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Minnetonka, Minnesota

Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Minnetonka was established in 1858. UnitedHealth Group, the largest healthcare company, is HQ'd in Minnetonka. 'Minnetonka' means 'big water' in Dakota.
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Founded 1858 | Population 54,000 | Peak 54,000 (2024) | County Hennepin County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Minnetonka, Minnesota

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1858 Founded: Lake Minnetonka community.
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1908 Economic Development: Minnetonka grew through the automobile industry.
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1956 Incorporated: Minnetonka was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Minnetonka continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Minnetonka

Jan 1, 1970
Minnesota Election Judge Pleads Guilty to Allowing 11 Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots in 2024 General Election
PARK RAPIDS, Minn.—A 65-year-old man who served as head election judge in a small northern Minnesota precinct has pleaded guilty…
Jan 1, 1970
Investigator Exposes $170M Fraud in California
Investigator Nick Shirley has brought to light a massive $170 million fraud scheme operating within California, representing a sig…
Jan 1, 1970
NYPD Confirms Viable IED at Mayor Mamdani Protests
New York City faces a grave security threat after the NYPD confirmed that a device thrown near protests at Mayor Mamdani’s r…
Jan 1, 1970
Washington Passes Bill for Noncitizens in Law Enforcement
Washington state has enacted a new law that opens the door for noncitizens to join the ranks of law enforcement and prosecution, m…
Jan 1, 1970
Outrage as State Worker Keys Teslas and Gets Slap on Wrist
Minnesota state employee Dylan Bryan Adams was recently arrested for a series of deliberate acts of vandalism targeting Tesla vehi…
Jan 1, 1970
FBI Raids Los Angeles Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s Home, Office
LOS ANGELES – Federal agents raided the home and office of Los Angeles schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho on Wednesday, Feb…

Complete Historical Timeline

1858 Culture
Founded
1908 Industry
Economic Development
1956 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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UnitedHealth Group, the largest healthcare company, is HQ'd in Minnetonka.
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'Minnetonka' means 'big water' in Dakota.
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Lake Minnetonka is one of the most popular recreational lakes in Minnesota.
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Minnetonka is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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Minnetonka was founded in 1858.

Famous People from Minnetonka, Minnesota

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Sidney Morin
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jun 6, 1995 · Age 30
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Jack Hillen
Ice Hockey Player · Born Jan 24, 1986 · Age 40

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