Excelsior, Minnesota, located at 44.9033000 latitude and -93.5663500 longitude, is a picturesque town nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Its rich history dates back to the 19th century when it served as a popular summer retreat for wealthy Minneapolis residents. Excelsior's charming downtown area, featuring historic buildings and a vibrant arts scene, reflects its heritage as a thriving lake community.
Famous Persons from Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
- Grace Zumwinkle - Born on April 23, 1999 - Ice hockey player
- Sam Webb - Born on May 19, 1998 - American football player
- Sydney Rossman - Born on May 27, 1995 - Ice hockey player
- Vinni Lettieri - Born on February 6, 1995 - Ice hockey player
- Ryan McCartan - Born on June 14, 1993 - Film actor, Television actor, and Actor
- Haley Kalil - Born on August 6, 1992 - Beauty pageant contestant, and Model
- Erik Madigan Heck - Born on September 9, 1983 - Fashion photographer, and Photographer
- R. Andrew Lee - Born on May 10, 1982 - Pianist, and Teacher
- Brent Sass - Born on January 2, 1980 - Dogsled musher
- Tim Spehr - Born on July 2, 1966 - Baseball player
- Gregg Williams - Born on July 15, 1958 - American football coach, and Coach
- Robert Wefald - Born on July 18, 1942 - Lawyer, and Judge
- Joe Hutton - Born on October 6, 1928 - Basketball coach, and Basketball player (died: October 19, 2009)
- Donald Judd - Born on June 3, 1928 - Installation artist, Drawer, Architectural draftsperson, Designer, Sculptor, Painter, and Architect - Sikkens Prize | Guggenheim Fellowship (died: February 12, 1994)
- Stuart R. Schram - Born on February 27, 1924 - Nuclear physicist, Sinologist, and Political scientist (died: July 8, 2012)
- Brenda Joyce - Born on February 25, 1917 - Film actor, Model, and Actor (died: July 4, 2009)
- Ralph Roe - Born on February 5, 1906 - Criminal (died: January 1, 1937)
- Hilary A. Bush - Born on June 21, 1905 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: May 11, 1966)
- Doxey Wilkerson - Born on April 24, 1905 - Politician, and Lawyer (died: June 17, 1993)
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