Harriet on Halstead’s Bay
Name: Harriet Tarleton Age: 146 Neighborhood:Minnetrista Swimming Hole: Halstead’s Bay Quote: “I simply can’t understand why swimsuits are in such demand! They’re soggy and damp, bind like a clamp and hold about three pounds of sand!” Halsted’s Bay is the western most bay of Lake Minetonka. It’s named for the settler Frank W. Halsted,who migrated [...]
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, [...]
Anthony’s Floral
Rainy day? Nothing to do? Some folks may head over to the Como Park Conservatory over in St. Paul, but I drive west to Mound and go for a stroll in the green houses of Anthony’s Floral. I took my camera today. The family owned shop is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., [...]
