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Alex Chhith

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Alex Chhith is a general assignment reporter for the Star Tribune.

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Michael and Kitty Underwood fell in love with their condo's big windows that gave them views to beautiful sunsets.

Elegant condo in former Minnetonka office building could be yours for $379,900

Updated condo has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 6-foot-tall windows with views.
Jed and Jocelyn Gorlin worked to restore their New England-style home in Hopkins built in 1939 by the Gluek brewing and restaurant family.

Over 27 years, couple have renovated Hopkins 'three-chimney house' built by Gluek family in 1939

Colonial that once belonged to famed Minnesota brewing family has been updated but retains its old New England aesthetic.
Pictured is Cori McDougald with a hat that says Meat & Potatoes Organizing.

Stuck on spring cleaning? Twin Cities organizing expert shares tips

Cori McDougald has decluttered hundreds of houses in the Twin Cities and has tips on how to make organizing your house less daunting.
A photo of the home's kitchen. Pictured is a table, stove and wood-colored counters.

Minneapolis musician Jeremy Messersmith lists remodeled tiny house for $195,000

The hit artist made the 411-square-foot south Minneapolis home his own, complete with a sauna and recording studio.
Natural light permeates the geodesic home in south Minneapolis.

Rare south Minneapolis geodesic home lists for $599,000

It's one of just two geodesic houses in Minneapolis, according to Natural Spaces Domes.
Maria Bartholdi sits for a portrait in her living room Friday, March 8, 2024 in Minneapolis.

Maximalist puts hobbies front and center of colorful Minneapolis home decor

Decked out with green and magenta walls, podcaster Maria Bartholdi explains how it all flows together in her south Minneapolis house.
Windows let ample light into the Ely log home while providing vistas of the woods and Burntside Lake. A stone wood-burning fireplace keeps things cozy

Lakeside Ely home in North Woods lists for $2 million

The property on Burntside Lake has a sauna, dock and private beach.
Teri Otterness points out a Japanese maple, a hearty Zone 5 plant, at Highland Nursery in St. Paul on Nov. 20, 2023.

Thinking of spring? What the USDA's new hardiness map means for Minnesota gardeners

Minnesota nurseries are making room for new types of plants.
Owner Ken Darling has done a number of renovations to his Golden Valley home, but made sure to highlight its key midcentury modern features.

'Groundbreaking' midcentury modern in Golden Valley lists for $1.385 million

The updated 5,884-square-foot house has a greenhouse-like atrium.
Adam Zemlicka piloted Frostbyte, a robotic snowplow machine developed by students at Lake Area Technical College, as it competed in the Autonomous Sno

These Minnesota students are designing robots that will shovel snow

The problem for this year's annual competition? There wasn't any. Snow, that is.
Bryan Baeumler will be at the upcoming 2024 Minneapolis Home + Garden Show.

HGTV's 'Renovation Island' star among headliners at Minneapolis Home + Garden show

Bryan Baeumler will talk about emerging home trends and home renovation tips.
The North Oaks home features a wood-burning fireplace with custom stonework and vaulted ceilings.

North Oaks home with 'classic midcentury feel' and indoor pool lists for $865,000

The house also comes with a sauna, hot tub and 360-degree views of nature.
A loon swims on a lake Friday, May 26, 2023, at Itasca State Park in Park Rapids, Minn.

Minnesota couple's search for a cabin will be featured on 'House Hunters'

The episode that airs in early February will be centered around cabins in Park Rapids, Minn.
Dunwoody College of Technology's lab manager Erin Moren points out lamps that will be part of a student showcase at the upcoming Minneapolis Home and

Twin Cities home shows will feature designs by Dunwoody students

The projects include chairs and light fixtures inspired by big-named brands.
The main floor is centered around a limestone wood-burning fireplace.

Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home with view of Minneapolis skyline lists for $1.14 million

The home, built by a Minneapolis firefighter near Bde Maka Ska in 1955, maintains midcentury detail after updates.

Nervous about going to the dentist? Ollie the Labradoodle can help

Patients of the Minneapolis office where the dog "works" say they actually look forward to going to the dentist.
Ollie lay on Donna Hedin’s lap while April Kline performed during her dental cleaning at J&D Dental in Minneapolis. Hedin said that she has lifelong

Nervous about going to the dentist? Ollie the Labradoodle can help

Patients of the Minneapolis office where the dog "works" say they actually look forward to going to the dentist.

