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79-697: The rail trail heads west from Wayzata . The first 13 miles are in Hennepin County, Minnesota , and the next 13.5 miles are in Carver County, Minnesota . Along the way it runs through many towns including Spring Park and St. Bonifacius . The line was charted 1885 by James J Hill, and the St. Paul and Pacific Railway, later Great Northern Railway . It was known as the "Hutch Spur". Great Northern merged with Northern Pacific Railway , which formed Burlington Northern Railroad . Burlington Northern sold

158-523: A family was $ 96,859. Males had a median income of $ 51,000 versus $ 39,257 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 63,859. None of the families and 2.3% of the population were living below the poverty line , including no under eighteens and 5.0% of those over 64. Johanna Mouton has been the mayor since 2021. The corporate headquarters of both Cargill and Carlson are in Minnetonka , within 1 mile (1.6 km) of Wayzata. They are two of

237-465: A family was $ 96,859. Males had a median income of $ 51,000 versus $ 39,257 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 63,859. None of the families and 2.3% of the population were living below the poverty line , including no under eighteens and 5.0% of those over 64. Johanna Mouton has been the mayor since 2021. The corporate headquarters of both Cargill and Carlson are in Minnetonka , within 1 mile (1.6 km) of Wayzata. They are two of

316-550: A golf course. It crosses over the Arcola Trestle. It and the Arcola Bridge are the longest bridges over Lake Minnetonka. The trail turns north, and goes into the village of Crystal Bay . It crosses over Tanager Lake, and turns east once more. It is now just north of CSAH 15, and passes under the ramps to US 12 , and enters Wayzata . Previously ending at Shaver Park, in 2020 a short extension was completed as part of

395-539: A large collection of grand country estates along the Ferndale Shore. Notable families who built country estates there include the Bells, Boveys, Crosbys, Peaveys, Pillsburys, and Washburns. Despite the influx of new summer residences, Wayzata barely grew during this period. That changed in 1905, when the village council voted for a Reconciliation Ordinance to repair relations with Hill and his railway (now known as

474-423: A large collection of grand country estates along the Ferndale Shore. Notable families who built country estates there include the Bells, Boveys, Crosbys, Peaveys, Pillsburys, and Washburns. Despite the influx of new summer residences, Wayzata barely grew during this period. That changed in 1905, when the village council voted for a Reconciliation Ordinance to repair relations with Hill and his railway (now known as

553-544: A vacation destination for wealthy tourists. A number of factors including new railroad regulations , new vacation spots , and a national economic depression contributed to this decline. As national tourism to Lake Minnetonka faded in the 1890s, a new era for Wayzata began. Many urban dwellers began to construct summer cottages along Lake Minnetonka's shores as the Twin Cities grew. While many of these new cottages were modest, some were monumental. Wayzata became home to

632-484: A vacation destination for wealthy tourists. A number of factors including new railroad regulations , new vacation spots , and a national economic depression contributed to this decline. As national tourism to Lake Minnetonka faded in the 1890s, a new era for Wayzata began. Many urban dwellers began to construct summer cottages along Lake Minnetonka's shores as the Twin Cities grew. While many of these new cottages were modest, some were monumental. Wayzata became home to

711-463: Is humid continental , with hot summers, cold winters, and moderate autumns and springs. Average summer temperatures range from 56 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit . Average winter temperatures range from 2 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual rainfall is 30.4 inches (77 cm). The average annual snowfall is 54.4 inches (138 cm). Before it was settled by Euro-Americans , the Wayzata area

790-408: Is humid continental , with hot summers, cold winters, and moderate autumns and springs. Average summer temperatures range from 56 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit . Average winter temperatures range from 2 to 27 degrees Fahrenheit. The average annual rainfall is 30.4 inches (77 cm). The average annual snowfall is 54.4 inches (138 cm). Before it was settled by Euro-Americans , the Wayzata area

869-544: Is West Middle School. The district covers 38 square miles (98 km ), extending north and east from Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka, and lies approximately 8 miles west of Minneapolis. There are approximately 9,510 students enrolled in eight public elementary schools ( K–5 ), three middle schools (6–8), and one high school (9–12). Some students in the area attend public schools in other school districts that their families choose under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. In 2012, Newsweek ranked Wayzata High School one of

