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Are Twin Cities bungalow homes an endangered species?
A beloved American house style faces new challenges — urban development and a generation of buyers with an HGTV-honed aesthetic.
Minnetonka's gray-haired Friday Boys are church's worker bees — and BFFs
For 18 years, the Boys have been showing up on Friday mornings at the Minnetonka campus of Bethlehem Lutheran to tackle odd jobs.
Rare dome home in Inver Grove Heights is a futuristic throwback to another era
Rare geodesic house sits on more than 5 acres in Inver Grove Heights.
Minnesota Opera singer, teacher Emma Small dies at 85
Emma Small was short in stature. But there was nothing small about her glorious mezzo-soprano voice."She was tall in the rich sound she produced and…
Sleek, hip design is the latest look of senior living in the Twin Cities
Twin Cities elder communities are investing in fresh, modern design to woo a style-savvy generation — and their adult children.
Historic party palace on Lake of the Isles hits market for $2.28M
"We spent nearly as much on the remodeling as we did on the house," the owner said.
Transforming a Minneapolis bungalow kitchen by moving a built-in-buffet
Moving a built-in buffet helped transform a cramped, dark space into a bright, efficient and inviting one.
19 fireplaces, 17 bathrooms fill St. Paul mansion on market for $2.1M
Stately Victorian-era house by renowned architect has been home for people in transition.
'Starter home' on steroids: '80s Colonial in Wayzata transformed into modern farmhouse
A Wayzata couple's first house is reborn after a seven-month build.
Last call for Doors Open — free tours of intriguing places in Minneapolis
Explore rarely seen sites during Doors Open Minneapolis this weekend.
Acclaimed Mpls. designer tackles apartment project for a very important client — his mom
Andrew Flesher restyles his mother's Minneapolis apartment, combining bold hues and fresh finishes with cherished heirlooms.
Free house in Jordan, Minn. — but you have to move it
City says century-old home must go, so owner is offering to give it away.
Childhood home in Edina is reinvented for modern living
After inheriting her childhood home, the owner and her husband returned to Minnesota to make it their own.
City orders experimental sunken greenhouse in Northeast to be removed
The makeshift structure called a "walipini" (a passive solar-heated greenhouse with earthen walls) has been an object of fascination, attracting hundreds of visitors since it was built in 2015.
How a 'dump,' a drug den and a 'weird' house became 3 cool Twin Cities homes
Resourceful homeowners who tackled extensive renovations will open their doors during the Minneapolis & St. Paul Home Tour.
Own a piece of movie history: 'Grumpy Old Men' house in St. Paul hits market for $250K
The home had a starring role in the 1993 film comedy and its sequel.
With an epic top-to-bottom renovation, century-old Mpls. home hits market for $2.95M
Century-old house was just renovated from top to bottom.
Minneapolis gardener transforms busy boulevard into lush oasis
A tireless urban gardener has transformed two adjacent lots — and is preparing to tackle a third.
$2.5M Orono estate comes with huge pool, poolhouse and 2019 refresh
The party-size home comes with four fireplaces and more than 3 acres of manicured gardens.
WCCO-TV's Jason DeRusha shares his Minnesota-crafted kitchen makeover
Local materials and artwork are the special sauce in the new kitchen of DeRusha and his family.
5 home and garden events to get you ready for spring
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Salon owner and senator's longtime partner, Junjiro 'Jun' Tsuji, dies at 78
As a child in Japan, Junjiro Tsuji was fascinated by the United States he saw in John Wayne movies."He fell in love with America," said…
Love fresh-cut blooms? Keep 'em coming with a flower CSA
Flower CSAs offer a fresh way to keep your home abloom all summer long.
30 years later, Eden Prairie 'starter house' transformed into couple's dream home
The couple bought the home when they were newlyweds, expecting to move into a bigger house later. But they're glad they stayed.
St. Paul designer transforms her efficiency apartment into a cozy refuge
She works wonders with the small space on the third floor of a turn-of-the-century house in St. Paul.
Ultra-modern $2.25M farmhouse in Wayzata comes with own vineyard
The dramatic yin-yang designed home sits on a 2-acre site just four blocks from Wayzata's upscale shopping district.
St. Louis Park's cohousing community seeks like-minded people to join its 'tribe'
This "intentional community" consists of 15 private households that share ownership of the "main house" and grounds.
$2.65M dream home is 'all about the views' of Lake Minnetonka
Traditional-style house on Palmer Point will host a steady stream of visitors as a "Dream Home" on the upcoming Parade of Homes.
$10M castle home in Orono has 'surprise' inside
"Game of Thrones" and steampunk style were influences for this newly constructed stone-and-steel fortress.
Storybook chalet-style home in Tonka Bay is 'like stepping back in time'
A resourceful homeowner transformed an abandoned property into a storybook chalet with his creative use of castoff materials.
Edina couple's reality home-makeover show picked up by HGTV
The couple, both Realtors and renovators, will help Twin Cities clients renovate their current home or buy and remodel another nearby.
Regretting your DIY home project? You're not alone
A new survey says many homeowners have second thoughts about tackling home-improvement projects.
Garrison Keillor reflects on life in his Summit Av. mansion, now on market for $2.5M
Grand, gated home includes concert-size living room, catering kitchen, billiards room and 8 fireplaces.
Ultra-modern $4M Stillwater home is 'like being in a James Bond movie'
This architectural award-winner features an unusual enclosed glass bridge.
Ultra-modern $4M Stillwater home is 'like being in a James Bond movie'
This architectural award-winner features an unusual enclosed glass bridge.
Long-vacant house in northeast Mpls. transformed into hot property
A couple bought the Minneapolis home through a city program, then renovated it for resale.
