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Resources for bird-watching in Minnesota state parks
The DNR offers park-specific checklists and some free loaner birding kits.
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Whoa! What that geese tuck and roll is all about
Canada geese "whiffle" as they come in for a landing so they can slow down more quickly.
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These areas have the most, least expensive starter homes in the Twin Cities
Finding an entry-level home for $300,000 or less in the metro could lead you anywhere from an inner-ring suburb to an exurb to the city itself.
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Daffodils thought spring was here, but it's not
Here's what you can do to protect plants from our winter-like cold snap, (The snow may actually help.)
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Midwest Gardens: What to do with leftover seeds
Stored seeds can last for several years; all you need are two items in your kitchen to test their viability.
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When the starter home becomes the forever home
Homeowners are changing their tune in seeing their first house as temporary amid high interest rates and home prices.
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Living in under 500 square feet: Is a tiny home right for you? Here's how to find out
Your daily routine is a main factor in determining whether small-space living is right for you.
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North Oaks home with 'classic midcentury feel' and indoor pool lists for $865,000
The house also comes with a sauna, hot tub and 360-degree views of nature.
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Home listings: What $475,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Mayer, St. Paul and Hastings.
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Peek inside the home of a Minneapolis art collector, fashion trendsetter and tastemaker
One of the Twin Cities' original influencers, Ini Iyamba brings his love for design and community into his home style.
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Move-up buyers with disposable income fueled the hottest Twin Cities housing markets
The index analyzed nearly 35,000 home sales and showed that many of the most popular neighborhoods catered to those looking for more space despite higher mortgage rates.
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Keep your eye on the skies: Bird migration begins in three weeks
Survey finds millions enjoy watching wildlife, and spring migration is a good time to watch.
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Lutsen Lodge was 'phenomenal legacy' of a top Minnesota architect
The more than 100-year-old resort was a touchstone on Lake Superior for many before fire destroyed it.
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Home of the Month in south Minneapolis 'pops the top' to make things roomier
A family added a second floor to a bungalow in the Howe neighborhood to stay in the house they love.
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'Red Barn Cabin' on Birch Lake that comes with go-cart track and bowling alley lists for $1.5 million
The Deerwood, Minn., lake has more loons than boaters.
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Home listings: What $399,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Blaine, Minneapolis and Vadnais Heights.
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Minnesota couple's search for a cabin will be featured on 'House Hunters'
The episode that airs in early February will be centered around cabins in Park Rapids, Minn.
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These tiny birds can actually make their brains bigger in winter.
Chickadees are little smarty pants birds that know where they stashed their winter snacks.
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Midwest gardens: Get a jump start on managing plant pests
As you survey your landscape this winter, pay special attention to stressed plants and remove heavily infected twigs or branches.
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Tired of seeing gray? The Arboretum offers a colorful alternative.
Its annual Spring Flower Show will have a one-month run.
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