Cabin-like Eden Prairie house in wildlife-filled woods lists for $499,900

Cabin-like Eden Prairie house in wildlife-filled woods lists for $499,900

Located on a half-acre lot, one of the family's favorite pastimes was to watch wildlife go by.

New 'turnkey' Linden Hills home with working kiln lists for $900,000

Move-in ready home is just blocks away from Lake Harriet.

New 'turnkey' Linden Hills home with working kiln lists for $900,000

An old White Bear Lake church became a family's dream home. Now it's for sale for $3.45 million.

An old White Bear Lake church became a family's dream home. Now it's for sale for $3.45 million.

A couple renovated the oldest surviving church building in White Bear Lake after it was slated for demolition.
Jean Clough tended to her front yard garden, which she calls “The Meadow,” in Minneapolis in August.

A tiny house with a giant garden feeds many mouths in Minneapolis

Star Tribune Beautiful Gardens winner Jean Clough has wildflowers growing in the front and vegetables in the back. A meadow is dedicated to George Floyd.

A tiny house with a giant garden feeds many mouths in Minneapolis

A nNrdic skier makes their way around a loop made of artificial snow Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, Minn.. ] AARON LAVI

4 ways to get a taste of a white Christmas when the weather isn't cooperating

With some creative thinking, you can have a snow-kissed holiday in Minnesota this year.

Who are these monsters of Christmas? Minnesota group spreads the lore of Krampus.

Who are these monsters of Christmas? Minnesota group spreads the lore of Krampus.

Fear not, the scary costumed characters usually share beers with passersby and take photos with children.

Minneapolis' 'Date Night Podcast' is where speed dating meets 'The Bachelor'

The dating show has one wedding in the books.

Minneapolis' 'Date Night Podcast' is where speed dating meets 'The Bachelor'

Eclectic Minneapolis house with fountains, wildlife habitat goes viral at $250,000

The homeowner took it upon himself to install colorful handmade tiles along staircases, fountains and more.

Eclectic Minneapolis house with fountains, wildlife habitat goes viral at $250,000

As surrenders increase, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control offers novel ways to foster pets

Short-term fostering allows animals to decompress and a better chance at adoption.

As surrenders increase, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control offers novel ways to foster pets

Updated south Minneapolis home close to trails, restaurants lists for $525,000

Organizational shelving that comes with the house makes the most of sloped ceilings in small closets.

Updated south Minneapolis home close to trails, restaurants and entertainment lists for $525,000

St. Paul backyard 'tiny home' is yours for $8,000 — if you can move it

Matt Broshat built the space after watching YouTube videos.

St. Paul backyard 'tiny home' is yours for $8,000 — if you can move it

A collection of Prince's clothes, jewelry and memorabilia is up for auction now

While some items can be had for as little as $100, the most expensive item is valued at $20,000.

A collection of Prince's clothes, jewelry and memorabilia is up for auction now

Mansion on Summit Avenue in St. Paul with mystery muralist lists for $1.85 million

Experts restored a scenic living room mural in the updated 1919 Mediterranean home.

Mansion on Summit Avenue in St. Paul with mystery muralist lists for $1.85 million

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With 'cuffing season' near, a Minneapolis dating expert offers advice on how to pair well

Cold weather spurs some singles to race for romance. But settling for any warm body is a mistake.
An employee shows a growing cannabis or hemp plant in a box at the Cannabis Museum in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.

CannaFest showcases cannabis products by Minnesota companies

The Nov. 2 event focuses on educating people about health and wellness products.

Lakeside home with rooftop patio, views of Minneapolis skyline lists for $1,195,000

A Linden Hills home got a major redesign to open up spaces and maximize views of Bde Maka Ska and downtown.

Lakeside home with rooftop patio, views of Minneapolis skyline lists for $1,195,000

Minnesota man with world-record-setting 2,749-pound pumpkin wonders if he could have gone even bigger

Anoka horticulture teacher, a three-time winner, shares some of the secrets to his success.

Minnesota man squashes competition with world-record-setting 2,749-pound pumpkin

Anoka horticulture teacher, a three-time winner, shares some of the secrets to his success.

