-dence, Baker Park Reserve offers 2,700 acres of natural landscape and accommodations for almost any activity from golfi ng to camp-ing to cross-country skiing, and so much more. No matter the season, there’s always something fun to do.

Three Rivers also operates the following:

Carver Park Reserve7025 Victoria Dr., VictoriaLake Auburn Campground reserva-tions763-559-6700

Lowry Nature Center763-694-7650A 3,700-acre park reserve where trumpeter swans and other wild-life have been nurtured. There are trails, camping, biking, fi shing, chil-dren’s playground, Historic Grimm Farm and nature programs.

Noerenberg Gardens2865 Northshore Drive, WayzataNoerenberg Memorial Gardens is known for its tranquility and spectacular beauty. Situated along the shore of Crystal Bay on Lake Minnetonka, Noerenberg is widely regarded as one of the fi nest formal gardens in Minnesota. Among its blend of perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and vines the garden fea-

tures ornamental shade trees and a stand of conifers, an extensive daylily collection, and “Northern Lights” azaleas. The garden is open for tours and is an idyllic location for weddings.

TRAILS

Dakota Rail Regional TrailHours: 5 a.m.–10 p.m.This 13-mile paved trail offers a spectacular view of Lake Min-netonka and follows the route of the former Dakota Rail Corridor through St. Bonifacius, Minnetris-ta, Mound, Spring Park, Minneton-ka Beach, Orono and Wayzata. In Carver County, an additional 12.5 miles of paved trail extends west of St. Bonifacius to Mayer.

Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional TrailHours: 5 a.m –10 p.m.The Lake Minnetonka LRT Region-al Trail stretches between Hopkins and Carver Park Reserve, offering scenic views of Lake Minnetonka along the way. It is an aggregate trail.

NATURE AREA

MN Landscape Arboretum3675 Arboretum Dr.Chanhassen952-443-1400www.arboretum.umn.eduThe Minnesota Landscape Arbore-tum offers more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski more than eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year.

PARKS & ATTRACTIONS

In addition to a variety of regional park offerings provided by Three Rivers Park District, there are plenty of popular community parks around Lake Minnetonka. Here’s a sampling:

The CommonsLake Street, ExcelsiorThe Excelsior Commons and Port of Excelsior are historic, dating to

the origins of the city, and are widely recognized as Excelsior’s chief as-sets. The 13-acre park includes open recreation areas, picnic sites, play-grounds, two swimming beaches,

tennis courts, baseball fi elds, a band shell, bathhouse, public restrooms, docks, buoys, and docking for public excursion boats that provide lake access for those who do not own per-

Stand up paddle boarding has become a popular activity on Lake Minnetonka. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)


ATTRACTIONSsonal boats. In addition to traditional park uses, such as picnics and family gatherings, the Excelsior Commons and Port of Excelsior serve diverse recreational opportunities for all age groups with the annual Art Fair, Fourth of July celebration, organized sp or t s ,

and other large events.

Cottagewood Children’s ParkCottagewood Avenue between West-ern Road and Park Place, DeephavenCottagewood Children’s Park is located near the historic Cottage-wood General Store, which dates

back to 1895. The store is open seasonally May – October.

The park has also been the traditional location for

Deephaven’s 4th of July celebration.

Lone Lake Park5 6 24 S h a d y Oak RoadMinnetonkaL o n e L a k e

Park is a stand-alone park, al-though its proximity to Shady Oak Beach expands the recreational opportunities for this area, as well as the community in general. Park features include views of Lone Lake from the shore and dock; expansive open space; and nearly two miles of formal trails, including a 1.2-mile loop from the lower main parking lot that offers scenic views of the various ecological areas in the park.

The Wayzata Depot402 Lake Street E.WayzataA train museum is located in the De-pot building. Three picnic tables (no grilling facilities) are located on-site, as well as grassy areas for picnics and enjoying the scenery around Lake Minnetonka.

Mound Surfside ParkLocated off Bartlett BoulevardMoundMound’s most celebrated park, Surfside, contains a sand beach on Lake Minnetonka, picnic facilities,

park pavilion, boat launch and open play area. The park is a favorite at-traction for kids and adults alike. Surfside Park and Beach is host to many fun-fi lled events held annually.

