Mound, Minnesota
Website: https://www.cityofmound.com
The Village of Mound was incorporated in 1912, but was settled much earlier, in the 1850’s. Mound, in the early days, was known as Mound City, a bustling business district on the shore of Cooks Bay. Mound City was frequented by the streetcar boats prevalent on Lake Minnetonka and the neighborhood was known as Busy Corners. The city grew in size over the years. The Three Points area, north of Mound, was annexed to Mound in 1959, both Island Park and Halstead Heights were annexed in 1960, and Shadywood Point was annexed in 1963. One of the most famous business ventures to come out of Mound was Tonka Toys. It served as a major employer and business leader for more than 36 years. The city of Mound covers the west side of Lake Minnetonka. The city offers restaurants, beaches, shopping, and boat slips for residents and visitors.