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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Founded1858|Population54,000|Peak54,000(2024)|CountyHennepin County
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1858Founded: Lake Minnetonka community.
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1908Economic Development: Minnetonka grew through the automobile industry.
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1956Incorporated: Minnetonka was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010Modern Era: Minnetonka continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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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.
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