BEACHES

During the summer months, resi-dents can take advantage of the water at numerous public beaches in the area. Some popular options include:

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Excelsior Commons BeachCommons Park, ExcelsiorNelson Lakeside Park Beach1860 Symes Street, Long LakeWayzata Beach220 Grove Lane EastWekota Beach300 W. Point Rd.Tonka Bay

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Festival. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)


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A young boy blows bubbles on the shores of Long Lake at Nelson Lakeside Park Beach. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)

VARIETY SPICES UP LOCAL FOOD CULTURE

People who stop at any of the local downtown areas will fi nd a wealth of food options.

Those who enjoy doing their own cooking can stop at one of the many farmers markets that run during the spring, summer and fall. Most days of the week, local residents and visitors don’t have to travel far to fi nd a market with a variety of locally grown produce. Any menu items that aren’t available in the farmers markets can likely be found in one of the area’s many grocery stores and food cooperatives.

Even the most passionate chef likes to take a night off now and then, and the area boasts a number of restaurants. Some establish-ments are great places to take the whole family without busting the budget, while others are perfect for a special night out on the town.

“Over the last few years, Lake Minnetonka has truly become a dining destination, with a bounty of new and veteran restaurants to satisfy every craving,” said Tiffany Winter, author of “Lake Min-netonka Eats.” “There’s truly something for everyone – wood-fi red pizza, Irish pub fare, classic American, mouthwatering prime steaks, amazingly fresh sushi. But it’s not only the food that’s the draw, many of the restaurants have stunning views of the lake. Getting to your din-ing destination is half the fun – by boat, car, bike, skis, snowmobile or whatever mode of transportation soaks up the best views of the lake.”

Drinking local is also easily done with a wide variety of breweries, wineries and distilleries located in, or just a short drive outside of, the Lake Minnetonka area.

Burgers cook on the grill at the Spirit of the Lakes Festival in Mound. Local festivals often offer a variety of food options. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)FO

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The Lake Minnetonka area is home to many farmers markets during the summer and fall in area com-munities, including:

CHANHASSEN

The Chanhassen Farmers Market every Saturday through the end of October (weather permitting). 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. Chanhassen’s City Center Park at the corner of Market Boulevard and 78th Street.

WAYZATA

The Wayzata Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 1-5 p.m. through mid October. Located at the Wayzata American Legion, 949 Wayzata Blvd E, Wayzata. The market will feature local produce, meats, fl owers, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, jams and some unique fi nds.

EXCELSIOR

The Excelsior Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays, May through

October, from 2-6 p.m. The market is located on Water Street in downtown Excelsior between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Parking is available at Excelsior Elementary School, and both public lots behind Water Street.

MINNETONKA

The Minnetonka Farmers Market is Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m. through September, at the Minnetonka Civic Center Campus, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka. Stay updated to the Farmers’ Market on Facebook.

MOUND

The market has more than 20 vendors who offer fresh produce, fl owers, products created by local artisans, food and beverages, as well as live music by local acts. The market is open Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. near the Mound Transit Center, 5515 Shoreline Drive. For additional information visit www.moundfarmersmarketandmore.org.

PLYMOUTH

More than 20 vendors providing fresh, locally grown produce and foods. Check out great local musicians. Children’s activities and theme nights are provided throughout the season. Wednesdays from 2:30-6:30 p.m. Parkers Lake Playfi eld parking lot, 15500 County Road 6. Through September. For more information visit www.plymouthmn.gov.

CHASKA

The Chaska Downtown Farmers Market has a large variety of products including locally grown

produce, fi ne cheeses, local honey, artisan nut butters, homemade baked goods, food trucks, live entertainment and more. The market takes place from 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays at City Square Park, located right off of Highway 41 in downtown Chaska. The market will runs through mid-October.

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Market and enjoy local honey with your summer dishes. (Submitted photo)

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COLLABORATIVESPIRIT APPARENTA pride in community and a willingness to work together characterize

the many forms of government that serve the Lake Minnetonka area.

LaDonna Hoy, executive director of Interfaith Outreach & Com-munity Partners, said the area can boast of great schools and libraries, a very engaged civic community and top notch police and fi re departments.

In the public safety realm, the community’s collaborative spirit is particularly evident. The area’s police and fi re departments typically cover more than one city, and fi rst responders regularly cross municipal borders to help their colleagues on mutual aid calls.

