Minnetonka

Minnetonka

General Information
Name	Minnetonka
Native Name
Other Names
Settlement Type	City
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
Info 1
Location
Coordinates	44°54 N°93
Map
Population
Total	53,781
Density	per km²
Area
Total	km²
Land	km²
Water	km²
Government
Type	Mayor–Council
Leader	Brad Wiersum
Time Zone
Standard	UTC-6
DST	UTC-5

Minnetonka is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The name comes from the Dakota language meaning "great water". The city is located eight miles west of Minneapolis.

History

The area was originally home to the Dakota Sioux who were followed by the Ojibwe from the north. The first European settlers arrived in the 1850s, and the city was officially incorporated in 1956.

Geography

Minnetonka is characterized by its lakes and wetlands, with Lake Minnetonka being a prominent feature. The city covers a total area of 28.22 square miles, of which 1.29 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Minnetonka had a population of 53,781. The city is part of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, which is the largest urban area in Minnesota.

Economy

Minnetonka is home to the headquarters of several major companies, including Cargill, the largest privately held corporation in the United States, and UnitedHealth Group, a major health care company.

Education

The city is served by the Minnetonka Public Schools district, which includes Minnetonka High School, one of the top-ranked high schools in the state.

Parks and Recreation

Minnetonka offers numerous parks and recreational facilities, including the Minnetonka Community Center and the Minnetonka Ice Arena.

Notable People

• Steve Hutchinson, former NFL player
• Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Senator

External links

• Official website of Minnetonka