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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
People Stunned After Finally Learning What “SPAM” Actually Stands For
It turns out the familiar word stamped on that iconic purple-and-blue can isn’t what many people assume—and the internet is on…
Jan 1, 1970
YouTuber Asks Girlfriend To Shoot A Book He’s Holding With .50 Caliber Bullet, Ends In Tragedy
A tragic attempt to create viral content for YouTube ended in heartbreak after a young Minnesota couple’s dangerous stunt turned…
Jan 1, 1970
New Footage Of The Renee Good Shooting Sparks Outrage After People Spot This Small Detail
The deadly shooting of a Minnesota woman during an encounter with federal immigration officers is igniting fierce debate nationwid…
Jan 1, 1970
Amazon One Medical Just Launched a Full GLP-1 Weight Management Program — Convenience Meets Clinical Care
Amazon isn’t just delivering your packages anymore — it’s now delivering a complete weight management experience straight to…
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…

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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