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Where to spot eagles in midwinter

Plus, cardinals “bunching up,” rodent control around feeders, where birds sleep and more.
February 4, 2026
Bald eagles congregate on the ice, near an open stretch of the Mississippi River, below Lock and Dam No. 4 on Jan. 2, 2021, in Alma. During winter, much of the river freezes up and so bald eagles congregate near areas where the water is not frozen in order to hunt for food, including fish, which are a large part of their diet.

Twin Cities tiny homes on the market for budget-conscious buyers

From small single-family houses to efficient condos, there are several affordable options around Minnesota for prospective homeowners.
January 30, 2026

Winter sowing gives Minnesotans a seed of hope for spring

Native plants were made for weather like this. Master naturalists are here to teach us how to sow seeds in subzero temperatures.
January 24, 2026

Modern, light-filled Minneapolis house on Lake Harriet lists for $5M

Renowned Wayzata and Deephaven-based architect Charles Stinson designed the 6,893-square-foot property in 2003.
January 23, 2026

Forty years in the making: An Eden Prairie house’s subtle age-in-place renovations

The longtime owners of the ranch-style home employed the original builder’s grandson, who also grew up two doors down, to create a more open layout with better views of a backyard pond.
January 16, 2026

Wallpaper helps to fake it until you make it

The visual illusion can “open up” space, add character, simulate features and create something magical.
January 15, 2026

The charm of chickadees in the winter

They know what they’re doing and they do it with dash, style and, frankly, charisma.
January 14, 2026

Delano farm and equestrian center rebuilt after fire listed for $7M

Steepleview Farm & Equestrian Center, a 69-acre estate about a 40-minute drive from the Twin Cities, underwent a $4.5 million rebuild after the 2023 blaze.
January 9, 2026

Why white might be the new gray for home sellers

Can Cloud Dancer white replace the more than 50 shades of gray that for years seemed to be the go-to for buyers and sellers?
January 2, 2026

Summit Avenue house from Glensheen Mansion architect is listed at $1.25M

The 8,200-square-foot St. Paul property has been a single residence, shared living space and event center in its nearly 150-year history.
December 26, 2025

No TV, cable or WiFi — by choice — at this northern Minnesota cabin

The A-frame shape of a tent inspired this Home of the Month winner in the woods of Ely, Minn.
December 19, 2025

Minnesota’s magical, maximalist Christmas-shopping tradition

Fifty trees and thousands of handmade ornaments make for one very merry St. Paul shop.
December 16, 2025
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