Situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Mound is the birthplace of the Tonka truck, which were named for Lake Minnetonka. The Tonka Toy Company was headquartered in Mound originally, but moved after thirty-six years to facilitate material deliveries of its product. Mound is about twenty miles southwest of Minneapolis. Country Roads 15 and 110 are the main routes through the community. Mound is on the western shores of Lake Minnetonka, and nearly surrounded by Dutch Lake, Harrisons Bay, Seton Lake, Emerald Lake, Cooks Bay, and Langdon Lake. Other lakes within the county include Black Lake and Saunders Lake. Lake Minnetonka encompasses these and several others in the area. The city of Spring Park is adjacent to Mound to the east, and Minnetrista is west of the city. Mound was incorporated as a village in 1912, but it was settled as early as the 1850s. The city got its names from the Indian burial mounds that once existed in the area. They were not built by the Dakotas, but by a much earlier tribe that inhabited the region between 300 BC and 100 AD. Four earlier villages were annexed to Mound over the years: Three Points, Island Park, Halstead Heights, and Shadywood Point. Originlly, Mound was known as Mound City, at a time when its business district was at the shore on Cooks Bay, a neighborhood known as Busy Corners, which was frequented by street car boats that were common on Lake Minnetonka. In 1900, the railroad passed to the north, and the business district moved to where it is today. The Andrew Sisters singing group, consisting of Patty, Maxene and LaVerne, grew up in Mound from 1918 to 1931, and returned to visit for at least one week each July. The actor, Kevin Sorbo, was born and raised in Mound.
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Serving boys, ages eleven to seventeen, in the Westonka School District, including the communities of Mound, Minnetrista, Spring Park, Orono, Navarre, Shorewood, and Independence, the troop was founded in 1969, and chartered by the Bethel United Methodist Church in Mound, Minnesota. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and membership information are offered.
http://www.bsatroop569mn.org/
A community profile, demographics and a brief history of the city is presented on the official municipal web site, along with its city code, administrative contacts and office hours, council meeting agendas and minutes, and information about city construction projects, building and zoning permits, and other programs.
http://www.cityofmound.com/
Chartered by St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mound, Minnesota, Pack 285 is in the Lake Minetonka District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving boys from kindergarten to the fifth grade for more than seventy years. General information about scouting, gaining rank, and a schedule of upcoming events are posted.
http://www.cubpack285mn.org/
Made up of K-5th grade boys from Hilltop Elementary School and the surrounding area, Pack 297 is chartered by Bethel United Methodist Church, and is in the Lake Minnetonka District of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. Its activities and events are discussed, and schedules and contacts are included.
https://pack297.mypack.us/
Serving Mound, Orono, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Minnetrista, and Excelsior, Minnesota, the company is based in Mound, offering full service house cleaning services. Its products and services are described in detail, along with its office location, contact data, special offers, and payment options.
http://www.dlcleaningmn.com/
The full service municipal liquor store is owned by the City of Mound, with its revenue going into community projects that would otherwise have to be funded by property taxes. Carrying a large selection of wine, beer and spirits., its products are highlighted, including special offers, tastings, and events.
http://www.harborwinespirits.com/
The Chinese restaurant is located on Commerce Boulevard in Mound, Minnesota. A map shows the location of the facility, its delivery policies and areas are defined, and its menu is published to the site, along with discount coupons, contact information, and hours of operation. Orders may be placed online.
http://www.jadepalacemn.com/
Established in 1923 as the Mound Volunteer Fire Department, the MFD is a municipal fire department serving the Mound, Minnesota community. Its organizational structure, history, services, and service area are discussed, and its public safety and community events are featured, with contacts and announcements.
http://www.moundfire.com/
The alumni group for the former Mound Community High School posts reunion notices and reports of reunion events, including a list and photographs of those who attended, a record of departed classmates, and those whose whereabouts are unknown. A list of people who have graduated from the school is presented.
http://www.moundmohawksalum.com/
Held each July, the multi-day event features a variety of activities and events, which are subject to change from year to year, but may include a parade, wine-tasting events, boat tours, live music, fireworks, and several entertainment features for children and the whole family. A schedule of events, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, and applications are featured.
http://spiritofthelakes.com/
Tonka Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Based in Mound, Minnesota, the licensed and bonded company provides plumbing, heating and cooling services to clients throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul metropolitan region. Its services and products are described in detail, and information about its special offers, discount programs, and contacts are posted.
http://www.tonkaplumbing.com/
The year-round environmental center is located on 110 acres of forested, rolling hills, overlooking Little Long Lake in Mound, Minnesota. General information about the area and its programs is put forth, and its policies for school groups, rentals, and summer camp programs are defined. A gallery of photographs is included.
http://www.campvec.org/
Offering family and cosmetic dentistry, the Mound, Minnesota dental clinic offers preventative, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Its location and an overview of its services and treatments, an introduction to the dentists and staff, office hours, contacts, and appointment policies are put forth, along with financial information and a blog.
http://www.westlakesdentistry.com/
Headquartered in Mound, Minnesota, the non-profit organization gathers artifacts, documents and reproductions to preserve and classify the historical record of the western Lake Minnetonka region. provides access for research purposes, and preserves materials unique to the area.
http://www.westonkahistoricalsociety.org/