Lake Minnetonka unites the area, and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Lake Minnetonka Conservation District frequently work with the many cities along its shores. Both agencies are working hard to keep harmful invasive species out of the lake, as well as to improve its water quality and overall health.

Hennepin County provides many services to the area, including the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Offi ce Water Patrol, located in Spring Park. The Water Patrol is responsible for the response and investigations of water-related incidents within the county, and it provides services such as ice rescue, swift water rescue and airborne rescue.

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is also working closely on the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. If the project is given fi nal approval, it will have a large impact on the lake area, especially in Minnetonka where a station may be constructed.

“The area can boast of great schools and libraries, a very engaged civic com-munity and top notch police and fi re departments.”

- LaDonna Hoy

A statue of a fi refi ghter stands outside the Wayzata Fire Department. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)

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GOVERNMENT

LIBRARIESHENNEPIN COUNTY

LIBRARY SYSTEM

Renewals612-543-8811www.hclib.org“Ask Us” information service at 612-543-KNOW, or text “hclib” to 66746 or www.hclib.org/askusThe Hennepin County Library system is affi liated with the Met-ropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), which allows Hennepin County Library card holders ac-cess to other libraries in the seven county metropolitan area.

REGIONAL LIBRARY

Ridgedale Library12601 Ridgedale Dr.Minnetonka612-543-8800Hennepin County’s Ridgedale Regional Center includes a Service Center for licensing.

AREA LIBRARIES

Excelsior Library337 Water Street612-543-6350

Long Lake Library1865 Wayzata Blvd. W.612-543-6425

Minnetonka Library17524 Excelsior Blvd.612-543-5725

Plymouth Library15700 36th Ave. N.Plymouth612-543-5825

Wayzata Library620 Rice St.612-543-6150

Westonka Library2079 Commerce Blvd.Mound612-543-6175

For a list of all the suburban Hennepin County librar-ies, their hours and locations, visit www.hclib.org.

MUNICIPALITIESDEEPHAVEN

City Hall20225 Cottagewood Roadcityofdeephaven.org

DEEPHAVEN CITY COUNCIL

MayorPaul Skrede

Council membersDarel GustafsonStephen EricksonTony JewettKeith Kask

EXCELSIOR

City Hall339 Third Street,Excelsiorci.excelsior.mn.us

EXCELSIOR CITY COUNCIL

MayorMark Gaylord

Council membersJohn BeattieTodd CarlsonJennifer CaronGreg Miller

GREENWOOD

City Hall20225 Cottagewood Rd.,Deephavengreenwoodmn.com

GREENWOOD CITY COUNCIL

MayorDeb Kind

Council membersBill CookTom FletcherBob QuamRob Roy


GOVERNMENT

LONG LAKE

City Hall450 Virginia AvenueLong Lakelonglakemn.gov

LONG LAKE CITY COUNCIL

MayorDonny Chillstrom

Council membersJahn DyvikKurt KaminskiLiz OlsonMarty Schneider

MINNETONKA

City Hall14600 Minnetonka Blvd.Minnetonkaeminnetonka.com/

MINNETONKA CITY COUNCIL

MayorTerry Schneider

Council membersDick AllendorfCouncil Member, At Large, Seat APatty AcombCouncil Member, At Large, Seat B

Bob EllingsonCouncil Member, Ward 1Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

Tony WagnerCouncil Member, Ward 2

Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

Brad Wiersum

Council Member, Ward 3

Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

Tim BergstedtCouncil Member, Ward 4Term ends

Dec. 31, 2015

MINNETONKA BEACH

City Hall2945 Westwood Road

Minnetonka Beachci.minnetonka-beach.mn.us

MINNETONKA BEACH CITY COUNCIL

MayorRick Skalla

Council membersJill BartelRandy GilsterPaul KozloskiJaci Lindstrom

Mike Taylor

MINNETRISTA

City Hall7701 Co Rd 110 W.Minnetristaci.minnetrista.mn.us

MINNETRISTA CITY COUNCIL

MayorLisa Whalen

Council membersBob ChristiansMark VanderlindePam MortensonPatricia Thoele

MOUND

City Hall2415 Wilshire BoulevardMoundcityofmound.com

MOUND CITY COUNCIL

MayorMark Wegscheid

Council membersHeidi GeschKelli GillispieJennifer PetersonRay Salazar

ORONO

City Hall2750 Kelley ParkwayOronoci.orono.mn.us

ORONO CITY COUNCIL

MayorLili McMillan

Council membersJim Cornick JrLizz LevangAaron H. PrintupDennis Walsh

PLYMOUTH

City Hall3400 Plymouth Blvd.Plymouthplymouthmn.gov

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

MayorKelli Slavik

Council membersJudy JohnsonWard 1

Jeffry WosjeWard 2Marge BeardWard 3Jim PromWard 4Ned CarrollAt LargeJim WillisAt Large

