What Pantone’s 2026 choice for Color of the Year says about the year ahead
Cloud Dancer aims to give a feeling of peace.
December 5, 2025
For $2.25M, a concrete compound in Farmington ‘ideal for doomsday preppers’
A former Cold War-era missile launch site is among three Minnesota listings with their own “safe rooms.”
December 5, 2025
Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year is ‘Cloud Dancer’
A shade of white will be the defining color of the next year. Get those stain-removing pens ready.
December 5, 2025
How and where to spot owls in the metro area? Listen up.
Plus homely cardinals, missing goldfinches and a life-and-death battle between a hawk and a snake.
December 4, 2025
11 easy ways to reduce dust in your home
Your cleaning routine matters, but so does your skin care routine.
December 3, 2025
How to deal with mold and mildew in the bathroom
Moisture may encourage mold to grow, but there are ways to prevent that from happening.
December 3, 2025
22-acre resort on northern Minnesota’s Potato Lake lists for $4.9M
Northern Pine Lodge on Potato Lake in Park Rapids has welcomed guests to its 1,800 feet of shoreline since 1914.
November 28, 2025
A hulking home addition is dividing neighbors and stumping officials
A three-story home addition in Virginia has divided a neighborhood and led to constant attention and, in some cases, harassment.
November 22, 2025
Updates to 1949 house by famed Minnesota architect keep tradition and charm
The Rochester house by Edwin Lundie is November’s Home of the Month, thanks to a renovation that expanded the kitchen.
November 21, 2025
13 simple steps to get your home guest-ready for the holidays
Doing these things now will help set you up for less stress this entertaining season.
November 19, 2025
The hidden costs of downsizing
They hoped a smaller home would save money — but the reality is proving more costly.
November 14, 2025
