History

The Minnetonka Moccasin Company was founded in 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company was named after Lake Minnetonka, which is close in proximity to Minneapolis. In its beginning days Minnetonka was a small business that created handmade souvenirs for nearby roadside gift shops. As famili...
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As you have probably realized by now, 2024 is a leap year, with February 29 being a leap day. But what does that mean exactly? What is leap year, and why do we have to have it? Get ready for some math. . . Ok, it takes exactly 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes, and 45 seconds for the earth...
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They are local lore, a national mystery, and just plain fun. They are Bigfoots. Do they exist? And have there been any sightings near Petoskey? Everything we found was hearsay, but oh-so-fun. Read on… What is Bigfoot?Bigfoot or “sasquatch” (which means “wild man”) is a “large, ha...
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The iconic clock tower in Petoskey, Michigan. Petoskey isn’t just for beachgoers and boaters. History buffs will also enjoy this Northern Michigan town steeped in history. Here are just a few of the historic sites you can visit in Petoskey. A Brief History of Petoskey Petoskey's first re...
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