Minneapolis home built for J.B. Hudson, restored to 1890s beauty, lists for $384,000

Piece by piece David Piehl-Marquardt restored the house built by T.P. Healy.

Minneapolis home built for J.B. Hudson, restored to 1890s beauty, lists for $384,000

The Minnesota Zoo hosts the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular each year with intricately carved pumpkins.

Choose your own Halloween adventure in the Twin Cities: From family-friendly to gory

Halloween attractions in the Twin Cities can be bone-chilling or kid-friendly cute.
JIM GEHRZ ¥ jgehrz@startribune.comBelle Plaine/October 31, 2009/10:30 AMAaron Sanders and his daughter, Erica, 3, Shakopee, explored the unusual sigh

Belle Plaine, Shoreview lose longtime apple orchards

Emma Krumbee's in Belle Plaine and Victoria Valley Orchard in Shoreview both closed before this fall's harvest.

1907 Minneapolis charmer in a 'Best Old House Neighborhood' lists for $349,900

The updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Foursquare home on a landscaped lot has original stained-glass windows and lots of woodwork.

1907 Minneapolis charmer in a 'Best Old House Neighborhood' lists for $349,900

Midcentury modern home designed by one of Minnesota's first female architects lists for $669,000

Today, it's rare to find a midcentury home that stands true to how it was originally designed in such good condition, according to a housing historian.

Midcentury modern home designed by one of Minnesota's first female architects lists for $669,000

Andrew Reid and Jenna Loosbrock visited with Chanel, a 5-month-old pit bull-Labrador retriever mix at the Minneapolis Animal Care and Control center a

No adoption fees this Friday at Minneapolis Animal Control

The "Clear the Shelter" event includes animals that are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.

'Peaceful' cabin on 51 acres in Voyageurs National Park lists for $1.5 million

One of 40 privately owned properties in Voyageurs National Park offers chances to view wildlife and the northern lights.

'Peaceful' cabin on 51 acres in Voyageurs National Park lists for $1.5 million

A growing cannabis or hemp plant at the Cannabis Museum in Berlin.

St. Cloud State first in Minnesota to offer cannabis education certificate

The online courses will include instruction in horticulture, compliance, business and health care.

Edina home with internet-famous 'enchanted' gardens lists for $749,900

Homeowner's how-to gardening videos have amassed more than 5 million views on YouTube.

Edina home with internet-famous 'enchanted' gardens lists for $749,900

Pub woodworker's 1900 'aristocrat' Minneapolis home lists for $315,000

The craftsman behind intricate woodwork at the Local and Brit's restored an East Phillips home.

Pub woodworker's 1900 'aristocrat' Minneapolis home lists for $315,000

Director James Cameron in Purmamarca, Jujuy province, Argentina, on June 8.

Movie director James Cameron spotted at Duluth restaurant by 'star-struck' staff

Cameron was visiting a friend and checking out possible movie locations, according to staff.

Luxe Stillwater 'storybook' home dating to 1800s lists for $1.9 million

The updated five-bedroom, seven-bath home has a chef's kitchen and sits on a 1.7-acre lot with gardens and woods.

Luxe Stillwater 'storybook' home dating to 1800s lists for $1.9 million

Attendees of Cannabis Awareness Day at the Minnesota Capitol worked on packing a joint April 20, 2018, in St. Paul.

Thousands of marijuana cases could be expunged in Minnesota. Tell us what that means to you.

The legalization of marijuana in Minnesota means thousands will have their records expunged of marijuana crimes.
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New director of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: 'I was blown away by the beauty'

The new director hails from the oldest arboretum in North America.
The rubber duck Carmody Thielen found on her father’s Jeep Wrangler.

Got a Jeep? If so, you're likely to get 'ducked' sometime soon

It's duck, duck, jeep, now.

Built over a century ago, Minneapolis condo offers 'quaint' charm for less than $300K

Built over a century ago, Minneapolis condo offers 'quaint' charm for less than $300K

This garden-level loft features white limestone and yellow brick walls.

Renovated 1937 Hutchinson movie theater with apartments above lists for $1 million

The building sat dormant for years until new owners came along and restored the spaces in a "wild adventure."

Renovated 1937 Hutchinson movie theater with apartments above lists for $1 million

Growing marijuana at home will be legal Aug. 1: Here's what experts advise