Minnetonka, Minnesota: Located in Hennepin County just eight miles west of Minneapolis, Minnetonka is a fully developed suburban community of 51,480 residents, making it the 14th largest city in Minnesota. Minnetonka is proud of its reputation as a city that preserves it natural resources - residents can enjoy 42 community parks, more than 40 miles of trails and more than 1,000 acres of public open space, as well as natural scenery that includes mature trees, wetlands and prairies.

While Minnetonka shares its name with the very popular Lake Minnetonka, the city of Minnetonka includes only one small bay of the lake - Gray's Bay, which forms the headwaters of Minnehaha Creek.

The citizens of Minnetonka have a great deal of pride in their city. Minnetonka has a thriving business community, high quality office developments, and beautiful residential areas. There are dozens of ponds and three major creek corridors in the city. In addition, careful planning has allowed the city to maintain a significant amount of open space, park land and wetland areas. These characteristics help make Minnetonka truly a special community.

The Minnetonka School District serves approximately 7,700 students in grades K-12. The city of Minnetonka is covered by three independent school districts. The Hopkins School District, which encompasses the central and eastern part of Minnetonka (Hopkins High School is located in Minnetonka); the Minnetonka School District, which covers a small portion of the western part of city; and the Wayzata School District, which covers a small area along the northern border.

The city of Minnetonka has a convenient location with ready access to I-394, I-494 and other major highways, placing it within easy driving distance of downtown Minneapolis and the airport. Minnetonka has a diverse mix of homes and businesses, including the corporate headquarters for United Health Group and Metris, Inc.

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