The Depot at Crystal Bay Then and Now
The township of Crystal Bay was incorporated into the city Orono in 1955. The little neighborhood still has its own post office with and its own ZIP code 55323. The new 13.5-mile Dakota trail offers a spectacular view of Lake Minnetonka and follows the route of the former Dakota Rail Corridor through St. Bonifacius, [...]
Calhoun Chicken Fight Champs
The history of the Calhoun Chicken Fight Championships began on a secluded corner of Lake Calhoun in 1910. Contestants formed teams on the spot and the rules were pretty much made up. The Calhoun Chicken Fight Club (CCFC) was organized and the first formal events were refereed after the end of the First [...]
Too Hot Went To The Lake Again
Names: Crocetta and Savina Cossetta Age:135 and 128 years young Neighborhood: Minnetonka Beach Swimming Hole: Lafayette Bay on Lake Minnetonka! Quote: “Are we checking for ticks or leeches?” The Hotel Lafayette has played a significant part in the shaping of the history of Minnetonka Beach, right from the time of its grand opening in 1882. [...]
