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$5.85M compound on Cross Lake is three luxurious lodge-style homes in one
Properties can be purchased together as one giant estate or 'a la carte' as three separate homes.
Bigger and bolder kitchen islands are the stars in 2020, new survey says
With contrasting colors and countertop materials, new, larger kitchen islands are designed to make a bold design statement.
Retired wrestling coach creates a garden of bountiful blooms in St. Cloud
After the self-taught horticultural expert retired as St. John's University's longtime wrestling coach, he became its landscape manager.
Paul Zerby, tax attorney turned public servant, dies at 86
He wanted to use his legal training to help people — and not just wealthy clients.
$4.5M French manor in Orono boasts palatial rooms, resort-like pool and gardens
There's also a state-of-the-art kitchen with two marble-topped islands, a custom La Cornue French oven and appliance lifts.
$1.35M Victorian in Stillwater includes limestone 'speakeasy' in the basement
Updated Victorian-era house sleeps up to 14 and includes limestone "speakeasy."
Want to declutter and stay organized for good? This pro knows the secret
Homegrown expert shares her values-oriented approach.
Simple modern cabin showcases 'magical' North Shore setting
A simple, modern cabin near Lake Superior provides the "bare essentials" for a nature-loving young family.
2 beloved Minnesota brands team up for new furniture collection
Room & Board and Cambria are collaborating on a collection of tables and cabinets.
Edina-based HGTV stars Brad and Heather Fox plan to open store in Twin Cities
Local hosts of "Stay or Sell" will launch Foxwell home store in early 2020.
$4.395M penthouse condo in downtown Wayzata boasts views of Lake Minnetonka
For the ultimate in resort-style living, the penthouse sits atop a boutique hotel, giving its owner access to maid and room service.
Twin Cities man crafts houses from famous movies to fill his miniature Christmas village
The former Department 56 designer started working on his village a few years ago. "It was my therapy after my dad died."
New kitchen showcases Craftsman character of century-old Mpls. house
A new kitchen retains the Craftsman character of a century-old house in Minneapolis.
Restaurant designers give their North Loop loft 'fresh, clean update'
State-of-the-art kitchen and bath remodel helps couple entertain with style in their formerly "dated" space.
$1.95M Minnetrista home is car lover's dream with 16 garage stalls, plus 'safari room'
Handcrafted home is car lover's dream, with garage space for 16 vehicles, plus a "safari room" and custom dog suite.
Extreme Christmas lover packs more than 40 trees into his modest Mpls. house
A fervent Christmas fan squeezes 42 festive themed trees into one modest Minneapolis house.
Duluth's most expensive listing is $1.8M home designed for entertaining
House includes Italian-inspired wine room big enough for a dinner party, with separate entrance.
Minneapolis duplex owner builds mini house for himself in the backyard
Ready to downsize and move back to the city, a Minneapolis homeowner built a sleek little house behind a duplex he already owned.
Where to find affordable modern furniture in Twin Cities
Cy Winship’s favorite resources for affordable, modern-style furniture and decor, both new and vintage. • LexMod. • France & SØn. “Great for lighting…
Time-capsule home from 1800s is older than Minnesota's statehood
The iconic Victorian-era house in Carver has been featured in calendars, on holiday tours and even an HGTV show, "If Walls Could Talk."
'70s Mendota Heights rambler reinvented without adding square footage
A couple facing retirement considered building a house next door, but chose to reinvent their outdated rambler instead.
Downtown Wayzata condo gets dramatic makeover
The plain-vanilla condo above the Hotel Landing is now bold and personalized.
Robert 'Bob' King, former editor of the Star and president of the Downtown Council, dies
Under King's watch, the council launched the weekly farmers market on Nicollet Mall and also planted the seeds for the downtown Target store.
KARE's Jana Shortal and fiancee open the door to their renovated Mpls. house
The popular Twin Cities anchor and her fiancée make themselves at home in their "urban oasis."
Half of St. Paul's iconic 'double house' listed for $2.35M — complete with half a skyway
Fairy-tale Tudor Revival, built in 1910, has a "skyway" connecting it to the look-alike house next door.
Home in Bloomington now has a proper English kitchen
Cheery cottage-style makeover combines Old World charm with modern functionality.
9 cool Twin Cities homes from the Atomic Age
Midcentury modern tour showcases houses with retro character — and "mindful" updates.
After lightning destroyed home, owner rebuilt $1.9M Prior Lake estate
Huge home includes a pool, theater, basketball court and cavelike wine cellar.