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948-544: Is West Middle School. The district covers 38 square miles (98 km ), extending north and east from Wayzata Bay on Lake Minnetonka, and lies approximately 8 miles west of Minneapolis. There are approximately 9,510 students enrolled in eight public elementary schools ( K–5 ), three middle schools (6–8), and one high school (9–12). Some students in the area attend public schools in other school districts that their families choose under Minnesota's open enrollment statute. In 2012, Newsweek ranked Wayzata High School one of

1027-471: Is a city in Hennepin County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 4,434 at the 2020 census . The city is about 12 miles (19 kilometres) west of Minneapolis and is situated on the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka , the ninth largest lake in the state. Nicknamed "The Gateway to Lake Minnetonka," Wayzata is known for both its shopping and restaurant scene along with its access to outdoor recreation. The greater Wayzata area has been ranked as one of

1106-471: Is a city in Hennepin County , Minnesota , United States. The population was 4,434 at the 2020 census . The city is about 12 miles (19 kilometres) west of Minneapolis and is situated on the northern shore of Lake Minnetonka , the ninth largest lake in the state. Nicknamed "The Gateway to Lake Minnetonka," Wayzata is known for both its shopping and restaurant scene along with its access to outdoor recreation. The greater Wayzata area has been ranked as one of

1185-553: Is managed by the Three River Park District . The Wayzata Beach is in downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka . The beach is open to the public and has permit and non-permit parking. A lifeguard is on duty from mid-June to mid-August when the temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit . The beach features In the 1990s TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 , Brandon Walsh ( Jason Priestley ) and Brenda Walsh ( Shannen Doherty ) moved to California from Wayzata. In

1264-475: Is managed by the Three River Park District . The Wayzata Beach is in downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka . The beach is open to the public and has permit and non-permit parking. A lifeguard is on duty from mid-June to mid-August when the temperature is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit . The beach features In the 1990s TV series Beverly Hills, 90210 , Brandon Walsh ( Jason Priestley ) and Brenda Walsh ( Shannen Doherty ) moved to California from Wayzata. In

1343-557: The Treaty of Mendota was signed and land west of the Mississippi was opened for Euro-American settlement. Most Dakota were exiled from Minnesota after 1862. Oscar E. Garrison originally platted Wayzata in 1854. In 1855, it saw an influx of settlers , who built a sawmill , a hotel , and a blacksmith shop . Most early settlers made their living by clear-cutting the land to grow corn and wheat . In 1857, this flourishing economy

1422-445: The Treaty of Mendota was signed and land west of the Mississippi was opened for Euro-American settlement. Most Dakota were exiled from Minnesota after 1862. Oscar E. Garrison originally platted Wayzata in 1854. In 1855, it saw an influx of settlers , who built a sawmill , a hotel , and a blacksmith shop . Most early settlers made their living by clear-cutting the land to grow corn and wheat . In 1857, this flourishing economy

1501-582: The Carver County line. The trail is maintained by the Carver County Parks Department. It runs for 12.5 miles (20.1 km). The trail starts at McLeod County line and travels east. It enters the small town of New Germany and crosses County Road 33. It parallels County Road 30 on its way to Mayer . It crosses MN 25 and continues east. It passes south of Goose Lake, and under a bridge under County Road 10. The trail lines

1580-757: The Carver/ McLeod County Line. The second section runs for 5.5 miles (8.9 km). The former railroad property runs west to Hutchinson MN, but plans are not known at this time for the future trail development west of Carver County. The trail is maintained by the Three Rivers Park District . it is 14 miles (23 km) long. The trail continues in the outskirts of St. Bonifacius . it passes over CSAH 92 and MN 7 on separate bridges. It continues towards Lake Minnetonka. It passes by Gale Woods Farm and enters Mound . It crosses CSAH 110 and CSAH 15 on crosswalks, and enters

1659-525: The Lake Minnetonka area. It runs parallel to CSAH 15, and will do so for the rest of its journey. It crosses Seton Channel on a historic rail bridge, and enters Spring Park . It parallels the West Arm, and crosses CSAH 19. It now parallels Crystal Bay and enters Minnetonka Beach . Along here, the trail crosses many private driveways. It has small concrete sections near them. It also travels through

