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This winter looks to be a banner year for irruptive boreal birds
Birds travel farther south than usual in search of food.
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$1.985M home on Enchanted Island offers panoramic water views
Cape Cod-inspired house on Lake Minnetonka has panoramic water views.
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Kwanzaa takes on special meaning after the killing of George Floyd
Even dampened by pandemic, the African American celebration will be observed in homes and online.
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Tips for decorating your home with Pantone's Colors of the Year
Pantone Color Institute doubled up on its color choice, naming Ultimate Gray and the lemony yellow Illuminating.
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Home plan: Modern spaces with farmhouse flair
PLAN 929-1111Total sq. feet: 2,822Bed/Bath: 4/ 4.5Stories: 2Garage bays: 2Foundation: Crawl space, full basementIt's easy living with this modern open floor plan. Need a quiet…
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Home listings: What $219,900 buys in the Twin Cities area
MinneapolisBuilt in 1900, this four-bedroom, two-bath house in the Phillips neighborhood has 1,650 square feet in two rental units with two bedrooms on the…
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More Minnesotans are pining for natural Christmas trees this year
More Minnesotans are opting for natural Christmas trees this holiday season.
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Stuck at home in the pandemic? The natural world is still open
Some restaurants and stores may be closed but the natural world is wide open to enjoy.
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2021 daily planner a great gift for birders
2021 planner for birdersHere is a perfect gift for the birder on your holiday list.A daily birding planner is available from the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union…
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$1.5M Eden Prairie luxury home is a stargazer's delight
A couple built their Eden Prairie dream home to reflect their worldly and out-of-this-world passions.
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Here's how to get your real Christmas tree home safely
The pandemic is fueling natural Christmas tree sales this year, and that has the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) and the American Automobile Association —…
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10 home trends to enhance your space for the winter ahead
10 ideas to help enhance your living space during the pandemic winter.
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Home plan: Modern farmhouse has stylish curb appeal
PLAN 430-235Total sq. feet: 2,199Bed/Bath: 3 /2Stories: 1Garage bays: 2Foundation: Crawl space, slab, full, walkoutWant a one-story layout that gives you an open floor plan?
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Home listings: What $150,000 buys in the Twin Cities area
RobbinsdaleBuilt in 1953, this three-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,151 square feet and features three bedrooms on the main level, walk-up attic, hardwood floors, eat-in…
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With college virtual, are students stuck with lease?
Q: My daughter and three of her friends signed a lease last December for a house to rent in St. Paul near the University of…
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$1.5 million home in Eden Prairie is a stargazer's delight
Home in Eden Prairie is now on the market
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Ultra-modern addition updates a Craftsman-style house in St. Paul
"We didn't want to mimic the Craftsman style," said the owner. "We wanted to keep the original as original and add the new as new."
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They found an empty lot facing the Mississippi River and built a modern dream home
A new modern house in Minneapolis embraces movement, light and its connection to the Mississippi River.
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Birder's life lists can trigger a walk down a bird-lined memory lane
Finding a new-to-you bird crystallizes a moment in time.
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