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Minnesota has official state dirt:

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As a state symbol, one can do worse.
Minnetrista farm famed for its dirt
Minnetrista farm has a prime example of the new state soil, boosting educational programs.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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Pumpkin display at Oakhurst, a former home of the Ball family at Minnetrista in Muncie, Indiana.
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A large house with brown wooden siding, several windows of varying designs, two gables, a sloped roof, two chimneys, and a large porch. In front of the house there are hay bales, potted plants with pink/purple flowers, and many pumpkins of different sizes and colors. There are somewhat overgrown bushes in front of the house, a green lawn and a brick walkway in the foreground, and large trees on either side of and behind the house.
October 27, 2026 at 12:56 AM
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The Minnetrista City Council just greenlit the controversial 7 Oaks development, raising eyebrows over traffic, park space, and density concerns from local residents.

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Council approves 7 Oaks preliminary plat and rezoning for 214-unit development at 9400 Highway 7; residents press concerns about density and roads
Council adopted rezoning and preliminary plat for the 7 Oaks development (214 units) and approved a wetland replacement plan after hearing residents' concerns about density, park space, stormwater and gravel-road impacts; votes were unanimous (5-0).
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October 27, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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Playing with the Art Filters on my Olympus camera. Here's a fall tree using the Pin Hole filter. Minnetrista, Muncie, Indiana.
#landscapephotography #naturephotography #autumnleaves #autumncolors #treephotography #photography
A tree with a generally round shape and a mix of red and green leaves. There is tall grass in the foreground and some green trees in the background. The sky is gray. The photograph fades to darkness in the corners.
October 23, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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“I’m tired of waiting…I think Tracey will be able to move us out of stalemates and into action.” -Amy, Minnetrista resident
October 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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‘Twas a nice day to bike through some towns starting with the letter M around a lake also starting with the letter M.

I wished I hadn’t tried to catch Prime from Carver Park Reserve. Apparently they were at capacity.
Hennepin County Highway signs and a Bus sign with a left arrow A faded sign for the city of Minnetrista Bike path by fall colors at Carver Park Reserve A screenshot from Southwest Prime saying no rides available
October 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
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Three Rivers Park District reveals a game-changing alum treatment that could clean up Whale Tail Lake for the next two decades, significantly cutting down on harmful phosphorus and algae blooms!

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Three Rivers Park District details alum treatment, grant for Whale Tail Lake
Three Rivers Park District told the Minnetrista City Council that alum treatments applied in 2023 and 2026 have reduced phosphorus and algae in the Whale Tail Lake South Basin; the work cost about $562,000 and received a $405,000 Clean Water Legacy grant. Officials said the treatment could sequester phosphorus for 15–20 years.
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October 5, 2026 at 7:41 AM
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The debate is heating up in Minnetrista as council members weigh the pros and cons of a lucrative Verizon cell tower proposal that could bring in $1.6 million over 35 years but raises significant aesthetic concerns.

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Council debates Verizon offer for city property; some members push for public hearing and visual study
Staff presented Verizon's 'highest and best' terms for a potential cell tower on city property — a two‑year option fee of $2,000, $2,000 monthly rent, a 3% escalator and a 35‑year lease. Council split over aesthetics and revenue; staff warned that if the city declines, the carrier could seek a CUP on private land.
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October 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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👻 I'm using crossposting to share this event related to the @postcrossing.com meetup (😄 couldn't resist the wordplay + 🍏🎃@ same location in eastern Indiana) as the museum's Bluesky account seems hacked. 🥰 A stack of #postcards arrived this weekend while I save a few spots for #worldpostcardday .📮
Screenshot of Instagram post by Minnetrista Museum and Gardens' Halloween event giveaway invitation with my words atop that state, "E. Indiana, where I'm going to this event + hosting a [mailbox + apple icons] PC meetup. "
September 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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#Stonehenge fire pit at Minneapolis's Big Stone Sculpture Garden (and Mini Golf, attn: @putting-gott.bsky.social ! )
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September 5, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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The Minnetrista City Council faces a critical decision as their police department's aging records-management system risks failure after a week-long outage, with costs for replacement potentially skyrocketing.