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1738-630: The Twin City streetcar system. The service was discontinued in 1926 after several years of declining ridership. Some of the Express Boats were scuttled (purposely sunk) in the lake that year. One, the Minnehaha , was raised from the depths in 1980, restored, and returned to passenger service in 1996. As the cottage era continued, downtown Wayzata rebounded with residences and small commercial centers at each end of Lake Street. Motorboating

1817-455: The Twin City streetcar system. The service was discontinued in 1926 after several years of declining ridership. Some of the Express Boats were scuttled (purposely sunk) in the lake that year. One, the Minnehaha , was raised from the depths in 1980, restored, and returned to passenger service in 1996. As the cottage era continued, downtown Wayzata rebounded with residences and small commercial centers at each end of Lake Street. Motorboating

1896-568: The Wayzata VFW, and 634 Park Street. The character Ben Linus in the TV series Lost assumed the identity of a Henry Gale from Wayzata, Minnesota. In the show, the character mispronounces Wayzata as "Why-Zah-tah." Aerial shots of Wayzata were featured in the fourth episode of the 2018 TV series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story . Wayzata, Minnesota Wayzata ( / w aɪ ˈ z ɛ t ə / wy- ZET -ə )

1975-532: The area's transportation hub. The railroad was particularly important to local farmers because they now had easy access to markets in Minneapolis , Saint Paul , and beyond. The railroad also made Wayzata the original "gateway" to Lake Minnetonka, which was billed as a place of commanding beauty and good health. In the 1860s and 1870s many small hotels and boarding houses were erected around Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka to accommodate tourists. One early example

2054-473: The area's transportation hub. The railroad was particularly important to local farmers because they now had easy access to markets in Minneapolis , Saint Paul , and beyond. The railroad also made Wayzata the original "gateway" to Lake Minnetonka, which was billed as a place of commanding beauty and good health. In the 1860s and 1870s many small hotels and boarding houses were erected around Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka to accommodate tourists. One early example

2133-544: The city of Wayzata and includes seven other municipalities around eastern Lake Minnetonka , all locations in the ZIP code area use the name Wayzata in their postal addresses. The BNSF Railway serves Wayzata. Wayzata Public Schools are part of Independent School District (ISD) 284 and serve all or parts of eight west suburban municipalities ( Plymouth , Corcoran , Hamel , Maple Grove , Medicine Lake , Medina , Minnetonka , and Orono ). The only school within Wayzata's city limits

2212-495: The city of Wayzata and includes seven other municipalities around eastern Lake Minnetonka , all locations in the ZIP code area use the name Wayzata in their postal addresses. The BNSF Railway serves Wayzata. Wayzata Public Schools are part of Independent School District (ISD) 284 and serve all or parts of eight west suburban municipalities ( Plymouth , Corcoran , Hamel , Maple Grove , Medicine Lake , Medina , Minnetonka , and Orono ). The only school within Wayzata's city limits

2291-879: The city's lakefront plaza construction, bringing the trail past the Wayzata Depot and into downtown. Early plans are being studied to continue the trail further east, into the city of Minnetonka with a goal of terminating near the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail . In 2008, Hennepin County (Three Rivers Park District) began building the Dakota Rail Trail. It was completed from Wayzata to St. Bonifacius in July 2009. Two major railroad bridges in Lake Minnetonka were preserved for

2370-422: The city. The population density was 1,197.4 inhabitants per square mile (462.3/km ). There were 2,041 housing units, at an average density of 662.7 per square mile (255.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White , 3.0% African American , 0.4% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of

2449-422: The city. The population density was 1,197.4 inhabitants per square mile (462.3/km ). There were 2,041 housing units, at an average density of 662.7 per square mile (255.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White , 3.0% African American , 0.4% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races , and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of

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2528-426: The city. The population density was 1,292.6 persons per square mile (499.4/km ). There were 2,047 housing units, at an average density of 643.3 per square mile (248.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.11% White , 0.41% African American , 0.32% Native American , 1.34% Asian , 0.19% Pacific Islander , 0.75% from other races , and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of

