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Location- Orono is located 20 miles west of Minneapolis on Highway 394 and old Hwy 12. Orono covers 24-½ square miles in western Hennepin County. Orono is 40 Minutes away form the Minneapolis/St.Paul International Airport. Orono continues to draw people in search of rural ways of life. It is a prestigious community, with large, wooded lakeshore lots and estates. Orono is surrounded by Lake Minnetonka which covers 21-½ square miles. Orono also has five small lakes that also provide waterfront property. In fact, about half of Orono is open water or marsh. 2003 Real Estate Orono Statistics Houses Sold Avg List Price Avg Sold Price % of Listing Price Received Avg Days On Market 134 $801,634 $762,475 %95.12 56

City of Orono

History- Until 1851, Orono and the region around it remained largely unexplored by white settlers because the Dakota Indians’ had an effort to keep Lake Minnetonka a secret. Orono Township was organized in 1889, having previously been south of Medina. The Orono name adopted from the township and village of the same name in Maine, which was suggested by citizens who came from Maine to Minnesota.

Shopping- Orono shopping is scarce. Most Orono shopping is found in communities such as Wayzata or Long Lake which are close. In Wayzata, you will find the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center and individuals stores along main street. Lunds grocery store has all your grocery needs. You can enjoy dinner at “Sunsets” in Wayzata overlooking Lake Minnetonka. If your looking for a big shopping mall Ridgedale Mall is 15 minutes east on Highway 394.

Recreation- There is plenty of recreation to do in Orono. Lake Minnetonka is very close giving lots of beaches to enjoy swimming. The Luce Line is very close which has miles of biking and walking trails. There is also a public golf course in Orono.