Minnetrista, Minnesota is in southwestern Hennepin County, in the lower eastern part of the state. There are several lakes and other bodies of water in Minnetrista, including Little Long Lake, Mud Lake, Ox Yoke Lake, Saunders Lake and Whaletail Lake, along with several bays of Lake Minnetonka. Six Mile Creek flows through the western portion of the city. County Roads 15, 44 and 110 serve the area. Minnetrista's nearest neighbors are St. Bonifacius to the southwest, and Mound to the northeast. Minnetonka is about sixteen miles east, and Minneapolis is about twenty-five miles east of Minnetrista. Prior to white settlement of the area, the area was settled by the Mdewakanton, the largest tribe of the Dakotah, and Indian mounds were once prevalent in the area. The Dakotah left the area when Congress acquired their land in 1851, and the area was opened for white settlement. Frank W. Halsted came in 1855, building a cabin on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, now known as Halstead Bay. After serving in the Civil War, Halsted returned and built a larger cabin, known as the Hermitage. In 1858, county commissioners created German Home Township, but at the first township meeting, voters changed the name to Minnetrista. In the early 1900s, a road was built through the area, which led to the construction of hotels and other businesses. Mound and Saint Bonifacious separated from Minnetrista Township to become cities, and the township incorporated as a village in 1960 in order to avoid annexation, and became a city in the early 1970s.
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The private golf club and event facility is in Minnetrista, Minnesota is highlighted. The 200-acre golf course includes practice areas, an on-site dining bar and restaurant, a ballroom capable of accommodating up to one hundred and sixty guests, a golf shop, and member locker rooms. Membership information and fees are set forth along with policy information for weddings, meetings, and other events.
http://www.burloaksgolfclub.com/
A full service landscaping company in Minnetrista, Minnesota, Concept specializes in hillside landscaping and shoreline erosion control, and offers a full barge service on Lake Minnetonka, which gives the company access to shorelines and lakeside landscaping from the water, with the equipment and supplies to accomplish the job. A gallery of photographs provides samples of its work.
http://www.conceptlandscaping.com/
Situated on the north shore of Jennings Bay of Lake Minnetonka, the Minnetrista, Minnesota church was founded in 1901. The church's official title is Swedish Evangelic Mission Covenant Church of Fairview Park, and was the first church in that part of the Lake Minnetonka area. Its history and a statement of faith are posted, along with a worship schedule, calendar of events, leadership contacts, office hours, and an audio archive of recent sermons.
http://fairviewcovenantmn.com/
Operated by Three Rivers Park District, Gale Woods Farm, in Minnetrista, Minnesota, offers a setting for classic country weddings on a working farm. In addition to weddings, the farm hosts programs and summer camps for aspiring farmhands, including classes on fiber arts, cooking, and gardening. Its location, programs, and events are highlighted.
https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/gale-woods-farm/
A working apple farm in Minnetrista, Minnesota, Minnetonka Orchards also hosts weddings, parties, and other events, and includes a petting zoo. Its apples are featured, including harvest and storage dates, and its polices for leasing event space are put forward, with schedules and contacts, as well as a blog.
http://minnetonkaorchards.com/
The official municipal web site offers a profile and history of the community, a calendar of events, and a close tie-in with the city's Facebook page. Council meeting agendas and minutes, along with city ordinances and employment opportunities, are posted. Municipal and utility bills may be paid online, and an overview of city projects and concerns are discussed.
http://www.cityofminnetrista.com/
Located in Mound and Minnetrista, Minnesota, the lake offers several recreational opportunities, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, geocaching, and others. General information about the lake, including photographs and maps, are included, along with a history of the area and lake, boating regulations, and other resources.
http://www.saunderslake.org/
The family owned and operated maple syrup farm is located in Minnetrista, Minnesota, where it produces one hundred percent pure maple syrup on seventeen acres of maple forest. The history and location of the farm are given, along with maple syrup recipes, general information about maple syrup, contacts, and an online shopping area.
http://www.mnmaplesyrup.com/
Headquartered in Minnetrista, Minnesota, the PK-12th grade public school district operates an early learning center, Hilltop Primary School, Shirley Hills Primary School, Grandview Middle School, and Mound Westonka High School, each of which are highlighted here, with schedules, staff contacts, and an overview of its academic and extracurricular activities.
https://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/
Maintained by the Westonka Recreational Association, the park includes four lighted softball fields and a baseball field, a playground with a picnic area and shelter, as well as a meeting room. Its location is shown on a map, and information about reserving a ball field for tournaments or organized game play is included, along with volunteer opportunities and sponsorships.
http://www.wrapark.org/