SHOREWOOD

City Hall5755 Country Club Rd.Shorewoodci.shorewood.mn.us

SHOREWOOD CITY COUNCIL

MayorScott Zerby

Council membersJennifer LabadieDebbie SiakelKristine SundbergRichard Woodruff

SPRING PARK

City Hall4349 Warren AveSpring Parkci.spring-park.mn.us

SPRING PARK CITY COUNCIL

MayorBruce Williamson

Council membersShirley BrenPamela HortonGary HughesMegan Pavot

TONKA BAY

City Hall4901 Manitou Rd.Tonka Baycityoftonkabay.net

TONKA BAY CITY COUNCIL

MayorGerry De La Vega

Council membersJeff AndersonElli AnsariJeff ClappJonathan Grothe

VICTORIA

City Hall1670 Stieger Lake LaneVictoria

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VICTORIA CITY COUNCIL

MayorTom O’Connor

Council membersLani BasaJim CrowleyTom StrigelTom Vogt

WAYZATA

City Hall600 Rice Street EastWayzatawayzata.org

WAYZATA CITY COUNCIL

MayorKen Willcox

Council membersBridget AndersonJohanna McCarthyAndrew MullinSteven Tyacke

WOODLAND

City Hall20225 Cottagewood RoadDeephavenwoodlandmn.org

WOODLAND CITY COUNCIL

MayorJim Doak

City CouncilSliv CarlsonJohn MassieTom NewberryElizabeth T. Weiner

WATERSHEDS

Watershed districts in the Twin

Cities metropolitan area that par-ticipate in water planning and implementation include:

Minnehaha Creek Watershed DistrictWatershed Administrator(952) 471-0590www.minnehahacreek.org

LICENSES AND DOCUMENTS

Motor Vehicle Plates, Boat & Mo-tor Licensing, Title TransfersHennepin County Service CenterRidgedale, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka612-348-8240

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL

Metropolitan Council Main Of-fi ce390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101651-602-1000www.metrocouncil.orgpublic.info@metc.state.mn.usThe Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competi-tive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing op-portunities for low- and mod-erate-income individuals and families.The council serves a region en-

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VOTING INFORMATION

Political Party ContactsDemocratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL)255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul651-293-1200

Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP)525 Park St., St. Paul651-222-0022

Independence Party (IP)P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul651-487-9700

MINNESOTA

State LegislatureSenate Information651-296-0504www.senate.mnHouse Information651-296-2146www.house.leg.state.mn.us

CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES

Gov. Mark Dayton (D)116 Veterans Service Building20 W 12th StreetSt. Paul, MN 55155www.mn.gov/governor

Attorney General Lori Swanson (D)1400 Bremer Tower, 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101

651-296-3353Email [email protected]

Secretary of State Steve Simon (D)180 State Office Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155651-296-2803www.sos.state.mn.us

State Auditor Rebecca Otto (D)525 Park St., #500St. Paul, MN 55103651-296-2551www.auditor.state.mn.us

UNITED STATES

U.S. SenateSen. Amy Klobuchar (D)302 Hart Offi ce Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510202-224-3244www.klobuchar.senate.gov1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250Minneapolis, MN 55415612-727-5220

Sen. Al Franken (D)309 Hart Offi ce Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510202-224-5641www.franken.senate.gov60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107651-221-1016

House of RepresentativesRep. Erik Paulsen(R–3rd District)127 Cannon House Offi ce Bldg.,Washington, D.C., 205151-202-225-2871www.paulsen.house.gov250 Prairie Center Drive, #230, Eden Prairie 952-405-8510

Large windows in the Wayzata branch of the Hennepin County Library give patrons a view of a manicured green space. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)

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“In the Lake Minnetonka area, we can live a great life and have convenient services right in our neighborhood.”

