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From bison to rapids, discover the hidden gems of Minnesota's state park system

Parks, trails and waterways that show off Minnesota's richly diverse landscape.

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Before and after photos show how drastically the pandemic changed life in the Twin Cities

March 24

Once-bustling scenes went quiet as the pandemic brought everyday life in Minnesota to an abrupt halt.

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3 Midwest lake homes designed to fulfill their owners' vacation dreams

March 23

Two lifelong friends wanted a shared retreat to enjoy together and with their individual families, and they built it to feel like a modest Minnesota r

From bright and bold to Scandi simple, these getaway homes suit each family's ideal retreat.

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March 24

Running helped Minnesota author Kelly Barnhill weather the seasons

Last spring, as the pandemic swelled and the schools closed, my dog and I began heading outside for longer and longer runs. Our house, quite…

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March 24

There was high hopes for the Sheridan Hotel at 11th and Marquette in Minneapolis.

The dashed dreams of the Sheridan Hotel in 1920s downtown Minneapolis

Marquette Avenue and S. 11th Street. They dreamed big in the '20s, but their visions exceeded the depth of their pocketbooks. The envisioned Sheridan was…

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March 24

Twin Cities expert weighs in on common social media dilemmas

Navigating social media after a tumultuous year that left many of us wondering what "friend" really means.

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March 24

Known locally as the Laundry Evangelist, Patric Richardson is taking his love of laundry national with his new book “Laundry Love” and an HGTV sho

St. Paul's 'Laundry Evangelist' has turned cleaning obsession into a profession

Patric Richardson is starting a national campaign to elevate the lowly chore of washing clothes.

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March 24

Lavender may not be hardy in Minnesota. Don't let that keep you from growing it this summer

For a taste of Provence, pot up some lavender this spring.

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March 24

Kitchen trends include induction cooking, arched windows, laminate, natural stone, oversized hardware and islands with appliances.

Latest design trends focus on the heart of the home – kitchens

With the pandemic, many people are spending more time cooking.

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March 24

Styling by Barbara Schmidt // Photos by Colleen Guenther The latest colors and shapes to carry dockside on those warm days ahead Barbara Schmidt o

Stylish accessories inspire thoughts of spring

Behold the signs of the new season — longer days, blooming trees and the latest fun-shaped, candy-colored accessories, which give us inspiration to add a…

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March 24

Provided Founder Jeanne Calvit is surrounded by Interact artists, whose talents range from performance art to visual arts like painting, drawing and j

Interact in St. Paul is a visual and performing arts center for artists with disabilities

St. Paul's visual and performing arts center has been supporting artists with disabilities for 25 years.

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March 24

All cuttings from the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum except the syringa vulgaris, which was plucked from a St. Paul garden.

Purple-pleasing lilacs a sure sign of Minnesota spring

The popular shrub is a landscape mainstay.

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March 24

Mike Hammer The Sloane Chelsea all-weather boot by Wet Knot.

Minnesota maker shows the stylish side of rain boots

When Jack Guze surveyed the world of women's shoes a couple of years ago, he saw a gap and decided to fill it.The decision didn't…

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March 23

The Twin City Model Railroad Museum’s Night Train events are popular, as is watching volunteer Peter “The Train Doctor” Southard at work. tcmrm.

Volunteers keep St. Paul's model train museum on track

A group of "engineers" works to ensure museumgoers have a magical experience.

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March 23

Brother Justus released its first cold-peated whiskey this year, a one-of-a-kind method developed at the distillery.

3 local whiskeys that show off the creativity of Twin Cities microdistilleries

Minnesota is seeing a boom a decade after legislation made way for microdistilleries to flourish.

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March 23

Michael Osterholm alerted Congress to the dangers of a viral pandemic that would overwhelm hospitals, kill millions and devastate the global economy i

Pandemic predictor Michael Osterholm gives us science and the hope to cope with it

Michael Osterholm warned of a global pandemic more than a decade ago. Now he's getting us through it with science — and heart.

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March 22

Peter and Dana Smith named their Hopkins market after two of their great loves: Minnesota and their oldest daughter, Rowan.

Meet MinnyRow, a new Minnesota-centric food market in Hopkins

A mural's message just inside the door at MinnyRow Market says it all: "Keep your friends close and your farmers closer."

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March 22

Seal of approval: The next Sparky, with zookeeper Allison Jungheim, was known as Subee.

Sparky speaks: A Q&A with Minnesota's most famous sea lion

An iconic Minnesota performer will soon be on the stage again.

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January 12

Let fashion brighten long winter days

Bring on winter with high-styled layers and heavy textures. The warm tones of the season and the way these colors shine like jewelry will keep your mood lifted.

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January 12