Luxury backyard oasis in Deephaven shows how upscale a patio can be
The arrival of crisp fall weather doesn't bring an end to outdoor entertaining for Debbie and Scott Grieve.
$2M 'fantasy cabin' Up North hits market on Whitefish chain of lakes
The lodge-style lake home can comfortably sleep 24 people.
Getting married? Designers make case for 'unusual and beautiful' Minnesota-grown flowers
Thanks to colorful and surprising choices, using locally grown flowers doesn't mean you're limited to daisies in a jar.
How one of the oldest homes in Marine on St. Croix was rescued and restored
"Ultimate volunteer" rescued and rejuvenated a historic landmark house in Marine on St. Croix, a passion project carried on by his daughter after his death.
Edina home is transformed for a couple's next chapter
An Edina couple with grown children remake their kitchen and sunroom for entertaining. The home is part of the Remodelers Showcase.
Ramsey Hill tour will open doors to homes of St. Paul's Gilded Age
The juxtaposition between 21st-century lifestyles and 19th-century architecture is the theme of this year's Ramsey Hill House Tour.
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Massive estate sale at Irwin Jacobs' former Orono home this weekend
Artwork, furniture and other belongings of the late Jacobs and his wife will be offered this weekend.
Minnetonka Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. house saved from demolition — and headed to Pennsylvania
The house, designed by the renowned architect's son, had been approved for demolition but now will be moved to a public park in Pennsylvania.
$1.95M Enchanted Island home offers rare privacy on popular Lake Minnetonka
Secluded Lake Minnetonka setting feels like being Up North.
Vintage Minneapolis house adds new spaces with Old World character
A century-old Minneapolis house lives larger with a new kitchen, pantry, bath and porch that look like they've always been there.
Edina couple's new HGTV series will show off Minnesota Nice all season long
The network debuts new Twin Cities-based series "Stay or Sell," starring Edina husband-wife duo Brad and Heather Fox.
Michael Wright, food entrepreneur who backed kidney cancer research, dies at 55
When the Wright family gathered at their cabin in Wisconsin, they often went out for barbecue at the original Famous Dave’s restaurant in Hayward. That…
$4M retreat on Lake Minnetonka is mountain lodge, beach house in one
Lake paradise is prime for entertaining with ultimate indoor and outdoor spaces, including a wine cellar in the kitchen.
Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. house in Minnetonka to be razed to make way for luxury homes
"So-so" modern '60s home, designed by the famed architect's son, will soon be the site of 13 new luxury homes.
Rare octagon house is one of only a handful left in Minnesota
The restored Victorian-era home is the only surviving octagon house in Ramsey County.
Meet the 6 winners of this year's Beautiful Gardens contest
The gardens selected in the Star Tribune's annual contest range from a small but lush urban plot to a huge parklike paradise.
What do Twin Cities millennial home buyers want? Not what boomers are selling
Millennials gravitate to clean lines, casual living and open floor plans, and view many baby boomers' homes as too big, too formal and too traditional.
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.
Enormous fairy-tale castle in Eagan is back on market after $1M price drop
Former Northwest Airlines CEO's mansion comes with a turret, and its Bavarian prayer chapel is now a theater.
Landmark Excelsior home, on one of city's largest lots, listed for nearly $1M
Restored 19th-century home sits on almost an acre just a short walk from the lake community's historic main street.
Priciest home in greater Minnesota is this supersized $5M lake lodge
Mountain-style retreat can handle a crowd — plus a flotilla of boats and water toys.
Concerned about climate change? Plant a Victory Garden
Victory gardens, a war effort from the last century, are being rebooted for a generation concerned about climate change.
The heat is on: Heat index of 103 expected in Twin Cities on Sunday
Dangerously steamy weather makes it a "good weekend to stay inside."
Throw out fresh produce from Andover Walmart, state officials advise
The advisory concerns fresh, unpackaged produce, such as apples, peaches, grapes, herbs and onions, bought between 6 a.m. June 23 and 10:30 p.m. June 26.
Looking back at 10 showstopper Minnesota gardens
Here are 10 memorable entries from more than two decades of Beautiful Gardens contests.
$1.7M 'castle' on Summit Avenue is restored survivor of St. Paul's Gilded Age
The 11,000-square-foot brick mansion comes with a secret room (among many other things).
Suburban empty nesters 'start fresh' in new downtown Mpls. condo building
An empty-nest couple transitioned from a house in the suburbs to a condo in downtown Minneapolis, with a designer assist.
Prince's Caribbean estate sells for $10.8 million
Beachfront home with purple driveway was bought by North Carolina businessman
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…
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.