2607-426: The city. The population density was 1,292.6 persons per square mile (499.4/km ). There were 2,047 housing units, at an average density of 643.3 per square mile (248.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.11% White , 0.41% African American , 0.32% Native American , 1.34% Asian , 0.19% Pacific Islander , 0.75% from other races , and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of

2686-579: The decades leading up to World War II . Wayzatans were fortunate when one of their own, Mayor Rufus Rand , stepped forward to lead the town in meeting the challenges of modernizing its infrastructure. Under Rand, water and sewer service was provided to every building, streetlights were installed, roads were paved, and the public beach and park was opened. After World War II, many local farms and summer cottages were converted for use as year-round, single-family homes . Many new homes and gas stations were also constructed during this time. U.S. Highway 12 , which

2765-579: The decades leading up to World War II . Wayzatans were fortunate when one of their own, Mayor Rufus Rand , stepped forward to lead the town in meeting the challenges of modernizing its infrastructure. Under Rand, water and sewer service was provided to every building, streetlights were installed, roads were paved, and the public beach and park was opened. After World War II, many local farms and summer cottages were converted for use as year-round, single-family homes . Many new homes and gas stations were also constructed during this time. U.S. Highway 12 , which

2844-476: The lake. Some of these steamboats, such as the City of Saint Louis and Belle of Minnetonka , were quite large. The Belle of Minnetonka was 300 feet (91 m) long and could purportedly carry 2,500 passengers. Wayzata was officially incorporated as a village in 1883. One of the village council's first orders of business was to reroute the railroad tracks north of town. James J. Hill , who had become chairman of

2923-426: The lake. Some of these steamboats, such as the City of Saint Louis and Belle of Minnetonka , were quite large. The Belle of Minnetonka was 300 feet (91 m) long and could purportedly carry 2,500 passengers. Wayzata was officially incorporated as a village in 1883. One of the village council's first orders of business was to reroute the railroad tracks north of town. James J. Hill , who had become chairman of

3002-484: The largest employers in the Wayzata area. The regional bank TCF was founded in Wayzata in 1923. The company was headquartered in Wayzata until 2019. Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. is headquartered in Wayzata. Ace Casual Furniture is headquartered in Wayzata. The United States Postal Service maintains a post office in Wayzata, which is assigned the ZIP code 55391. Although this ZIP code serves an area much larger than

3081-436: The largest employers in the Wayzata area. The regional bank TCF was founded in Wayzata in 1923. The company was headquartered in Wayzata until 2019. Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. is headquartered in Wayzata. Ace Casual Furniture is headquartered in Wayzata. The United States Postal Service maintains a post office in Wayzata, which is assigned the ZIP code 55391. Although this ZIP code serves an area much larger than

3160-573: The line to Dakota Rail in 1985, where it operated both freight and dinner trains. In 1995, RailAmerica purchased the Dakota Rail. The last train left Hutchinson in 2001, when the line was abandoned. It was bought up by Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, Carver County and McLeod County . Despite being more than a decade since the rail line was officially abandoned, there are still remnants of

3239-414: The newly formed Saint Paul, Minneapolis, & Manitoba Railway in 1879, initially ignored the council's order. When the council took the case to court , Hill reacted by demolishing the train station at the foot of Broadway Avenue and building a new one east of town at a stop called "Holdridge." He declared that Wayzata residents could "walk a mile for the next twenty years" to catch the train. Hill moved

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3318-414: The newly formed Saint Paul, Minneapolis, & Manitoba Railway in 1879, initially ignored the council's order. When the council took the case to court , Hill reacted by demolishing the train station at the foot of Broadway Avenue and building a new one east of town at a stop called "Holdridge." He declared that Wayzata residents could "walk a mile for the next twenty years" to catch the train. Hill moved

3397-548: The north shore of Lake Waconia , and passes over the Lake Waconia Trestle. It turns northeastward and crosses the Hennepin County line. In early 2010, Carver County began construction of the section from St. Bonifacius to Mayer. The first trail section runs 7 miles (11 km). It officially opened on May 21, 2011. Carver County extended the trail in 2012 from Mayer , west through New Germany to