-Mindy Anderson

HEALTHY LIVING RIGHT AROUND THE CORNERThough the Lake Minnetonka area is made up of a collection of

small towns, residents have a variety of places to go to maintain and improve their health.

Local clinics and hospitals allow residents high-quality health care access that people have in larger communities, Gillespie Center Director Mindy Anderson said.

“In the Lake Minnetonka area, we can live a great life and have convenient services right in our neighborhood,” she said. “You can drive down the street to the clinic, the community center – for free hearing checks, blood pressure checks, visits with the Senior Com-munity Services outreach worker – the gym/fi tness center and visit your local dentist or eye doctor.”

The wide variety of clinics operating in the area make it easy to see a doctor, pediatrician, dentist, optometrist or chiropractor who is nearby. People also have their choice of a number of facilities to improve their physical and mental well being, such as gyms, yoga studios and wellness centers. Trails like the Dakota Rail Trail and Luce Line make it easy and safe to walk, jog, run or bicycle outside.

Nonprofits like Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners (IOCP), Western Communities Action Network, Inc. (WeCAN) and local food shelves also contribute to the community’s health. The organizations help families going through fi nancial hardships put nutritious food on their tables. During the summer, their services are particularly needed with families whose children are no longer getting breakfast and lunch at school.

Ridgeview operates a number of clinics in the Lake Minnetonka area as well as a hospital in nearby Waconia. (Photo by Amanda Schwarze)

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HOSPITALS

Fairview Southdale Hospital6401 France Ave., Edina952-924-5000www.fairview.org

Maple Grove Hospital9875 Hospital Dr.Maple Grove, MNHospital affi liated with North Memorial and Fairview.www.maplegrovehos-pital.org

Methodist Hospital6500 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park952-993-5000www.parknicollet.com/meth-odist

Ridgeview Medical Center500 S. Maple St., Waconia 952-442-2191www.ridgeviewmedical.org

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“Sailing is inter-generational, co-ed and the great equalizer...If you are ready and willing--you can become able.”

— WCSC parent and volunteer Elli Ansari

For generations, Lake Minnetonka has been a gathering place for those in love with the water — eager to escape winter hiberna-

tion to swim or sail. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Wayzata Yacht Club (WYC) has long been a gathering place for water enthusiasts, and one of its most enduring programs has been the Wayzata Community Sailing Center (WCSC), a nonprofi t organiza-tion established by boosters at the WYC as a place for the community to learn both sailing and the important life lessons that it can teach.

“I am involved because, like many parents, our family received so many gifts that keep on giving from WCSC,” said WCSC parent and volunteer Elli Ansari. “This place on the lake and the activity of sailing had a profound and lifelong impact on our daughter. Sailing is inter-generational, co-ed and the great equalizer. WCSC’s rallying fl ag is is simply, ‘Sailing For Everyone!’ If you are ready and willing — you can become able.”

WCSC is one of only 25 centers in the United States to have the U.S. Sailing designation of Community Sailing Center, with the responsibil-ity to provide affordable access through a wide variety of programs, clinics, events and fundraising efforts to lake area residents and the region. Nearly 1,000 people use the WCSC during sailing season — Providence Academy and Wayzata, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Orono and Chanhassen high schools and the University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas call it home port.

The WCSC is engaged in a capital campaign, as it has outgrown its current building. The vision for the new center includes a large gather-ing room, lab, kitchen facilities and handicap accessibility in order to serve more people all year round. Expanded offerings could include STEM clinics, nautical history and water safety classes.

E Boats sail downwind with spinnakers fl ying during an E Boat Invita-tional Regatta on Lake Minnetonka. (Photo by Nancy Middleton)

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ART CENTERS

Minnetonka Center for the Arts2240 North Shore DriveWayatawww.minnetonkaarts.org

Mission: The belief that the visual arts are indispensable to a healthy community, it is the mission of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts to provide teaching excellence, quality exhibitions and cultural enrichment for people of all ages, interests and abilities.From its beginning, the Min-netonka Center for the Arts’ pur-pose has been to help a diverse group of Minnesotans — par-ticularly families and children-make art a part of everyday life.

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

Lake Minnetonka is rich in his-tor y. “Minnetonka,” a Native American word meaning “Big Water s ,” has his tor y that is captured and displayed in area historical societies, including:

E xc e l s i o r- L a ke M i n n e to n ka Historical Society305 Water St., Excelsiorhttp://elmhs.org/

Minnetonka Historical SocietyCity of Minnetonka14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Min-netonkawww.minnetonka-history.org/T h e B u r w e l l H o u s e , w h i c h is now on the National Reg-ister of Historic Places and is owned by the city of Minneton-ka, serves as a museum for the Minnetonka Historical Society.

