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Lyndel King poses for a portrait at her home

Take a peek inside museum director Lyndel King's art-saturated home in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis home of the style-maker who headed the Weisman Art Museum for 40 years is a testament to her passions.

Minnesota topiary artist makes the cut in new Martha Stewart show

July 23

Contestant Meghan Petricka worked on her mini-golf hole, as seen on “Clipped.”

An Eden Prairie woman who landed a spot in the new HGTV series "Clipped" must wow Martha Stewart.

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Historic St. Paul home designed by Cass Gilbert lists for $1.35 million

July 26

The 1895 brick Georgian Colonial in St. Paul designed by Cass Gilbert features five bedrooms and 3 ½ baths and spans more than 6,000 square feet.

The architect behind the State Capitol designed a Georgian Revival on Ramsey Hill with signature touches.

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July 27

That reproduction taint is hard to overcome

Q: My mother left my sister these figurines. She loved them dearly. I have no idea where they came from or if they are worth…

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July 27

Illustration from “Birdpedia” by Christopher W. Leahy

In this A-to-Z book about birds, S is for sex

"Birdpedia" is a compendium of avian lore.

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July 25

Rising lumber costs and supply shortages have hampered Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, contributing to an increase in construction costs of 20% this

High construction prices hit Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Economy forces Habitat for Humanity to scale back projects

Home & Garden

July 23

Home listings: What $410,000 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Eden Prairie, St. Paul and Woodbury.

Home & Garden

July 23

How to deal with neighbor suspected of filming porn?

renting and the law Kelly KleinQ: I live in a large house in Minneapolis that has three to four apartment units. I work from home.…

St. Cloud

July 23

Historic Queen Anne mansion in St. Cloud goes on market for $500K

The century-old home once housed a mayor and a bed and breakfast.

Beautiful Garden contest winners Jim and Sally Strand tend an Asian-inspired garden complete with 23 distinct planting areas in their Plymouth yard. T

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There are some spectacular private gardens around the Twin Cities. We discover several each year in our Beautiful Gardens contest. From October to April, we'll bring you into one Beautiful Garden a month.

Home & Garden

July 21

Follow these key tips for keeping your roses blooming and your grass growing when it’s a scorcher out there.

Caring for your Minnesota lawn and garden during a heat wave

Becoming an early riser and slacking on mowing are in play.

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July 20

Dawn Gaetke grows mushrooms on prepared oak logs in a shady spot outside her house in Inver Grove Heights.

Twin Cities suburbs make room for edible forests, market gardens

Suburbs are leading the backyard produce movement by encouraging gardens at homes and community plots.

Home & Garden

July 20

Chartreuse pillows are paired with green in a space, adding a creative pop of citrus.

Why chartreuse is a designer's secret weapon

This acid yellow is one of the most versatile and more popular colors in home decor.

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July 20

Carolina Fraser’s photo of a greater roadrunner won the grand prize.

Best bird photos of 2021

National Audubon Society picks 100 best photos.

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July 20

Juvenile red-tail (left) and adult bald eagle.

A young red-tailed hawk is sharing a nest with bald eagles in Door County, Wis.

Normally, the hawk would be prey, not a member of the family.

Home & Garden

July 19

The geodesic “Double Domes” home in Eden Prairie has six bedrooms and five bathrooms and sits on 2 acres of green space.

$3M geodesic 'Double Domes' home in Eden Prairie is part oasis, part fun house

Unique 1977 home is for sale for $3 million.

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July 16

Living in Flux, O2 and the Julia: Behind the trend in quirky apartment names

In the hot Twin Cities area multifamily market, a memorable moniker is a way to stand out.

Home & Garden

July 16

Everything you place on these tiny shelves needs to either serve a functional purpose or add a powerful punch of visual panache.

Create a cart that raises the bar

The sun is out, the sky is clear, and things are starting to feel normal again! After the crazy and isolating year we just endured,…

Home & Garden

July 16

Home listings: What $389,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in New Hope, Minneapolis and Mendota Heights.

Home & Garden

July 16

MELINDA MYERS It’s not too late to add to your garden. In fact, some vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts taste better when grown and ha

There's still time to plant vegetables in your Minnesota garden

Whether using seeds or plants, choosing vegetables that have time to mature before growing season ends is key.

Home & Garden

July 15

Robyn Reynolds founded her business Organize2Harmonize in 2008 and has written a book, “A to Zen, 26 Tips to Inspire Organization.”

'Zen' organizer on how couples with different decluttering styles can get along

Robyn Reynolds' clients include parents who need help with their kids' stuff as well as corporate executives and A-list celebrities.

Home & Garden

July 14

Jonathan Knight keeps goats at his farmhouse in Essex, Mass.

This New Kid on the Block loves to fix up old houses in the country

Jonathan Knight is balancing touring with a reunited band and starring in HGTV's "Farmhouse Fixer."

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July 13

Keep bird baths filled to help the birds weather the heat.

Water for the birds; duck stamps now on sale

Wondering whether that's an osprey or eagle nest? Ospreys nest on top of canopy, eagles below.

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July 13

White wing bars, a thin “eyebrow,” and yellow foreshoulder patches and rump are among the field marks of the yellow-rumped warbler. The Peterson f

Classic Peterson birding guide gets an update

The latest edition of the Peterson field guide is more of a good thing.

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