The Minnesota Historian
The History of Lake Minnetonka’s Bays, Points, and Islands
Take a deep, deep dive into the history of Minnesota's ninth-largest lake.
March 8, 2023
A Complete Guide to the Ghost Towns of Hennepin County
Don't be scared: These g-g-g-g-ghost towns offer few specters but lots of lessons into the past.
The Hermitage: The Fanciful, Tragic Story of the Lake Minnetonka Hermit Brothers
The brothers Halsted forged two very different legends on the lake's western shore.
Welcome to Manomin, the Lost Minnesota County
Most Twin Citians are unaware of the short-lived, 16-square-mile county that once wedged itself into the metro.
The Lost and Forgotten Waterfalls of the Twin Cities
Meet the falls that eventually became parking lots and warehouses, and learn about the lesser-traveled ones that are diminished, but still remain.