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Consultant warns Minnetrista to budget for police records-management replacement after week-long outage
A consultant told the Minnetrista City Council the police department's records-management system suffered a multiagency outage and faces eventual end-of-life — council members were given three-year cost estimates ranging from roughly $110,000 to $900,000 and were advised to start budgeting for implementation in 2028.
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August 30, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Concerns are growing in Minnetrista as developments near Highway 7 advance, but a pending traffic study could dictate the future of congestion and city planning.

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Commission hears update on Highway 7 development and ongoing traffic study
Staff told the commission that multiple developments near Highway 7 are moving forward and that the city is awaiting a traffic study to guide mitigation; commissioners expressed frustration that state agencies control highway capacity and urged timely study results.
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August 30, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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Homes, memory care pitched in Minnetrista bit.ly/4ghrcaT
Homes, memory care pitched in Minnetrista
August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Minnetrista approves a plan for 197 new homes and a 40-unit memory care facility, adding housing to the growing lakefront community.
August 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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I need to get here some day. But not today, apparently.

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Big Stone Mini Golf
Big Stone Mini Golf is located in Minnetrista MN. Our course is rated as one of the top Mini Golf courses in the US.
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August 23, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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Exciting updates from Minnetrista City: a potential $1.2 million water grant could transform our infrastructure while the new water treatment plant is making significant strides!

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Council hears updates on federal water grant, water-plant progress and other staff items
Staff briefed the council on a $1.2 million congressionally directed water grant under consideration for reallocation to a water-main or water-related project, progress at the water treatment plant construction site, an upcoming road open house, and a successful primary election with 23% turnout.
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August 22, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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The Minnetrista City Council has taken a significant step by approving a land-use change for a 68-acre parcel, but concerns linger over the impact of a proposed memory-care facility on local emergency services.

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Council approves comp-plan amendment to add 3500 County Road 92 to MUSA, with concerns about proposed memory-care use
Minnetrista City Council voted unanimously to change the land-use designation of a 68-acre parcel at 3500 County Road 92 from Urban Reserve to Residential Low/Medium and authorized staff to submit the amendment to the Metropolitan Council; members voiced concerns about a proposed memory-care facility's impact on emergency services and asked for design changes.
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August 22, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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LMCD is on a mission to rebuild financial stability while enhancing safety with renewed dock inspections and a cautious approach to invasive species management.

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Lake Minnetonka Conservation District seeks dues increase, plans return to annual dock inspections
LMCD representatives told Minnetrista council the district must rebuild reserves after unexpected 2026 expenses, is restoring annual dock inspections for multi-dock licenses, and will phase in AIS (invasive species) work with an emphasis on education and coordination.
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August 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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From Maple Grove to Maple Plain and from Rogers to Minnetrista, I will be a County Attorney that brings your voice to the decision-making table.
August 19, 2026 at 11:07 PM
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Minnetrista approves a plan for 197 new homes and a 40-unit memory care facility, adding housing to the growing lakefront community.
Homes, memory care pitched in Minnetrista
August 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Minnetrista City Council approves a one-year moratorium on data centers (Hennepin County) wp.me/p3if7-cOm
Minnetrista City Council approves a one-year moratorium on data centers (Hennepin County)
The Laker Pioneer reports… The Minnetrista City Council approved several new ordinances at its Aug. 3 meeting, including one that authorizes a study of and a one-year moratorium on data centers. Da…
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August 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Oakhurst Gardens at Minnetrista – Travel Indiana

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Minnetrista is excited to share that Oakhurst Gardens are back open as a reflection space! Come relax, play, and explore. Oakhurst, built in 1894, was the …
Oakhurst Gardens at Minnetrista - Travel Indiana - All For Gardening
Minnetrista is excited to share that Oakhurst Gardens are back open as a reflection space! Come relax, play, and explore.
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August 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Frosty Pane photo taken, framed photo bought by, Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, Muncie Indiana occasionally to be put on display
January 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Minnetrista is located in Muncie Indiana
January 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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"Nicholson ... lives in the prosperous west metro city of Minnetrista." Which is code for his living in a house with $2.7 million assessed value, purchased in 2021 for $2.35 million.
March 4, 2026 at 2:25 AM