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Northern Minnesota lake house is 'a home, not a cabin'
Lake house in northern Minnesota brings refined comfort to cabin country.
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Learn the best food and feeder to attract local birds
Food for thoughtWhich bird-feeder style is best? Which food is best?There are answers to these common questions at feederwatch.org.Provided by the Cornell Lab of…
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Warm winter brings Carolina wren, an unusual visitor to Minnesota
Backyard feeders are attracting red-bellied woodpeckers.
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Bored rich people turn to collectibles as investments
Apps let investors buy fractional shares of merchandise.
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Home listings: What $549,900 buys in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Andover, Minneapolis and Woodbury.
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Tenant being asked to move out mid-month
Q: On March 15 my landlord gave me notice to move out by or on April 15. I'm not sure if this is legal since…
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For American birders seeking rare owls, Minnesota in winter is a hot destination
Birders from around the country flock to Minnesota in winter. Local guides help them spot elusive owls and other rarities.
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.
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Book celebrates stories of the gulls that surround us
Minnesota is home to several varieties, thanks to our lakes.
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Site shows you bird data by ZIP code
Database tells you where your best chance is to see a particular bird in your area and how likely you are to see one.
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Younger buyers discover antiques during pandemic
In the pandemic, young shoppers discover antiques for Zoom and nostalgia.
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$2M Victorian home near Lake of the Isles is renovated jewel
A grand Victorian house with turret, art glass windows and six fireplaces has been renovated to perfection.
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Home listings: What $450,000 buys in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Tonka Bay, St. Paul and Hudson.
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'Simple Minnesota house' gets 'magical' Balinese makeover
Owner was inspired by a memorable trip to transform his 1920s Craftsman into a Shangri La for his family.
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In the pandemic, online homebuying picks up speed
Buyers may browse real estate, apply for loans, finalize deals and even have documents notarized through tech tools.
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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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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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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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Robins eat more than worms. They also know how to fish
A number of these handsome thrushes have taught themselves how to fish.
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3 Midwest lake homes designed to fulfill their owners' vacation dreams
From bright and bold to Scandi simple, these getaway homes suit each family's ideal retreat.
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Grandma's attic yields carnival glass treasure
Q: I found this bowl in my grandmother's attic, but she does not remember anything about its origins. I believe it is carnival glass. Is…
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