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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New director of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: 'I was blown away by the beauty'
The new director hails from the oldest arboretum in North America.
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."
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Growing marijuana at home will be legal Aug. 1: Here's what experts advise
Retailers plan to sell carefully curated seed varieties and hold cannabis growing classes come Aug. 1.
Make your own air purifier, get free air cleaners and more
It's likely that Minnesotans will experience more poor air quality. Here's how to make the air in your home cleaner.
Dogs — from bulldogs to corgis — race the track at Canterbury Park
What's the trick to getting a dog to the finish line — despite hundreds of screaming fans and other four-legged contestants, some of which want to play more than race?
Curvaceous 1940 art moderne 'cake house' in Falcon Heights lists for $650,000
The layout made the home ideal for multigenerational living with three bedrooms on the lower level and two on the main floor.
Custom contemporary Golden Valley home with saltwater pool lists for $2.695 million
The home was built with amenities geared toward playing and relaxing for the whole family.
Prefab FlatPak house in Minneapolis is on the market for $999,000
When completed in 2004, the Minneapolis house caught the attention of architects around the country.
Topsy-turvy Museum of Illusions at the Mall of America is made for Instagram
The new permanent attraction is perfect for selfies and testing your perception. Just don't eat before you visit.
Lake Minnetonka 'Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage' lists for $1.95 million
The house in Orono, with 360-degree views, comprises two cottages joined by a three-story "lighthouse."
The next frontier in home listings: Virtual staging
Although traditional staging still reigns, digitally adding furniture to otherwise vacant spaces has become a viable option.
Man's lumberjack-like hands land modeling gig for distillery
The photos will be used on the company's website and in its Brooklyn Park location.
Bryn Mawr's 2016 'Stack House' lists for almost $2.2 million
The Minneapolis home referred to as the "Stack House" was featured in Dwell magazine and includes a ground-level ADU.
1960s Eden Prairie home with luxurious updates and 'character' lists for $580,000
Couple who run remodeling business wanted to give the house new life while preserving its original charm.
Minneapolis 'passive house' combines energy efficiency and contemporary design
Architect and his wife offer a look inside the first new single-family home in Minneapolis to receive a passive house certification.
Minneapolis cemetery receives global recognition — as an arboretum
Only the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ranks higher than Lakewood Cemetery.
Minnesotan chosen for '50 Dates 50 States' series on TikTok
She will be visiting an average of about eight states every month.
Get a taste of Minnesota State Fair at the May kickoff event
Tickets for the popular event go on sale April 6.
1910 Minneapolis home mixing classic and modern lists for $359,900
The house in Kingfield is close to many restaurants and offers easy access to bike trails.
Casting call for Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' goes out to singles in Minnesota
Requirements are you have to be single and ready for a committed relationship.
Red Wing makes real-life version of Mario's boots for movie release
While they're Minnesota-made, you can't see them here.
Twin Cities sisters tackle flood, fire and storm damage on HGTV's 'Renovation 911'
The series follows the emergency restoration experts as they respond to calls from across the Twin Cities area.
Mall of America is the fourth best mall for hiding out in a zombie apocalypse
Bloomington's massive MOA is in the top four malls for zombie attack survival.
A sure sign of spring: free ice cream. Here's where to get it.
The snow won't be close to being melted by Monday, the first day of spring. But that won't stop a much-loved Minnesota tradition: free ice…
North Loop realty office turned condo in 1920s warehouse lists for $412,500
"Lively" location offers access to nightlife and walking trails along the Mississippi River.
Delores 'Dee' Swanson, teacher for incarcerated people, dies at 87
Remembered as a "surrogate parent" to many, she taught math and literacy at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater for more than 20 years.
Doggie doo-doo guide: when to flush, bag or call a professional
Tips on how best to care for the worst part of having your pooch.
Minneapolis mansion with mural by sought-after 1920s artist lists for $1.295M
The artwork is included in the sale of the seven-bedroom, seven-bath Lowry Hill home.
YouTuber rides bed-sled through downtown Minneapolis during snow emergency
A local YouTuber took advantage of last week's snowstorm, which cleared downtown streets of parked cars and traffic, to fulfill a quirky dream: sledding in…
Last eagle released into wild after poisoning at Inver Grove Heights landfill
On top of being poisoned from eating the carcasses of animals euthanized with barbiturate, the animal also suffered from lead poisoning and an injury to its eye duct and talon.
Buildings across the Twin Cities will be lit in blue Wednesday night. Here's why
Some of the Twin Cities' most iconic landmarks will light up blue.
'Modernized' 1918 Bryn Mawr home perfect for entertaining lists for $629,900
A couple drew inspiration from the bar at the Monte Carlo to make their updated Minneapolis home a neighborhood hangout spot.