3476-561: The northeast tip of Lake Minnetonka . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 3.16 square miles (8.18 km ), of which 3.08 square miles (7.98 km ) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km ) is water. The "land cover types" that compose the Wayzata area in descending order by square acreage are open water (36%); residential areas , farmsteads , and commercial lands (35%); forest (13%); and farms (8%). Wayzata's climate

3555-481: The northeast tip of Lake Minnetonka . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has an area of 3.16 square miles (8.18 km ), of which 3.08 square miles (7.98 km ) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km ) is water. The "land cover types" that compose the Wayzata area in descending order by square acreage are open water (36%); residential areas , farmsteads , and commercial lands (35%); forest (13%); and farms (8%). Wayzata's climate

3634-678: The past railroad use including an engine house in Spring Park, various trestles, a rail spur in Mound , a rail spur at a scrapyard in Hutchinson , and a dead-end track from the Wayzata Subdivision jutting to the west and ending at the beginning of the Dakota Rail Trail. As of early 2020, the trail only exists as an approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) stub from Lester Prairie . It starts at Central Avenue and travels east to

3713-429: The population. There were 1,795 households, of which 20.8% included children under the age of 18, 42.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families; 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

3792-429: The population. There were 1,795 households, of which 20.8% included children under the age of 18, 42.3% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families; 41.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

3871-417: The population. There were 1,929 households, of which 20.9% included children under the age of 18, 46.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.0% were non-families; 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06, and the average family size

3950-417: The population. There were 1,929 households, of which 20.9% included children under the age of 18, 46.6% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.0% were non-families; 39.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06, and the average family size

4029-400: The show, both characters mispronounce Wayzata as "Way-za-da." In the 1996 film Fargo , Jerry Lundegaard intends to purchase a parking lot in Wayzata. Much of the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous (starring Kirsten Dunst , Kirstie Alley , Denise Richards , Allison Janney , Ellen Barkin , Brittany Murphy , and Amy Adams ) was filmed in Wayzata. Scenes were filmed at West Middle School,

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4108-400: The show, both characters mispronounce Wayzata as "Way-za-da." In the 1996 film Fargo , Jerry Lundegaard intends to purchase a parking lot in Wayzata. Much of the 1999 film Drop Dead Gorgeous (starring Kirsten Dunst , Kirstie Alley , Denise Richards , Allison Janney , Ellen Barkin , Brittany Murphy , and Amy Adams ) was filmed in Wayzata. Scenes were filmed at West Middle School,

4187-540: The species of plants considered invasive in the Wayzata area are purple loosestrife , narrow-leaf cattail , common buckthorn , leafy spurge , tartarian honeysuckle , garlic mustard , reed canary grass , Siberian elm , and Amur maple . Some rare native species have also been seen in Wayzata, including the Acadian flycatcher , pugnose shiner , and red-shouldered hawk . As of the census of 2010, there were 3,688 people, 1,795 households, and 944 families residing in

4266-486: The species of plants considered invasive in the Wayzata area are purple loosestrife , narrow-leaf cattail , common buckthorn , leafy spurge , tartarian honeysuckle , garlic mustard , reed canary grass , Siberian elm , and Amur maple . Some rare native species have also been seen in Wayzata, including the Acadian flycatcher , pugnose shiner , and red-shouldered hawk . As of the census of 2010, there were 3,688 people, 1,795 households, and 944 families residing in

4345-522: The top 1,000 public high schools in the United States. The Dakota Rail Trail is a 13.5 miles (21.7 km) paved regional trail. In Hennepin County, the trail winds around Lake Minnetonka through Wayzata, Orono , Minnetonka Beach , Spring Park , Mound , Minnetrista and Saint Bonifacius . The trail continues for 12.5 miles (20.1 km) in Carver County and terminates in Mayer . The trail

4424-408: The top 1,000 public high schools in the United States. The Dakota Rail Trail is a 13.5 miles (21.7 km) paved regional trail. In Hennepin County, the trail winds around Lake Minnetonka through Wayzata, Orono , Minnetonka Beach , Spring Park , Mound , Minnetrista and Saint Bonifacius . The trail continues for 12.5 miles (20.1 km) in Carver County and terminates in Mayer . The trail

