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March 2, 2017

GrrlScientist writes interesting articles about birds

Today's topic: dehydration in desert-dwelling bird species. Dehydrated birds can die in a few hours. Pertinent here? Just wait.
Home & Garden
March 1, 2017
Dead birds at U.S. Bank stadium, home of the Vikings

Dead birds at U.S. Bank stadium, home of the Vikings

New report gives grim detail. U.S. Bank's name will be in every dead-bird story. Sounds like bad public relations.
Home & Garden
February 28, 2017
The Sora is the most common and widespread rail in North America.
Photo by Jim Williams

Did these birders see a rare black rail?

Was it or wasn't it? Bird sightings sometimes rest on thin evidence.
Home & Garden
February 28, 2017
This rare Frank Lloyd Wright house in St. Louis Park ñ just one of a dozen Wright houses currently on the market nationwide - is on the market fo

Frank Lloyd Wright house in St. Louis Park can be yours for $1.39M

The house has dramatic windows that showcase views of its meadow site, and even Wright-designed built-ins, including a desk and cabinets.
Home & Garden
February 28, 2017

Water heater replacement: pros and cons of powervent water heaters

Powervent water heaters have become the new standard for new construction homes here in Minnesota, but are they really that great?
Home & Garden
February 26, 2017

Baiting owls? That's just a sliver of "wildlife" photography

Audubon magazine tells a story about an abundance of fakery. Want a good photo of a lynx? Rent one for an hour.
Variety
February 25, 2017
Five bedroom house in the Pheasant Run community in Lakeville is Parade #102 by Key Land Homes. Provided by Parade of Homes.

Homes on parade, handyperson classes and more

Variety
February 25, 2017
Designer Sue Hunter photographed in her Minnetonka apartment, which she decorated in contemporary style with "French flair."

Minnetonka designer knows how to add personality to a rental

Who says an apartment has to look generic? A Minnetonka designer demonstrates how to add warmth, texture and personal style to a short-term home.
Home & Garden
February 25, 2017
Cody and Ashleigh Bartz appeared on "Tiny House Nation"

What it's really like to live in 330-square-foot house

A Minnesota couple are coming to the Home + Garden Show to share what they've learned about living small.
Variety
February 25, 2017

How to add personality to a rental

Home & Garden
February 25, 2017
Ramsey
Built 2002, this five-bedroom, four-bath house has 3,898 square feet and features four bedrooms and laundry room on the upper level, 9-foot cei

Home listings: What $435,000 buys in the Twin Cities

Home & Garden
February 24, 2017

If the owl photo is fake, the viewer is being conned

Baiting an owl to get a show-off photo is unethical
Home & Garden
February 24, 2017

Landlord is renting without a license

Home & Garden
February 24, 2017
The rugged versatility of the Craftsman on display. for plan022617

Home plan Rugged versatile Craftsman

Variety
February 22, 2017

Hawks haunt yards in search of songbirds

Cooper's hawks prey on smaller birds, and several studies indicate that European starlings make up a significant portion of their diet.
Home & Garden
February 21, 2017

How strange can it get? How about a live tree frog?

More warm weather stories
Variety
February 21, 2017
The Swainson's thrush, an "avoider" species, is undergoing more "divorces" due to urban development. MUST CREDIT: John Marzluff - University of Washin

Development forces some birds to divorce

Home & Garden
February 21, 2017
Water heater replacement: pros and cons of natural draft water heaters

Water heater replacement: pros and cons of natural draft water heaters

This is a blog post that discusses the pros and cons of installing a natural draft water heater. Other types of water heaters will be discussed soon.
Home & Garden
February 19, 2017
Alaska birding on St. Lawrence Island and in Nome

Alaska birding on St. Lawrence Island and in Nome

Great birding, best if you book a tour
Business
February 18, 2017
Brooklyn Park
Built in 2005, this four-bedroom, four-bath house has 2,802 finished square feet and features three bedrooms on one level, vaulted ceili

Home listings: What $365,000 buys in the Twin Cities

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