William Kimes, Hamline theater professor emeritus, dies at 82
Bitten by the acting bug in high school, Bill Kimes devoted his career to educating young theater enthusiasts. A professor at Hamline University for 38…
Twin Cities pro shares 5-point strategy for getting organized at home
Organizing pro shares her five-point strategy for decluttering and maintaining order.
'All about the sparkle and twinkle': Two Minn. women come together to share their talent for holiday decorating
The two women's holiday partnership and year-round friendship started 12 years ago.
St. Paulites rediscover, then restore teenage dream home
A committed St. Paul family complete a major restoration of a turn-of-the-century Tudor.
Minnesota's Jennie-O widens recall of ground turkey
The poultry producer is recalling more than 164,000 pounds of raw ground turkey products amid a salmonella outbreak that has now sickened more than 200 people nationwide.
Minneapolis furniture maker upcycles ash trees for custom pieces
Furniture and object maker Ross Stangler keeps it simple and local.
She's ready to sell: TV's Nicole Curtis completes her 'last' Minneapolis rehab
Visitors can see Nicole Curtis' controversial north Minneapolis renovation at an open house Dec. 9.
Designing sisters team up to create Scandinavian-inspired holiday home decor
Design pros offer a peek inside their own homes and share their tips for festive seasonal decor.
Vintage Minneapolis house gets Mediterranean-inspired kitchen makeover
A Spanish-style house in Mpls. gets a Mediterranean-inspired kitchen makeover.
$5.7M Edina estate set on Mirror Lake includes huge indoor pool
Grand English-style house on big private lot has been updated and enhanced for modern living.
Houzz study reveals latest bathroom trends
Baby boomers are remodeling to age in place, according to Houzz trends study.
DIY Network star renovates his midcentury 'time capsule' home in Falcon Heights
Matt Muenster of "Bath Crashers" tackles his own midcentury modern home in University Grove.
Condo in historic Mpls. mansion shares designer with Glensheen
Home's interiors were created by influential interior designer John Bradstreet, who also worked on Glensheen mansion in Duluth.
Former Timberwolves star Rubio selling North Loop penthouse for $1.225M
Ricky Rubio, the former Wolves point guard, has put his North Loop condo on the market, more than a year after he was traded to the Utah Jazz.
$3.25M penthouse condo with party-size deck overlooks downtown Mpls.
The loft-style unit comes with 800 square feet of private outdoor space — plus a leather-floored library.
John Rummelhoff, artist in the vanguard of photorealism, dies at 76
Artist John Rummelhoff could draw "stamps" on envelopes with such skill that they fooled the postal system."They were whimsical," said his brother Tim, and so…
$5.9M lakeside mansion boasts maximum luxury in exclusive Wayzata neighborhood
The massive home sits along 178 feet of shoreline on Lake Minnetonka.
Minnetonka garden has many moods — and a winning design
A Minnetonka garden is a study in contrasts, from rugged native plants in front to manicured, formal "rooms" in back.
West St. Paul designer (and mom) creates kid-proof home decor
Inspired by her two young children, a Twin Cities designer creates a home — and home goods collection — to stand up to daily life.
Minnesota's only Alcoa 'Care-Free' aluminum home is '50s time capsule
The 1950s time capsule is one of five well-preserved midcentury modern homes that will be open for touring Oct. 13.
Rare cabin on Lake Minnetonka's Big Island hits market for $475K
Homes on Lake Minnetonka's best-known island seldom go up for sale because they're usually kept in the family.
Exploring the architecture and history of St. Paul's Summit Hill
Homes in St. Paul's historic neighborhood will open their doors for tours.
New Lake Minnetonka cottage is scaled to fit Excelsior's vintage charm
A new lake home in Excelsior honors its roots — and its owner's.
For sale: Swanky Twin Cities Airbnb in 8-by-20-foot shipping container
Sleek, solar-equipped concept RV has been traveling the Twin Cities as an Airbnb rental.
Garrison Keillor's St. Paul home is on the market for $2.495 million
The Summit Avenue house has 10,207 square feet of living space, including five bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
Make-A-Wish helps Minnesota teen gain independence with accessible bathroom
Make-A-Wish Minnesota and a Twin Cities builder teamed up to give a South St. Paul teen independence at home.
Minneapolis activist, educator and designer Rosa Bogar dies at 77
Growing up in South Carolina, the fifth of 13 children, Rosa Mavins Bogar taught herself how to sew. After lights out, “she would finish an…
Fourplexes are a debated housing model, but these Minneapolis residents love them
People who live in fourplexes — an old, heavily restricted and now debated housing model — say they offer community and affordability.
Twin Cities DIY duo share home-renovation tips and strategies
The couple will share their insights about where best to spend home-improvement dollars during this week's Junk Bonanza.
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Demolished Pillsbury mansion's contents to be sold this weekend
Furniture from the demolished estate will be available this weekend.
Bee Nice: St. Paul gardner mobilizes to beautify boulevards, aid pollinators
A gardener in the Como neighborhood has transformed his yard into a pollinator paradise. Now he's set his sights on his neighbors' boulevards.
Loss of Lake Minnetonka's historic Pillsbury mansion hits fans hard
The buyer and plans for the site remain a mystery.
Wayzata plastic surgeon grows rare fruit that ends up on Bellecour's menu
Surgeon by day, gardener by night, a physician pushes the limits of growing in Minnesota.
$2.35M Summit Hill mansion shares pedigree with Grand Central Station
House was designed by architect who collaborated on New York's Grand Central Station.
Last-minute pitch to save Lake Minnetonka's historic Pillsbury mansion
Entrepreneur who owns three Twin Cities venues proposes converting the massive home into wedding and corporate event space.
Lake Minnetonka Pillsbury mansion slated for teardown
Orono grants a permit to raze grand Lake Minnetonka estate.
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