Wayzata Historical Society401 E. Lake St., Wayzatawww.wayzatahistoricalsociety.org/

Western Hennepin County Pio-neer Assoc. Museum1953 W Wayzata BlvdLong Lake, Mn 55356www.whcpa-museum.org

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Excelsior Art on the LakeJune 11, 12, 2016

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Chilly openSaturday Feb. 6, 2016Downtown Way-z a t a . M o r e t h a n 1,000 golfers golf on frozen Lake Minneton-ka. wayzatachillyopen.com.

Wayzata Art ExperienceJune 25 & 26, 2015Lake Street, Downtown Wayzatawayzatachamber.com

Minnetonka Summer FestivalThe Summer Festival is held annu-ally, generally on the fourth Satur-day in June at the Minnetonka Civic Center Campus, 14600 Minneton-ka Blvd., Minnetonka. The fes-tivities conclude with fi reworks.

Burwell House Festival & Art FairThe Burwell Arts and Crafts Fair is held annually, generally on the fourth Saturday in June, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Charles H. Burwell House, 13209 E. Mc-Ginty Road, Minnetonka.

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Lake MinnetonkaFourth of July Celebrationexcelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com

Tour de TonkaBicycle races and rides that start and end at Minnetonka High School, 18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka. Aug. 6, 2016.tourdetonka.org

James J. Hills DaySept. 9-11, 2016Lake Street, Downtown Wayzatawayzatachamber.com

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Horse drawn wagon rides on a beautiful afternoon are part of autumn life at Gale Woods Farm. (Photo by Mark Trockman)

The Steamboat Minnehaha travels the waters of Lake Minnetonka during the Excelsior Art on the Lake art fair. (Photo by Mark Trockman)



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“I think that the biggest strength is the high quality of our teachers and the quality of programs that we’ve been able to put in place over the last seven or eight years.”

- Minnetonka Superintendent Dennis Peterson

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In the Lake Minnetonka area families are fortunate to have choice options, between several respected private and parochial schools and four public districts that placed in the top ten in the Niche 2015 Best High Schools of Minnesota Rankings: Minnetonka, Wayzata, Orono, and Mound Westonka in the Westonka District. Additionally, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2015 U.S. News Best High Schools Rankings, of Minnesota’s 774 high schools, Minnetonka ranked fourth in the state.

“I think that the biggest strength is the high quality of our teachers and the quality of programs that we’ve been able to put in place over the last seven or eight years,” said Dr. Dennis Peterson, superinten-dent of Minnetonka School District. In addition to displaying above average scores in reading and mathematics profi ciency and college readiness, Minnetonka High School students have the opportunity to take both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses. Districtwide, the Navigators program guides high-achieving students, and teachers and administrators have maintained a goal over the last three years to support average and struggling students, contributing to the overall strong performance of the district.

The Spanish and Chinese language immersion programs have thrived at the elementary and middle school levels, and have now reached the high school with the inaugural class of students.

Crew members from Orono haul the experimental, solar craft, Interceptor, from Lake Riley before the 23rd Annual Solar Regatta. (Photo by Mark Trockman)

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District Service Center5621 County Road 101, Minnetonka 55345952-401-5000minnetonka.k12.mn.us

AdministrationDennis PetersonSuperintendent

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

Karen WalkowskiTerm ends Dec. 31, 2015952-412-5316

Lisa Wagner952-474-2205Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

Heidi Garcia612-963-6981

Pam Langseth952-470-8858

Charlie Kanan612-741-9251Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

Lisa Sumner612-501-4409Term ends Dec. 31, 2015

John Holcomb952-470-5357

SCHOOLS

Clear Springs Elementary (K-5)5701 County Road 101, Minnetonka

Deephaven Elementary (K-5)4452 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven

Excelsior Elementary (K-5)441 Oak St., Excelsior

Groveland Elementary (K-5)17310 Minnetonka Blvd., Minneton-ka

Minnewashta Elementary (K-5)26350 Smithtown Rd., Excelsior

Scenic Heights Elementary School (K-5)5650 Scenic Heights Dr., Minnetonka

Minnetonka Middle School-East (Gr. 6-8)17000 Lake St. Ext., Minnetonka

Minnetonka Middle School-West (Gr. 6-8)6421 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen

