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Endangered herons seek out dangerous predators for nest sites

Chicago zoo’s red wolves provide protection from smaller species that could climb to the heron’s nests.
June 26, 2025
A black-crowned night heron with a dark crown and beak bows its head to preen its chest feathers.

Lake Pepin country house finally fits with historic cottages post remodel

The renovation honors the late-1800s architecture of its neighbors and earned a 2025-26 Home of the Month honor.
June 24, 2025

Luxe renovated Edina house with billiard room and saltwater pool listed at $2.95M

Kyle and Andrea Vorachek are live-in flippers who remodeled the Twin Cities metro home in hopes of making a profit.
June 20, 2025

Canada geese often provide day care for other parents

Plus: Why did the robin try to keep up two nests?
June 19, 2025

Former NHL player’s Minneapolis house with Bde Maka Ska views listed at $5.25M

Former NHL player John Johannson built his 12,000-square-foot home near the Minikahda Club golf course.
June 13, 2025

Eco-friendly house on 30 acres near Marine on St. Croix listed at $1.6M

Screenwriter Shawn Otto and former state auditor Rebecca Otto built the home in the 1990s and have incorporated solar and wind power.
June 6, 2025

‘City glow’ or ‘cottage flow’? Find inspiration in two very different home decor trends.

Refresh your style with touches of urban exuberance, nature cues — or both.
June 6, 2025

What’s that redder-than-red bird?

Scarlet tanagers are most likely to be seen in the north central part of Minnesota.
June 5, 2025
A bright red male tanager with black wings perches in a tree branch.

Luxe Bloomington home with multilevel pool and theater lists at $3.29M

Rick and Kelli Vogelgesang refreshed and renovated the 8,400-square-foot house.
May 31, 2025

From lakeside getaways to urban oases, here are the 2025-26 Home of the Month winners

Twelve residential projects by Minnesota architects garnered the statewide honor.
May 30, 2025

Lake Minnetonka mansion, Minnesota’s most expensive, lists at $55M

The 8-acre, 28,000-square-foot complex went privately for sale last August at $68 million. Luxury homes are the hottest segment in the Twin Cities market.
May 30, 2025

Vintage rugs add timeless flair to your home

Tips on choosing and taking care of vintage rugs.
May 29, 2025
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