4503-554: The tracks as well, but rather than rerouting them north of town, he moved them closer to the lake. Hill was also connected to Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka through the Arlington Hotel, Hotel Lafayette, and Belle of Minnetonka , all owned by the Saint Paul, Minneapolis, & Manitoba Railway. He purchased Wayzata's Arlington Hotel in 1881 and never reopened it. By the 1890s, Lake Minnetonka had largely fallen out of favor as

4582-430: The tracks as well, but rather than rerouting them north of town, he moved them closer to the lake. Hill was also connected to Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka through the Arlington Hotel, Hotel Lafayette, and Belle of Minnetonka , all owned by the Saint Paul, Minneapolis, & Manitoba Railway. He purchased Wayzata's Arlington Hotel in 1881 and never reopened it. By the 1890s, Lake Minnetonka had largely fallen out of favor as

4661-661: The trail. The largest one is the Arcola Trestle, built in 1881. It is 550 feet (170 m) long. It consists of several spans of trestles with two through plate girder sections. A similar bridge is the Seton Channel Bridge in Spring Park , passing over Seton Channel. This one is 215 feet (66 m) long. 44°54′24.5″N 93°44′11.5″W  /  44.906806°N 93.736528°W  / 44.906806; -93.736528 Wayzata, Minnesota Wayzata ( / w aɪ ˈ z ɛ t ə / wy- ZET -ə )

4740-624: The wealthiest zip codes in the state. The name "Wayzata" comes from the Dakota word wazíyata , meaning “north” or “north shore.” The Mdewakanton , a subtribe of the Dakota nation, treasured Lake Minnetonka—the "Big Water"—as a place for hunting , fishing , and harvesting wild rice and maple sap . Spirit Knob, a peninsula in Wayzata Bay, was regarded as a particularly sacred place. The Dakota resided in this area of Minnesota until 1851, when

4819-459: The wealthiest zip codes in the state. The name "Wayzata" comes from the Dakota word wazíyata , meaning “north” or “north shore.” The Mdewakanton , a subtribe of the Dakota nation, treasured Lake Minnetonka—the "Big Water"—as a place for hunting , fishing , and harvesting wild rice and maple sap . Spirit Knob, a peninsula in Wayzata Bay, was regarded as a particularly sacred place. The Dakota resided in this area of Minnesota until 1851, when

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4898-486: The “ Great Northern ”). He responded by building a new train depot near downtown Wayzata. At the depot's grand opening celebration in 1906, he declared it the “handsomest” on the entire Great Northern line. Wayzata was also connected to a new form of water transportation in 1906. The Twin City Rapid Transit Company launched six new “Express Boats” on Lake Minnetonka that served as an extension of

4977-406: The “ Great Northern ”). He responded by building a new train depot near downtown Wayzata. At the depot's grand opening celebration in 1906, he declared it the “handsomest” on the entire Great Northern line. Wayzata was also connected to a new form of water transportation in 1906. The Twin City Rapid Transit Company launched six new “Express Boats” on Lake Minnetonka that served as an extension of

5056-443: Was 2.04, and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 47.8 years; 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. Among residents of the city, 47.5% were male and 52.5% were female. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,113 people, 1,929 households, and 1,041 families residing in

5135-443: Was 2.04, and the average family size was 2.80. The median age in the city was 47.8 years; 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. Among residents of the city, 47.5% were male and 52.5% were female. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,113 people, 1,929 households, and 1,041 families residing in

5214-414: Was 2.77. The median age was 44 years; 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 25.8% were from 25 to 44, 28.1% were from 45 to 64, and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 65,833, and the median income for

5293-414: Was 2.77. The median age was 44 years; 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 25.8% were from 25 to 44, 28.1% were from 45 to 64, and 20.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 65,833, and the median income for

5372-494: Was all the rage by 1920, and Wayzata was at the center of the trend with two nationally famous boat makers, Ramaley and Wise, based there. In 1929 the Ramaley Boat Company merged with Wise Boat Works and Walker Boat Works to form Minnetonka Boat Works. Minnetonka Boat Works eventually became well-known manufacturers and distributors of Tonka-Craft and Chris-Craft power boats. Wayzata's population nearly doubled in