Minnetonka High School (Gr. 9-12)

18301 Highway 7, Minnetonka

ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Offi ce685 Old Crystal Bay Road North, Orono952-449-8300orono.k12.mn.us/

AdministrationDr. Karen OrcuttSuperintendent

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

John Malone952-404-1230Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Martha Van de Ven763-475-0787

Dick Lewis952-473-4691

Law enforcement offi cials collect bags of groceries from fourth-graders at Shirley Hills Primary School in Mound as part of the district’s Stuff the Bus food drive to benefi t the Westonka Food Shelf. (Photo by Mark Trockman)

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Mike Bash952-473-7920Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Sarah Borchers763-473-0840

Bob Tunheim952-476-2684Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

SCHOOLS

Schumann Elementary765 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N., Orono

Orono Intermediate School685 Old Crystal Bay Rd . N., Orono

Orono Middle School800 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N., Long Lake

Orono High School795 Old Crystal Bay Rd. N., Orono

WAYZATA SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Administration Building210 County Road 101 North, Plym-outh

763-745-5000wayzata.k12.mn.us

AdministrationChace AndersonSuperintendent

WAYZATA SCHOOL BOARD

Linda Cohen952-544-1817Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Jay Hesby763-478-8018Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Carter Peterson952-476-1395Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Cheryl Polzin763-473-3949Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Andrea Cuene763-478-4997

Sarah Johansen763-951-3113

Christopher McCullough763-557-1199

SCHOOLS

Birchview Elementary425 Ranchview Lane, Plymouth

Gleason Lake Elementary310 County Road 101 North, Plym-outh

Greenwood Elementary18005 Medina Road, Plymouth

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Kimberly Lane Elementary17405 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth

Oakwood Elementary17340 County Road 6, Plymouth

Plymouth Creek Elementary16005 41st Avenue North, Plymouth

Sunset Hill Elementary13005 Sunset Trail, Plymouth

Central Middle School305 Vicksburg Lane North, Wayzata

East Middle School12000 Ridgemount Avenue, Plym-outh

West Middle School149 Barry Avenue North, WayzataWayzata High School4955 Peony Lane, Plymouth

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Educational Service Center5901 Sunnyfield Road East, Min-netrista952-491 8001westonka.k12.mn.us

AdministrationKevin BorgSuperintendent

WESTONKA SCHOOL BOARD

David Botts651-554-3141Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Ann Bremer952-472-9062Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

David Bond952-217-6564Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Loren Davis952-472-1262

Ralph Harrison952-472-7845Term expires Dec. 31, 2015

Gina Smith612-210-1200

Gary Wollner612-812-6338

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Hilltop Primary5700 Game Farm Road, Minnetrista

Shirley Hills Primary2450 Wilshire Boulevard, Mound

Grandview Middle School1881 Commerce Boulevard, Mound

Mound Westonka High School5905 Sunnyfield Road East, Min-netrista

NON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS

Providence AcademyA private, co ed, Catholic college preparatory school. Providence’s motto: “Faith, Knowledge, Virtue.”15100 Schmidt Lake Rd., Plymouth(763) 258 2500providenceacademy.org/

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provided by pet-centered businesses, several highly ranked local veterinarians, a variety of pet training and grooming facilities, dog friendly patios and retail shops, and of course the area’s many be-loved dog parks.

Several annual events also celebrate furry members of the family, including the Daschund Races at James J. Hill Days in Wayzata, and the Pet Fashion Show at Excelsior Girls Night Out.

“This has been a great community for us to be a part of — the people here really are passionate about their pets,” said Kati Jackson, store manager of the Minnetonka Chuck & Don’s. The independent pet food and product supplier also has a location in Wayzata, and Chuck & Don’s stores develop relationships with local rescue groups and chari-ties that benefi t animals, allowing customers to support their work.