Richfield second-grader pens book to help kids cope with divorce
"The Purple Dot" has sold dozens of copies.
Mill City competing to be named the nation's best history museum
Show your Minnesota pride and cast a vote for the museum, currently in fifth place.
'Ice flowers' to bloom at free Minneapolis Institute of Art pop-up
The "Ice in Bloom" installation will be on display until it melts away.
Can a Brita filter make cheap booze taste better?
A Twin Cities bartender helps us find out if the TikTok trend is a brilliant hack or all hype.
How much famous TV sitcom homes would cost in real life
Realtors estimated how much it would cost to buy the homes of Carrie Bradshaw, Mary Tyler Moore and the Fresh Prince.
Updated 1950s Eden Prairie home with dog's dream of a backyard lists for $399,900
A young couple took on a fixer-upper, adding "clean and simple" updates and a lower-level in-law suite.
We're gaining 2 minutes of light every day — and other reasons to get out of bed
Minnesota's streak of cloudy weather continues. But, hey, we're gaining daylight.
4 Twin Cities area ice attractions that make the most of winter
With ice castles, ice mazes and ice carousels, Minnesota is a winter wonderland.
Grand Marais 'dream home' offers views of Lake Superior, mountains for $769,000
An artesian well supplies the "best water in the world" to the 2,760-square-foot house, steps from Superior National Forest.
'Cool' updated midcentury Minnetonka rambler ready for next buyer at $469,000
A home flipper drew upon decor ideas she has noticed as a real estate agent to give a 1950 home a contemporary twist.
Permanent jewelry, featured in Netflix's 'Love Is Blind,' comes to Minnesota
Offered in the form of bracelets, anklets and sometimes rings, metal chains are welded together to symbolize the lasting bonds of friendship and love.
Amanda the orangutan, a longtime favorite at the Como Zoo, euthanized at 46
Until Saturday, she was the longest resident at the St. Paul zoo, arriving in 1980.
Home near St. Paul's Como Lake offers 'oasis' from bustle of city for $600,000
A St. Paul homeowner expanded and remodeled her one-bedroom 1920 home as her family grew.
O, Christmas tree: St. Paul's Rice Park stars in Hallmark Channel's live cam
The tree's lights snap on just after dusk and are accompanied by an additional 30,000 lights on display at the park.
University of Minnesota Native group protests Supreme Court case involving Indian Child Welfare Act
They also called on university officials to meet several demands.
New federal law aims resources at carbon monoxide poisoning prevention
Sen. Amy Klobuchar pushed for the bill, which will help states adopt tougher standards to ensure carbon monoxide detectors are safe and reliable.
St. Paul police fatally shoot man in Dayton's Bluff neighborhood
The person was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Gun violence in Minneapolis declines for second month
From Oct. 25 to Nov. 21, the city reported a 44% drop in gun-related calls for service compared withthe same period last year.
Season's first major snowfall drops 8" on Twin Cities metro area
Minneapolis and St. Paul declare snow emergencies, while many flights canceled at MSP airport.
Man who died in Bloomington restaurant shooting is ID'd
A statement from the family-owned restaurant called the shooting a "senseless act of violence" and said the injured server is a family member.
Winter storm warning for Twin Cities today; 4-7" possible
The Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota are in line for heavy snow on Tuesday and bone-chilling cold right behind it.
Activists demand more community control over Minneapolis police, ask council to reject plan
The new commission would consist of 15 civilian members, 13 appointed by the council and two by the mayor.
Police standoff with Prior Lake suspect who broke into home ends
The suspect was in custody, and no one was hurt, according to officials
Twin Cities LGBTQ community left reeling from Club Q shooting
Feeling vulnerable after Colorado shooting, some in local LGBTQ circles are banding together.
Suspect in fatal Bloomington restaurant shooting arrested in Oklahoma
Police said they arrested a suspect in Oklahoma. A 49-year-old customer was killed, and a 25-year-old server was injured.
After going virtual for two years, Walk to End Hunger returns to Mall of America
Donations will go to seven nonprofit organizations that provide free food to Minnesotans in need.
1 dead, 1 wounded in restaurant shooting in Bloomington
Police said patrons pushed a gunman out of the restaurant twice, but he returned a third time and shot two people, one fatally.
Attorney general: Lunch shaming isn't legal under Minnesota law
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid surveyed more than 330 school districts and found 124 policies that seemed to violate the law.
First major snow of season leads to hundreds of crashes across Minnesota
The snow was "just enough to make it slick enough for everybody to forget how to drive," said one tow truck driver.
Minnesota Lottery explains technical issue that delayed $2 billion Powerball drawing
The problem stemmed from two vendors who were not able to communicate in real time.