5451-422: Was all the rage by 1920, and Wayzata was at the center of the trend with two nationally famous boat makers, Ramaley and Wise, based there. In 1929 the Ramaley Boat Company merged with Wise Boat Works and Walker Boat Works to form Minnetonka Boat Works. Minnetonka Boat Works eventually became well-known manufacturers and distributors of Tonka-Craft and Chris-Craft power boats. Wayzata's population nearly doubled in

5530-474: Was built in the 1920s, was widened to four lanes, and the population swelled. Downtown Wayzata residences were replaced by more stores serving not only Wayzatans, but also new families moving onto the former farmlands outside Wayzata. By the 1950s, the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area had reached Wayzata. After it became a charter city , Wayzata began to annex land from Minnetonka , Plymouth , and Orono , and doubled in size. U.S. Highway 12

5609-474: Was built in the 1920s, was widened to four lanes, and the population swelled. Downtown Wayzata residences were replaced by more stores serving not only Wayzatans, but also new families moving onto the former farmlands outside Wayzata. By the 1950s, the greater Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area had reached Wayzata. After it became a charter city , Wayzata began to annex land from Minnetonka , Plymouth , and Orono , and doubled in size. U.S. Highway 12

5688-442: Was largely "upland deciduous forest , with small inclusions of wet prairie , and lakes ." Forest types typical in and around Wayzata have been "maple-basswood forest, oak forest, lowland hardwood forest, and floodplain forest. Non-native forest types within the city were predominantly disturbed second growth forest types made up of elm , box elder , ash , and cottonwood , with occasional basswood , maple , and oak ." Some of

5767-442: Was largely "upland deciduous forest , with small inclusions of wet prairie , and lakes ." Forest types typical in and around Wayzata have been "maple-basswood forest, oak forest, lowland hardwood forest, and floodplain forest. Non-native forest types within the city were predominantly disturbed second growth forest types made up of elm , box elder , ash , and cottonwood , with occasional basswood , maple , and oak ." Some of

5846-517: Was nearly terminated by a grasshopper infestation, but the community rebounded when ginseng was discovered in the remaining hardwood forest . Ginseng root was in great demand as an aphrodisiac in China . During this boom, Wayzata became a collection center for ginseng roots discovered around Lake Minnetonka. In 1867 the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad extended its tracks to Wayzata, making it

5925-408: Was nearly terminated by a grasshopper infestation, but the community rebounded when ginseng was discovered in the remaining hardwood forest . Ginseng root was in great demand as an aphrodisiac in China . During this boom, Wayzata became a collection center for ginseng roots discovered around Lake Minnetonka. In 1867 the Saint Paul and Pacific Railroad extended its tracks to Wayzata, making it

6004-554: Was the Maurer House-West Hotel, which was built near the corner of Lake Street and Broadway Avenue. Most local hotels and boarding houses were rather primitive until 1879, when the 150-room Hotel Saint Louis was built in Deephaven . Most Lake Minnetonka tourists in the late 1800s arrived in Wayzata by train . Steamboats waited for new arrivals near the foot of Broadway Avenue and took them to destinations across

6083-422: Was the Maurer House-West Hotel, which was built near the corner of Lake Street and Broadway Avenue. Most local hotels and boarding houses were rather primitive until 1879, when the 150-room Hotel Saint Louis was built in Deephaven . Most Lake Minnetonka tourists in the late 1800s arrived in Wayzata by train . Steamboats waited for new arrivals near the foot of Broadway Avenue and took them to destinations across

6162-422: Was widened again to become a freeway in the 1970s and a new shopping center opened 5 miles (8.0 km) down the road. These physical and economic changes caused some of Wayzata's downtown shops to be replaced by condominiums and office buildings. Strip malls and fast food franchises came to a part of the town near the highway. Wayzata is a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota , 9 miles (14 kilometres) to its west on

6241-422: Was widened again to become a freeway in the 1970s and a new shopping center opened 5 miles (8.0 km) down the road. These physical and economic changes caused some of Wayzata's downtown shops to be replaced by condominiums and office buildings. Strip malls and fast food franchises came to a part of the town near the highway. Wayzata is a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota , 9 miles (14 kilometres) to its west on

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