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A competitor returns to shore during the 2015 Splash for Cash contest at the Dog Days Pet Expo in Mound. (Photo by Mark Trockman)

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Pets get patriotic

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HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal Humane Societywww.animalhumanesociety.orgThe Animal Humane Society has five locations in the Twin Cities. The organization, which is self sup-porting, is committed to engaging and serving local communities of people and animals and provid-ing comprehensive programs and services to compassionately serve all of the stages of an animal’s life.Programs at the society’s five campuses (Buffalo, Coon Rapids, Golden Valley, St. Paul and Wood-bury) include the following:

Adoption and surrenderAt society facilities, there are cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, guinea pigs, mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas and ferrets available for adoption. All animals receive examinations, vaccinations and medical treatments, behavior assessments, microchipping and spaying or neutering for all cats, dogs, rabbits and ferrets prior to adoption.The Animal Humane Society has an open admission philosophy, which means it accepts every animal regardless of health, age, breed or temperament that is surrendered.There are no time limits that regu-late how long adoptable animals are available at our adoption cen-ters. As long as the animal remains in good health and temperament, it is available until it is adopted.In addition, the society regularly works with partner organizations

throughout Minnesota, North Da-kota, Iowa and Wisconsin who ask for assistance when their shelters are full.Each week the society provides nearly 40 dog training classes at its locations in Coon Rapids, Golden Valley and WoodburyAs a private non-profi t organiza-tion, the organization receives no federal, state or government funding and rely totally on private donations, merchandise sales and adoption fees.Nearby locations include:

Buffalo4375 Hwy. 55 S.E.Buffalo, MN 55313(763) 390-3647

Golden Valley845 Meadow Ln. N.Golden Valley, MN 55422(763) 522-4325

Carver-Scott Humane Societywww.carverscotths.orgThe Carver-Scott Humane Society serves Carver and Scott counties as well as a portion of Hennepin County. The organization is cur-rently without a permanent build-ing; all abandoned pets are housed in foster care until permanent adoption. The humane society frequently hosts pet adoption days at area locations.To help an animal by fostering or donating litter or unopened pet food, call (952) 368-3553, line 4, or visit www.carverscotths.org.

PETS

Right: Three-year-old Border Collie Lark, and his human, Margaret John-son, investigate a photographer in the Upper Hayfi eld at Gale Woods

Farm. (Photo by Mark Trockman)

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BY LISA STEVENS

The wonders of Lake Minnetonka have been touted to tourists and residents alike for over 150 years. Early on, newspaper editors and land speculators

wrote about the health benefi ts of the lake’s mild summer climate, and as tourism increased, illustrated souvenir tourist guides lured travelers from around the world with descriptions of luxurious hotels, massive steamboats, amusement parks, and all manner of lake activities.

Summer cottage communities sprouted, and eventually, so did substantial year-round homes. As people began to choose the lake for permanent residency, guides and directories were written – much like this one – to promote local busi-nesses, schools, churches and civic organizations that catered to Lake Minnetonka residents and their particular needs.

Historic guides like those pictured here are a great resource for historians and are often used to aid them in their research. It’s likely that the lifestyle guide you are reading now may fascinate future historians as they learn about Lake Min-netonka in 2015.

This year the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata and Westonka Historical Societies collaborated to produce “Images of America: Lake Minnetonka” from Arcadia Publishing, now in its third printing. The book combines the photo col-lections and research of the three organizations, and the authors also consulted many historic tourist and resident guides to help them present an accurate picture of lake area history. In fact, the book serves as something of a tour guide to the past – highlighting the businesses and organizations that served lake residents over the past century. Like the guides of old, the book contains more photos than text, and while it does feature familiar commercial shots, it also includes many never-before-published candid photos taken by amateurs over the decades, al-lowing glimpses of everyday life.

“Images of America: Lake Minnetonka” is available from the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, Wayzata Historical Society and Westonka His-torical Society, as well as from local merchants and from the publisher at www.arcadiapublishing.com.

Stevens is a volunteer with the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society.

‘IMAGES OF AMERICA: LAKE MINNETONKA’

Submitted Photos

More informationTo learn more about the history of Lake Min-netonka visit:

Deephaven Historical Society, www.cityofdeephaven.org

Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, www.elmhs.org

Minnesota Streetcar Museum, www.trolleyride.org

Minnetonka Historical Society, www.minnetonka-history.org

Museum of Lake Minnetonka, www.steamboatminnehaha.org

Wayzata Historical Society, www.wayzatahistoricalsociety.org

Western Hennepin County Pioneer Associa-tion, www.whcpa-museum.org

Westonka Historical Society, www.westonkahistoricalsociety.org

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